I’ve had people in the past ask me why I don’t include a blog on my website. It’s not like I don’t have anything to write about, with all of the amazing energy work that I and others do. And I could say that I haven’t had any conversations that would be great to talk about, but that wouldn’t be true. The time just hadn’t felt right. And I have to admit that I don’t enjoy other people telling me what I ‘have’ to do (that’s so in my Aquarian nature-love rules, thanks Saturn archetype! I just don’t like anyone else’s rules for me 😁!-and you get to look up what the Saturn archetype means). And I will say that the last few years of vitriol and hatred spewing that’s been out there has not been much in terms of welcoming energy. So, this is the first one, the first conversation, because it’s time.
Self-Care at all Levels
Over the last two years, I’ve been doing a great deal of deeper spiritual work that has been calling me. Many of us who are counted in the category of ‘lightworkers’, ‘empaths’, ‘energy workers’, have been experiencing profound spiritual energy shifts as the world, as we know it, is being asked to make life-altering decisions in order to become the best human beings that we can be. That means, for example, ‘letting go’: of beliefs that no longer serve you, emotional ties that have been binding you down instead of opening your heart, anything that has caused you to feel separate from the rest of your family/the world.
On that note, today’s topic is ‘What Would it Take’. Because, while we’re all usually comfortable in the shallow end of the pool, if you really want to swim and be in charge of your life, you have to take the plunge every so often. That means going deep into your life, belief systems, your soul self-esteem-whatever it takes in order to peel off the layers that make up your onion, you. It’s a journey well worth taking and it will get uncomfortable sometimes, okay-a lot of times. Yet isn’t that why we’re here?
What Would it Take?
So, this question is supposed to be pretty open-ended, because you’re going to use it for many different situations or scenarios. And it will be different every time. For example:
What would it take for me to feel physically well today?
What would it take for me to have loving, healthy relationships with the people around me?
What would it take for me to own my own life? (think accountability and responsibility for your own actions and behaviors)
What would it take for me to eat healthier?
What would it take for me to exercise for 5 minutes a day? (we all have to start somewhere!)
What would it take for me to make a decision once a day that I don’t question a million times afterward? (yes, I’m talking to you, Perfectionist)
What would it take for me to do or say something positive to myself or someone else?
And it doesn’t all have to be deep. Think about your everyday issues. What would it take for me to– show up to an appointment on time? Try a new recipe? Remember to water my plants every few days? Take the trash out without being asked? Finish reading that book I’ve been walking past since 2015?
Get the picture?
There will always be a reason to postpone, put off, procrastinate on, totally avoid (pick your favorite words) whatever seems to be hard at any given moment. The wonderful thing is that you also get to ask this question and be okay with the answer that comes up. That’s an empowering choice and it gets those feet moving toward a healthy action. Just remember that the question is for you, about you, so it’s not about anyone else or what you want them to do. You can’t, not are meant to, control anyone else. Just you. And it doesn’t have to be massive. It’s about you not fighting the universe about every single thing and actually about allowing your body-mind to get some flow going in your life. It starts with one step, then moves up to baby steps, then to a longer stride. And every day brings an opportunity for practice.
I like to encourage my clients to take the time for self-care, every day, even if it’s for five minutes. Do something that brings you joy. I’ve been known to dance around my kitchen while preparing a meal, laugh at the crazy squirrels chasing each other in the yard, watch a funny program on tv, take a couple of minutes to just breathe deeply, or call my grandkids with new knock-knock jokes for them. Those things bring me joy. The hardest part has been shutting down the judgmental voice that tries to say that there are 20 more minutes of work on the computer, laundry to be completed (is there ever a day that’s not the case? 😆), or other ‘responsible’ tasks. They’re always going to be there. Period. And you’re more important than a load of laundry.
And lastly, let’s start enjoying more conversations!
Peace to all,
Catharine