Reflect, Restart, Recover

“You bring a unique aspect of the unity of Life to human form.” 

-Jamye Price

Welcome to the beautiful month of September. I love this time of year the most because it ushers in Autumn, it’s my birthday month, and a time for reflection.

When we take time to honor and reflect on our lives, the good and the not so great, it helps us see the hidden treasures of life. At some point, we courageously discover that there is beauty, wisdom and yes, even love in the lessons we have chosen to experience. Once we become more conscious of the beauty, love and wisdom, we allow ourselves the chance to embody a new perspective of our physical human experience.

It can be a difficult challenge at times, for sure. We all have our dark days and hold on to grudges, but if we continue to do so, it can destroy us and others who are most vulnerable around us.

Instead, we can choose to breathe into the heart space and give ourselves a chance to forgive ourselves and others to begin the process of healing. It can be difficult, but it is possible, if we choose to do so.

We all struggle from our human perspectives left unchecked, emotional stress, and ego. In each moment there is a chance for a restart.

Recently, in my own life I have had several major upheavals. I lost a very close friend and began to feel empty and angry over the loss. I had my time where I wallowed in self pity for sure, but I realized that was not the way to go. I was not only grieving over a loss of a friend, but also my own life. I had been holding myself back by holding onto so many things and unpleasant experiences of my past.

Once I came up for air, I began the process of forgiveness for myself and others. It was not easy, but it was doable. Today, while writing this, I realize the power and beauty – and yes love- in each situation I had found myself in. You can too, if you are going through a lot of change, or grief. We are not alone. I felt that perhaps someone reading this might be in a similar situation or close to someone who is. I’m sharing with you some of the journaling questions I found most useful and helpful to my recovery.

Exercise Suggestion for September

Journal your questions and feelings honestly.

Ask yourself:

What can pearls of wisdom, beauty, time to reflect, a restart, or recovery bring into my life?

What good things or people have shown up in my life since I became more aware and loving?

What is holding me back from ______.

How am I showing up for myself and others because of my choices? What do I need to improve?

How can I can I most serve myself and others with wisdom, beauty and recovery?

Continue with your own questions or use them entirely. There are no rules.

Give this a try, if it feels right for you at this time. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free and let me know if this post was helpful.

Be well,

Margaret

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