I woke up this morning thinking of something my mother used to say. No matter what was going on in her life, she would find things to be grateful for. “You make your own happiness” was her mantra.
As we move into the last 4 months of 2022, let us reflect on how we choose to show up in the world. As Mary Oliver said, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life”.
A happy heart draws to itself all that it needs for happiness.
Learn to be happy for others. Think of someone you know who has manifested something they wanted. Now imagine from your heart you can send vibrations of happiness and joy to them. This allows you to become more available for joy in your own life.
Now share something that makes you burst with joy to a friend or family member. It may be a beautiful sunset, the birth of a child, an art project or the love of a dear friend.
We must realize that Spirit is the source of our joy, the only Source. People and things and situations are wonderful when all is well, but since they may change, we must not place our spiritual dependence on them. We must depend on the Source which cannot change and from which all good flows.
Think of it…you go to a party and a stranger comes up to you and tells you they love your outfit or gives you a compliment……. how do you feel? Good?
Then an acquaintance or stranger comes up to you and says, “You look tired” “Are you ok?’ How do you feel? Not so good.
You are like a yoyo…going up and down based on other people’s perceptions. Don’t give your power away to other’s opinions. You are a work in progress and it is important that you appreciate and value yourself.
In Jewish tradition this is the month of Elul which leads up to a New Year on Sept 25th…it is a time for reflection. We are also moving into the Autumn Equinox (September 22nd) in the Northern Hemisphere and The Spring Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere: a time of balance.
Take some time this week and journal with the following question. What do I feel called to renew in myself this year?
Until next time,
Barbara