Hi
Here are my 5 steps for positively dealing with change. Change is constantly happening. Just when we think things are one way it changes. Some changes we are in control of for example, changing jobs, moving house, while others we have no contol over like someone we love dying or a natural disasters.
For so many of us, change can be very challenging.
I hope these 5 steps help you to better handle changes in your life and start to see them in a different way.
Step 1 - Change your thinking - Start to change your attitude and thinking toward change and practice seeing it as an opportunity to grow and something to embrace rather than fear. Ask your self what is the blessing from this time of change and start to open up to seeing it as a blessing instead of a curse. Remember the old saying - when one door closes, another one opens.
Step 2 - Being Grateful - Go into gratitude for what you have right now instead of what you had before or could of had. Try to stay in the present as much as possible. We tend to dwell on the past or worry about the future when things are changing. Keep bringing your self back to the NOW and gratitude can help you to do this!
Step 3 - Let yourself grieve - If someone close to you has died or is no longer in your life, the most important thing is to let your self grieve and to express and acknowledge those feelings. So many of us never get the opportunity to grieve and when the next loss happens it feels even more painful. Get support and ask for help when you need it. Share with someone how you are feeling. Sometimes just expressing what we are feeling and having someone listen to us can help so much. It is also important to acknowlege our feelings and to grieve when things change in our life. When we grieve our heart can open again.
Step 4 - Celebrate the changes! I know this may sound a bit strange and difficult depending on what has changed but again it is all about having a new perspective on change. It is a wonderful spiritual practice to let go and Let God. When we celebrate something we open to the moment and see the wonder and excitement like a child would. Practice letting go of old pictures and seeing change as something new and affirm that
all is unfolding in a Divine Way now and always; because it is.
Step 5 - Acknowledge yourself for your courage and willingness to grow, learn and be more of who you are. Change helps us to do that. If things stayed the same all the time, it would not encourage us to gorw and expand. Tell your self 3 things right now you are proud of you for and then share them with your loved ones.
I would love to hear them too!
email: laurieleahlevine@aol.com
http://www.laurielevine.com/
http://www.positivelivingspiritualcentre.com/
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Victim Consciousness
I am reminded of how many people including myself have experienced a degree of victim consciousness.
It can be quite easy at times to fall back into it and be at "its" mercy. When we are feeling like a victim it is done to us and we do not have to be responsible for our life and our decisions. It certainly does not empower us and only disempowers.
In our human experience we have all suffered at times and the spiritual journey is to recognise, embrace and accept all of us and to grow as a person and spiritual being. We are here to remember who we truly are!
One of the keys to shifting out of the victim consciousness and move up the scale to a higher level of spiritual growth is to forgive. Forgiveness is a powerful practice and it takes practice to let go, trust, and to let our hearts be healed and opened. It is difficult to move forward from an empowered place when we have not forgiven ourselves or others.
Take the time to contemplate on this and practice forgiveness and know how powerful and amazing you are and we all are!
We are only victims if we THINK we are. It is not who we are. We are all made in the image and likeness of GOD.
Affirmation: I am one with Spirit and I move forward from a loving and forgiving heart, releasing the past and know that I create wonderful things in my life now!
And so it is
Laurie
http://www.positivelivingspiritualcentre.com/
It can be quite easy at times to fall back into it and be at "its" mercy. When we are feeling like a victim it is done to us and we do not have to be responsible for our life and our decisions. It certainly does not empower us and only disempowers.
In our human experience we have all suffered at times and the spiritual journey is to recognise, embrace and accept all of us and to grow as a person and spiritual being. We are here to remember who we truly are!
One of the keys to shifting out of the victim consciousness and move up the scale to a higher level of spiritual growth is to forgive. Forgiveness is a powerful practice and it takes practice to let go, trust, and to let our hearts be healed and opened. It is difficult to move forward from an empowered place when we have not forgiven ourselves or others.
Take the time to contemplate on this and practice forgiveness and know how powerful and amazing you are and we all are!
We are only victims if we THINK we are. It is not who we are. We are all made in the image and likeness of GOD.
Affirmation: I am one with Spirit and I move forward from a loving and forgiving heart, releasing the past and know that I create wonderful things in my life now!
And so it is
Laurie
http://www.positivelivingspiritualcentre.com/
Saturday, August 13, 2011
simplicity
As I was thinking about my next message and blog, the word SIMPLICITY came to my mind.
It is a powerful word and meaning. Simplicity. What comes to mind when you say that word to yourself?
For me to brings me back to Keep It Simple, simplfy things. It is so easy for us humans to make things so difficult and dramatic. We can sometimes forget the simple things in life.
This is my message to stop and look at ways to simplifly your life.
Maybe it starts with decluttering your home, office, car and mind. Throwing or giving things away that you do not use and no longer serve you. This includes our thoughts as well. Not dwelling on the negative or problem, but focusing on the opportunity, positivity and divine solution.
It might be to just stop for a few minutes a day to be still, breathe and look at the beauty of nature around you.
I would love to hear the ways you simplify your life.
Till next time
Peace and blessings, Laurie
http://www.laurielevine.com/
It is a powerful word and meaning. Simplicity. What comes to mind when you say that word to yourself?
For me to brings me back to Keep It Simple, simplfy things. It is so easy for us humans to make things so difficult and dramatic. We can sometimes forget the simple things in life.
This is my message to stop and look at ways to simplifly your life.
Maybe it starts with decluttering your home, office, car and mind. Throwing or giving things away that you do not use and no longer serve you. This includes our thoughts as well. Not dwelling on the negative or problem, but focusing on the opportunity, positivity and divine solution.
It might be to just stop for a few minutes a day to be still, breathe and look at the beauty of nature around you.
I would love to hear the ways you simplify your life.
Till next time
Peace and blessings, Laurie
http://www.laurielevine.com/
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
body/emotion connection
Hi
I have been so facinated with the connection between our body and our emotions most of my life and as an emotional intuitive I have been able to know and sense where people are holding emotions and blockages in their bodies. I have been so blessed to be able to help people to release these and get in touch with what they were feeling so the energy can move.
If you are feeling pain or are not feeling well, give your self permission to be still and start to contemplate and explore the emotional connection.
What is the emotion or feeling in your body?
What is the message it has for you?
What emotions are you holding in your body?
It may start to bring it up to the surface once you bring your focus on it.
It is so important for our health and wellbeing to send loving energy and light into our bodies and to
come into alignment on all levels; emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.
See my book, Spiritual Medicine for more on this connection.
For example if you are having any kind of chest or lung difficulty, check inside to see if there is any old grief or loss you are feeling or holding onto from the past.
We all have so many things that happen in our lifetime that we need to grieve and let go of.
I offer phone as well as inperson sessions for healing and clearing.
I hope this starts you on your journey and more to come
Peace and blessings, Laurie
http://www.laurielevine.com/
I have been so facinated with the connection between our body and our emotions most of my life and as an emotional intuitive I have been able to know and sense where people are holding emotions and blockages in their bodies. I have been so blessed to be able to help people to release these and get in touch with what they were feeling so the energy can move.
If you are feeling pain or are not feeling well, give your self permission to be still and start to contemplate and explore the emotional connection.
What is the emotion or feeling in your body?
What is the message it has for you?
What emotions are you holding in your body?
It may start to bring it up to the surface once you bring your focus on it.
It is so important for our health and wellbeing to send loving energy and light into our bodies and to
come into alignment on all levels; emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.
See my book, Spiritual Medicine for more on this connection.
For example if you are having any kind of chest or lung difficulty, check inside to see if there is any old grief or loss you are feeling or holding onto from the past.
We all have so many things that happen in our lifetime that we need to grieve and let go of.
I offer phone as well as inperson sessions for healing and clearing.
I hope this starts you on your journey and more to come
Peace and blessings, Laurie
http://www.laurielevine.com/
Thursday, August 4, 2011
women being there for each other
Hi
We had our second womens group today and I am grateful to know that women can be there
for eachother unconditionally. I did not grow up being supported by my girl friends and never felt like I fit in, but I know now that it is so important for women to listen to each other and really be there as a support system.
We need to talk, share and to be heard.
This "sisterhood" can be a strong foundation for all of us women and make such a difference in all of our lives if we open up to it and to other women.
I never had sisters and now in my 50s feel like I am surrounded by wonderful women who are like sisters to me without all the family stuff that can get in the way.
Thank you to all the women friends in my life for your strength, support and wisdom.
Peace and blessings, Laurie
http://www.laurielevine.com/
We had our second womens group today and I am grateful to know that women can be there
for eachother unconditionally. I did not grow up being supported by my girl friends and never felt like I fit in, but I know now that it is so important for women to listen to each other and really be there as a support system.
We need to talk, share and to be heard.
This "sisterhood" can be a strong foundation for all of us women and make such a difference in all of our lives if we open up to it and to other women.
I never had sisters and now in my 50s feel like I am surrounded by wonderful women who are like sisters to me without all the family stuff that can get in the way.
Thank you to all the women friends in my life for your strength, support and wisdom.
Peace and blessings, Laurie
http://www.laurielevine.com/
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