Sometimes things can literally feel like everything is upside down. For me this always translates to change happening all around my life. Everything always flows so much more easily if I open my heart up to these changes. Change always leads to new insights, new opportunities, personal growth, divinely inspired risk taking, and abundant blessings.
One thing that can always be guaranteed with life is constant change.
The earth is continually moving, and if we are not moving with it, our life becomes stagnant. One way that I deal with the blazing chaos of life is to slow down. When things feel like they are moving too quickly, or too harshly, this is the perfect time to take some quiet time for yourself and go within.
Open your heart up and take a moment to discover why change feels so vulnerable, uncomfortable, or distressing. This is the perfect opportunity for meditation and/or journaling to become more in touch with the beliefs that may no longer be serving you. Just fifteen minutes of deep breathing can make a HUGE difference. Even better would be to take a sea salt bath with plain sea salt from the grocery store with a few drops of your favorite essential oils. Sea salt helps to dissolve emotional and physical stress.
One of the best ways to deal with change is to simplify your life.
It is always easier to move forward in life if you have less to bring with you. Release the unnecessary items in your home. Do forgiveness work on everyone, including yourself, who has hurt or deeply annoyed you in the past by writing it down on paper, saying a prayer to let it go, and burning the paper safely over the sink or in any other safe way. Cancel subscriptions that are cluttering up your inbox. Begin saying no to the demands that others are making on your time and energy, and spend your own time more efficient, organized, and freely. Eat the healthiest food that you can get your hands on.
All of this can feel overwhelming at times, yet this does not all have to be approached all at once. Begin with nurturing yourself, then begin the decluttering process. The more that you reclaim your life, and release everything that is not current to your dreams and aspirations, the more free spirited and light you will feel. Living light is a blessing. You don’t have to carry the emotional and physical weight unless you choose to.
It may take some work, but unpack your bags, donate, recycle, and release the unloved, and walk light in the world.
Be light, live light!
(Image by my hubby)
Shabra says
We are on the same vibe for sure because this has been me lately! You’re so right about decluttering, taking less with you as you move forward. Thank you as always for your inspiring, insightful posts. Will be revisiting this one after this busy weekend!
Dawn Michelle says
Hi Shabra,
Thanks for your comment and I’m glad this resonated with you! Have a great weekend!
Sandy says
Yes. I hear you. It hurts when you’re going through it and sometimes it feels like you’ll never get to the other side.
The issue is that some part of us says we can’t make it and another says the contrary. The change often comes right when you have other plans for life.
I’m not sure what to say, so as not to diminish what you’re going through, but I can tell you that for every time I thought I couldn’t take any more, something better eventually made it to my door.
I look at those difficult times now and realize they made me stronger, wiser, more aware, and most importantly helped me to know who and what truly supports me.
Dawn Michelle says
Hi Sandy,
I so appreciate your comment and wisdom! “Something better eventually made it to my door” is faith amplified and always the truth! <3
Amelia says
Love this post (and your whole blog)!! The decluttering process is so challenging and I so appreciate your advice and motivational words. xox
Dawn Michelle says
Hi Amelia,
Decluttering truly is a process but so rewarding in so many ways. Thanks for your feedback and best wishes as you declutter!
Frances says
This post and your words are very relevant to what I’m going through right now ! Thank you.
P.S. I received the earrings last week and they are beautiful (“: Thank you <3
Dawn Michelle says
Hi Frances,
I’m so glad that this resonated with you and even happier that you like the earrings! Wishing you the very best of everything! <3