Wake Up Goddess

Today my Spirit Guides have reminded me of the importance of taking care of my physical body.

When life gets too busy it's easy to skip that morning walk or grab a burger instead of a healthy meal. And most of us slip up every now and again.

Lately I've been blissfully busy building my business ~ doing readings, regressions and private sessions for some of the most amazing and inspiring people!

This work feeds my soul in so many positive ways, but I have to admit that the wacky schedule has caused me at times to neglect my body.

So today I'm making a commitment to honor this beautiful vessel that allows me to move through this world and experience all of the magic any mystery of the human experience. And I invite you to join me to do the same for yourself.

So here's the challenge, make a list of wonderful things you can do for your body and then choose at least 3 that you WILL do within the next week (Within One Week is what we call the WOW factor).

Here' my list:
~Go for a walk
~Eat at least one really healthy meal a day
~Get a massage (oh yeah, this one is definitely on my WOW list!)
~Dance
~Lift weights
~Give yourself a pedicure (or better yet, go out for one)
~Use a really fabulous face mask (grab a girlfriend and a bottle of wine and make sure to take pictures for this one)
~Soak in a hot tub with some yummy bath salts
~Do yoga or stretching exercises
~Breathe deeply and let your body get soak in the oxygen
~Drink lots of H2O
~Get plenty of sleep

Don't forget to make your own list, or borrow a few tips from mine. And remember, a busy schedule is no excuse for not caring for yourself with love.

Seven years ago today... I was working at a job I hated for an organization with questionable ethics for people I didn't like or respect. My soul was suffocating so I left and found another job.

Five years ago today... I was working at a job I hated for an organization with questionable ethics for people I didn't like or respect. My soul was suffocating so I left and found another job.

Four years ago today... I was working at a job I hated for an organization with questionable ethics for people I didn't like or respect. My soul was suffocating so I left and found another job.

Are you starting to see a pattern emerge here?

Three years ago today... I was working at a job I hated for an organization with questionable ethics for people I didn't like or respect. My soul was suffocating so I left and found another job.

One year ago today... I was working as a freelance writer and project manager (finally, some progress) for an organization with questionable ethics for people I didn't like or respect. My soul was suffocating so I...

... Decided to follow my passion with purpose and I started my own business in the spiritual arts. My little business is still growing, still realizing its full potential in the world. But for the first time in my life I really LOVE what I do.

I love working with metaphysically minded people who, like me, want to grow and expand beyond the limiting reality they've known in the past. I love being my own boss and letting spirit move me to do "the right thing at the right time."

My soul is no longer suffocating. I am breathing in deeply every day the joy that this new life brings me. Now, my soul is soaring!

This weekend I presented some amazing spiritual workshops to an even more amazing group of people. All throughout the process I was in a creative, spiritual space that made the "work" I was doing seem effortless and uplifting.

This morning, still high off of this wonderful experience, I slept in a bit with my doggies curled up beside me. I laid there, warm and cozy, stretching and humming to myself as I literally felt the blessings and possibilities rain down on me from above. (Such a contrast to the dreadful, hectic Monday mornings I experienced when I lived in Corporate America.)

Now I know I am truly blessed. But I also recognize that this blessing is a direct result of my desire to change a painful and self-destructive pattern. I am blessed because I finally recognized that the problem with all those crappy jobs wasn't the job ~ it was me.

Yes, the jobs were terrible. But I chose those experiences didn't I? I chose them because I needed to learn that I didn't belong in that world. Because no matter how hard I tried, I would never belong. I had to learn to stop trying to be what everyone else thought I should be and let my wise soul lead me to my true path.

So ask yourself now... Where is my wise soul trying to lead me? What do my choices and their consequences tell me about who I really am? And what is one thing I can do today to draw myself closer to my true path?

Wanna avoid that 3 pm slump? Take a Spirit Break... We've all had co-workers who take cigarette breaks throughout the day, so why not take a break of your own (sans the nicotine) to give your brain a rest and recharge your Spirit.

Step outside for just a few minutes and breathe deeply. Let the outdoor air fill your lungs and boost your energy. Feel the warmth of the day and the sunshine on your skin. Let the drama of the office slip away and release any anxiety you have over your projects or deadlines.

Know that when you return to your desk you'll be better able to handle any issues that pop up during the rest of the day, and that this little break in now way interferes with your your workload. In fact, it will make you more productive, more relaxed and more fun to work with!