Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) DEC 2016 / JAN 2017 Aspire Mag Full Issue A Miracl | Page 37
I have a neighbor, who does not appear to
be the sharpest tack in the box, but still he
runs a wildly successful lifestyle business.
My husband wanted to know how someone
like this guy succeeds, while so many
others are just treading water. The secret is
creating the life you really want and making
choices to move yourself in that direction.
I yearned to live in more alignment with my
soul’s divine nature - because I was tired of
the draining experience of fighting against
the tide. Here are the steps I took to start
moving toward a more aligned and fulfilling
life… take them one at a time… don’t get
totally overwhelmed. And by the way, it is
not always complete ease - but the result is
so worth the effort and growing pains.
1. Purge.
We are surrounded
by things and people that are not
supporting us and our true vibration.
Of course it is easier to get rid of
stuff than people, but you should
consider everything that is not
serving your highest good. My own
spiritual evolution required cleaning
out my closet and some toxic
friendships.
My mentor suggested to me
that I apply a 3-part analysis to
everything: 1) Have I used it within
the last year? 2) Does it still serve
me?, and 3) Do I LOVE it? If you
do not answer yes to all three of
these questions - toss it! Clutter
does not serve you in any way. It
merely creates energetic chaos that
prevents you from becoming truly
aligned.
2. Solidify Your Ritual.
Routine and ritual really helps
elevate your vibration. I find that a
morning ritual practice works best
for me, I get it accomplished and
move on to the great things waiting
for me in the rest of my day. On the
days that I have tried to postpone my
meditation or any part of my ritual
to the evening, I never get it done.
My morning ritual practice includes
lighting a candle or incense, setting
intention for the day and meditating.
A ritual practice doesn’t have to be
long and drawn out, it can be 5-15
minutes of time you devote to you
and restoring your vital life-force
energy. You deserve time to focus
on yourself and bring in the self-love
that is your birthright.
3. Daily Affirmations.
Lots of us use daily affirmations… I
am abundant; I am open to receive
love; I attract everything I need… I
encourage my clients to alter this
practice just a bit. Make your daily
affirmations to yourself in the mirror.
Do them in the first person and then
a second time in the second person.
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WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH
Too often we just trudge along through life
without investing time, effort and energy in
ourselves and the things that really matter…
like what you devote the majority of your
waking hours to. We are repressed by the
low vibration of settling and surviving, while
we grow resentful of those around us who
appear to be thriving.