[Pathway To Presence]-Transitions.....

Published: Thu, 08/19/10

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Happy Day !

So much is going on right now..........does it feel that way for you?

The best way I can describe it is by using the word, transition.

I found a definition of transition as:

the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Going through a transition, whether it's by choice or not, can be quite

challenging. Transition leads to change. Change leads to, in many

cases, stress. However, there is a way to start the transition process that will

help to alleviate the stress factor.....how nice is that...more about that in

a moment.

Since quite a few transitions are coming my way,

I've been taking this week to do what would serve me

best during this time: Organizing!!!

So I played some of my favorite music and got busy. I organized

my files, my books, my desk, my clothes, my bedroom/office closets.....and it felt really good

to accomplish something I've been wanting to get done now for months. The main reason for this

heave-hoeing and cleaning up however, is I know that in order for smooth transitions

to take place, it's good to create space for them to manifest and it also allows the

Universe to know that you are ready and open to receive what's in store for you next.

I didn't really know, and still am not definitely sure, what is all going to take

place, but something inside me KNOWS it's on the way, and this has given me the motivation to

move forward (hence all the organizing) and the feeling of being OK with NOT KNOWING.

During certain times of change, have you ever just thought to yourself,

What the heck am I doing? Is this the right path? What was I thinking?

And then the overwhelm sets in and the thinking mind starts right in with all the

chatter, making up stories about what is going to happen if you do this, or that,

or if you don't do this or that and on and on and on.

Like the image says above, if life was easy, we'd miss all the great adventures.

You just never know where new paths may lead and by entering change and transition

with awareness, you may be entering into a new adventure that knocks your socks off! ;)

Below are my 6 key steps to use to empower yourself at the very

first sign of any transition coming your way (whether planned or not):

1. Stop and take a few deep breaths (this is key to becoming present in any situation).

2. Grab some paper and pen and write! Write out any thoughts that are going through your mind.

Whatever they are, don't censor them, just write freely without pausing. Once you feel you've

done a good brain dumping of your thoughts, take that paper, thank it for allowing you to dump

out all those thoughts, tear it up and toss it in the garbage.

3. Take another nice deep breath.

4. Get grounded by going out in nature - take your shoes off and walk in the grass or inhale

a deep earthy essential oil such as vetiver, patchouli or myrrh (or do both :).

5. When you get back home, take a 5 minute walk through your house and notice if there is

anything that is not needed anymore.

Grab anything that tends to zap you of your energy - you'll know by looking at it whether
it's time to give it a heave-ho. Put everything in a bag and donate it all. (This will feel really good!)
Now you've created a bit of room for new things to emerge and have opened yourself up to receiving.

6. Finally, allow everything to just BE. KNOW that by being open,

and not forcing anything to happen, the next steps will become known to you and the

natural unfolding of whatever is meant to happen, will happen.

I know this works. I've been through it and every time I allow everything

to be, and not force things to happen a certain way, all works out perfectly.

By doing the 6 steps above, you're taking action and empowering yourself to work

along side life, and not against it.

So before we go on, put your hands on your belly, take a nice deep inhale and feel

your belly expand.................then exhale and feel your belly contract.......ahhhh......

Now we're ready to move on :).

Inhale~Enjoy~Exhale!

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To your luminous inner journey,

Gina

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