HOPE – Page 22 – Daily Muse

This post was inspired by a recent group healing session I took part in lead by Michael Tamura to heal Japan after the earthquake & tsunami.

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How you wish to show up in the world is your choice to make each day. You can show up full of negativity and drama, holding on to the energy of others, with competition and ego OR you can show up full of love and shining the light of your true spirit for all to see!

The decision you make each morning when you wake up affects your day and possibly even your week, month and in some cases the rest of your life. It is by your choice and intent to do the work necessary to heal yourself and thereby healing others in the process. If you hang on to that which does not serve your higher purpose or are always responding to the demands of others, you are not showing up as you! You do not need to be controlled by those energies. It is your choice to break free from a painful past and show up in the world not based on that past and being a victim of circumstance but to show up generating energy full of love, forgiveness and compassion!

Showing up in the world as YOU, free from the encumbrances of your past or the energy of others takes courage! It takes faith and trust that who you are doesn’t need excuses, apologies or perfection. You are a perfect spirit being however none of us is a perfect human being. You have the free will to choose how you wish to show up in the word with all your human-ness.

It takes courage to forge a new path and stand up for yourself. Your choice and free will to show up as YOU begins the process of healing your life. If you choose to hang on to pain and fear, surround yourself with negativity, and continue to live the growth and drama of others in the name of healing, that is precisely how you will show up in the world. Full of negativity, pain, fear and drama….none of which is really yours in the first place!

Each day when you awaken, decide how you will see the world. Is the glass half full or half empty? Is the sun shining and creating prisms of beautiful light or do you choose to see the shadow and storm clouds? Do you choose to show up in the world full of love, light, joy and living from the present? Do you choose to show the world the light that shines from within or live in fear? Are you choosing your adventure?

Breathe in the golden light of love! Allow it to transform your inner being then exhale that same golden light of love. Breathe in your essence as spirit and allow it to transform how you show up in the world. It is your choice to see and be exactly who you are and show up in the world that way. It takes courage, strength and fortitude to actually choose how you show up in the world. I know you have the courage…so how will you show up today? ~Shine Your Light Debbie

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Lately I’ve felt a bit like a hamster on a wheel. The wheel keeps on spinning but it seemingly goes nowhere. All the meditation tools and clairvoyant abilities at my disposal and yet I still can’t help wondering what’s the purpose. My heart is full of joy & purpose when I teach a meditation class, lead a Weight Watchers meeting or do a reading and watch the power of healing at work. It is unbelievably fulfilling to help someone find or sell a home. After all home is where the heart is!

I get up each day looking forward to what will magically unfold throughout the day but something has been missing. I’ve been so busy doing for others and making a living that I’ve gotten somewhat lost in the process. Even though I meditate daily and focus on each task with enthusiasm there is always a mountain of work still to be done and that mountain weighs on me so once I finish a task I’m on to the next one. Believe me when I say I do a lot in a day but it bothers me when something isn’t finished. With no end in sight even the things I’m passionate about haven’t brought the joy I’m used to feeling. Sound familiar?

Today I connected with my answer! With all the love that I feel for my clients and students, all the coaching and “goal” speak I realized that my focus is on helping others and making a living BUT making a living is not making a life. I haven’t had a personal goal to work towards and look forward to!!! You certainly can’t reach a goal if you don’t have one!

It’s not that I don’t set goals but there are times when I get so caught up in daily circumstances that I forget to include FUN goals like vacations, massages or taking a class in something I’m interested in. In other words setting a goal to nurture my SPIRIT! Yes, every now and again I need a reminder…after all I’m human! 🙂 Perhaps this blog will not only be a reminder to myself but a reminder to you as well! Time to re-evaluate and set some goals. The best way to Get your Goal On is to put your Goal SMARTs in place!

S=SPECIFIC Make sure your goal is specific! The more specific the better! See it clearly, write it down, day-dream about it. Feel how you want to feel when you get it. Then let it go and let the universe bring it back to you!

M=MEASURABLE Put your goal out there so you really KNOW in no uncertain terms that you are achieving it! In other words something you can actually see, touch and/or feel as it relates to you personally. Be aware of the small changes that happen each day as you move forward toward your goal.

A=ATTAINABLE Create goals that are a stretch but within your reach! Also make sure the goal is within your power and control. For instance, if your goal is to win the lottery, that is not necessarily within your control. Setting small goals along the way are a great way to measure your successes keeping you focused and moving toward your end goal.

R=REALISTIC Is your goal really YOURS? Make your goal something that is realistic and a good fit for your life and lifestyle. If you want to create BIG changes in your life you may want to set smaller goals that are achievable. Setting a goal to run a marathon (26.2 miles) IS realistic and attainable BUT if you’ve never run one mile it might be worth your while to set a goal of running one mile first! If your goal isn’t realistic you probably won’t continue to work toward it will you?

T=TIMELY As you decide your goals, set a time frame. This gives you something to work towards and keeps your goal in focus. If you don’t create a (realistic) time frame for it, it’s too vague and the ‘I’ll start tomorrow’ syndrome takes effect. A time frame also gives your day-to-day duties (and YOU) a purpose so you are living your life ON purpose.

So how about it? Get back to living your life on purpose! All it takes a a little “goal smarts”! Are you ready? Join me and LET’S GET IT ON!!! Your GOAL that is! What did you think I meant? 😉 ~Shine Your Light Debbie

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Debra is a gifted clairvoyant reader, spiritual healer and intuitive coach providing insight and guidance to clients around the world. Based in Chicago, Debra also leads meditation workshops that help people awaken to their own truth and spiritual gifts. To schedule a session or for more information on readings and workshops please visit her website or send an email request to Debra@SpiritLightInsight.com .