{"id":5544,"date":"2014-03-19T12:51:19","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T16:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=5544"},"modified":"2014-03-19T12:59:06","modified_gmt":"2014-03-19T16:59:06","slug":"how-to-bypass-the-noisy-confusion-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2014\/03\/how-to-bypass-the-noisy-confusion-of-life.html","title":{"rendered":"How to ByPass the Noisy Confusion of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CURE\"“Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.” ~Max Ehrmann<\/b><\/p>\n

While discussing self-care with one of my private clients (C.W.), a lovely woman who is clearly ready to put herself first and create a fulfilling life, we together (coaching is\u00a0 partnership) <\/b>came up with a simple daily ritual that helped her to better take care of herself.<\/p>\n

Each and every morning, upon waking, she takes a moment to ask herself a simple question.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow can I better take care of myself today?”<\/p>\n

It is important to ask upon waking, or soon thereafter, before the noise of the day filters in and confuses the matter; thus, allowing an answer to rise from deep within.<\/p>\n

We don’t want to think or force an answer. Just allow the answer to move from your unconscious mind to your conscious mind.<\/p>\n

Because asking this question was new to both of us and not yet a part of our habitual thinking (Yes, I was partaking in the ritual, as well!), we thought it best to write the question on our respective calendars, as a safeguard, ensuring that we would remember to ask it!!!<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the answers surfaced easily and varied from day to day, and the answers were more specific than just “I need to carve out more time for myself.”<\/p>\n

The answers looked like:<\/p>\n

“Today, between 2 and 3, I am going to take a walk to the park, sit on a bench and just be.” \u00a0Or – “This morning, before I head into the shower, I am going to declutter the dining room table for 15 minutes.” Or – “Tonight, I am going to call my friend, Ellen, whom I haven’t seen for too long and make a date with her.” Or – “Today, I am NOT going to say YES to ____________________.” Or – “Today, I am going to pay attention to my illuminated self and say NO to _______________.”<\/p>\n

I invite you to take part in this simple ritual. Ask yourself, “How can I better take care of myself today?” See what surfaces and for sure, weigh in … write in … share your experience.<\/p>\n

For more spiritual weight loss, join Our Lady of Weight Loss\u2019s\u00a0 Kick in the Tush Club\/FB<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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