DO A 360 WHEN YOUR INNER VOICE SAYS TO

Good morning.  Thursday already.  Last week I had a client who had already attached an emotion to her day before 7:00.  When we do that either negatively or positively we set the tone for the hours ahead.

There are times we wake up full of energy excited to start our day but then there are those times where we just know we would be better off staying in bed.  In most cases that isn't an option.

Today's quotes, "When you know something is bad you feel it and when you feel it turn around and go the other way."  Literally turning around to go the opposite way is also not always an option but metaphorically speaking it can be.

Breathing is underrated yet it is a proven stress reliever.  Long deep breaths help us ground and calm down.  When you sense that bad feeling enveloping you, stop for a moment and take a deep breath.  Allow yourself to reset and begin again.

Don't give in to feelings of helplessness and worry.  Trust that I know how easy it is to do that as I've been there before.  What you have to do is remember how good it is to, well, feel good!

A much more desirable feeling.  When that bad feeling tries to wash itself over you, step back, take a deep breath and reset!  Don't just go the other way, RUN!

Have an absolutely wonderful Thursday! ~Love, Amy

INTEGRITY IS DEAR

Good morning and happy Wednesday.  Whenever there is a Monday holiday the week seems to fly but the good thing about this time of year is that the days are longer.  I love taking evening walks after dinner with Mia and listening to the good night chirps as opposed to the early morning ones.

No matter what my day has been like, a walk will always clear my head and bring me back to myself.  My walks allow me to commune with nature and be an integral part of my surroundings.  Obviously something that is very important to me.

Today's quote, "What is it you hold dear to yourself - your integrity - your strength - your will can never be taken away."  I'm not comparing walking with integrity or strength.  If there is a thunderstorm, I will not be going outside.  The intangible is what I am referring to.  Your belief system and your honor, the core of who you are.  Those things are integral to your very being and could never be taken away.

There are times in our lives when we need to make concessions such as at our jobs or with friends or family but our integrity is ours and ours alone, no matter what.   Branches may bend in the wind but a strongly rooted tree will always stand firmly in the ground.

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!~Love, Amy

CHANGE WORRY TO FAITH

Good morning.  I hope you enjoyed your long weekend.  Whenever there is a Monday holiday the week always seems off.  Like we are missing a day.  Personally I don't mind as it's one day closer to the weekend although I did miss my Guided Meditation class last night.  That's OK.  My Thursday class is coming up and there is another Monday soon after.

I have my regulars who come to class on Mondays.  I made sure to let them know that class was canceled due to the holiday.  The pre-Meditation me would have been worried about letting everyone know well in advance but the post-Meditation me made a mental note of what I needed to do and it was done.

Today's quote, "Worrying takes an enormous amount of effort - change worry to faith and know the Universe has your back."  I will have you know, I was a world class worrier.  It wasn't just a hobby but a lifestyle that I am most grateful to have given up!  We all worry about things from our families to the weather but what does worry actually do except to cause us stress?

A more productive approach would be concern.  Concern is different than worry.  Both words have such a different connotation.  Worry connotes franticness where concern connotes care.  People who worry will tell you that of course they care but worry is consuming, stressful and quite honestly, unproductive.

Of course we care about our children and their safety but you have to have faith that if they were raised with your value system, they will make good decisions.  You can also worry about the weather ruining your outdoor barbeque but since you can't change rain to sun, you can change your plans.

Instead of worry, concentrate on faith.  The faith to know that things always work out for the best even if it might not seem so at the moment.  The Universe is your guide.  The Universe is the driver of your vehicle, steering you in the right direction so you don't crash.  Remember all those times you've heard me say that everything works out for the best?  This time believe it.

Release the effort it takes to worry and you will feel so much lighter.  Change that worry to faith and believe in the power of the Universe.  As Bob Marely said, "Don't worry 'bout a thing, cause every little think gonna be alright."

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone, I have complete faith that you will!~Love, Amy

VENGEANCE FOR NO ONE

Good morning and happy Friday.  I spent some time yesterday talking about the upcoming weekend that I know we are all looking forward to so there's nothing left to say about it except enjoy it!

Memorial Day weekend is the true start of summer and for me, it couldn't come soon enough.  I thrive in warm weather and sunny days.  Winter will soon be a distant memory as spring gives way to summer and the days slowly heat up.

Sunshine is the revenge for the brutal winter that just past.  Today's quote is "An act of vengeance will end well for no one."  Summer is really not winter's revenge.  It is the proper order of things, nature in this case.  Vengeance is menacing word.  The actual meaning of the word is revenge or payback.

"Revenge is sweet," "payback's a bitch."  I think these are awful phrases yet there are those who delight in them and look forward to how they can hurt someone who has hurt them.  What we all need to understand is that an act of retribution will only cause further pain and suffering.

Inflicting pain upon another whether intentional or unintentional is upsetting but rather than getting back at someone, we need to understand where it comes from and why.  Some of you reading this might be thinking back to a time where you were hurt and that I couldn't possibly understand how you feel but you would be wrong.

If a sincere apology was offered then let it go.  How can you seek retaliation from someone who displays sincere regret?  To seek revenge or to be vengeful shows a disturbing amount of anger and even after retribution that person will still be consumed with hate and fury.

If you are of sound mind, know that vengeance is never sweet, understanding is sweeter.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend everyone whatever you have planned!  I will be back with a new blog on Tuesday as I too will be enjoying these next 3 days.

Have a great Friday!~Love, Amy

LOOKING BOTH WAYS

Good morning all.  It's Thursday and nearing a nice long weekend.  We could all use that extra day.  A two day weekend is never enough time to do all that needs to be done and then like Saturday and Sunday never happened, it's Monday once again.

As long as you have that extra day, I hope you can do something fun but can also take a time for reflection.  Today's quote, "In order to see don't just look out - look in."  That's what reflection is.  A chance to go inward.  A chance to examine some choices you have made and the way in which you go about your life.

Looking in is just as important as looking out.  Looking inward allows for an inner dialogue safe from the ears of others.  Let yourself be the one in charge of your decisions and your life but it is in speaking with yourself that inner conversation and self-examination lets you make discoveries.

Who hasn't spoken to themselves either quietly or out loud?  I know that when I have a problem I discuss it with myself, the most important person that could be affected.  Doesn't that just make sense?  And it's not just a conversation, it's a form of soul searching.  We all need to do that every once in a while.

Choose at least one day to take a walk, breathe in the spring air and listen to the sounds of

creatures large and small and as you look out nature will allow you to look in as well.

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!~Love, Amy

INCREDIBLE HAPPENINGS

Good morning on this Wednesday.  I think we can finally say spring is here as it has been consistently warm.  I love being warm.  I love the lushness of the green grass and full green leaves on the trees.  Isn't nature incredible?

Today's quote, "Everyday there is a chance that something incredible can happen."  Before I give you my thoughts I want you to reread that sentence and think about it for a moment.  Done?  Now what are your thoughts?  Do you believe that to be true?

It is true.  Every day is a different day.  A brand new start and a chance for anything to happen. The unexpected that could not only brighten your day but change your life and your future.  Maybe something you have been working on for so long finally comes to fruition.

The point is to be open and begin your day knowing that possibilities exist.  When you wake up in the morning do you drag yourself out of bed dreading the day?  You have to change that.  I can't say that I jump out of bed with enthusiasm at 5:00 every morning but before I put my feet on the floor, I take a long deep breath and not think.

I let the day begin and evolve by itself without any intrusion from negative thoughts and negative energy.  There are times when we attach a feeling to a day.  Sometimes we just get up feeling crappy and that's because we are human but I have had days where I get up knowing that something wonderful is going to happen.

I really mean that.  It happened one day last week.  I woke just knowing something positive was about to transpire and sure enough it did.  I received a request for my Reiki services at an outdoor event taking place on June 23rd. (more on that later) Because positivity was already there something positive happened.

Manifestation at work!   Know that every day is new and unlike another.  Know in your heart that good things are on their way.  Twist negativity into positivity.  You might not jump out of bed at 5:00 but you can think good thoughts anytime of day!

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!~Love, Amy

STOP OVER_THINKING

Good morning all.  Welcome to Tuesday.  Last night was a Guided Meditation night so I had a really good sleep.  Our entire day depends on how well we sleep at night.  When you are well rested you feel refreshed and energized and ready for anything but when you don't, you drag.  There have been days when I wake up looking forward to when I can go back to sleep!

Meditation has been a lifesaver in terms of getting not only proper rest but a calm mind so that little problems remain just that - little.  Today's quote, "Give the proper amount of thought to each situation - don't overthink or exaggerate."  Are you an over-thinker?  Do you look at a situation and automatically allow your head to go to bad places?  Why do we do that?

We are all guilty, myself included or rather I used to be.  Meditation has helped me to look at a situation objectively so that I don't dwell or begin to think the worst.  My catch phrase is "calm your mind~soothe your soul."  It works!

If you don't want to meditate, find something that works for you so that your mind doesn't go to places it shouldn't.  The worry and stress that overthinking brings you is damaging to your health as stress is one of the leading causes of sickness.

Think of a time in your life where you had to make a difficult decision.  Were you able to decide immediately or did you think, re-think and think again?  Any decision we make in our lives needs careful consideration but once you make that decision, be done and let it go.

Stand by your choices and don't look back.  Have the confidence in yourself to choose wisely and net examine in excruciating detail why you chose A o

ver B.

Choose to have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!~Love, Amy