People come and go in our lives. The relationships we need to cultivate should be beneficial for both parties. How simple is that, right? Except we tend to forget it. Some relationships, like crap jobs, teach us the lesson of what we DO NOT WANT. Some relationships are for growing and building character, just as the right people support and encourage our growth. Some relationships are about learning to set boundaries and letting people go. This is all normal and part of the ongoing growth process.
Even family members are not always intended to stay with us forever. It doesn't make anyone morally “better” or right to stay in a relationship that pulls you down, belittles you or causes you to feel negative about yourself. Surround yourself with people who lift you up and nurture you. Being with people who really care about you is a liberating and life changing experience, especially if you have never had this kind of encouragement or positive element in your life. No one is sent by accident… As you grow and change spiritually people will be drawn to you for many lessons. It is always up to you to make a choice to engage with them or not. It really is all right to decline a drama marathon or crisis creator. However, even if you do make a choice to take on a drama queen, it doesn't mean you have to keep continuously engaging with them, over and over again. Setting boundaries and limits is a very important lesson. A big revelation in the growth process is recognizing one of the most valuable commodities you possess is your time and focus. (After all remember what we focus on we manifest and ultimately become. Which puts a lot more empathizes on the people we surround ourselves with, yeah?) If your life isn’t going the way you think it should, or you are less than satisfied with your relationships, step back and take a long look at your life. Are people present that love, honor and uplift you in your life? If not, are people present that do just the opposite? Why would you allow this? Why are you making excuses for others bad behaviors? Take a #Bliss Challenge and beginning in the New Year begin “editing” your friends list. This may include your family, co-workers and internet buddies, too. Journal the last experience, conversation or talk you had with each person. Was it a supportive experience or did it leave you feeling used up or negative about yourself? Ask yourself if you really want to continue engaging in lessons with these folks and journal “why”. Part two of the challenge is to do the same at the beginning of February. Is there any change? If not then you probably need to make some difficult decisions or at least recognize you could be mistakenly standing in your own way and blocking your own, personal growth. You deserve to be honored for the amazing being you are. Accepting anything else is counterproductive. Why should you settle? Take a Bliss Challenge and let me know what you experienced, I love to hear from you! Love and Light, Sarah (c)2015 Sarah Parker Thomas, For Bliss All rights reserved #Bliss #Challenge #Self #development Hello Friends, We are all busy. Then you add in the holiday season and most of us go into OVERLOAD mode. But now its even more important to take some time out and take care of ourselves. Stress can manifest into all kinds of mental and physical problems, from loss of concentration to headaches and worse. It's very important to schedule time for self care all the time, but especially during the stressful holidays season. Below are a few simple things you can incorporate into your routine to take care of yourself and combat stress.
Make time to take care of yourself. It has to become a priority. You will feel better, be more efficient and better able to enjoy the holidays. What other activities do you use to combat holiday stress? I'd love to hear. Drop me a line or comment below. Happy Holidays, Sarah What is personal spiritual growth? Definition of Spiritual Growth -Spiritual growth is a process of shedding our outdated and unreal concepts, thoughts, and core beliefs. It is the process of becoming more conscious and aware of our inner being. Spiritual growth is the practice of inner awakening, and becoming conscious of our true, inner self. Just as who we are is not defined by our job, automobile or education - we are so much more. We are limitless beings who often get “stuck” in the day to day chores and challenges of modern life, we often forget our own divinity and unlimited potential. Spiritual growth is the process of moving past these challenges and awakening. Spiritual growth is the ultimate process of awakening to who and what we are. With our understanding of spirituality, we can define our own spiritual development and shed outdated beliefs that hamper our higher awareness/consciousness. We can then clarify our own, personal spiritual growth in our daily lives. This is done by moving past our ego and realizing our connectedness to all that is. Becoming more aware of “self” through meditation, forgiveness, exercises to focus and clear the mind and gratitude. Why it is important: Spiritual growth is important for everyone. Spiritual growth flows into all aspects of your life. As you work on “self” and become clearer in who you are, relationships improve. Work flows easier, it becomes simple to let go of unhealthy habits and meet personal goals. Spiritual growth is the key to a life of happiness and peace of mind. It is the manifesting of the enormous power of the inner spirit and it is available to everyone, at anytime. It is “always” the right time to begin work on yourself. With a spiritual mentor, guide or coach it is easy to begin the most important journey of your life, the journey of spiritual growth. To find out more book a free 30 minute consultation today. I look forward to discussing spiritual growth with you in more detail. In love and Light, Sarah “Meditation is both the symbol and expression of our intention to grow. Sitting still, alone with our thoughts and feelings, we can honor missed opportunities, passing desires, remembered disappointments, as well as our inner strength, personal wisdom, and ability to forgive and love.”
― Sebastian Pole Do you meditate? It's not as difficult as you may think and it can change your life. Let's discuss! Sarah- |
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