Oh Facebook!!

Pay attention to the deeper intention behind logging into your facebook account. Keep in mind that I always blog from my experience :o) I can truthfully say that there was a time when I was drawn to facebook to either...
1. Feed my ego
OR
2. Beat myself up

Why is facebook part of YOUR life??
I hope to believe that we are connected to this well thought networking site to keep in touch with close/distant friends and/or family, to share part of who we are and our lives with chosen people, and then of course to network. Facebook becomes dangerous if you're using it against yourself or others. For example, there is someone on your "friends" list that you are envious of and you find yourself addicted to their profile. You study all their photos, you know all their updates, you know every curve in their face/body or every flaw. This sounds stalkerish to me. Yikes...I can admit, I was once this! If you "perceive" them to be better looking than you...your mind wanders off in a comparing match and then next thing you know...logging on to FB today made you feel awful. You are wrong! Facebook isn't the issue, your "friend" isn't the issue..YOU ARE! The truth hurts, I know...but rememeber the truth sets you free!!

Take responsibility for your thoughts. Your negative thoughts created those emotions inside you. Let them go. What good does it do you to snoop at your "friends" photos to compare and judge yourself or them?? For one, you are only hurting yourself by putting more junk into your head. Do you not have enough stuff in your head that you need to work through?? Why are you adding more??

Secondly, they have no idea that you are doing this and if they knew they probably don't care because it's your issue. They won't take your stalking issues personally.

Mindfullness...have a decent purpose for using (or should I say abusing) facebook. If you can't help yourself, start with deleting the people that bring that negativity out in you. I can't emphasize enough on the idea that we are so unaware of these little addictions that exist within us. Read a book; fill your head with something useful!! Get off facebook if your intentions are negative. It really isn't the purpose of FB. Take your power back from all those people that you stalk and put it into yourself. That negative energy that you are projecting only causes a viscious cycle of low self esteem, no confidence, self-hatred, feeling unworthy or not good enough!

Next time you are drawn to the routine of logging in...do it with a good intention!

In conclusion...know yourself...

What are your intentions? Not just on facebook, but in all that you do...

Peace Peace Peace

T  

In the midst of chaos, keep stillness inside you!

Look around and notice what you see. People...stuck in their minds...stuck in thought!! I watch people on the regular and sometimes I'm happy, but I'm just as equally saddened! The cluttered thoughts keep us prisoners of our mind. The path of awareness is no easy path, but it is a path of longterm extraordinary happiness. It's the path of getting to know yourself and understanding yourself in depth. There is no one that should know you better then yourself.Others should just remind you, if you forget, but turn inward and bring yourself back. Back to that beautiful place inside you, where you feel joy no matter what is going on in the outside world. In the midst of the chaos around you, find stillness within and smile!


Chaos is no excuse...do the work to find stillness inside you. It's in there! Bathe in it!

:)
T

The Rat Race

I look around and I see the rush of life. The survival mode that keeps our energy high and keeps us on the go. At this fast pace, are we really living with quality? I sometimes wonder what it's all about. The bigger houses, the better cars, more money, more money, more money, better job status. We're all in this race and yet in the big picture all this stuff we desire is just stuff. It's empty...everlasting happiness and joy don't lie within the stuff. Life is constantly changing and things are changing rapidly. Information upon information...who to follow, what to believe, do I drink milk as a calcium supplement or do I supplement calcium.
The reality is that we are all looking for happiness and in search for everlasting happiness. We are dependent on the things that bring us joy, when all we really need to do is notice that it is already there inside of us. The happiness and joy is already there. We were born with it and overtime we just forgot. To maintain the happiness and peace within, you have to stop and take a moment to breathe in fresh new oxygen, quiet your mind, close your eyes to visit the world on the inside. Give yourself moments to quiet down. Meditate, come to yoga to learn about yourself...

I've been self employed for 3 months and it has been a very humbling transition for me because I went from working at a high end salon with a high status to starting from scratch on my own. It's all worth it to me because I am passionate about what I do and I love what I do. Follow your dreams and even though it may take time for them to unfold, it's all worth the wait. I get caught in the fast pace race and the survival mode kicks in and all I want to do is work work work and yet I step back to remind myself about my purpose. I am living a life of mindfulness and purpose and in order to maintain this, I meditate and do my yoga. It takes discipline and consistency to see results and I'm reminded that patience is a VIRTUE...

The Rat Race is stressful, fun, exciting, and overstimulating...take a breath and enjoy the ride!

Strength, Peace, and Love

Tina

 

Be patient with yourself...

The mission of this blog is simply to get right to the point. Letting something go takes time. The process of letting go doesn't happen over night. It is important to be patient with yourself. Our fast paced society doesn't support the extent of time it can take to completely shed layers of stuff. As stuff comes up...let yourself express it however your body needs to. Honour that!!
Cry a little and maybe seek out a listener. Don't be afraid to open up to a friend. Sometimes when I need an ear or a shoulder, I try to independently be strong for myself and heal myself because I don't want to bring anyone down, BUT what I forget is that when I give an ear or shoulder, I feel good afterwards knowing I helped someone. Reach out to people, especially the ones that love you...you never know what kind of wisdom they have up their sleeve ;)



The first step is awareness. The second step is choice.

Choose patience. Feel the emotion. Let it go.

Get your mind off of what you want and need...

In this very moment, set aside all the things you want and need as they can be endless. NOW for 5 minutes, can you make a list of all the things you are grateful for?
Start with the simple things such as, being lead to read this relfection. When you begin to stir positive energy within your body, it purifies any stagnant negative energy that may be stored within. The busy-ness in our lives doesn't allow us to take a moment to just STOP.  It is within us to be so connected to ourselves to recognize when it is time to STOP.

So STOP and be feel the gratitude flowing in you...

I am grateful for my toothbrush...


Meditations can be in the form of sitting in silence, but they can also be in the form of a reflection. You deserve to take your mind off of all the things you want and need. Reflect on what you already have.

The universe loves gratitude just as we all love to be gratified. Let this positive energy flow through you and brighten every cell in your beautiful being.

NA MA STE - the light in me honours the light in you!

T

The Universe

The Universe only gives you what you can handle. The Universe is always on your side, even when at times it seems otherwise. The Universe gives you what you want; all you have to do is ask and open up to receive it. The Universe supports you and presents opportunities to you and all you have to do is notice and decide. The universe has many other names, such as God, Life, Source, Higher Force.

Whatever it is that you choose to call it...keep the faith, the hope, the positive energy flowing through you because life will present you with obstacles and it is in how you choose to respond that will create your tomorrow's.

Love the universe and all that it has given you...it loves you right back!!

The light in me shines through the light in you :)

T

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