...challenges...

they face us daily

...whether they be slight disruptions or

something that turns our world upside down...

never the less...when these moments pass us by...

new adventures or developments emerge!

...at the beginning these changes can be so confronting...

we can feel lost...confused...frustrated...

and its okay to take time to process these feelings

...then once we accept the change as best we can...

we can refocus on what we really want

...this can be a perfect time to work on a new skill

or focus on new things in life..

...many times our challenges in life are due to someone or something

holding us back...

and we make so many excuses but we KNOW that it is time to let go

and move on...

...when facing these challenging times...

it is important to surround yourself with

loving supportive people...

don't be afraid to turn to someone you trust

& remember that 'this too shall pass'

Heidi Marie: BALANCE....LIVING IN THE MOMENT....we all need ...

Heidi Marie: BALANCE..
..LIVING IN THE MOMENT..

..we all need ...: "BALANCE.. ..LIVING IN THE MOMENT.. ..we all need time to manage our life... ...to nourish our soul & discover 'who' we are & what w..."

BALANCE..

..LIVING IN THE MOMENT..

..we all need time to manage our life...

...to nourish our soul & discover 'who' we are & what we want...

...our lives can get so busy & random things deter us from the 'path' we are on...

therefore it is important to look after ourselves...

not only physically but mentally...

...to find time for ourselves to appreciate life...

& reflect on where our journey is taking us...

...when we are in an open relaxed frame of mind...

...we can see things clearer...

...we can find the answers to our problems &

re confirm we are headed in the direction we planned to go

...life is about balance...

it is commendable to give - to help others...

...but we also need to look after ourselves &

have some people in our lives that give us support

& unconditional love...

..another helpful thing is to live in the moment...

that way we avoid feeling bad about past mistakes

& don't worry ourselves about what 'might' happen in the future...

...living in the moment...

we have to focus on what is going on right here & NOW!

...it is so much easier to accept reality and focus on the task at hand 100%

...if we worry and stress less...

to find that balance we need to be willing to let go of the past..

we cant change it...nor should we try to predict the future...

what must you let go of to be more balanced in life??

..by being aware of what is good for us...

psychically and mentally... we can find our path (our goals & dreams) easier to pursue...

i know in my own life...

...i don't like to stop...but i also know the consequence is my health...

therefore i am working hard on finding that balance...

...because for me to the best person i can be...i have to keep working on me :)

...find your balance...

it starts by living in the moment

...CHANGE...

..when we say things like... people don't change..

...it drives scientists crazy...

because literally change is the only constant of science...

...energy...matter...its always changing...

...morphing...merging...growing...dying...

...it is the way people try NOT to change that is unnatural...

...its the way we cling to old memories instead of making new ones...
...its wanting things to be the "way they were"...

....instead of letting them be "what they are"....

...nothing in this lifetime is permanent...change IS constant...

...HOW we experience change is up to us!!!
..it can feel like death or it can feel like a second chance at life...

...i had never liked change...it used to terrify me..

..but now i can honestly say.. i am grateful for change..

...change is necessary for growth.. ...

and in wanting to be the best people we possibly can be...

requires both growth and change...

so don't be frightened of change...

...change can bring new possibilities..

..change might be just what you need..

x

...the 4 Agreements...

...continued...

#4. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST

...under any circumstance ALWAYS do your best...

...no more & no less...

when you do your best you learn to accept yourself.

But..be aware - you need to learn from your mistakes..

be honest & to continue to always striving to do your best...

...doing your best should not feel like work as you'll enjoy whatever you are doing...

...let go of the past...live in the present moment...right here & now...

whatever life takes away.. LET IT GO!

...letting go of the past...you can enjoy the dreams that you have right now...

..living in the past you don't enjoy whats happening right now...

...because you are wishing it was different.

...there is no time to miss anyone or anything if you are living in the present!

...we were born with the right to enjoy life..be happy.. to love and be loved...

so..take risks..do your best and enjoy it!

..you can only be the true YOU by doing your best!

if you are doing your best you can still feel good about yourself ...

...even if you make assumptions or take things personally...

DON'T BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE

KEEP YOUR ATTENTION ON TODAY

STAY IN THE PRESENT MOMENT &

LIVE ONE DAY AT A TIME

the 4 agreements are fantastic principles to live by...

#1. be impeccable with your word

#2. don't take things personally

#3. don't make assumptions

#4. always do your best

x

...the 4 agreements...

continued

#3 don't make assumptions

..the problem with making assumptions is..

we tend to believe they are truth!

..by making assumptions..we misunderstand..we take things personally..

& create a big drama..often for nothing!

the majority of sadness/drama in our lives..

..is from making assumptions and taking things personally!

..we only see what we want to see..

we only hear what we want to hear..

..we feel we have to justify everything..

to explain & understand everything so we feel safe..

..sometimes it doesn't even matter if its right or wrong..

as long as it feels ok??

(i don't think so)

..we make assumptions because we don't have the courage to ask questions..

..we make assumptions unconsciously because we think if someone loves us..

they should know better..

..when we believe something..we assume we are right to the point that..

...we will destroy relationships to defend our position..

..the easiest way to keep this third agreement
..is to STOP making assumptions!

..have the courage to ask questions..make communication clear!

..don't look at ..listen to.. or speak judgement..

don't assume anything..

another great principle to live by x

..the 4 agreements..

continued..

#2. don't take anything personally..

NOTHING other people do is 'because' of you!

..even when others insult us directly it is not about us..

it is whatever is going on in their minds/lives..

..if someone gives you a nasty opinion.. the truth is they are dealing with their own feelings/beliefs/opinions..

& if you listen to them.. you now own their emotional crap..

..you take it personally when you agree with what they say..

this can also make you defend your own beliefs

& creates internal conflict..

..do not allow what people say or think about you to upset you..

..what ever they think or feel is their problem not yours..

..your point of view is something personal to you..

its no ones truth but YOURS!

..by taking things personally we are setting ourselves up to suffer needlessly..

if someone is not treating you with love ans respect..

..it is a gift if they walk away from you..

..if one of you does not walk away you may endure years of suffering..

..walking away might hurt for a while..but your heart WILL eventually heal..

..by making a strong habit of not taking things personally..

..you WILL avoid many upsets in your life...

..when you make an agreement to not not take things personally..

you do not need to place trust in what others do or say..

..you only need to trust yourself to make responsible choices..

..after all..

..we are never responsible for the actions of others..only ourselves

x