TOOLS FOR THE JOURNEY
The Tools for the Journey menu contains links to access some of the tools that I have made for myself. Dive right in and check them out from the menu above or read on for a general description of each and how they came to be.
Upper/Lower Realm Illustrations
I have used the Upper and Lower Realm Illustrations as tools for developing Awareness. In the lower realm I feel dark… here I experience things like doubt, uncertainty, unworthiness, blame, disorder, worry... In the Upper Realm I feel Light… here I experience things like Faith, Trust, Compassion, Acceptance, Self-Esteem, Generosity…
My Journey of Transformation has been an experience of seeking Awareness each day of one little lower realm choice. This slow gradual process works for me.
My Journey of Transformation has been an experience of seeking Awareness each day of one little lower realm choice. This slow gradual process works for me.
Intentions
I have found that the thoughts that I choose to put faith in affect my perseption of my experiences. I use the Intentions tool to intentionally choose and focus my thoughts. I imagine myself to be on a journey up a mountain. Mindful reading of these intentions draws me up the incline towards that which I desire. Sometimes I read them as they are and sometimes I substitute "I am grateful…" for "I intend…" I have found that saying thank you brings an abundance of blessings.
Journaling for Transformation
Once I am aware of a lower realm experience, I use the Journaling for Transformation process. All change begins with a change of mind. I use Journaling for Transformation to gradually align my beliefs with Love. This has been an indescribable blessing for me. When I am experiencing the discomfort of any manner of the lower realm, this is a tool I reach for again and again.
Prayer/Affirmations
I have found prayer to be the tool of all tools. A little goes a long way. Most mornings I wake and before I put my feet on the floor I just say a simple but sincere 'thank you.' After I make my cup of coffee and settling into my chair I say the Live Beautifully Prayer. Some mornings I also pray the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
Sometimes when my day is 'off' I will think back and realize that I forgot to say my morning prayer and so I sit my butt in the chair and receive this incredible blessing for the remainder of the day.
I have found praying to be like brushing my teeth. It is a daily requirement at the minimum morning and night. To think that praying yesterday is good for today is like thinking that having brushed my teeth yesterday is enough for today.
Affirmations are like exercises for our spiritual strength. They are reps. As I repeat the affirmations they settle into my bones and I become stronger and stronger. This gives me the strength to stay in the Upper Realm for longer periods of time. If I sense that I am weak in a certain regard, I will often write an affirmation on a piece of paper and carry it with me. Then I can do added 'reps' throughout my day. Like the flip books, these are a great tool for creating strength: mind, body and spirit.
Sometimes when my day is 'off' I will think back and realize that I forgot to say my morning prayer and so I sit my butt in the chair and receive this incredible blessing for the remainder of the day.
I have found praying to be like brushing my teeth. It is a daily requirement at the minimum morning and night. To think that praying yesterday is good for today is like thinking that having brushed my teeth yesterday is enough for today.
Affirmations are like exercises for our spiritual strength. They are reps. As I repeat the affirmations they settle into my bones and I become stronger and stronger. This gives me the strength to stay in the Upper Realm for longer periods of time. If I sense that I am weak in a certain regard, I will often write an affirmation on a piece of paper and carry it with me. Then I can do added 'reps' throughout my day. Like the flip books, these are a great tool for creating strength: mind, body and spirit.
The Most Beautiful Day I Can Possibly Imagine
This is my tool for opening up to Inspiration and honoring the inspirations to create beauty in my days.