The time is always NOW to take care of ourselves, even if in really small ways. The time is NOW to be good to yourself and to heal your wounds. You can incorporate small things throughout your day to support the care of your soul.

So you might be asking… How can I really take better care of my soul, of myself? And how can I change for more than 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month?

Here you will find two self-healing tips and two practical exercises in support of positive change and caring for your soul.

Are you ready to jump-start your healing?

Tip 1:  Energy flows where attention goes

Most simply stated, what you think subconsciously creates your state of being. Where you put your attention is where you build up energy for creation, which can be either life affirming or life draining. Your thoughts and emotions create an internal environment that is supportive or unsupportive for your personal healing and growth.

Where your attention is going? Let’s find out…

Exercise 1: The Thoughts Behind Your Thoughts

Notice what your thoughts are for about 3 hours as you go about your daily activities without judgment and with kindness, if you can. Really listen to every thought that enters your mind. You will have to listen closely to the thoughts that appear underneath the more conscious thoughts.

What are you saying to yourself? What is the tone of your voice? Are you speaking loving messages? Harsh ones? Are you beating yourself up? Are you giving yourself a laundry list of things to do?

As you go about your day, all of those thoughts are affecting your body and your cells every moment. They are creating an energetic consciousness. You attract to yourself experiences that match the energetic messages that you are within you.

This exercise can be done as you go about your daily routine. For example, you can be mindful of your thoughts as you wake up, brush your teeth, shower, eat breakfast and get ready for work. Write down any thoughts that surprised you or ones that you would like to work through.

What is the next step?

Tip 2: Forgiveness and Acknowledgment Counts

If you are like most people, listening to your subtle thoughts for 3 hours (see exercise #1) isn’t so easy. It can offer insight and may bring up more difficult emotions. That is where forgiveness and acknowledgement comes in. When we acknowledge and forgive, an emotion can flow through and release. When we reject or judge, an emotion is likely to get stuck in the body creating heaviness, exhaustion, anxiety, unhappiness, illness, and imbalance.

Let’s find out how to acknowledge and forgive…

Exercise 2: The Observer Breath

Become an observer and acknowledge the negative, painful, or self-defeating thoughts that flow through your mind. Acknowledge any nurturing, uplifting, and supportive thoughts as well. Don’t try to push any thoughts. Be curious. And forgive yourself for any thoughts that create judgment or a beating of yourself up.

Forgiveness and releasing judgment

Example: A thought flows into your mind that says “I am can’t do it. I’m not good enough” .Put one hand on your heart chakra (between the breasts, center of the breast bone) and one hand on your gut. Repeat: “I forgive myself for judging myself for thinking and feeling I am not good enough. It is OK”. Take a full yet gentle breath into your lower hand and let that breath touch your heart as you exhale. The breath is important as it allows for the release of judgments and tension. Make sure your breath is not forced or loud. It is a gentle full breath. Notice where in your body there has been a release of that judgment.

A Healing Story

One of my clients practiced exercise #1 where she tuned into her inner voice for a few hours. She was amazed at how often her subtle messages told her that she couldn’t actually have a fulfilling romantic relationship- that she wasn’t good enough for one.

This awareness and my energetic support helped my client move through the judgments she held against herself. She gained the strength to leave a marriage she felt stuck in for years. Before, she didn’t feel she deserved more. Now, she is in touch with her worthiness and feels lighter and excited about dating. She feels ready to receive love as she gives love.

You, too, can change. Most importantly, be patient, honest and gentle with yourself.

If you need help or guidance, you can always contact me to book a session.