The amount of sunshine is decreasing here is the Northern Hemisphere. We are coming into a new season. The season of winter can affect us in many external ways. As I write this, I inhale some essential oil of peppermint to keep my focus, and some essential oil of orange to lift my mood and remind me of the joy within.
The preparation and celebration of Christmas is a part of the winter experience. I can remember my Mom putting the Christmas wish list up on the wall in our kitchen, in mid-month of November. It was above the cat corner, the area where the cats were fed. It was placed there as a reminder for us children to keep the cat’s dishes clean. Responsibility and reward, but that is a blog for another day.
We could put whatever we wanted on the Wish List. There were 7 squares and one square had a star on it. In that square you put what you most wanted or desired. There was not a guarantee that you would get the gift you most desired, but my Mom and Dad assured us, we could write whatever we wanted in that space. I remember excitedly flipping through the Sears catalogue, trying to decide what it is was that I really wanted.
I recall this story for you as we come to the close of the year because it is beneficial to pause, reflect and ask ourselves “What do I really, really want?” In the next few weeks, we will be bombarded with ads, flyers, commercials on Facebook, Instagram, TV, and your phone. It has already started – the attempt to entice us to buy the next big thing. There is nothing wrong with recognizing that the world of commerce depends on people buying stuff. Yes, companies manufacture, and market many items supplying jobs for many people.
What I am contemplating here is the internal verses the external. At a time when in many ways we can choose anything, what is it that we want? So often our lives and decisions are based upon what other’s want. What must we do to please someone else? What is expected of me? If it pleases us to be of service to another, that is great and fulfilling. If we are doing so out of obligation, societal expectation or with a martyr complex, this is not good for us. It creates a dissonance which affects us at a cellular level.
If you could have anything, what would it be?
You get to choose. You can choose something that is different from what the culture is telling you is important. You can choose what is right for you. It takes focus, intention, even meditation to find what it is we are seeking. You may need to get away from the noise so you can truly ask yourself “What do I desire?” and wait to listen for the answer. The concept of “Ask and you will receive” is a universal truth. The wisdom and love that exists in your heart, will bring you the answer you seek.
I have even discovered that when I ask for help, or counsel, or advice to make the right decision, it comes and often quite quickly. The trick is to ask. We also need to quiet our mind so we can hear the answer.
Let’s do a little mental exercise.
Find a comfortable place to sit. Sit on the floor with your legs crossed or in a chair/couch with your feet on the floor. Grab a blanket or cushion so as to be comfortable. Turn off your electronics. Read this part first, then turn off your electronics.
- Take a deep breath and exhale.
- Inhale and exhale being conscious of your breath.
- Close your eyes.
- Allow your shoulders to drop down, relaxing your jaw, neck and face.
- Feel the breath extend to your abdomen.
- Think of a beautiful space, perhaps a garden or a seaside.
- Feel the peace of that environment.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of that space.
- Inhale the scents, feel the breeze, touch the plants, trees, or water.
- Feel relaxed and peaceful.
- In a calm voice, ask yourself, What do I desire?
- Rest comfortably and wait.
You may get a picture in your mind. You may get a feeling. You may get a word. It is unique to you and for you.
Breath calmly.
When you are ready, leave your imagined garden or beach. As you come back to conscious surroundings, remember you can go back to the garden of your mind anytime. Well, not while you are driving, but whenever you feel you want to experience that peace, calm, and the wisdom that is there.
This is one technique that Rose and I use to calm our minds so we can create our purpose driven work. Purebioenergy Healing Therapy is used to calm the mind, release pain and tension and heal all levels to create wholeness. I made the decision to be a Certified Purebioenergy Healing Therapist because what I really, really want is to serve people by helping others and myself heal. As we heal our internal wounds, we open our hearts to live at our fullest potential. Rose and I know that by educating, encouraging and elevating those who are struggling to overcome the effects experienced after a traumatic life event serves so many people. It brings us joy to do so. It is our heart’s desire.
Go and make your own wish list with many squares and stars on it. In one of the squares, write your heart’s desire. This is the season to rejoice.