Time seems to be going so fast for me lately. Do you sense or feel the same way? This week marks the first anniversary of my new chapter in an amazing incredible life. Each evening this week, while enjoying the glow of the patio candles, glass of red wine, I reflected on all events, people and experiences that have transpired in the past year. Double Stixs™: The Nourishment and Gift of Change was published, opportunity presented itself and within thirty days of publication a Change! Imagine that, a change developing to someone who writes and works with others on change! I sensed a change brewing but the timing was way sooner than expected. Don't you find that in most things in life? Perhaps you asked for something, prayed about something and it was received but not in the form, fashion or timing that you expected it! Amazing how that always happens!
This Change resulted in a relocation to a new state - 1,664 miles, a new home, my husband and I began living under the same roof after two years of weekends only due to work, My husband and I both transitioned into a new position, opportunity for book tour, new coaching clients, added "Marti" our new little guy, into our family and purchased a much needed second vehicle. The opportunity also appeared to complete my studies for Reiki Master Teacher! Each event has layers of stories but for now, I have told you the headlines and shared my life experience of this past year to let you know how gratitude can open up endless opportunities! During the final phase of the book editing I began to shift my thoughts and daily practice to giving immense gratitude for the ability to bring a passion, a dream to life. I released any outcomes of my personal life goals and began giving immense gratitude for the moment, focused on the good around me not the pieces that were not aligned or perfect. Each morning gave gratitude for another day to experience and each evening gave gratitude for what I encountered, experienced or received. I really began to enjoy the "now", meaning wherever I was, whatever I was doing, the past, the next 10 mins didn't matter to me, just enjoyed that moment in time. Being in the presence of gratitude sets off an energy and a vibration that one just can't help but feel happy, feel more balanced, a vision of clarity emerges and a sense of peace flows through the entire body.
Living life in gratitude and appreciation brought about the synchronicities that opened up opportunities for me to take action. Confidence in the ability to accept and seize change allowed for the past years events. You too can accept, seize and flourish through change! That's right, you can most definitely have the ability!
Please note that it took me years to be able to describe my life as amazing and incredible! Please do not think that everything is always rosy and wonderful as it is not! Living Life is an adventure and with adventure comes switchbacks, bumps and stop signs! But it is in the moment of those most challenging times that giving gratitude for the now, even the smallest thing that is going right in your life, can shift and change the balance and energy around. Through the years, even during times of struggle, I acknowledged and knew that life was precious. It's only been the past ten years that even in the times of change or challenges, I view life as being amazing and incredible! This is also the time I began to give gratitude and appreciation for even the littlest things in my life and yes even for the challenges. My experience is that through each challenge I grow, gain new experiences while gaining the ability to shift to view from a different perspective. This is not unique or new, but sometimes it is worth bringing to light.
This Change resulted in a relocation to a new state - 1,664 miles, a new home, my husband and I began living under the same roof after two years of weekends only due to work, My husband and I both transitioned into a new position, opportunity for book tour, new coaching clients, added "Marti" our new little guy, into our family and purchased a much needed second vehicle. The opportunity also appeared to complete my studies for Reiki Master Teacher! Each event has layers of stories but for now, I have told you the headlines and shared my life experience of this past year to let you know how gratitude can open up endless opportunities! During the final phase of the book editing I began to shift my thoughts and daily practice to giving immense gratitude for the ability to bring a passion, a dream to life. I released any outcomes of my personal life goals and began giving immense gratitude for the moment, focused on the good around me not the pieces that were not aligned or perfect. Each morning gave gratitude for another day to experience and each evening gave gratitude for what I encountered, experienced or received. I really began to enjoy the "now", meaning wherever I was, whatever I was doing, the past, the next 10 mins didn't matter to me, just enjoyed that moment in time. Being in the presence of gratitude sets off an energy and a vibration that one just can't help but feel happy, feel more balanced, a vision of clarity emerges and a sense of peace flows through the entire body.
Living life in gratitude and appreciation brought about the synchronicities that opened up opportunities for me to take action. Confidence in the ability to accept and seize change allowed for the past years events. You too can accept, seize and flourish through change! That's right, you can most definitely have the ability!
Please note that it took me years to be able to describe my life as amazing and incredible! Please do not think that everything is always rosy and wonderful as it is not! Living Life is an adventure and with adventure comes switchbacks, bumps and stop signs! But it is in the moment of those most challenging times that giving gratitude for the now, even the smallest thing that is going right in your life, can shift and change the balance and energy around. Through the years, even during times of struggle, I acknowledged and knew that life was precious. It's only been the past ten years that even in the times of change or challenges, I view life as being amazing and incredible! This is also the time I began to give gratitude and appreciation for even the littlest things in my life and yes even for the challenges. My experience is that through each challenge I grow, gain new experiences while gaining the ability to shift to view from a different perspective. This is not unique or new, but sometimes it is worth bringing to light.
"Be Grateful and Appreciate each little detail of life, as it opens up the heart to accept each new chapter, bringing synchronicity and beautiful, enriching blessings, allowing the abundance of life to overflow within and around you! ~~ Cindy Lake
Double Stixs™ : Poles of Support: Gratitude and Appreciation Exercise
Time frame: 30 days
Tools: Open heart, journal, pen/pencil
Exercise: Morning when first awakening while lying in bed, give gratitude for good night sleep, waking up, etc
Evening, take some time to reflect on the day- write what you are gratitude for and what you appreciate
you may also do this during a mediation or prayer if that is a belief or practice.
Do you journal? if so, this would be great to write down what you are grateful for or appreciate, any shifts, changes, out of the blue opportunities or just plain feeling better than normal and for reference exercise in 31 days.
Do this exercise each day for 30 days. Day 31 take an hour to really reflect on your notes in your journal.
What are you reflecting on?
Where there any particular areas of your life that were the primary focus
Any changes in that area
Health- any shifts or changes
Increase in happiness, feeling more balanced or just find yourself smiling more
Any unexpected or unplanned events, opportunities or people that showed up
The last sentence in your journal should be:
I AM grateful and appreciate who I AM!!! Yes You!
You ARE Amazing
" Marti"
