{"id":66,"date":"2008-04-16T07:17:41","date_gmt":"2008-04-16T07:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/04\/the-secret-to-waking-up-spring.html"},"modified":"2008-04-16T07:17:41","modified_gmt":"2008-04-16T07:17:41","slug":"the-secret-to-waking-up-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/04\/the-secret-to-waking-up-spring.html","title":{"rendered":"The SECRET to Waking up, Springing Out of Bed and Raising Your Arms to the Sky, \u201cAMEN! I am soooo happy to WAKE UP!\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people<\/em><\/strong> tell me that they have difficulty getting up and getting going<\/strong>. They really \u2018want to\u2019<\/em> wake up in the best possible way; spring out of bed all happy and ready to go! (Woo hoo! Yea Day!)<\/em> They tell me that they are trying<\/strong>! (Ought oh \u2026 you all know my view on trying: As Yoda from Star Wars so aptly put it, \u201cDo or do not… there is no try.\u201d)<\/em>
\nOur Lady of Weight Loss<\/em><\/strong> sends this very special HOW TO WAKE UP<\/strong> message to you. She got me up and out of bed at 5 a.m. this morning to write it out for y\u2019all. So PLEASE, read it and take it in on the deepest possible level.
\nOLofWL says,<\/em><\/strong> \u201cYou cannot WAKE UP! unless you get the right amount of rest. Sleep, baby, sleep!\u201d WOW! WAKING UP starts with SLEEP<\/strong>.
\nThe SECRET to WAKING UP.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n


\nEvening steps<\/em><\/strong>.
\n1. Go to bed at a reasonable<\/em> hour.
\n2. Set your internal as well as external alarm for a reasonable<\/em> wake up time.
\n3. Do NOT fall asleep while the television is on. (It is not helpful to add television talk to your dreams or thoughts.)<\/em>
\n4. Before you drift off into your restful and beautiful sleep state, set your intention for your sleep and waking states.<\/strong> For instance, \u201cTonight I will sleep restfully. My dreams will be filled with beautiful imagery that will inspire me. I will remember my dreams. I will wake up well-rested, with a smile on my face and ready to go!<\/em>
\nMorning step<\/em>s.<\/strong>
\n1. Remember, you are 25 times more open to suggestion as you wake.<\/strong> Pay attention to what thoughts first surface, and if these first thoughts are not helpful, simply turn them around. Repeat your positive thought(s) a few times. Hold on to those good feelings for a moment or two.
\n2. See the thought<\/strong>. Imagine carrying this thought with you throughout your day.
\n3. Now, as you leave the bed \u2026 Set a morning ritual.<\/strong> Perhaps a morning stretch, or the sun salutation, or listening to uplifting music or writing in your journal. (For me, always with a cup of coffee. I\u2019m only human. Especially at 5 a.m.)<\/em>
\n4. Then take a look at your calendar.<\/strong> It is filled with opportunity and possibility<\/strong>; explore what’s possible. One moment of gratitude, please.
\n5. One more positive thought.<\/strong> An affirmation if you will. \u201cToday is a great day, filled with opportunity and joy (come rain or come shine)!\u201d<\/em>
\nQuestions for you to ponder as you create your morning ritual and your day!<\/em><\/strong>
\nWhat is the BEST way for YOU to WAKE UP<\/strong>?
\nWhat can YOU do to FEEL GREAT <\/strong>in the morning? What else can YOU do? (Stretch your mind as well as your body.)<\/em>
\nWhat morning ritual<\/strong> will you create?
\nWhat is it that YOU want to have happen<\/strong>? What will that give YOU? (Joy? Excitement? Self-confidence?)<\/em>
\nWhat is YOUR intention<\/strong> for today?
\nAs for me, I\u2019ve already started my day. 5 a.m. thanks to OLofWL! And my intention is to make positive and useful contact with y\u2019all. Nothing makes my heart sing more! For sure!
\nPlease leave a comment. Let\u2019s WAKE UP together!
\nDeliciously yours,
\nJanice
\nFor more positive fun … INTEND to WIN ME. Check out the FORGIVENESS GIVEAWAY and WIN ME!<\/a> As of early this morning there were 98 incredible entries. Please enter. OLofWL is hoping to reach 150 entries. Or more! Thanks!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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