It is said we cannot excel at more than eight things at once – the octopus hasn’t ten arms. We have our foundational four of needs, and the other four we get to choose. At least to create a stable executive structure, which “8” is in Chinese numerology.
It serves us to choose to focus our wants- especially now! Our gaze on a bigger picture, will in the long run, individually and collectively better us all.
It is worthwhile to know thyself, but you must want to, or at least be willing.
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When one wishes to program (towards a future desired ideal), change from in to out, alchemical –have some place for dream tethering. Such as a rock or wish board – and yet, if you expose your wishes too soon, someone might laugh, and then you’ll might trivialize them too = not take as seriously.
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Consider putting up reminders of nature or things made with love that inspire you. As you place them, do it slowly and deliberately. These are a form of anchoring. Inherently there is no specific value perhaps, but with intention and re-focusing, they are helpful.
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With practice, they can be a channel of sorts- to keep you on track. Shucks- you can use your hand to make a little tunnel you can whisper into! Not good nor bad, they are but tools.
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If you don’t know what you want, which I didn’t until recently, other than my “mission” as stated on my ‘about’ page, ask G-d or whatever you chose to call your Higher Power, to support you on your path towards your greatest happiness- and highest good as pertains to all beings.
Make a piece of artwork- meanwhile praying silently (keep that ‘secret’ too). The ‘right’ pictures will come.
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Perhaps we hope not to “use” a specific ‘tool’ on which we’ve been relying. When trying to shift a behavior, we are starting from one state, and aiming for another- If the diet (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) has been regular for a while, stopping or changing suddenly, may feel traumatic.
Sometimes the body thinks, it just needs to make or do more– to get a ‘fix’, just in case it missed something!
During times of transition, one can feel hyper-sensitive. Each footstep we make then, may not feel sure. During these times, you need a friend.
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Be kind to her (your soma self) and to Her- She will make it worth your while!
May all beings be happy!
Happy Holy week and the end of Lenten Season!
AMEN!
