Day 117 - A Year to Clear - Honour Your Hands

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Lesson 117: Honor Your Hands

Today is about honouring a part of our bodies… that being our hands. Take time washing your hands and taking notice. Use a nice smelling soap and then dry your hands, being slow in the process. Do you feel that you’ve under rated your hands? Do you notice them with more admiration or beauty? How was your breathing during the process?

I thought today’s lesson a bit odd. I didn’t really think washing hands would do me much good. When I actually inputted mindfulness, it changed the way I viewed my hands. They look dainty like a lady but rough at the same time as they start to age. I thought my hand were beautiful and they have a story to tell. I thought that maybe I should take more care on them. They deserve attention. The soap I was using was rose scented and I always love that smell. It’s just a calming and soothing scent. My hands felt cared for as I became more aware to notice my hands. I hand towelled them dry and ensured that no water was left on my hands. I took the time to actually make them dry and not put in a half ass effort. What I did notice was that my breathing was relaxed. This definitely taught me that with the more time and effort I put into things, the more relaxed I feel.

As I sat here typing this, I decided to put on some hand cream. Not only did it feel smooth, it was good to give some extra attention into massaging my hands. I can’t even describe how good that felt.

I’m amazed at the simple act of caring for my hands can go a long way. There’s no reason why this can’t be applied to all aspects of life.

Day 117 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Universe Moves You Toward

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Lesson 117: The Universe Moves You Toward...

The Universe is always about elevating us to our highest self. No matter what we do, it wants us to grow and learn on a frequency that is above what we are now. It’s us as humans that bring the vibration lower and it is never the Universe trying to bring us to our lowest of lows. Even in those moments, the Universe wants us to have the highest possibility.

Today is thinking about focusing on the Universe inspiring and uplifting us to our highest potential and that it will never do anything to bring us down. How do you assess your life when you think of the Universe in this way?

I definitely agree that my lowest of lows were definitely brought on by myself or I was a victim of circumstances of others. I believe there was always a lesson to learn and to grow from those darkest moments because you can only go up from there, right? I think part of the problem is that when we’re in a low, we tend to lurk there, sometimes not having the strength or motivation to get back out. Let me tell you that I have stared depression in the face and I know what it’s like to feel empty. A void that you wish you could fill but somehow you just can’t. It’s hard to get simple tasks done. It’s hard to get up. It’s hard to give a shit. It’s hard to be grateful for anything. I know this all too well.

I was very much aware of what I was capable and incapable of in those moments. There were times when I didn’t see the point in living, though I would never consider suicide. I think when you reach certain depths, it’s hard to rebuild your vibration or best self. You definitely need the support whether it’s friends, family, psychologist or support group. I think you need some self-awareness and the will to want to make steps to get out of these lows. I was lucky enough that I got inspired by one person to get me out of my depression. Her name is Mel Robbins and she created the 5 Second Rule. It’s definitely a method of persuasion and programming your brain. One of my friends sent me her work and it helped me get out of my post abortion depression.

In this instance, I feel the Universe showed me that sure, some unfortunate circumstances occurred through my own actions, but there was light to come. I had support, I had a friend who made a recommendation, I became awakened after this situation. From the ashes, I really started to rise and still am. I am the best I have ever been since this tragedy and I continue to see myself soar more than I ever have before. I am resilient and try to spread that to others.

Day 116 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - Sometimes People Refuse to Begin

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Lesson 116: Sometimes People Refuse to Begin...

I think we hold a lot of fear to be open as much as we could be. If we opened our hearts, it opens up possibilities and opportunities. I think we fear the unknown big time and that can close us off.  Sometimes the Universe, Divine, God, Goddess… whatever you believe in will send us changes but we’re resisting to what should happen.

Today’s exercise is to think of a time when the Universe intervened in your life and that in turn changed you and opened you up. This can be anything from a birth, death, illness, accident, loss… whatever you think of, how did it shift you?

I think of the time I moved to Melbourne from Perth. I had just left to start a fresh, new life. A relationship just ended and I needed something for me. I didn’t know anyone so I was trying to live a life of my own. I was a bit out of control when I moved here. I drank a lot, I never wanted to be home and I made it a point to go out all the time. Whenever I was home I felt lonely so I compensated with trying to be as social as much as I could. I think one of my biggest wake up calls was not being able to function at work and having a team mate cover for me. I don’t know what my life was becoming so I went to see a psychologist. The Universe definitely intervened so that I wouldn’t spiral out of control. Going to that psychologist changed my life. His words really got me thinking from a different perspective and got me back on track. Sometimes I wish I still had his contact details because he gave me so much is such a little amount of time, but then I think, maybe he was just there in that moment when I really needed some direction. I became more open at this point when he opened me up to some more self-awareness. For someone that never thought that way, he opened me up to accept my flaws and work through them if I needed. He led me to strive for good things and I still hold onto his advice and apply it to my life. I am so grateful for this.

What have you opened up to with some divine intervention?

Day 116 - A Year to Clear - Liquid Memory Aid

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Lesson 116: Liquid Memory Aid

Have a moment to reflect as you’re observing a tap running with water going into the drain. Whether it’s your sink, shower, laundry… just remember to “Stop. Breathe. Let go.”

I highly recommend that this be practised every day. I don’t believe it’s an instant fix but one that progresses with time. I always believe that taking some time to just breathe is so helpful in distressing. This just includes water in the exercise because we learned about fluidity last week and our worries, clutter, life should be a fluid turn of events with a natural flow. When you do start getting overwhelmed or bogged down, just stop to take some deep breaths, think of how fluid things can be and go from there. We can let go with practise.

Day 115 - A Year to Clear - Wash and Release

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Lesson 115: Wash and Release

Have you ever used water as a form of release? I have, though I only learned of this method last year. Whatever seems to be troubling you; whether it’s a career worry, some friend that’s upset you, some negative thoughts floating around in your head… you can use washing hands, bathing, showering or even dish washing to “release the charge”. There is some intent in using the water for release as we’re moving stuck energy.

My favourite release activity is usually in the shower. I close my eyes and picture the water washing over me as white, golden light penetrating my body. Anything that washes over me, I picture as black negative energy going down the drain and escaping my body. I always feel uplifted and refresh by doing this visualisation. The water washes away and takes all your worries away. I believe it works and feel better for it.

Today’s exercise is using water with intent. Whether it’s just a simple act of washing your hands, think about what’s being extracted and washing away. You can build a flow of events by doing this.

Let me know how you feel as a result.