Appreciate What Is...Be Eager for What's to Come
- By Yoga Studio Calgary
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- 19 Mar, 2018
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It is possible to know and feel that you already have all the you need,
and have excitement that what you desire is coming. The fastest way to
achieving your goals and manifesting your desires, is to feel as though
you are already there. How can you cultivate this sense in your daily
life? Follow these 5 steps. Try one step per day;
1) Look around and see all of the things in your life and your space that are pleasing, that make you happy. Simply notice them. Savour the good feelings they give you. When you are aware of the pleasing things, abundance is present in your psyche re-wiring your brain.
2) Think of one thing you currently have that, if it wasn't there, your life would be pretty difficult. I always consider my car my unsung hero during our harsh winter months. My day would be so challenging without my car. On days when I see fancy, peppy cars pass me, and I think ohhhh, that would be a nice car to have....I come back to how much gratitude I have for the car I already have. Those longing feelings float away faster than a blink. A sense a contentment settles in, and life feels pretty darn good.
3) At the end of the day, make a list of at least 3 things that made your day better. This can be a simple mental list. You may also choose to write it down. Go to sleep with these thoughts. When you feel good about something, whatever it is, abundance is flowing. Settling into sleep with feelings of abundance establishes appreciation for what is.
4) What makes you excited? Is there eagerness for anything to come? Get excited, feel giddy....even in a silly way. Think about how it will feel when it is here, it is happening. Hold onto these feelings & thoughts for at least 30 seconds. By doing so you are actually creating new neural pathways that are wiring your subconscious for happiness.
5) Embrace and allow daydreaming to happen often and happen freely. Isn't it so much better to be thinking of wild adventures, magical events, happy times, as opposed to ruminating negative thoughts and judgements? Give it a try today....each time those yucky, energy sucking, circling thoughts come in, replace them with daydreaming.....then see how your feel.
1) Look around and see all of the things in your life and your space that are pleasing, that make you happy. Simply notice them. Savour the good feelings they give you. When you are aware of the pleasing things, abundance is present in your psyche re-wiring your brain.
2) Think of one thing you currently have that, if it wasn't there, your life would be pretty difficult. I always consider my car my unsung hero during our harsh winter months. My day would be so challenging without my car. On days when I see fancy, peppy cars pass me, and I think ohhhh, that would be a nice car to have....I come back to how much gratitude I have for the car I already have. Those longing feelings float away faster than a blink. A sense a contentment settles in, and life feels pretty darn good.
3) At the end of the day, make a list of at least 3 things that made your day better. This can be a simple mental list. You may also choose to write it down. Go to sleep with these thoughts. When you feel good about something, whatever it is, abundance is flowing. Settling into sleep with feelings of abundance establishes appreciation for what is.
4) What makes you excited? Is there eagerness for anything to come? Get excited, feel giddy....even in a silly way. Think about how it will feel when it is here, it is happening. Hold onto these feelings & thoughts for at least 30 seconds. By doing so you are actually creating new neural pathways that are wiring your subconscious for happiness.
5) Embrace and allow daydreaming to happen often and happen freely. Isn't it so much better to be thinking of wild adventures, magical events, happy times, as opposed to ruminating negative thoughts and judgements? Give it a try today....each time those yucky, energy sucking, circling thoughts come in, replace them with daydreaming.....then see how your feel.
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