Day 155 - A Year to Clear - Lean In

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Lesson 155: Lean In

“Take an interest in your pain and your fear. Move closer, lean in, get curious; even for a moment, experience the feelings without labels, beyond being good or bad. Welcome them. Invite them. Do anything that helps melt the resistance.”

— Pema Chödrön

New week equals a new theme. This week’s is “Leaning Into Resistance”.

When I look at the quote, I feel like we will be looking at our emotions and feelings, facing them and then dealing with them from there. Because this is a clearing course, it would make sense, as we’re learning to let go of what goes on in our heads. To face pain and fear, leads us to get through those uncomfortable feelings and actually taking an approach that leads to an overall better life. If we can face those tough times, then we can overcome anything.

What do you think?

Day 155 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Body is Sacred...

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Lesson 155: The Body is Sacred...

Today we are to worship and celebrate our bodies. It is divine and sacred. Although we might think it’s not in the best condition, we should celebrate it no matter what. It’s a wonder so appreciate it.

I think this is a tough challenge for some people. We can be so self-critical and there are people out there that have body image issues. Sometimes it is hard to look in the mirror and just love yourself. I struggle with this at times. I do have to talk myself into how beautiful I am. I will look at myself and say things such as “I am beautiful” “You’re going to have a good day because you’re an amazing being” “If people see your energy, then it will spread”. It’s not completely appreciating the body but reinforces the types of lessons for self-appreciation. For me, it’s definitely a build up for self-love and loving my body.

How did you go with this exercise?