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Being Present To Your Inner Brilliance
Published on 9 Mar 2009 at 8:27 am.
6 Comments.
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“To make the right choices in life, you have to get in touch with your soul. To do this, you need to experience solitude, which most people are afraid of, because in the silence you hear the truth and know the solutions.” - Deepak K. Chopra
In the last week I have had three inspirational ideas to grow my business. All three of these ideas that have been popping around in my mind for a little while and last week, I began thinking more seriously about taking action to develop these ideas into new services.
In the past, my pattern has been to move quickly (sometimes impulsively) on thoughts that feel exciting or have that intuitive nudging to “do it now.” This time I felt a slight hesitation, which is one of my indicators that I need to get present to what I am thinking and feeling by tuning into my spirit. Many times, what seemed like a great idea, didn’t net the results I had hoped for and slowing down to explore these ideas more fully felt important.
When exploring new business ideas, some key questions can be enlightening
1. What’s my purpose?
2. What do I wish to accomplish? My objectives? Benefits to others?
3. Do I feel juiced and excited?
4. What actions do I feel inspired to take?
5. Do I have everything I need to move forward? Am I missing anything like people, systems, a website, equipment….?
6. Is this the right time?
7. What comes after? If I’m offering a program or service and people, what can I offer people as a next step?
When I feel unsure, clarity comes to me by taking walks in nature, meditating, writing, and having conversations with a few trusted friends. This year I made a deliberate decision to say yes to the things that feel Divinely inspired and aligning my actions with smart strategies so I am in the “flow.”
I will continue to take follow my intuition when it yells, DO IT NOW! And for the other times that don’t have the same feeling of inspired urgency, I’m committing to keep tuning in and listening to the whispers and nudges of my spirit. I know that when I follow my inner brilliance, what I manifest in my life is greater than anything I could have humanly imagined.
I encourage you to do the same. Take time to slow down, create space to tune in and listen to your heart even if it is just a few minutes. Be open to the commune with your wise Self.
If you are having difficulty being present because of all the stress and anxiety you might be feeling, do this quick exercise I learned from my friend, Christine Kloser.
1. Stand up and take 1- 3 deep breaths
2. Smile with a big grin
3. Take one step forward in trust
4. Place both hands over your heart (in the center of your chest) and say out loud, “All is well”.
Be sure to watch my new video on being aligned with your soul’s intentions too!
Have you seen my new movie I say Yes? Click here to view this inspirational video and receive a free gift!
Stay tuned to hearing about some of my new ideas coming soon!
Cheers,
Lorraine
www.powerfull-living.biz
PS: Do you have difficulty making rock-solid decisions? My How Do I Choose? eBook will show you how to make smart choices that align with your spirit!
Jude Eastman-Life and Soul Coach on 12 Mar 2009 at 8:57 pm: 1
Lorraine-
Yahoo! My feelings exactly! I have been aligning my life with my purpose since I was coached around finding my “life’s purpose”-To live a live of authentic joy and harmony balanced with curiosity and growth, connecting deeply with others in the world around me.
It must speak to me clearly-be in alignment with my highest self-and give me a feeling of openness and energy in my body.
I look forward to using Christine’s exercise in the future since I know involving my body with my intentions works to put me in touch with the Present.
lorraine on 13 Mar 2009 at 8:03 am: 2
That is the key Jude
Good for you!
I find that my spiritual practices are so essential to sustaining that connection so that my spirit is the guiding force using my mind rather than my mind being the driver. Can be a bit tricky sometimetimes when I am out of balance.
Christines’ exercise is fabulous. It’s so simple and so powerfull. Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Lorraine
Suzie Cheel on 13 Mar 2009 at 9:39 pm: 3
Fantastic L0rraine,
Especially after our session yesterday, I like your questions and Christine’s exercise, I am now going to clear some clutter from my creative area and then mind map those questions, and be present to my inner brilliance- that is SO good.
Thank you
love
Suzie
lorraine on 14 Mar 2009 at 9:04 pm: 4
You are so good about taking action Suzie
I use those questions to tap into my inner guidance system especially about being juiced and energized. If I don’t feel that initially, I stop considering the other questions.
Have fun de-cluttering and opening up that great flow of energy!
Love,
Lorraine
Suzie on 15 Mar 2009 at 3:07 am: 5
Thanks Lorraine,
A day later i got to the cltter and have clear art space, still to do the opening up.
I know i have to let go what doesn’t move me into the flow- LOTS on the paper so far
yesterday spent writing email for a talk- now I need a VA to do that
I also went and had a swim in the sea for you today- water so blissful
Have a great Sunday
love
Suzie
lorraine on 16 Mar 2009 at 8:23 am: 6
It’s a process Suzie
Look at not only paperwork to declutter, consider things in your home that are no longer serving you and taking up space, things you have been avoiding or procrastinating on,things that need to be repaired or replaced etc.
It will open up so much energy flow
Love,
Lorraine