Ease

How often do we resist the natural flow of situations, conversations, etc?  How often do we allow the flow of life to occur? 

There is a fine balance of when we can fluidly influence things to move a certain way - not necessarily "making things happen" as that implies some force which seems to be the opposite of ease. But easing things into place - constantly being that sideline cheerleader guiding ourselves or someone along a healthy path with support of good habits or positive thought structures. 

Ease is 

allowing and basking in the flow

not always getting what we think we want

breathing deeply

accepting life fundamentals

trusting the spiritual nature of things

prayer

light

all things joyous

Wishing you much ease and joy this day, this month, this year, this life. May you walk in Ease into the world of your dreams.  

 

Strength

When was the last time we acknowledged someone who has helped instilled strength within us?  Parents, coaches, teachers, mentors, friends, and pets could have all contributed to the strength we possess today - whether it be the strength to get through a situation, pick ourselves up after we make a mistake, or to deal with a tough emotion or person.  

When we find there is a little more depth to us that we may have realized, we can turn to external factors that created an internal decision to be strong - whatever that means to us. To me strength is, and certainly isn't limited to: 

knowing when to speak up and when to act

knowing when silence matters and when allowing flows

going within rather than lashing out

releasing responsibility that is not your own

realizing an illusion

including self-care

communicating needs and desires

celebrating self

celebrating other's progress and successes

expressing kindness in the midst of discord

being grateful 

Who would you say has helped cultivate your inner strength? Know that strength takes lots of different forms, each uniquely beautiful. 

I appreciate the strength it took you to bring you where you are today.  

 

Simply Intending

When it comes to our own self-improvement, we also can be rather meticulous in initiating and following through with the change we wish to implement into our lives. This meticulousness can be influenced by what-ifs, second guessing, and making sure we can plan everything out just so. While there is often value in being detailed, it can be helpful to incorporate a bit of simplicity too. 

To simplify our thoughts, we may start with simplifying our intentions, which can have ripple effects in our moments. We may see less jittery mind chatter, insecurities falling away, and moments where we're sinking into the heartful essence of ourselves and inviting that beautiful essence from others. 

Let's take note of our intentions this week, this day, this moment, and watch the magic unfold.