Falling down happens to us all at various stages.  For the outside world, we may show our stage presence, but for those in our inner circle, we usually let it all hang out.  Trust in those around you is vital when you're feeling down an out.  We all need someone now and then to hang on to.  Someone we trust enough to know that when our core is feeling shaken, they will keep tabs on us and try to lend a hand to help us get back up again.

The holiday season is difficult for many, if not all adults in one way or another.  We've experienced losses of loved ones, memories that linger and the passage of time that seems to be expanded at this time of year, as though we were examining out lives under a microscope.

We're reminded to set those "resolutions" to improve, start over, revamp and get better.  But what if we just don't seem to have it in us?  What if we're feeling empty, scared, alone and lost?

There is no single way with the magical 12 steps to get there that works for everyone.  I can quote a number of ways that have worked for many I know, but they may not work for you.

What I can tell you is this...

If you're letting your emotions run you, and your emotions are down and out, you will be too.  Conversely, if you're letting your emotions run you, and they are high in the sky, so will you be.  My father was a grand and wonderful personality, although he had private moments just as any other where he might feel less than perfect.  His lesson for me that stands out in this instance is "Never let your emotions run you... you run them!"  There's a story that goes along with this and perhaps it will land in a chapter someday, but for now, that quote is sufficient.

Remember --- Your emotions are a gauge as to how you are doing.  Much like a thermometer, they will reflect back to you if you are on track or not.  It's not quite as some might think.  Our feeling is not always a result of our thoughts, it's often the other way around!  If we're thinking, hearing and being bombarded with negative stories from well-meaning friends, co-workers, loved ones and the outside world... our empathic senses may be in overdrive and our feelings barometer moves to the "down and out" reading.

When you're emotion arrow points to "what the heck" remember that you have the power at any point in time to change your feelings.  Put down the paper, don't listen to the negative stories (or at least keep your thoughts and feelings in a happy place while you happen to be listening to them)... and most of all, find a reason to be happy!  Just one reason, at a time, then another. 

I know... it sounds too simple, must be stupid, this silliness.  She's telling me just to find one reason to be happy, like a sunny day, a flower, a deer, a horse, a smiling cashier?  Like that's gonna help me?  Man, is she way off....

Just... Try... It... 
(and repeat)

RX

Find One Single Reason To Be Happy, 

and Repeat as often as possible.

The Universe listens indeed. When you truly awaken your life will take on a new dimension. You will know it as you are not absorbed in what others can do for you, but instead what you can do for others! 

 

 

I wish you Peace, Love, and Joy.
I pray that you find within the Strength and Courage
to realize that which you are here to do and the Faith in your abilities to make it happen!

May you notice the signs sent to you that will show you the way,

and feel the support of the Angels.

Remember...peace has to start with someone... why not you? 

Blessings In Spirit....

Karla

When I stand by someone I don't quit, they may, but I never give up on them. That's what love is....

I don't need to be with you to feel you, once connected, always connected...

So remember, I love you.  Whether you've crossed over, chosen a different road, or you're feeling low... you're special to me and I've got your back, whether you like it or not...

This is what love is....

Blessings

The power of gratitude is often underestimated.   Consider the fact that Quantum Physicists have proven that the power of thought is the most powerful form of energy known to man.  When you look at the power of gratitude in that fashion, it puts a new twist on it.

I'm not referring to the thank you's you give out as a courtesy, although they too have there own strength to be sure.  What I'm offering up for your thoughts to entertain, is those "Count your Blessings" statements you occasionally say.  Often, we say them to make ourselves feel better, whether we'd like to admit it or not.  We might say, I'm lucky to have a job, I'm lucky to be healthy, right after we've spent quite a bit of energy focusing on everything that is bothering us right now about some crisis that we're dealing with.

When we consciously affirm on a regular basis those things that are the most meaningful to us in our lives, those dreams that we still hold on to, in a positive way, we are sending thought-energy waves out.  Is this different than prayer?  I think not.  Prayer can be for someone else or ourselves.  When you're asking those unseen for help, are you sending out a thought that goes something like "I really need this?" 

Most of us do at one point or another, if we're honest with ourselves.  Let's face it, this life of illusion doesn't often feel like an illusion and a bigger part of ourselves might be on the other side, but that isn't helping us with the "stuff" life is handing us,  or is it?

Thoughts become things.  The very chair you sit on the made of particles, atoms and lots of other scientific stuff I don't totally understand.  I do know this though.  Someone, somewhere had a thought.  The chair you're sitting on is a result of that thought.  The design, the color, etc.  You share in their thoughts by accepting the result of their gifts, yes... their gifts, to the world.  Even a chair is a gift, no?  Life could be tough without them.

So why is it then, that we have to say what feels like a million bad things before we get to what we're truly grateful for in our lives?  What's more, when was the last time you said "Thank you for giving me this dream!" 


My daydreams are the source of inspiration, fuel, tenacity, love and are the very things that keep me going when times are tough, as well as when things are going quite well!  I'm thankful for the newest dream, goal, desire that popped into my head.   It came from somewhere didn't it?  You thought of it yourself, yes, I'm certain you did... yet, thoughts are energy waves, and many people come up with the same invention at nearly the same time.  It's the first one to get the patent that seems to win right?


I offer you this as my point as well as a little game to play with yourself for this month of December 2011.


Take seriously those thoughts that pop in that seem terrific.  The "wouldn't it be great if I had a thriving business working with alfalfa sprouts!" ideas.  Silly example, but I bet you'll remember it!  So say thank you for that idea and ask for the next step... and say thank you that the next step for you is on it's way.... 


Then wait... I assure you, it's worth it!

Blessings!