Day 180 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Physical Body Has a Method...

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Lesson 180: The Physical Body Has a Method...

The physical body has a method for going through a cycle of cleansing from the blood, internal systems, the skin… Unfortunately, our emotional body does not have the luxury of this automated system. We have to think of ways to cleanse our emotions time and time again. We can do this with meditation, taking some time in nature, going for a walk, listening to music, connecting with others.. In what ways do you clear your emotional body? Today think about and write down what they are.

I thought I would just list the ways I clear and release emotions. These include:

·         Listening to music

·         Sleeping on it

·         Watching TV shows and movies to relax

·         Meditation

·         Cleaning the house

·         Talking to close friends

·         Talking to mentors

·         Understanding why I have those emotions

·         Facing the truth with those emotions

·         Crying

·         Dancing

·         Taking a few deep breaths

I don’t do all of these daily but they are my options. What do you do to cleanse emotions?

Day 179 - A Year to Clear - Keep Moving

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Lesson 179: Keep Moving

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

— Martin Luther King

Today we are to contemplate the Martin Luther King quote. What will we do that keeps us moving forward?

I think what’s important with this quote that small tracks are better than no tracks. Change doesn’t have to be drastic. In fact, based on the quote, even the smallest of changes makes all the difference. I think that’s what I’ve really learned this year. As long as you go at your own pace and want to improve to be the best version of yourself, then that’s all that matters. Don’t live on other people’s terms but live by what you need. The best person that knows your needs is YOU.

I actually think it’s okay to go to the darkest depths of your emotions as long as you have the want to get back out. I think that times are challenging and you lose all hope. There are also times when you think you make progress, you’re moved three steps back. What I believe is that we are more resilient than we think we are. Some people become aware of that but others aren’t. I also believe sometimes you need to show others that maybe don’t have the guidance. I think showing someone small steps to move forward will help them more than we realise. I know that I can overcome and achieve anything – from facing my own self-doubt and proving myself wrong to pushing comfort zones. When I say I live for experience, it really does push boundaries and expands the way I live.

When in doubt I repeat “I can do anything!” which has been proven to me time and time again. This is how I move forward.

How do you move forward?

Day 179 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Fast, The Feast...

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Lesson 179: The Fast, The Feast...

Whether you take on a fast or feast, it’s still a great use of your emotional body. We can indulge and celebrate or understanding the strength in fasting – whatever you choose, this allows us to feel more in our bodies. All that we do for our body has a purpose to serve us. Today we are to feast in our body and emotions.

I had a couple highlights on my Thursday. My two up manager was leaving the company and we had a going away lunch for her. I indulged in a pumpkin pizza that had halloumi and caramelised onion. It was amazing even though I ate too much and hurt my stomach. I don’t live with regret. I really love pumpkin pizza :D. Then at night I went to a gig for a music producer Illenium. One of the support acts was Dabin and he indulged me for a photo. I was really just feeling the music which amps up my happiness. I think I feasted well that day and really fed my emotions. I also don’t take for granted the experiences I get to enjoy, when others out there are suffering. I know that there is a focus on self before I can go help out others. it’s something I do think about every day and am working towards.

How did you feast for your emotions and body today?

Day 178 - A Year to Clear - The Journey

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Lesson 178: The Journey

Clearing is a journey. It’s not only about changing habits but changing parts of our self. What I’m learning is that it’s not a temporary measure in our lives and that it’s a lifelong skill that can be adopted by everyone. If anything, I’m building up my mind and physical space with these skills that I’m learning, which I believe is part of my spirituality. It’s repeatedly said that it takes 1 minute everyday to clear something. For me, I’ve mentioned that I’ve focused on thoughts mostly and still working on this every day. At the end of the day, I am building up to the best version of me. by building my own character, it addresses issues I have, but also brings about a better way of life for me. I’m fixing and growing on the way.

Day 178 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Body is Not Meant Only For...

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Lesson 178: The Body is Not Meant Only For...

“The body is not meant only for fasting, deprivation, the dry and tasteless experience of a renunciate. This is only one path. The body is also meant for pure pleasure, reckless abandon, the full filling up, the feast. This is another path. Both paths are useful.”

— Sara Wiseman

Today we are to think about feasting and if that makes us feel whole. Whether you’re celebrating or doing it by yourself, notice your experience. Do you notice yourself fasting?

I didn’t really have a celebration but I did eat a nice vegetarian roti wrap for lunch. I think sometimes I just like the idea of someone else preparing me food as I don’t like to do it myself. I’m bad I know. I did however find more of a “feast” with company when I went to a witchcraft workshop with others. I think it was more about coming together with a common goal we wanted to set intention for the next 2 weeks. I found that it made me more whole than what food did for me. I think all I had for dinner was plain roti with curry – very simple but so satisfying. I like the warm, rich foods for winter and sometimes I just feel I need curry. I don’t think food makes me feel whole as much as experiences and connection does. I feel like that is what really feeds my body.

What feast makes you feel whole?