From Longing to Living

What are you doing? I mean it. What are you doing and why?

Are you just doing what you think will get you ahead in life? Out of your current stuck rut? Everybody breathe...again, and deeper. Now one more time...

I used to hate it when therapists, coaches, yoga teachers etc. would do all these breathing exercises during my time with them. "What a waste" I used to think...can't we just "Get on with things, I have a lot to do/discuss/process etc."

So here we are, breathing together and deeper. Slowing the swirling pace of life down. Being present in our bodies, in tune with our hearts, and anchored in our bellies. Yes, women, in the exact same place that babies are birthed, is where you too must birth your dreams, your desires, your dance with life.

I know that at numerous stages in my life, I've applied for so many things I didn't even want...but I sure thought I did at the time! This absurd pattern started with colleges. I kept applying to one university in particular, not because I liked the school or the city it was in, but because my friends were going there and it "sounded" good. Next, I'd go after guys that I wasn't truly interested in. (This is an article in and of itself!) After that I'd apply for jobs that I didn't really want. Those, of course, were easy to justify, "I needed to work" "It pays the bills" "It includes health insurance" "I should take this job" "It's a good opportunity" "It'll look good on my resume". Recently I found myself doing the SAME thing...

Going after things I thought I should do, sounded practical, could probably work out etc. Yesterday I decided to breathe...deeply. Today I decided to ONLY go after what I REALLY want. The people, projects and experiences that absolutely light me up! I have not taken a vow to be a martyr, and if you look close it could appear that way. (At least until yesterday!)

This whole "going for what I want idea" is interesting. It certainly is opposite to the way I was taught to live life. But many of the ways I've been taught don't work for me. So, today, it's me and God.

Closer than ever, going slower than ever. I'm breathing and asking, "what's next?"; versus being the CEO of rushing nowhere fast.

Today, I'm trusting that if I go for what I truly desire, it will feel good in my body and thrill my soul; and that is where God and I dance. I'm not taking a practical route! I'm jumping on the love train...loving myself, loving my God, and loving and trusting that I'm being directed to where I will be used for His purpose. It is in this divine joy that I switch from longing to living. Here are the 7 steps to go after what you really want:

1. Stop, breathe deeply and be present. 2. Let your desire surface. 3. Trust that extraordinary experiences and provision are meant for you. 4. Give yourself permission to go for what you REALLY want. 5. Start having FUN with your life. 6. Call 3 people and share with them the great news of what you're doing. 7. Get to work...your life is waiting for you to arrive!

2007 Gina Ratliffe

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Taking Back your Control in Meditation for Self Development

When you have control of your abilities, you can successfully take control of your life.

If we do not have control, when your ship rolls in you will be out in the middle of the sea trying to swim your way out. When you allow the negative thoughts that appear subconsciously take over causing a lot of health and mental problems, your control is out of your hands.

Take control by meditating to improve your self-development skills. Learn to think positive. This will put you in control of your life. You will feel good about you. To take control however, you must meditate by digging deep inside your mind and asking you questions.

Find your inner self by meditating to draw from your inner strengths. When we lose control, it takes over our lives. We become stress; tense, depressed, and physiological symptoms emerge, such as stomach pain, headaches, and restless sleep. The pressure causes use to lose control, which we cannot make good decisions. Start making good decision on taking control of how we feel by mediating.

Dig deep down and explore your inner being. When you find new discoveries write them down followed by creating a list of goals. Write down what you like about you, and what you do not like about you.

Take a moment and jot on paper changes you want to make to take control of your life. You will have to make many changes and this list of goals will help you to become successful.

By learning to meditate, you can alter how you feel by relieving stress and pain. Relaxation comes from mediating to help eliminate the stress that is causing you pain. Relaxation will restore your healthy sleeping patterns also. By meditating, you can alter your feelings by making changes. For instance, when you are anxious or stressed, you will learn to slow down your breathing and change the way your thinking to relieve these feeling.

Meditation skills will teach you how to slow down and let relaxation take over so you can stay in control of how your feeling. By Slowing down you will be able to think more positive and concentrate on what is the problem exactly that made you feel this way. By being able to relax and use your positive thinking, you will be able to make better decisions on how to handle your life.

Stress is the main cause of many diseases. When you are feeling stressed you also make bad choices often. You can improve this behavior by developing your skills through mediation.

Meditation teaches you how to gain control and manage your life to improve you self-developing skills. Learn the practices of yoga.

Yoga will train you to meditate effectively.

Searching the Internet is a good way to read and learn Yoga and meditation skills. You will find free downloads as well as programs to instruct and guide you to relaxation.

Other sources include your library, bookstores, and so on. Take some time and visit your local library. Search for self-developing information, meditation, or Yoga information. You will find that the library has different CD programs that you can take home and begin your practice.

Bookstores also have books and packets on Yoga and meditation that you can purchase. You will find there is a lot of information out now to help you stay healthy.

Reading is a good way to meditate for relaxation. When you start to meditate, choose a place that is quiet and far away for distractions. Using your imagination and reading about this place will help you relax and meditate.

Take control today and learn the skills of meditation.

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