By
Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos
When was the last time you
dreamed of success?
Each day is
progress in this life-time. Yet, it is so easy to ignore all the positive
things you have accomplished and focus on what still needs to be done to feel
fulfilled.
Fulfillment is a mind-set.
Fulfillment is a
state of thinking that manifests itself into a state of being—mind over matter.
As human beings, we must be in the moment to see our past
accomplishments.
Accomplishments are the result of
challenges.
During your most trying moments, what was the “cross you had to bear”? Take a second to remember it. Now,
focus on how you have risen above it? Next,
imagine being handed a gift box. Peek inside. See the gift left behind by the
challenge. This achievement
is proof that you are a winner. The gift is a promise
for a new day. Time for the next step— thanking your Inner-winner.
Focus on rising above the strife
in a Love Letter to Yourself.
Writing can help you
be in the moment of triumph by putting abstract emotions into concrete words.
You will celebrate with your inner-selves; those incredible aspects of yourself
that you may not be aware of, but are always there for you. As you write, they
will be reading the love letter through the windows of your soul—your
eyes.
By focusing on your
accomplishments, your mind is set to create more positive results.
Your thoughts and
memories can also bring to light your life-purpose and help you stay on the
correct path to your Life Destiny.
Here are 5 steps to write your Love Letter to Yourself:
1.) Remember—You may be holding the pen, but
Inner Wisdom is guiding the words. Let them flow.
Although a hand written letter
may be more therapeutic, a typed one works well, too. The importance is not in HOW you
connect with yourself but THAT you connect with yourself.
A Love Letter to You is a
simple letter to all the inner aspects of yourself — Inner Wisdom, Inner
Knowing, Spirit, God, or the Higher Power of your choice. Your letter can be addressed to any
name that resonates with you.
2.) Start with a phrase of gratitude,
Mantra, or Blessing at the top of your letter.
Write a phrase or mantra that has
power for you. This is your letter heading.
It can be acknowledgment of your
Inner Winner. Acknowledging gratitude is one of your most powerful healing and
connecting energies. Your mantra/phrase will reflect that principle. If you do
not have a personal phrase of gratitude, borrow one that most resonates with
you.
3.) Today’s Date –Dating your letter helps ground you in the
moment while you visit the past. The past is a great place to visit. But, don’t live there.
4.) Salutation – Dear, your name, or Inner Winner,
etc. Address the
letter to whomever feels right to you. Imagine sending a private message or group email
to all your best friends. This
can be one, many, or all your Inner-people who are responsible for helping you
succeed.
5.) The Body of the Letter – Write whatever feels right to
you. Let it all out, but try to start and end on a positive note. You may want to start
with:
“Thank you for all you have done for
me.”
6.) Sign your name. Feel free to use a name you can
embrace as the new you rather than your given name. The Love Letter is to you.
You’ll get it.
If you need more guidance for
your letter,
use my example of what your Love Letter might look like and fill in the
blanks:
“I am grateful for any
opportunity to connect with my Inner-winner.”
April, 9, 2015
Dear Inner Winner,
Thank you for all you have done
for me.
I remember when
____________________________________
Then you helped me
_________________________________
We worked together by
_______________________________
Now, these positive things have
happened to manifest the promise of a wonderful future ______
Love,
(sign your name) Super Kat
7.)
What to do with your Love Letter. You may either save the letter
and read it whenever you need to reconnect with your Inner-winner, or you may
perform a ritualistic act of sharing. If you save it,
put it in a place that is easily accessible, like your wallet. Take it out and
read it when you need it.
Send it to yourself in a personal email, or post it on a blog where your love
and gratitude can be shared with many.
Burning is a ritual act of sharing. It uses fire to cleanse away any residual
negativity and allows smoke to carry the message of gratitude to your Higher
Power. The ashes left
behind will be fertile ground for new positive thoughts and deeds just like the
mythical bird the Phoenix.
So, take a minute out
of your busy time to reflect on what you have done to
leave a positive foot-print on someone’s heart or in the sands-of-time. Find
that hidden gift in your mind. Write it in a love letter to YOU
because you deserve it.
Then
watch for answers and validation from your Inner-winner in your dreams.
Original article:
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/aboveandbeyondthe5senses/2014/04/7-steps-to-embrace-personal-progress-rise-above-emotional-blockage-an-easter-love-letter-to-you/
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