Day 217 - A Year to Clear - Check In WEEK 31 - Validating

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Lesson 217: Check In WEEK 31 - Validating

The week saw us looking into the power of validation. Our words and actions impact others but also people’s words and actions impact us. If we create a good environment through complimenting others, can you see how that can turn someone else’s mood around and also uplift yours? If we’re always negative, we spread that around, just like if we’re positive that spreads around too. People feed off good compliments and it brings people into a positive space.

When I had to think of 50 good qualities of myself, it was actually difficult to think of things that weren’t repeated. I got there in the end but I really had to think about it.

Everything we do has an impact on not only ourselves and our mindset, but that of others. If we continue to recognise people’s great qualities, it allows them to be validated and effects their words and actions towards themselves and others. It’s creating a ripple effect of goodness.

Day 217 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - For Most of You, Less May...

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Lesson 217: For Most of You, Less May...

….mean more. More Space, less distractions, more happiness, less stress, more simplicity, less clutter. Having less allows for more open space for a better environment. If we are more open, then this allows for more experiences. Today we need to think about if we need to live differently and if we need less. Do you see it as being set free?

I personally am trying to work towards a simpler life and simpler setting in my home. I want more space and less clutter in order to have a more open space for good energy to come. I thought I decluttered really well recently – I did get rid of a lot of clothing, items I didn’t use and makeup. I took some time off work just to be away from work but to also do another declutter. I am finding that I do not use that many items as I thought I would need and can go ever more so without certain items.

I also try not to buy anything I don’t need. The most I spend my money on besides the necessities is on things towards more enrichment like books and spirituality workshops. I just think anything that feeds your soul is good. I am just trying to minimise the material things like clothing, jewellery, make-up, perfume, shoes, bags etc. I think it will be another weight off my shoulders and will free my space up. It’s still a progress in my life but I am confident I will get to a point where I will feel comfortable and I expect that to be by the end of 2018.

I think we could all live with less and continue life without a problem. I think people over emphasise that having “things” makes your life better when it only provides that temporary happiness. What do you think?

Day 216 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - In This World, We Think..

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Lesson 216: In This World, We Think..

….by having more, it grants us happiness and fulfilment. There is this group thought that by filling our world we stuff and a lot of it, it buys happiness. This is only temporary happiness at best. We know that by having more doesn’t necessarily makes us bigger and better. As we move our consciousness away from this group thought, we can think for ourselves about what actually is required to be happy.

As I step away from the thought that having more is better, I think about happiness in different ways. I think for me, it’s about my place in the world and how I can make a difference. There is an element of being self-less that will bring about happiness for me. I think about how can I help others so that they can live their best life, like how I am.

I think what is required to be happy is living in the present, living through experience, helping others, spreading good positive vibes, do what’s best for you and not what others think is best for you and leading by example. I think I want the best for people if they are still set in some group mentality of how success should look like. Everyone needs to be awakened in their own time. It doesn’t mean that those who are already awakened can’t help those that aren’t. What I have learned is not to force a way of thinking onto others, rather if I lead my life by example, then it sparks something in other people’s minds to think about their own lives.

I think the most important thing I get reminded of is to always live in the present. There is no point wondering if you could have changed the past or plan extensively for the future when you don’t know what could happen. I think bringing about awareness into the now allows a certain freedom to just live.

I certainly know for sure that material things do not give you happiness. That’s a lie that is fed to us and we continue to feed that thought by thinking material things equals success in life. Material things bring instant gratification that wears off. We then tend to look to the new thing that will bring that sense of gratification again. I used to live this way, though I have seen through this lie.

Everything I tend to do these days is taking on the perspective of what will this experience give me. Whether it’s hanging out with friends, going to see live music, going to a spiritual workshop… I look out for how it will bring me happiness. I think in everything we do, we can learn or experience. It’s what I make of that experience that brings about happiness and feeds my soul what it needs. It doesn’t have to be some grand outing, as even the simplest activities bring about joy.

So, what do you think brings about happiness and have you broken away from that group thought around having more equals happiness?

Day 216 - A Year To Clear - You Are Loveable

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Lesson 216: You Are Loveable

Today we are to complete the following sentences whether or not we feel resistance to them or not.

• It feels wonderful to compliment others because______

• I am loveable because______

• When I repeat the phrase "I am lovable," I feel______

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My completed sentences:

• It feels wonderful to compliment others because it places a smile on their face

• I am loveable because I have great things to offer this world

• When I repeat the phrase "I am lovable," I feel like I might come across as boasting, though it’s how I genuinely feel and know I have a place in this world.

Day 215 - A Year to Clear - You Are a Marvel!

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Lesson 215: You Are a Marvel!

“Do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the years that have passed, there has never been another child like you. Your legs, your arms, your clever fingers, the way you move. You may become a Shakespeare, a Michaelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel.”

— Pablo Casals

Today we are to write down 50 great things about ourselves and every time we feel down, to refer to this page to give ourselves a lift. I feel this is going to be a challenge to think of 50 things but we all have good qualities if we just stop and think about it.

1.       I am a good listener

2.       I help people when I can

3.       I am independent

4.       I am there for people when they need

5.       I am reliable

6.       I am a hard worker

7.       I am resilient

8.       I am strong

9.       I can overcome anything

10.   I am my own advocate

11.   I live with good intentions

12.   I like to give good advice

13.   I am vegetarian

14.   I think about my environmental impact on the world

15.   I can dance

16.   I am honest

17.   I am trustworthy

18.   I have cool tattoos

19.   I am kind

20.   I treat everyone equally

21.   I go above and beyond

22.   I think logically

23.   I have sound judgement

24.   I help people with my tarot readings

25.   I am spiritual

26.   I am great at establishing connections with others

27.   I give everyone a fair go

28.   I can write

29.   I am a business owner

30.   I am good at being with myself

31.   I am forgiving

32.   I am good at letting go

33.   I want the best for others

34.   I want the best for myself

35.   I put in good effort for a better way of doing things

36.   I donate to charities

37.   I donate my items so someone can put them to better use

38.   I am good company

39.   I can be fun

40.   I am a witch and druid

41.   I know what life is all about

42.   I don’t like being late

43.   I like to try everything at least once

44.   I’m open to all experiences

45.   I like spending time with people and raising the energy

46.   I will bring people together

47.   I give good hugs

48.   I see the best in people when they can’t

49.   I am a good friend

50.   I am perfect in my imperfection

I got stuck around the 40 point. You really have to delve deep to realise your own good qualities. What did you come up with?