A Cherokee Legend

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.

”It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”

He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

Truth & Integrity

I am shifting through a cold right now – it amazed me how much sleep I needed in order to just barely function over the last few days.  This extra sleep and need for slow time has allowed for some reflection upon where I find myself right now… it is important to realize that every choice, every decision I make is either supporting the development of my inner fire (my life force energy) or it is depleting it.

As human beings we cannot stay still – we are either moving forward or we are moving backward.  It becomes more important to ask myself  “does this choice support my inner fire or does it diminish the flames?”.  This is an interesting area to start self dialogue because choices will also depend on what kind of frame you are looking at them… For instance, having that piece of chocolate cake may make you feel satisfied and treated in the moment, but 1/2-hour later you may find yourself wanting another piece (because the good feelings have worn off) or you may be beating yourself up because you have wavered from your overall intent of healthy weight management.

So right now I find myself in a place of allowing myself to have the extra sleep required to give my body the strength to regain health… My overall vision is to allow my body to exist in vibrant health, at my ideal weight, fit and slim – by making choices based upon complete truth and operating with integrity I know that this is so.

Balance

The card I drew this morning was BALANCE!!

What a wonderful reflection of where I am at right now — I am realizing that I cannot achieve greatness if I do not look after what is most important in getting there… ME!!  From a physical, spiritual and mental aspect – it is crucial that all aspects of me receive the nurturing and care that is required.

When I am feeling out of balance it gives my inner saboteur a voice, I buy into ‘shoulds’ ‘have tos’ and ‘buts’… I find that there are a multitude of reasons not to care for my body – to eat sweet foods in an attempt to lift my spirits – to ignore my need for exercise and physical movement – and worst of all, get caught up by the whiny voice in my head that tells me I am not good enough and that I cannot expect success.

Yesterday I took responsibility for the self sabotage that was going on for me and awoke this morning feeling so much better, more connected with me.  My exercise routine felt so good – it felt like I was really contacting the body sensations and movements – almost like a meditation in motion.

Yes balance is good – it allows me to take responsibility for me and to choose how to react in my environment.

I would love to hear from you — what happens for you when you are out of balance?  What helps to get you back on track?

Happy Friday the 13th!!

♥

I Believe!!

I seem to be going through a process recently of really challenging my own beliefs about
myself, about my purpose and how I am doing on my path. I seem to be attracting the
opportunity to sit and witness the energy that is generated when a person is so locked on their
own perception of the world that they forget to allow for another opinion or feeling.

I find myself quite put off by this energy – the evangelistic attitude which keeps challenging
what I think, how I think and feel and then minimizes (and even belittles) when my life
philosophy or opinion does not fit with what they are saying… I realize that is something I
need to come to terms within myself too.

I like to think that I am an easy going and supportive person who allows everyone to have
their own opinion, their own voice and their own version of reality… in fact I consciously work
on that. But occasionally I get into thinking or saying something like “you can’t do (say / be)
that!!” While I can tell myself that this is coming from a loving and supportive place – I realize
that I am falling into a trap of judgment, labeling and seeking to control someone elses’
reality.

I recognize that my disapproval or control seeking is actually an attempt to ignore or not take
ownership (and therefore responsibility) for a belief, judgment or thought which I have –
right or wrong.

What I have also noted of late is that the word ALLOW keeps coming up for me in and around
these experiences of challenge and introspection. I know that I am receiving the answer and
guidance I need when I need it – I just wanted to share this experience and see if there is
anything I have written here that strikes a cord for you.

In closing I would like to quote an affirmation I came across recently…

“I radiate and attract whatever I choose to accept. I now choose to accept the highest and
best in life. I now choose and receive the best health, success and happiness. I now choose
to accept lavish abundance for myself and all. This is a rich friendly Universe and I choose to
accept its riches and hospitality and enjoy them now!”

There is NO try!!

I just finished a session with a client where the topic of self care practices were discussed, dismissed and investigated!!

My client was telling me about all of the practices he had tried over the years – meditation, breathing exercises, journal writing, etc.  He recognized that all of these practices were of value but they just did not get him to where he wanted.

I guided him into looking at why he was just ‘trying’ — was he not worthy of a solid commitment – did he not feel passionate enough about some form of discipline to follow it through and adopt a stick-to-it attitude?

The truth is when we keep running from one habit or practice to another trying them rather than really doing them at that time – it does not really allow for the development of a real felt sense of what can be achieved and whether that discipline is right for us or not.

There are many methods and ways to drop into your own sense of self — your own sense of worth and in turn what it is you need to feel at peace and in joyful expression.  It is important to find what speaks to you at the level you need and be with it.

Rather than thinking that you need to conform to other’s definition of practices that allow deep self connection – it is time to feel your way into divine right practice for you.

As Yoda says — “Do or Do Not….there is NO try!”

Until next time!

Love,

Moira

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