Spring Transformation

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Spring is in the air!  The warm spring breeze seems to whisper the secrets for transforming our lives and realizing our full potential. The expansive nature of spring is conducive to connecting with our heart’s desire and inspiring our creative potential.

  

When we look out into the spring garden we can envision potential beauty.  A barren landscape can be transformed into an awe-inspiring garden. Clearing the garden of old growth and preparing the soil for new life will contribute to a thriving garden. Trees can be pruned to promote strong new growth by removing limbs that will impede the health and beauty of the tree.  Similarly, it’s important for us to clear out the past, and create space for new life experiences. 

Spring Cleaning of our homes; spring cleansing of our bodies, and clearing mental clutter will help contribute to clarity and enhanced vital energy.  It’s a good time to reflect on negative patterns of behavior with a new perspective and make a plan to renew our commitment to positive change and self-improvement.  Let the energy of spring lend its qualities of enthusiasm and inspiration; let it penetrate your heart and mind and allow your heart’s desire to surface and become apparent. 

Let go of negative self-talk, take responsibility and embrace  self-created challenges with determination and persistence.  Nourish and nurture your mind and body so that you can become resilient and can better persevere on your journey of connecting with your authentic self and realizing your dreams.

Spring is in the Air

Spring is in the air!  As changes in the earth begin to emerge so it stirs change within each of us.  The spring season brings with it potential for growth and change. Springtime inspires us to seek out what we need to nourish our minds, nurture our hearts and replenish our spirit.  Life is once again in motion and our lives are awakened with the promise of a new beginning. 

With the gradual changing of the seasons our lives begin to take on a new shape and develop new character as we shift gears and  begin recognize potential. The changing season, however gradual, seems to create a subtle shift in our lives at just the right moment.  Like a breath of fresh air and an opportunity to look out and expand our horizons.  The spring season creates a wind of change allowing us to free our spirit, explore possibility and embrace growth .

 The days of dwelling in introspection are dwindling as the winter season draws to a close. The seeds of our subconscious hopes and dreams begin to grow and manifest into reality.  Springtime brings  hope and illumination.  Hope that all we have held so closely and nurtured in our hearts, minds and dreams during the reflective solitude of winter now have the chance to blossom out of the grasp of winter's darkness and spring fourth into the expansiveness and vast potential of Spring!

Creating Balance

It’s up to each of us as individuals to establish a sense of balance and well being in our lives.  It’s more than simply managing the work-life balance.  It’s about establishing harmony with the mind, body and spirit. Creating balance in your life depends on a certain degree of time management but it’s much more than managing time.  It’s about making room for quality time in your life. 

 Often times we try and take our bodies to the limit of what it can handle until we finally start making changes in our lifestyle. We should strive to push ourselves to our fullest potential while at the same time recognizing and honoring our personal limitations.

Yoga and meditation are great ways to help create balance in your life.  Both yoga and meditation have the ability to reduce stress, energize the mind and body and help cultivate clarity and peace of mind.  Even just taking a walk can have great health benefits. Making time in your life for introspection and reflection can help you to get in touch with your potential and purpose and help to maintain balance and promote self healing and contentment.

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Making Time for Change

In the midst of our busy schedules we need to carve out some time to quiet the mind and cultivate inner peace.  Use that time to get in touch with your inner self and discover your source of your inspiration.  Getting in touch with the core reason you want to change will become a great source of energy and motivation to drive you to follow through with your goals.  The personal time we have in each day can be limited so it’s important not to get too lost in perfectionism and start with small steps toward moving forward.  Try your best to stay positive and allow yourself time for reflection and to clear your mind of negative and self defeating thoughts.  Be sure to take good care of yourself when rising up to new challenges.  Restoring the body and mind with proper rest and nutrition will provide you with energy, motivation and a sense of well being. 

Making the decision to be committed is one thing, taking action and following through is another.  Think of taking action as letting go; letting go of the resistance and fear that holds you back from making lasting change.  Think of taking action as cultivating inner strength and as a source of empowerment.  Through perseverance and repetition you will eventually overcome the obstacles and struggles that creating a new pattern of behavior can bring.  It’s widely recognized that it takes approximately 21 days to break an old habit and replace it with a new one.  There may not be factual validity to that claim but it’s worth giving it a try as a tool to helping you to achieve success. 

Try not to take on too much at once and keep your expectations manageable.  Keep pushing yourself past your perceived limitations without beating yourself up for not achieving goals that were initially set too high.  Have flexibility with yourself and your plans and celebrate the small achievements you make along the way on your road to success.

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Commitment to Change

By now most of us have contemplated the changes we intend to make during the New Year.  Now the hard part comes as we try to implement lasting change.  Change is a process that involves commitment and perseverance.  Lasting change manifests as a result of contemplation, conviction and action.

  We often jump into change without being fully committed.  If we’re ambivalent about our need and ability to change our chances for lasting success is limited. It’s common that it takes more than one try to be successful with an attempt for permanent change.  We need to allow ourselves the opportunity to grow from failure by cultivating a nurturing environment. Setbacks and disappointment are opportunities for growth and it is often just what we need to come back with the strength and conviction we need to see lasting results and permanent change. If at first you don’t succeed simply try again.  It may take some time and patience to gain the proper perspective that is needed to be successful with achieving life changing goals.

Strength, perseverance, determination and commitment are keys for a successful strategy for change.  It’s important to keep in mind that restoring balance and cultivating peace and harmony in our lives will promote clarity and the ability to recognize our true purpose and potential.

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Beginning a New Year

As we begin our journey into a New Year it’s the perfect time to evaluate and identify imbalances in our lives.  It’s a great opportunity to be open to change and transformation.   Change brings with it the chance to let go of old habits and patterns of behavior and replace them with positive healthy choices. 

While it’s important to define our goals and set our intentions we should also be conscious of living in the moment and being open to possibility. Embrace each moment as it bridges the way into the future you dream of. Take the time in your daily life to connect with your inner self, spark creativity and discover and nurture what’s in your heart.

 Make a commitment to create a life that you love!  Approach the New Year with acceptance, gratitude and positive thinking. Cultivate love, joy and passion and follow your heart on your path to self discovery .Celebrate moving forward into a New Year and embrace the possibility that lies ahead.