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Conscious Choice

Spring . . . and New Growth

It’s Spring!  Time to stretch your wings and clear the cobwebs, ready for new growth. 

It’s also a full moon in the sensitive, spiritual sign of Pisces.  In this phase the moon has its strongest effect on the cycles of nature and life, from the tides and winds, to our physical bodies, moods and thoughts. The cycle starting today carries the energy of awakening more to our purpose, our connection to each other and the planet. Encouraging us to be true to our inner voice and to consciously choose what we truly want.

The elements certainly gave us a wake-up call today - it was loud, wet and wild . . . a brilliant reminder of the ebb and flow of life and how quickly things can change!  And isn’t change and the "new consciousness" a hot topic far and wide? 

But we've been evolving since Adam and Eve, so what's all the hype?

Well, right now, the pace is much faster than we’re used to and it’s not always comfortable! This can make the old you feel confused and unsteady and want to hang on to feel safe.

Since the elements are so present lets work with them to help ourselves make the conscious choice to let go and grow.

Element of Air – The Mind
Your mindset rules! It's your current set of beliefs and values and decides how you think about and respond to life.  Its very powerful and you‘re the one in charge of it!

Have you heard the estimate, that we only use about 10% of our minds capacity?  Fascinating – so what’s the other 90% doing?

Mostly humming along on auto-pilot.  Imagine what we can do if we harness a bit more of that! The "new consciousness" is about increasing our awareness and taking more command of our thinking and therefore our direction and creations. 

Moving Your Mindset
Become aware of the choices you make throughout the day, without thinking about them.  Do you tend to automatically do things the same way, even though you want a different result? (remember that’s the definition of self-sabotage, if that’s happening its time to come unstuck)

Do a mindset makeover, clear out old beliefs that are holding you back

Conscious Choice
Practicing conscious choice, rather than just letting things happen, is a healthy, empowering way to feel safe in your growth.   

Water – Feelings and Emotions

Growth means change and that means any outstanding business, hiding out in your “too hard, do it later, basket” starts to overflow and become really obvious. Your inner desires, dreams and wishes are getting louder. And the old habits that worked for the old you, like ignoring, putting off, putting up with or running away from - are not working anymore.  This gives rise to all sorts of feelings!

To bring yourself into harmony, your inner and outer worlds need to match.

Honor your feelings by paying attention to them, especially any repeated urges you’re feeling - including the ones you usually push away. This is your inner knowing trying to guide you.

Feelings are the language of your heart – the doorway to your authentic, limitless self. 

Trust your feelings and let them help to guide your life one step at a time.

Earth – Your Body
Every cell in your beautiful body has to adjust with every step of your growth.  So, it’s normal to have physical symptoms, including weight fluctuations, when you are growing and letting go of the old.

It’s so important, especially now, that we take the time and effort to honor, love and respect our bodies.

This is my biggest weakness.  It wasn’t until I had a huge life crisis and “spiritual breakthrough” that I realised how much I took my body for granted.

Take a few minutes a day to really connect to your body, breath deeply, listen to your body.  Give your physical self what it needs and nurture it as the temple for your soul and your existence here.

Fire – Spirit – Passion and Purpose
Our reason for being – and what we believe about the big picture.

Having a sense of purpose inspires us and the clearer it is the more passionately we live it.  Fire is the element that fuels our motivation, passion and energy.

When your sense of direction and purpose are clouded, your energy will be low.

If you feel disconnected, lost or overwhelmed at this level – check your feelings, thoughts and body level.  Your mindset may need a tweak, your feelings may be screaming for attention or your body may be feeling neglected.

Conscious choice will always help you feel clear and empowered and safe to move forward.

When it comes to Conscious Choice

Gandhi's vision “Let us be the change we want to see in the world” is the ultimate expression of conscious choice

Wishing you a wonderful Spring makeover and happy choosing and growing!