5 Ways to Shift Your Thoughts

Before I found Yoga and Ayurveda, I was a depressed alcoholic, who was tired, anxious and unconscious. My mind controlled me and I followed every thought that appeared. I tended to overthink every single action and word that was spoken to me. 

Then, in 2008, I found yoga and it changed my entire life and state of mind. 

Here are 5 ways to shift your thoughts, and thereby shifting your reality.

1. To effectively shift your thoughts, first you must identify what is causing you to think in a negative way. Is it a person, a situation, or something else? Once you have identified the trigger, you can begin to work on shifting your thoughts. 

2. Once you've identified the trigger, ask yourself questions that you can use to reframe your thinking. For example, if the trigger was a difficult situation, ask yourself "What can I learn from this experience?" or "How can I make the best of this situation?". 

3. If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a break from the situation. Take a few deep breaths, step away from the situation, and allow yourself to clear your mind. 

4. After you've taken a break, take some time to re-frame your thoughts. Instead of thinking about the negative aspects of a situation, focus on the positive aspects. 

5. Take action: Once you've re-framed your thoughts, take action. Find something you can do to help you move forward in a positive way. This could be anything from taking a walk or engaging in a creative activity. 

By following these five steps, you can start to shift your thoughts in a positive direction. If you need further guidance, contact me. You got this!

10 DAY REIKI CHALLENGE

 

Happy New Year!!!! It has been a very long time since I have shared any updates here. It's been a very hard Winter and the PPD (postpartum depression) tried to take me under but to no avail! I have come out on the other side and I'm kinder and more compassionate for it. 

I was hit with inspiration to host and participate in a 10 day Self Reiki Challenge. This challenge is for any Reiki healers, practitioners, students and lovers of Reiki. Newbies and those who are Reiki curious are also welcome!! Before you ask - no, you do not need to be initiated into Reiki to join us. Reiki is Universal Life Force energy and we all hold that force within us. We begin January 25th.

This challenge will help you:

• increase your Life Force Energy
• begin and sustain a Self Reiki practice
• commune with like-minded individuals
• clear and fortify your Chakras 

If this sounds like something you'd want to partake in - Register Here

Please reach out with any questions you may have, I'm here to serve. 

I hope you join me and begin your Reiki journey. 

Grief Journal

I started a grief journal to honor Solomon. I'm using cardstock primarily, and adding words and my thoughts. This tree felt right as the first page. I added Solomon's name under the tree, with a label maker label. 

The second page is about my son's memorial. I shared the poem on the left with my friends and family at the memorial. On the right I noted down some details about the memorial. Background is cardstock and the poem is written on teaching paper. 

 

I started this journal to help me channel my grief, and honor my son. I miss him terribly. If it wasn't for my 3 living daughters, I don't know where I'd be, healing wise. Today was hard and all I wanted to do was sleep, but I got up, got groceries, and made 3 meals. I'm calling that a win for my mental health. 

Long live King Solomon.