In Front of the Mirror

"You'll never know who you are unless you shed

who you pretend to be."

Vironika Tugaleva

We would not know what good feelings were if we did not experience the bad. It is through this contrast that we hone our image. It is only when we trust our own worth that we begin to fulfill our expectations rather than those of others. Striving for resonating achievements moves us from fear to accomplishment.

Stand in front of a mirror without mind chatter. Setting judgment aside, see the self through gentle eyes. Can we remember with clarity who this is in the reflection? There may have been numerous versions of the self, but what one would mean the most to us now? What can be done to restore our desire and drive us to capture our best sense of self?

When we openly love ourselves, all of the energy used to stifle our fears and serve others, can be repurposed into creating new beginnings. Reach inside and feel the child's heart filled with goodness and wonderment. With these loving feelings, turn towards a new life of authenticity.

Stimulating Idea

"You'll never know who you are unless you shed

who you pretend to be."

Vironika Tugaleva

It is time for you to attract and gather light into this day presenting before you. Relax and allow your inner voice to speak of your kindness, beauty, and purpose. As you sit still, feel your heart as it sends out loving vibrations, extending throughout your space and into the hearts of others. 

Expand upon a stimulating idea that recently passed through your thoughts. Keep exploring it until you come upon a nugget of wisdom that makes your heart sing. Absorb incoming messages that are heralded from the Divine or Universe. There may even be angels whispering encouragement into your subconscious. Listen without judgment.

Decide to make this an exciting day! Feel an inner expansion and allow your confidence to soar. On some level you know you are limitless, so tone down the ego and stretch leisurely from your soul. Place a smile across your beautiful face for there are amazing discoveries waiting just ahead of you!

Reflection of Desire

 

"Emotional pain cannot kill you, 

but running from it can."

Vironika Tugaleva

The political chaos has finally settled down and many feel a tremendous relief ...  in their communities, communications and emotional stability.  Thank goodness we are no longer distracted by the drama with those out going and those coming in invited and not so invited.  

With the slates clean, we can experience our own sense of control. We can go back to avoiding the collective debris gathered over the unspent holidays. A New Year awaits us, but we continue to house concerns of what will unfold. 

We can erase the desire for running away, by holding our lovely selves in place.  Be still.  What is in this very moment that is a true reflection of our desire? Within the 24 hours of a day, what portion is sectioned off for creating a foundation to stand present and accountable? We need to balance the emotional and the physical as we turn to face the new.

Shed Misconceptions

"To know yourself,  you must first sacrifice

the illusion that already you do."

Vironika Tugaleva

Our mishaps tend to stand out brighter than our finest moments.  We retain the one insensitive remark while compliments quickly float away.  We dwell upon a collapsed relationship, forgetting it takes two people to make one work.

It is our deliberate choice to pull out the negative when we could just as easily examine the positive.  We treat our lovely selves emotionally and physically worse than we would any one else.  Rather than changing focus through affirmations, we keep regurgitating tainted memories darkened over time.  

Set the tone by offering to be of service to others as the day unfolds.  Give thanksgiving for abundance ... food, shelter, health.  Recall the snippets of kindness both received and given.  To practice this each day highlights the positive and encourages thoughtful intentions.  Slowly shed misconceptions and begin to live in true light.

Activated Knowledge Becomes Wisdom

"The most profound personal growth does not happen while reading a book or meditating.  It happens in the throes of conflict, when you are angry, afraid, frustrated.  It happens when you are doing the same old thing and you suddenly realize that you have a choice."

Vironika Tugaleva

Our minds are filled with knowledge, but unless we apply what we know, we will be no more the wiser.  When we add movement and emotion to knowledge, we create experience which is needed to activate what we know.  What is that saying, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different outcome."

It is healthy for emotions to trigger action as long as we do not become stuck.  Anger serves a purpose, but we are not to reside in our fury.  To be afraid is part of the human experience, but we must never remain stuck in fear. It is how we learn and advance.   The challenge is to use our knowledge to stretch and grow.          

Information by itself does not project us forward.  It is when we face the challenge, wrestle with the options, and embrace change that our spirits begin to stretch and fly. Knowledge transforms into wisdom enhancing our personal makeup and fueling our soul.