How to soothe yourself

Good Day Beloved Ones!

Hope you had a great day giving thanks yesterday! Don't stop now, it is a great habit to have. It reminds you of all the good you do indeed have.

So often when we forget our blessings, we can fall into states that do not serve our highest good. We may panic, become overwhelmed, stressed out, and the like. The key is to be able to quiet the mind of the disruptive and distructive emotions. We have to be able to soothe oursrvlevs so that we can access that which will be highest and best for us, those God thoughts and guidance!

Whatever arises, tell yourself,"I can deal with it"! Those simple words are powerful. They let you immediately move into a higher more confident state. Keep repeating those words as often as you need to, evenly you will begin to relax and see whatever is yours to do from a clearer perspective.

The author gives a wonderful process for soothing ourselves so be sure to read today's lesson. In the meantime, the questions for today are:
. What extra stress is happening in my life right now? What would help me deal with this stress? Who could I talk to about this?
. Who do you soothe yourself?
. How would the wisest person on earth deal with the situation?

Make it a great day. Remember, "you can deal with it!"
Blessings,
Rev. Sylvia

A Stranger to Yourself

Greetings Beloved One, and Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you spend some of the day with family or friends, but if not, then enjoy and be thankful for the time to be "with" yourself!

We live in a world that is so fast paced and filled to the brim with daily activities that we often lose our connection with our selves; we become as the author states, "a stranger to ourselves". When we feel drained and our well has run dry, it is hard to feel the aliveness of life and spirit. No doubt this can lead us to feelings of emptiness, detachment,
loneliness, and a sense of alienation from ourselves.

We must take care of ourselves! We are all we have and we are truly worth it! So......

The questions for today are:
. What do I need right now for my heart and soul?
. What am I neglecting?
. What outer changes do I need to make that will be beneficial for my soul's growth?

Being thankful for you!
Rev. Sylvia

Loneliness: The way out

Greetings Precious Ones!

Wherever I go, there I am! This is usually thought of in terms of getting away from our limited or negative habits or perceptions. However, we can also use it as a reminder of the positive notion of being "with" yourself in a good way; enjoying your own company.

However the flip side to remember is that we are by nature also social beings. We need one another and can thrive in the company of others. We get to laugh, cry, and share the joys and sorrows of life. Others can help us to feel alive and connected!

The questions for today are:
. What habits are keeping you more isolated than you want to be?
. What sources of friendship or companionship could you develop?
. What is it that you would like to offer more freely to other people?
. How could you become an even better companion for yourself?
. How will you care for your spiritual needs on a regular basis?

Reach out and touch someone today. Make a connection!
Blessings,
Rev. Sylvia

Loneliness

Greetings Beloved Ones,

Here's a thought to ponder, when you are alone, are you "by" yourself or are you "with" yourself? I remember making a comment to a friend apologizing for the fact that they had to go somewhere by themselves; she quickly corrected me and said, "I am not going by myself but with myself!. I am never by myself but always with myself and I enjoy my own company".

I love that thought, it helps me to remember that while I enjoy being with and around others, I can also enjoy being with myself. Yet, as the author suggests, there are those times when we may feel lonely, even in the midst of others. We may hunger for something and not really know exactly want it is.

The questions for today are:
. Have you ever felt that something was missing in your life? What did you do about it?
. What do you do when you feel lonely?
. Have you ever felt depressed, or disconnected, or distant from what was happening around you?
. How do you know when you are "by" yourself or "with" yourself?

With you always,
Rev. Sylvia

Maybe he won't call

Greetings precious ones!

He loves me, he loves me not; I wonder if she thinks I'm cool; if I get this promotion then I will get the respect I deserve; I never get noticed, etc.

So often questions like those indicate how often we give others power over our our sense of self. We also fall into the habit of thinking we are the center of the universe and that everything is happening to us. As our author states, "it takes a great deal of you to see the other person's action may have very little to do with you....the point is that when someone else's action or decisions undermine your entire sense of self, you have given away your power!"

The questions for today are:
. Have you ever given away your power?
. How do you or have you taken it back?
. When something goes wrong, how do you not blame another or make them the bad guy, while still maintaining your sense of self and intrinsic value?

Have a blessed day!
Rev. Sylvi

Talking to and about yourself

Greetings Beloved Ones!

You know, I call you beloved ones to remind you of who you are. Doesn't it feel good to hear those words? There is power in the spoken word! Your words will assist in creating your experience; they will affect your state of mind and color your perspective. They will either strengthen or weaken your consciousness so you must chose them wisely.

Are you building yourself up or are you tearing yourself down with your words; with your mental chatter? Are you boxing yourself in with words like can't, should, must, have to, won't? Are you using yours words to reflect your positive choices, desires and visions?

The Action Steps for today is: listen carefully to yourself; notice how you talk to and about yourself; notice how you talk to and about others.

The questions for the day are:
. What negative or limiting words have you said about yourself that you need and want to get rid of?
. How do you practice to rid yourself of these negative words?
. Do you use Denials and Affirmations regularly? If so, what is your process? If not, why?

Here is the author's reminder:
"I can trust myself. Other people's opinions are driven by their needs and emotions - not by magical insights about my worth."

This sounds like a great affirmation to use when the inner negative voices take over your consciousness.

Make it a great day. Whisper words of kindness!
Rev. Sylvia

What is right about yourself

Good Day Beloved Ones,

We have a saying in Truth that encourages us to "see the good" in others or ourselves, or the situation. Often it is easier to see the good in others than it is to see it within ourselves.

We have a tendency to see what is wrong, what's not working well, or what is not right. We need to be able to call upon the wonderful things about us and remember our good qualities. This will serve us well when we are in the midst of one of those days when things are challenging.

So the Action Step for today is to list 10 things that are right about you!

The questions for today are:
. When things go wrong, how do you encourage yourself?
. What is right about you?
. What is right about your day? (if you are just getting your day started, then recall what was right about yesterday?

Make it a good day!
Love ya!
Rev. Sylvia