taking the high road - trust, trust, trust

Hi and blessings,

What does it mean to you to take the high road?

We have a choice every moment whether to take the high road or not, whether to TRUST or not. We do this by our thoughts, actions, behaviors, beliefs, etc.

We take the high road by getting out of our way, moving out of fear and judgment.

We choose the high road by being willing to trust in ourselves, our intuition and in the unknown. To know that we are being supported no matter what.

We chose the high road when we do not settle for less than what we deserve.

This is in relationships, work, vacations, where we live, etc.

We choose the high road when we have a daily spiritual practice of meditation, affirmative prayer and being still.

We choose the high road when we are in control of our thoughts and shifting the negative self talk to positive.

We choose the high road when we surrender, let go of judgment and turn things over to the creator.

We take the high road when we are loving and kind to ourselves and others.

We take the high road when we bless every cell and send love and appreciation to our body.

We take the high road when we do not gossip and do not go into reaction.

We take the high road when we let go of our need to be right and to be in control.

We choose the high road when we forgive ourselves and others.

We choose the high road when we take responsibility for our actions.

We choose the high road when we love unconditionally.

We choose the high road when we listen and speak our truth.

Write your thoughts down:

I take the high road when______________________________________________________________

Transformation

Hi
I love the meaning and word transformation. It is a constant on this spiritual path for all of us. All we have to do is look at nature to see how things are constantly transforming and changing.

So what is transformation?

How does one Transform?

These are questions many people have asked me and I have certainly asked myself these same questions over the years. I always think of transformation as a moving forward process of change. As we move forward we transform and change into something new.
Transformation is certainly a choice that we as human beings make. We can choose to stay the same or we can choose to continue to grow and experience our life to the fullest. This involves stepping out and taking risks in order to transform ones life.

I remember hearing a wonderful speaker talk and he said, “Isn’t it a miracle that God could make a worm fly”. I was in awe as I thought of
the transformation it takes for a worm to turn into a beautiful butterfly and be able to fly so gracefully. When I see a butterfly and appreciate it’s beauty, I forget sometimes what it took for it to get there.

Lets look at the word, Transform. I have broken each letter down as my definition of my meaning of transformation. You can certainly make up your own as well.
T = Trust. 

This is trust of self, others and trust in Spirit/God or whatever you call the source. Trust is such an important part of transformation. Without trust we are usually too afraid to move forward and to make any positive changes in our life. Trust in the good times as well as times of struggle.
R = Renewal. 

This is about how our cells are constantly renewing and through our mind and thought processes we can continue to renew ourselves in the most positive and uplifting way. It is important to be aware of our thoughts and letting go of the ones that do not support our life. Take the time to rest and renew your body daily.
A = Abundance. 

This is about creating all the love, joy, peace, money flow that we can ever imagine. As the bible says “ God wants to give us the kingdom”
and all we have to do is give ourselves permission and know that we deserve good things in our life. Flow is always happening and we can join in to whatever degree we feel we deserve and are will to receive.
N = Now & creating new beginnings. 

This is about living in the moment. We can spend so much time living and expending our energy in the past and in the future and forget about really enjoying the present moment.
What if you could think of each present moment as a new beginning?
How would your life be then?
S = Surrender & letting go. 

Surrender is such an important part of transformation and a challenge for so many of us. We may think we are letting go, but are we really.
It is hard sometimes for our minds to really let go and to trust in the process of life. One of the sayings that has helped me so much in my
life is “I Let go and let God”.  Turnover to the Divine whatever feels too heavy for you or too much of a burden. Give it up and give your self permission to be lighter and not carry energy that is not yours.
F = Fulfillment.

This is about being truly grateful for our life and all that we have. We feel fulfilled and transformed when we can accept and appreciate ourselves, others and our life more rather than being in judgmental. Fulfillment comes from the inside out. It is not about how much we have
materialistically, but rather about what is in our heart and how we share our love with others.
O = Opportunity to grow and be more of who you truly are.

This is what transformation is all about. Through change and transformation we are able to grow and become more of who we are and to live our spiritual purpose here. Keep an acknowledgement and gratitude journal and write down all you  have achieved and acknowledge yourself for the courageous person you are. Write down daily what you are grateful for.
R = Relationship with yourself and others.

We are here to learn how to be in relationship with ourselves and with others. Transformation begins when we become more aware of our relationships and actively choose to take the steps to make them more loving and healthier. Let people know how you feel about them and share from your heart.
M =Momentum & movement.

This is all about moving forward and letting go of fear and doubt so that we can “ fly”. Whenever we feel stuck in our life, it helps to get up
and physically move our body, either by exercising, changing our posture or doing something different. This helps break the pattern and
helps the energy to flow again.

All of these are parts of the process of transformation. Enjoy the wonderful changes that are always happening and embrace who you are and who you are becoming.

Witten by Laurie Levine
http://www.laurielevine.com/ 

What is calling us?

What is calling to us, individually and as a whole?

How can we move forward in our lives?

How can we all keep our energy clear and not get affected by what is happening around us?

We are in a very big time of change and transformation on the planet and are all being called to
look within and find ways to stay as balanced as possible through the storm.
We look around and so many people are suffering, going through challenging times with cancer and other
illnesses and in so much fear of losing everything.
I am reminded to constantly keep things simple and not jump ahead too far or get into
worry, but stay anchored in the knowing that all is unfolding in a Divine Way.

The questions to ask and contemplate on is: How can I serve?
What can I do today that feeds my soul and makes me feel good?

If you know someone hurting or sick, send them love and light and see the highest happening for them.
It really helps to hold eachother in love, prayer and truth. This is the greatest gift we can give.
Keep letting go of clutter in your mind, house, office, car and take time to just BE without having to do something all the time.
Turn off the tv and just listen to the sounds of nature around you or just no sound at all.
Remember to keep taking deep and full breaths, to laugh daily, to do some kind of body movement and to lighten up.
More to come...
Peace and blessings, Laurie
http://www.laurielevine.com/
http://www.positivelivingspiritualcentre.com/
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Emotional Intuititve

What is an Emotional Intuitive?

I have been an emotional intuitive all my life. What does this mean exactly?

I have always known instinctively and felt in my body what emotions people were feeling and where they were holding emotions in their body.

I never quite understood this gift and thought there was something wrong with me. It was hard in the beginning to determine what was my energy and what was not mine but energy I was carrying from others.  As you  can imagine, this caused a lot of undue pain in me until I understood it and released the energy  that was not mine.

It is important to remember that emotions that get locked in the body and are not acknowledged or expressed can eventually cause disease, chronic illness, pain, low self esteem, behavior changes, fatigue and imbalance.

The starting place is to ask the following questions and write down what comes up.

• In what ways do you express your feelings?
• Do you feel like there is something blocking you in your life?
• What old emotional burdens are you carrying from the past?

In order to feel free in our lives and to be able to move forward, it is important to  express how we are feeling,  forgive ourselves and others and to make peace with the past.

This may seem like a difficult task to accomplish and it starts with the intention and expanding your awareness and believing that you can!

Ask yourself and get in touch with the following:

• What emotions am I carrying in my body?
• Who do I need to forgive?                                                           
• Am I carrying any old resentment toward myself or any one  else?

As we become more aware and acknowledge what is there; we are more able to let it go.

You may want to write down your feelings to get them out and then rip it up and take a step each day to forgiving your self and others. This is the best way to start to be more present and live in the NOW! Spend time each day forgiving yourself and others for the past. It is one step at a time. It is the movement forward that counts....

Peace and blessings, Laurie

http://www.laurielevine.com/