Some days are destined to stress and overwhelm us. I can think of days in the past, and some coming up, when I would gladly pay someone to "step in and do the day for me!" I can get anxious when I have to discuss a tough subject with someone, and I can get overwhelmed when I have to make a drastic change I haven’t anticipated, and I can get nervous and stressed when I have to begin something new. It’s easy for dread, or fear, or discomfort to creep in.
Whatever the challenge is, I usually don’t have the option not to do it, or not to be it, or not to face it. The universe doesn’t always offer us an opt out. Sometimes the "not knowing" what will take place, and the "not knowing" what will happen afterward, are the hardest parts.
There are many effective things you can do to prepare yourself for a day that stresses you and threatens to overwhelm you: It’s always important to center yourself…to get quiet and still…to ask and accept help from our loving, creative Universe. It’s important to set our intention to have clear perception and right action…..that is, action that is in alignment with our deepest values. Anytime that you set your intention to open up to clear, loving perception and right action, you’re making a joy choice for yourself and others.
I want to share with you 2 simple but powerful ways that will make your challenging day much easier and more joyful….when you make these ideas a habit, life gets a little easier! All of us have heard the words Present and Gift used interchangeably. If you can remember these 2 important words, you’re on your way to having an easier time on challenging days.
***In a moment, I want you to imagine that you are giving yourself 2 things…Imagine that you are giving yourself a present, and you are giving yourself a gift…Remember: Before you close your eyes and imagine this, you’ll open your eyes again after you see the present & the gift!
Let’s open your 1st Present: This present you are receiving is the ability to focus on the present, choosing to stay in the present, and choosing to keep your mind and heart focused on each moment that you exist in during the day. Being in the present, keeps your perception clear by staying out of the "what If’s" of the future, and out of the "why me’s" of the past. Be present to what you must do right here…right now…..and bring yourself back to the present when you get lost. Focus on the present time throughout your day to stay centered and clear.
Let’s open your 2nd Gift: This gift you are receiving is the ability to accept the gift that comes from the challenge you are facing. When we experience fear and anxiety about something, we block out our perception of the good that the challenge may be bringing to our life. When we look for, and receive the gift, that is the good, in a situation or a person, we change our attitude of mind, and open ourselves to more good, to clear perception, and to right action. So if a day of challenge looms on your horizon…Remember the Present & the Gift. These are yours to take home:
I am fully PRESENT, with clear perception and calm mind
I am seeing the GIFT, receptive to more good and right action
You have great contribution to make to this world….You make a difference!
Joy & Blessings, Carole xx
