Do you ever feel like you just can’t get motivated? Do you make great money, but can’t build a savings account? Maybe you are doing everything that you can think of but just can’t get over that hurdle to the happiness you seek. We all have energetic blocks that show up in our lives and create these challenges. Some of them we are aware of – some we have no conscious idea about.
Everyday we deal with blocks and disruptions in our own energy, flowing from any number of sources . The great news is that you hold the power to clear these blocks and restrictions and get back on course to your true divinity.
No matter what the source of our blocks and whether we are able to fully articulate them – we can make progress toward clearing them. These simple tools can provide you clarity and insight into helping shake those disruptions and keep yourself on the path to your higher self.
- Gratitude – This is the most powerful tool in your arsenal. The vibration of gratitude has the power to overcome just about all negativity. Every time you start to feel overwhelmed or anxious take a moment and recite a gratitude prayer or make a habit of keeping a gratitude list.
Practice Idea: Every morning or evening write three (3) things that you are thankful for that day. This can be a very simple list. The last two days of my gratitude list are:
Today, I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for 1. Great smelling hay for my animals; 2. Friends to help unload the hay; 3. Great nail artist who painted peacock feathers on my nails. Today, I thank the universe for providing me with 1. A morning breeze to enjoy while meditating; 2. An iced latte made with my favorite gano-cafe; 3. My kids doing their laundry.
You can write these on sticky notes and put them around where you can see them, or you can keep these bound in a journal. I am guilty of jotting these down on random scraps of paper on my desk. I get to enjoy them as they pop up at the perfect time, this way. It doesn’t matter how you collect or deliver your gratitude. The act of being thankful will propel you through many blocks in your energy with vibration alone!
- Journaling – Writing your thoughts, ideas, experiences can be a cathartic expression of the energy that doesn’t serve your higher self. When you have an outlet for the energy that is not congruent to your vibration, you release the energy and emotion feeding the block into the Universe. The Universe is a master at redirecting energy to the most useful purpose – so give that which doesn’t serve you back to be use for a divine use.
Practice Idea: As part of your daily practice journal for 5 minutes (or whatever amount of time you have available). I prefer to do stream of consciousness – I just write whatever comes, even if it doesn’t make sense in the moment. Then when you go back and read it later, it invariably speaks to something that I need to hear in the moment. This practice will often shed light on blocks that you don’t recognize in your conscious mind. Don’t try too hard, just let it flow!
- Grounding – This is my favorite tool. Go outside and put your bare feet in the grass or the dirt and feel the roots from the soles of your feet burrow deep into the earth. Use this connection to focus the energy flowing from the earth to you. Feel the Terra Firma and know that your connection to earth and spirit is stronger than any block you are facing.
Practice Idea: Walk barefoot in the grass or in the winter (or if you live in a city) have a potted plant that you can fluff the soil and touch the leaves. Integrate a natural element into your daily practice. I use nature sounds everyday. Nature is truly healing.
- Meditation – There are various ways to meditate; all of them allow communication among the levels of consciousness and both sides of your brain. Meditation is the tool that allows you to access resolutions and ideas that aren’t flowing through your conscious mind. Relaxing into meditation will allow you recognize and clear the energy that is not serving your highest self.
Practice Idea: Meditate for a few minutes and don’t be worried about clearing your mind. Just sit quietly and let your higher self do the work. You can also combine meditation and grounding, either with an intentional grounding meditation or a meditative walk in the woods. These 2 tools work masterfully together.
- Self-Care – When you put yourself first, everyone else benefits too. By pampering yourself and reminding yourself of your value, you help to realign your energy to your divine vibration. Do what you love and what makes you feel joy!
Practice Idea: Schedule time for yourself. I like to schedule in a cleansing bath once or twice a week. I use epsom salt, coconut oil and a few drops of essential oil. I select the one that resounds with me that evening. I then light a candle and slide into a blissful state of relaxation. This is restorative and my skin feels great after. Regular massage is also a wonderful treat that serves your body and spirit.
There are numerous energetic and spiritual tools available to all of us. Choosing the right one, often requires trying out different techniques and seeing what works for you. In my practice as a Spiritual Mentor, I use these tools along with introspective spiritual information to help people move through blocks and restrictions. Stay the course and strive toward your divinity! Love and Light!
