Good Morning, Universe!
This is one of those mornings, Dear Guides, where my mind is racing ahead, running up and down the list of all that I hope to do today. Even though most of the items on the list are healthy and worthwhile, it doesn’t change the fact that I am struggling to be present, right here and now, for these Pages. Instead, my mind keeps barking, “We don’t have time for this.”
And this I can tell you – that yelling isn’t very helpful on any level. Choosing to persevere and write at least one Sunrise Page today, the nagging from my mind only makes this effort harder. And, it takes longer, which is certainly counter-productive.
This shouting by my lizard brain really emphasizes the negative; which strengthens and expands it. I know I don’t do my best work when I’m pressing. Sometimes that’s what is needed; sometimes just getting it done is okay. But, I know it’s not my best work, I don’t enjoy it, and it doesn’t leave me satisfied.
So, why am I admitting this to My Guides, and to you, Dear Reader?
Well, first, because it is my reality this morning, and I value authenticity in these pages. I also hoped to demonstrate my hope, that by persevering, leaning in to my writing, the soulful work itself would direct me back to my peace and My Present.
I can feel that it’s working.
Is it just my imagination, Guides, or have the skies brightened since I found My Present? Are the bird calls louder and closer, or am I just more open to hear them?
There is a ton of research describing what happens physiologically and emotionally when we are under stress. The pulse quickens, blood vessels constrict, muscles tighten, respiration gets quick and shallow, and our vision narrows.
This is the body’s equivalent to being on lockdown. It causes strain on our organs, central nervous system, and immune system. Mentally and emotionally, it wears us out and moves us closer to overwhelm and our breaking point.
My experience today, feeling stressed and pressured about what’s on my list, and worrying how I’m going to get it all done – those are just thoughts. They are not helping me, and they are not my reality.
I choose to feel free and find the Joy within what I do, not only by checking it off the list. I am writing this morning, and I have found connection with what I am writing, and I sense connection with you, Dear Reader. There is Joy in that, for me.
I mentioned yesterday that the behaviors Martha Beck presents in The Joy Diet start simply, and then build upon each other. The first group of behaviors looks inward, teaching us to grow still, listen to our inner guidance system, tune in to the Present, and know our Truth. Those behaviors unlock the door to our Joy.
The second set of behaviors guides us to radiate outward: to show up and dare to Live Our Joy and share it with The World. When we are Present, and we Know and Express Our Truth, we live in Joy and free ourselves from our self-created stress.
Dear Reader, here is Today’s Prompt:
Make three columns on a piece of paper. In column 1, list five things you worried about yesterday. In column 2, write how that worry helped you. In column 3, write about how that worry negatively impacted you.
Live On Joyfully, Spirit Guides! Namaste!
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