Stuck In Your World

I have a friend who’s world is so small. They seem stuck physically and emotionally. They’re literally hardening in place, and speaking of how much they don’t like it there. With their job, home, and the people around them. And to know surprise, but to them, everything stays the same.  Years go by and their world seems to be caving in on them, getting smaller and smaller, since they can’t see anything else, or anyway out.

It doesn’t matter how many positive words are spoken to them, or options given to them. In their world nothing can change, and we watch them physically and emotionally grow weaker. So hardened, but wanting something, and still being unable to see the steps to make it happen.

Most of us have had some aspect of this, feeling stuck or trapped, we may pause for a moment but eventually move forward. Knowing that everyday can be different, bringing new and wonderful opportunities.

My advice is, if you see aspects of yourself in this scenario right now, go to a Yoga class. Consider it phase one on your new transformation. Yoga is about bringing you to stillness, a place of inner listening, bringing you to a place of peace. You’ll be healthier, happy, and you”ll  know what move to make next.

Make the changes, just go, and one day you will breathe in, and you’ll breathe a little deeper,  sink a little farther in your stretch, and balance a little longer in the pose. And, the same will begin to happen with your whole life. Changing one thing, changes the whole. Nothing happens overnight, just lots of little steps. Make the effort – just go to a class, even if you don’t really try when your there. But, by being there and moving just ever so slightly, you’ve made progress, and have opened up your world. The key is just to keep going. Eventually you will get to the place you want to be. Whatever that may be, but just keep going, keep moving forward. Make the change, and everything will begin to become clearer. You won’t be hardened any more… Just loose, loose and open to the changes that are coming.

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

 

 

Habits

We are what we repeatedly do – Aristotle

What habits do you keep repeating that don’t serve you well? The answer is probably related to your New Years resolution.  We keep repeating the same patterns, sometimes with different people, with different foods, or substances, and then are surprised when the outcome is the same.  Just because were eating a dozen low fat cookies instead of Oreos, we shouldn’t be surprised that the weight doesn’t fall off. And, don’t be surprised if personal or business relationships end in similar ways.  Often we do need to look at ourselves. Look inward to our physical habits as well as our reactions.

We are all perfect, with our distinct and unique gifts that have been given to us, but we can all take a look at our learned behaviors, and reactions.  Know who you are. Really, get to know yourself. Change the patterns that don’t serve you. Dieting, for example again, is only temporary, but making a life style change – can lead to a slim and healthy body for as long as you keep the healthy habit going.

Change your habits, change your life.

 

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

New Year Resolutions – Wishes

All that is gold does not glitter,

Not all those who wander are lost;

The old that is strong does not wither,

Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,

A light from the shadows shall spring;

Renewed shall be blade that was broken,

The crownless again shall be king.

-J.R.R. Tolkien

Regardless of where you are in your life, regardless of how something might seem. Forget about the illusion of what is perceived. Forget about the illusion of the ideal image, and of what you perceive how things should be. Things are not always what they appear to be.

You are everything already. Know who you are. Be the best you, and that’s it. Don’t worry about the rest. That’s my wish for you.

And, that’s the resolution I wish for us all.

 

Happy New Year!

Love, Goldi