Hot Tub Time Machine

This past week has been a staycation for me. It was so nice, I got some cleaning done around the house, took Kirby on lots of walks, and spent time reading and pampering myself. Ahhh. Part of that pampering experience involved chanting. I got an email through Hay House Radio on Krishna Das's new book and cd titled "Chants of a Lifetime." I admit that I did not really know who he was but there was a link to a song on his CD online and I absolutely loved it! I listened to it over and over again. You can download/listen to it at this promotional site. I ran out and gout the book and can't put it down. I've never thought about chanting as a way to peacefulness, but for me it works better than mantras during meditation. First, I had to get over myself since it sounds a little silly -- but luckily Chris is the only one who hears me. :)

So this week is about new beginnings for me. And to live in the present moment I'm going to surround myself with laughter. On the Secret movie, one of the stories is about a woman with cancer who surrounded herself with positivity and laughter by watching funny movies. So, this weekend I'm going to see Hot Tub Time Machine. JW and I have been talking about it for a couple of weeks because we can't wait, this Friday it opens. If you are in Madison and want to join in let me know. :)

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Letting Go

Right when you think you have it figured out, you soul asks you to grow even more. This past few weeks have been for me about surrendering. I've realized that change is not easy for me even when the universe is pushing me toward it. How do you handle change in your life? I keep reading that change is a constant. You would think that by now I would have much more trust in it. So, I've been surrendering and one way I do that is through the sedona method. It's a process for releasing emotions. It's not so much about change itself but the emotions you put on the situation both good and bad. Here's how the process works.

1. Identify the emotion/feeling (happy, sad, etc.)
2. Ask yourself, am I willing to welcome this feeling as best I can? (yes or no are both correct answers.)
3. Ask yourself, am I willing to let it go? (yes or no are both correct answers)
4. Will you let it go? (yes is the answer)
5. When? (now is the answer)
6. Repeat until you start feeling relief

It sounds to simple but it works, at least for me it does. Give it a try and let me know if it works for you too.

I also finished the first 7 days of the consciousness cleanse. The first week is about coming to terms with your past and moving forward. I was surprised about what bubbled up from my past. I was holding onto a lot that isn't worth holding on to. Release, release. The next 7 days are about the present. I'm wondering if I will learn concepts that are similar to Eckhart Tolle's teachings.

Here is an affirmation by Louise Hay that I've also been using.
The universe is conspiring for my greater good.

It's quite beautiful and aligns with accepting change. Wish you all well!!