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During this time of tremendous emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and economic upheaval, it is imperative that we set a conscious intention to stay rooted within ourselves. To explore creative ways to go beyond coping with what is happening to a mindset of thriving and expanding during these exciting transformative times. I have created a list of possibilities that you perhaps can add to your list of options for creating “Inspired Choices” for Staying Emotionally Balanced.

1) Talk and interact with others in a supportive way that encourages resolutions and solutions.

2) With a compassionate and kind heart, offer support not only to others, but to yourself as well.

3) Practice unconditional kindness, appreciation, love, and gratitude to someone or something, including yourself in all circumstances and all things without exception. Notice your small successes.

4) With curiosity, begin to notice your personal “Drama” or storyline. Notice your “inner” dialogue. Is it expanding you or contracting you?

5) On a daily basis, be aware of how much news you listen to, watch, or read in a day, and notice your reactions. Perhaps practice one day without observing the news, and notice how you feel.

6) Spend time throughout the day in stillness. Practice “Being” rather than “Doing”.

7) Practice noticing your breath. Deep relaxed breathing helps to reduce stress and anxiety.

8) Nourish yourself with enough sleep, food, exercise, and water.

This is a wonderful time to create healthy communities. With that in mind, pay attention to who you spend your time with. Notice how you feel when you are with them – Do you feel uplifted and inspired, or deflated and frustrated? This is a perfect time to start some energetic “spring cleaning”. To perhaps re-evaluate how you have been living your life and areas that you may want to “dust out’, in order to bring in new fragrance and growth. The “shadow parts” of ourselves may be surfacing now, so with a gentle and curious heart, thank them for showing up and release them with Love and Grace. Each time you release something of your self, fill that space up with what you want to bring into your life. Perhaps it’s more compassion, love, abundance, inspiration, creative, or balance. Again, this is your time to create the life you have been wanting to live and wanting to fully step into. Rest assured that you are not alone and that each step of your journey is unfolding perfectly.

If these suggestions are helpful to you, please pass them on to others who may also benefit from inspiration. If you have any inspirational suggestions that have been useful for you, please share them with me.

With a Grateful Heart, Catherine

Catherine VanWetter
http://www.totheheartofthematter.com