Life....ahhhhh and all that comes with it!!

Raise a brow if you have a to do list today. Raise your big toe if you feel the need to get stuff done. Raise both arms if your brain hurts thinking about it all. Life...ahhhhh and all that comes with it!!

First off, LIFE IS AMAZING and when you embrace this, life will be amazing to you. You've been handed this beautiful script. It is the script of your entire life. From the outside looking in, you notice ups and downs, highs and lows. What else could life possibly be made up of? We need the lows and we need the highs. It is our job as grounded, centered, and aware people to choose what is necessary in each moment. We all have the choice to be who and what we want to be.

Today, you have "stuff" that needs to get done. Let's approach this first by asking yourself...
Before I start scratching things off my list, what have I done for ME today?
If nothing, STOP what you are doing and go fill yourself up with something that you love, something that brings smiles to your face, something that brings out the best in you.
Don't think for a moment that you'll get to it later or that you have no time for you!! Choose to make the time. Before you begin to fill in all the other areas of your life, put energy into yourself first. Add yourself to your to do list everyday and choose to make it the first on the list. The number one thing because you are number one!! It is the weekend. Enjoy whatever it is that you are doing. Be in the moment with all that life brings you today!

Project positive thoughts and energy into your amazing life and it will be exactly that...AMAZING!
Be who and what you want to be. The to do lists will always be there, the stuff thats needs doing will always be there, the feelings of needing to get it all done will always be there.
Breathe awareness in and stay grounded.
Find the connection with yourself.
Stay centered.

Life is all that you put into it!!

I see the light in you!
T

Emotions

"Conscious living: awareness leads to insight; insight leads to clarity; clarity leads to freedom."

Whenever I read a quote, I immediately reflect on what it means to me and how it may resonate with my current life. This quote directed me to my emotions, as this is what I am most aware of these days.
Emotions are, for most, the most difficult to become aware of. Whether you are an emotional person or not. I sometimes find it difficult to differentiate one emotion from the next and the strong attempts in trying to figure out the reasons behind certain ones is challenging. When your body awareness is expansive and you notice an emotion arising, reflect first on what the emotion is. Then ask yourself where it's coming from and why it has surfaced in this moment.
What is the emotion? Begin by getting to know the basics ones. Happy, excited, peaceful, joyful, content, sad, angry, guilty, fearful. Once you are familiar with how these emotions feel when they arise within you, it'll be easier to then dive in deeper and understand why they surface.
Emotions surface because it is our bodies way of releasing, as well as signalling to us what is going on within us. When we don't release emotions as they come, they build up within our bodies until one day something triggers us and the emotion then releases itself more intensely then it would have originally.
I was recently at a wedding and my shyness got the best of me when every part of my being wanted to dance. As I drove home that night, I regretted not dancing and letting lose because I don't come across these opportunities with friends as often as I would like. I let the thought go and I assumed the emotion left with it too, but the very next day, the dancing desire and excitement resurfaced. This lead to a day full of dancing. I couldn't get enough of music, singing, and dancing. I snapped, swayed, and sang...it felt soul good! Ugh, what a release! It can be what seems the simplest thing, yet our bodies store so much.

Take in a deep inhalation and notice where you are emotionally. What is the emotion? Where is it coming from? Why is it surfacing in this moment? Reflect. Release. Let go. Experience what your body wants to experience. Be copassionate and loving with yourself to understand yourself a little more. With every breath you take, get to know that beautiful person inside you. She/He wants to be known and understood.

"Conscious living: awareness leads to insight; insight leads to clarity; clarity leads to freedom."

This quote directed me to my emotions, where did this quote direct you?

Love and Light :)
T

The power of your WORDS

Pay close attention to the words you speak. Every word you speak, sets your vibration. When you are speaking words of excitement, positivity, or enthusiasm, your energy level increases which then increases your energy frequency. If you're speaking words of anger, judgement, sadness, or gossip, your energy levels decrease and in turn you'll feel that your energy is heavy. It always goes back to being mindful of your words(inside voice and outside voice), and your actions. Know where you are coming from when you speak. Lose the small talk and speak with intent. Silence is bliss. See if you can avoid trying to fill in silent moments with words that have no meaning. Who wants to speak out of force? If there's nothing to say, be silent. Awkwardness and silence are not a pair, yet we often pair them together. Awkwardness is in your mind and when you project those feelings, you create exactly that...awkward silence. Use the power of your words to work with and for you. Stop using your own power against you.
"I'm fat"
"I'm not good enough"
"I look awful today"
Those words project those feelings outward and in turn that energy force is sent out into the universe and now is attracting more circumstances that will keep you feeling that way or experiences that may negatively add to how you feel. Whether it is your inside voice or your outside voice. Never use your own words against yourself. Notice what you notice when you listen to others speak and notice what you say yourself. You may notice how often people put themselves down in a joking manner and because it's a "joke" it still carries an energy. This energy is then projected outward and now is vibrating at a level of depletion. We all know how one positive compliment can light a spark within us. Imagine how many times we burn out our own flames through the power of our own words. Pay attention to how you speak.

What's coming out of your mouth today? Positive, affirming, exciting, enthusiastic words?? I thought so!!


Take your power back.
"I love and approve of myself"
"I am amazing"
"I radiate beautiful energy"
"I am beautiful"
"I am confident and strong" 


Tina

Finding the comfort in discomfort

What comforts you? Ohhhh I think of many things when I think of comfort. I think of home, family, money, friends, food, yoga, my lover. Now what about discomfort...what discomforts you? A new pimple, big change, new places and things, some yoga postures.
How can we find the comfort in our discomfort and unite these polarities?
                                       
                                                      Drum roll please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The answer is SURRENDER!! Surrender to what is RIGHT NOW!!
Life brings about discomfort and so instead of focusing on how uncomfortable it feels...surrender to the emotions and focus on what does exist!! Find the greatness in the not so greatness situation(s). A large part of manifestation is surrender! As I begin this new yoga journey, I know that what lies before me is AMAZING, but it's all about surrendering to what is in this moment. It is never about the destination, but the journey in getting there! Whether you are changing jobs, friends, partners, houses, eating habits etc...continue to focus on what you want and yes keep visualizing and feeling yourself in this new change as if you're already living it....BUT surrender at the exact same time. Detach yourself from any expectations and just live PRESENT...just as you are...in the shoes you are wearing. Be with the moment and be IN JOY!!

As I dream big and know that I am in the process of living my dream life...I surrender to what is, right here, right now...because it is all there is!! If I die tomorrow...I will be pleased to know that up until that dying moment I will have lived for what was NOW!! I don't intend to pass anytime soon, yet I know I will be around for many years to come, but this is something to think about!!

Can you detach yourself from the stresses and expectations of life and just find the comfort in your discomfort?? Yes you can! I know it! Do the work by opening your heart and opening your mind to seeing things clearly...to awaken the child within...and to live mindfully...!!!


I am comfortable in my discomfort!! Are you?

Tina :)

I am the change I wish to see in the world

Be the change you wish to see in others. Set the example. Be the leader. The things that need improvement in our lives are very obvious to us, but the ones we notice in others are even more obvious. When you notice the things in others that you would like to see changed, why not take that step to be that change and experience that change for yourself. When you take the steps to be the change you wish to see, you lead by example and then others will catch on and follow. While the change occurs in you, your energy field is changing as well and this energy emanates outward into the universe and reaches people. You can be hopeful that it reaches the people close to you, but know that you are only in control of your actions and not others. You can do your best to convince others to be a certain way, but the best way is for them to see with their own eyes, the changes you have made in your life. Be aware that people are mirroring to you the things that you see in yourself. Be grateful for your awareness of these things that you want changed around you because those are the list of things that you get to improve on of yourself. Step out of your mind and observe your life, step back into your life and be the change!

For example...
"She needs to be tidier" Be tidier, so she can see the difference between tidy and untidy.
"He needs to communicate better" Be patient and communicate with clarity, so he can see and experience the benefits of your clear communication.
"I want him to compliment me more often" Compliment him and others, so he can experience how good it feels to receive a positive comment as well as see that by complimenting others, it can bring a smile to their faces.


Once again...Step out of your mind and observe your life, step back into your life and be the change!


Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Om Peace Peace Peace

Chakra Meditation

What is a chakra? Chakras are spinning wheels of energy in the body that start at the base of the spine and end at the crown of the head. Each chakra symbolizes something unique. The first chakra is located at base of the spine. It's called Muladhara and this red energy center represents grounding, safety, security, and survival instincts. Svadisthana is the second chakra located in the lower abdomen, sexual organs. This orange energy center symbolizes fluidity, flexibility, and going with the flow. Our energy center located at the navel is called Manipura. This third yellow chakra is all about trusting your gut instincts, confidence, and willpower. The next chakra is the fourth one located in the chest, the heart's center. This one is green and symbolizes love and compassion. Having love and compassion for yourself and others. The fifth energy center is called Visshuda and this one is blue. It's located in the throat and this one deals with creative expression through the voice and speaking your truth. Ajna is the 5th chakra located between the eyebrows. This one is purple and is also known as the third eye; our intuitive inner eye, that sees the world beyond illusions. Sahasrara is the final energy center in the crown and its colour is white. This white light symbolizes enlightenment, realization, knowing that all is one. There is a mantra (affirmation) that each chakra symbolizes. In meditation, I work from the first chakra...
I am grounded, safe, and secure.
I go with the flow of life and trust that things are always working out for me.
I trust my gut, as it always knows best.
I love myself and others and I have compassion for myself and others.
I express myself clearly, creatively, and honestly.
I see clearly and I am intuitively guided.
I am one with all.

Take this and add it to your meditation practice. This is one of my favorites because it really covers all areas of my life.

Find a comfortable seated position, spine straight to line up the energy...start to take some slow deep breaths in and out of the nose and begin...visualize the first chakra located at the base of the spine...imagine a red ruby and repeat...I am safe, secure and grounded at least 3 times. Work your way up the spine to the 7th energy center and then reverse the flow and go back down the chakras ending with the first chakra. This will allow you to come back to your grounding...the bottom three chakras are the physical energy centers that are connected to the physical world and the three above the heart are the chakras that involve a higher state of consciousness. So when you stimulate the chakras, work your way up, but you don't want to end this practice up in the clouds. You'll need to make your way back down for grounding. You can experiment with this, but I find that most people need more grounding practices, so i suggest not to experiment with this especially if you already feel that you are in lala land.

I hope this meditation practice gives you a sense of a grounding and connection to your higher self. Enjoy!!!

Don't believe everything you think

When it comes to the mind, things can get very foggy! Oneday your mind will tell you, "damn girl, you look hot!" and then the very next day it is, "you shouldn't have eaten so much yesterday, you look fat!"
What the heck is that all about? Y'know you'd think that because our minds are in our bodies that it would at least be on our side. Be the observer of your mind and don't believe everything the mind tells you. Choose to observe the mind and let the negative thoughts go.

Namaste my friends :) until next time, inhale love and exhale gratitude for where you are in this moment!