Our theme this month (Letting go of the routine, and being open
to adventure) made me think of this drawing. It makes me laugh, because it is so true for me!
I don’t know whether it is all those earth signs in my astrology
chart, or what, but I usually need to be pushed out of my comfort zone….and then
of course the magic happens. I think your way of thinking changes, or your consciousness shifts, but taking a break from your routine; whether it
is the route you take home from work, or what you do for fun on the weekend,
or which friends you hang out with. Maybe it is taking a short vacation.
Maybe you go by yourself. Maybe you do something on your wish list,
like enrolling in a series of salsa dancing classes, or learn a new skill,
or do something you are
not sure
you can do.
Perhaps the routine you let go of is the way you paint
yourself…how you think of yourself. Something as inconsequential as talking
with the people at a park or a party, for example, (instead of the routine of
judging them in your mind, and being a silent witness), can open up and create a new set of possibilities. What about helping someone, when you
normally
would walk, or drive by?
Letting go
so you can be
open
to the new adventures that await you involves trust,
in yourself, others, God, the universe. Fearing the unknown
is normal, being prepared is good, but life is spontaneous sometimes, and
getting out of your comfort zone may mean you can’t take your sun block, your
vitamins, your maps, the way you thought people were, or the limits
you impose on yourself
with you.
Taking a vacation, or travelling, is a great opportunity for
this, because you are already out of your comfort zone.
Ok-ness can be the enemy of greatness.
~~~ Joshua Foer
Your comfort zone can put you in a dreamy state of
unconsciousness. We sometimes do something, or learn some skill, until we are
just good enough at it, then we go on a sort of autopilot. We hit a plateau,
and stop pushing ourselves. Sometimes a conscious break from the habits and
routines can be a great way to create space for it, like a class or a vacation.
There are times that we really need it, to rejuvenate ourselves, or find an
answer, or release some stress. Listen to that inner voice, for guidance, when
it is time to walk away from the desk, the responsibilities, or the thinking
box in your head. The inner voice is not in your head,
it’s in your
heart.
There is, of course, another way; when situations are beyond your
control and you find yourself out of your comfort zone, with the door closed and
locked behind you! Your car isn’t working, and you need to walk or take the bus,
for example. You don’t have your stories of who you are (were) with you,
and you need to be in present time, just yourself, just you.
Its ok,
it really is.
Letting go of your routine can be absolutely freeing, once you
release your mind/ego’s control grip on you. Leave it at the café, and go have
an adventure! That’s where the magic happens!
Do one thing every day that scares you
~Eleanor Roosevelt
I invite you to get a reading or healing, on this one wild and precious life of yours, to continue to create what you wish, in a space of Joy.
We have already started two new class series this month @ Angel
Light Books in Berkeley; "Ascension and the 7 Rays" on Mondays, and "Chakras!" on Wednesday evenings. These will be revolving classes, so let me know if you are interested!
Both have certification from Angel Light School of metaphysics upon
completion.
The Tuesday one hour phone class has been a great success!
Our next one will be starting next week!
(Tuesday, May 15th, 6-7 pm PST)
is the free intro...the 6 week class is May 22-Aug 3rd
it is a teleclass...a 6 week class combining the beginning meditation
class, and Manifesting and Miracles! class. This first class is free if you sign up for the spiritinjoy newsletter, and is a great way to be introduced to this style, and decide if you like it! We will also have a great, soothing and healing meditation on the first call. If you know you want to take it, or are not quite sure what to expect, write me, and I'll send you the conference number and access code.
This class is
on a conference call,
so you can take class at home, on the phone, in your slippers!
It's also only $15 a class, ($90 for the series). If you pay in full, you get a free 15 minute reading over the phone!
You can find out
more (and pay safely on Paypal) here.
http://www.spiritinjoy.com/classes-and-upcoming-events.html
Welcome co-creators! ~~~Helena
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