What did I learn today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self Love

 2021 is approaching. I want to say thank you to the Universe Thank you for the lessons Thank you for the blessings Thank you for the challenges Thank you for the opportunities Thank you for the reminders - some gentle, some not so gentle Thank you for being shown what priorities are  Thank you for being open and willing Thank you for acceptance  Thank you for the guidance Thank you in advance for what is to come To all of you, blessings for 2021 and onward. I wish you and your family joy, love, abundance and peace Peace From now until January 7th From Confusion to Clarity - A Workbook Link it here From Confusion to Clarity

  I hope you know the difference between when what you’re feeling about someone is judgment or discernment? Maryham Hasnaa The word discernment has been popping up in my life over the past few weeks. Confessions on the Journey, I have been asking myself ,am I using discernment or am I judging?  Discernment is the ability to listen to the guidance within, it is picking up of energy that is off minus the judgement. Discernment comes from a place of peace - there is no anxiety in the mind questioning what is to be done or not done, there is no guilt. Discernment is not concerned with any external approval and validation. We have to practice discernment, it comes with time, practice and most importantly surrender. We humans, what we want, when we want it. When we are being guided to do something, or to make a decision that goes against what we want, we resist. We drown out the voice of discernment. This is where judgement starts shouting. Its difficult to drown out the noise of j...

  One thing that connects us all is humour. Never lose your sense of it. Laughing makes me feel good. Making others laugh makes me feel good. Laughter is the best medicine seems so cliché, yet so true! Have you ever laughed so much and so hard that you feel as if you did an abdominal workout?, or the tears flow so freely your nose runs and clears your sinuses? That is how effective laughter is! It shifts the mood immediately and adds some lessons in there as well. Most of the time the lessons involve letting go. I know what makes me laugh, I go to it when I feel the need to. Certain TV Shows, standup comics and comedy sketches online. Hearing my friends give their stories, listening to my grandmother and her adventures are all belly hurting laughs which lifts my mood so much! I am so grateful for the gift of laughter. What are some of the things that bring you this type of joy? Peace From now until January 7th From Confusion to Clarity - A Workbook Link it here From Confusion to ...

  It is impossible for the ego to feel the suffering of the soul. It only lives for itself. It's major source of satisfaction is being right - Lise Bourbeau Yesterday,  while having a conversation with a group of ladies, I caught myself going down the road of proving to be right. I wanted to be so right so badly, I started interrupting them while they spoke, I started trembling because I felt as if I was losing control. I was ready to literally weep to stop the conversation to get them to "see what I meant".  When I realized that the tone of the conversation was changing  to become a full on argument, I took ten seconds to breathe,  it became clear that I was in living in my ego, from my ego. Why? I wanted to prove to them that they were wrong and I was right, I wanted my own way. I wanted to feel validated and was willing to do whatever it takes. Underneath that was a feeling of fear and resentment. When I act from this space I know that there are some le...

  What are the three things your inner self absolutely has to have in order to feel good every day? Carolyn Myss I love waking up on mornings before the sun rise  going outside for a short run as the sun comes up. I love sitting on the porch eating watermelon and other seasonal fruits as I write in my journal or - confessions on the Journey - scroll on IG and Twitter.  I love to listen to music while I get ready to leave the house to start my day, pop on my playlist and sing loudly as I pretend to be some version of Chaka Khan! When I follow this ritual, I feel ready for the world.  When I don't I miss it.  I get a shaky feeling, I feel as if something is missing, I have to adjust accordingly. Making time to do the things that make me feel grounded reflects to myself and the Universe that I'm putting myself first. What are your rituals? From now until January 7th From Confusion to Clarity - A Workbook Link it here From Confusion to Clarity - A Free Workbook

You have to give everything back, nothing is yours, you just borrow things from here and destiny will take them back whenever it wants to, without notice - Chhota Saifians   Use one word to describe what this year has taught you? My word: Surrender Your turn.... From now until January 7th From Confusion to Clarity - A Workbook Link it here From Confusion to Clarity - A Free Workbook

  When I allow myself to be   Served , I can be of Service to others . - Seven Stones Leadership The Law of duality is one lesson that I am truly happy that I discovered.  It allowed me to accept, as the old adage says, that there are two sides to every coin but ultimately there is one coin.  There is day and night - separated only by time There is life and death - separated only by breath According to ancient wisdom,  What becomes problematic with the Law of Duality is when we start thinking that one aspect of the spectrum is better than the other aspect of spectrum. We get into labeling things as right or wrong.    Unlike mankind’s laws and morals, there is no right or wrong.    For example, in America they drive on the right side of the road.    In England they drive on the left side of the road.    Who is right and who is wrong?    Similarly there are no good or bad experiences.    Experiences are j...

  Where confusion festers fear steps in  Deepak Chopra For the last few weeks of 2020, my journey is focused on moving from confusion to clarity. 2020 has been confusion and confusing for me, there were no clear guidelines, no clear boundaries, no clear way forward. And I am not saying that this was a bad thing at all.  The period shone light on the fact that there will be times that I have to be clear in my own approach and in my own life to deal with the uncertainty and confusion that is out there in the world. How do I get clear? Know who you are - the bright side and the shadow side, accept yourself for all that you are. Know that you have what it takes to navigate uncertain times and even if you cannot see it or touch it, just know that you have it either in trust or in somewhere inside of you waiting to unearth it. It is for this reason that I am sharing with you from now until January 7th From Confusion to Clarity - A Workbook Link it here From Confusion to Clarity...

 Notice. Accept. Allow - Olivia Jade Confessions on the Journey - over the past few days I have been feeling overwhelmed. I have been feeling As if life has been running ahead of me and I am playing catch up in the back like: Everything has slowed down, the running on a Sunday's, my writing . As far as people, I could do without having to deal with many of them, at the slightest invitation I am ready to mouth off and cut them off. Is this because a long break is due or maybe overdue? 2020 has been a different type of year, filled with even more uncertainties and shifting, it has called me into a space of surrender - I must admit I liked the space. I enjoyed the surrender of control, of wanting things to be a certain way, of responsibility- many times for the things that are filled with no substance! What I did not like is that once I got comfortable with surrender, I was called to "go back out into the world" I was angry and upset that I had to find another way of being ...

 What you are not aware of, you cannot change - Deepak Chopra Are your responses habitual or mindful? Are your interactions balanced or out of balance? Are you feeling connected or disconnected? These are all questions which you must ask yourself in cultivating self awareness In answering the questions, your level of honesty and authenticity must be super high minus any self judgement. How do you respond when triggered? Do you even know when you are being triggered? Is your response a mindful response or a habitual one? I know now, that my habitual response is to withdraw, to put up a wall, and to become silent.  Now t hat I am aware of my habitual responses, having asked myself the questions, I can make a mindful response  the next time I am triggered. I can also identify my patterns and habits. Why is being aware important? Because it saves us guilt, making up stories that are untrue and terrorizing, self judgement! It also allows us to know myself better as I navigate...

  Among all the opinions of you, the opinion you have of yourself must be the one on the top. Ehimeora Dear December Let me remember: Expectations, control + perfection are not real problems - stay focused Your ability to cope is a gift not a test. Courage, commitment, clarity is within. To let go of any struggle to be worthy, as you already are. Peace