This time I want to share with you how all the components of an inspired life are connected, specifically how to receive undeniable guidance. Yesterday was one of those days which I would NOT consider living an inspired life (April 30, 2010). I woke up feeling awful – I attracted a cold from my lack of sleep and the change of seasons. So if I had to choose a feeling on the feelings scale we talked about it would be #10 frustration/irritation/impatience and #11 – overwhemlment. These feelings stayed with me for the day and my day was a result of all these things. And the worst part is that my energy (lack of it) affected all those around me – my four boys, husband included. In fact at the end of the night he said that my lack of energy was wearing off on him, which this is rarely the case as I intentionally focus on living out the higher feelings on the scale (optimism, gratitude, love). So this means that my thoughts and beliefs were more negative as well since they are a reflection of my feelings.
I spent the day home with the boys and was very impatient with them. They were whining and not in a good mood either. I had some work projects that I couldn’t focus on that seemed too overwhelming for me to complete. It all kept spiraling down as I keep being more reactive and negative. I knew it was happening and yet it was hard for me to change it all when I knew that I needed to rest and start over with a fresh day. I wasn’t myself; this did NOT feel good and I did NOT get positive results that day. So this is what I did. I got a good night’s sleep. Before I feel asleep – remember how I shared that the last 45 minutes of what we do when we are awake – makes a difference in what we subconsciously think about while sleeping? So going to bed, I prayed sharing my gratitudes with God. I then consciously said (intended) that I was going to wake up feeling good and having a GREAT inspired day. I knew and believed I could do this!
I awoke with Garrett in the morning around 5:30/6:00am. I got up automatically like I use to before I had Garrett (and thus not sleeping through the night). I sat on my favorite chair in the office to do my morning meditation and prayers. This is one way of how I receive undeniable guidance. I like to start out my day this way so I’m tapping into my soul to set intentions with my vision and receive divine guidance in doing so first thing in the morning. So here is one example of what I did. I said the affirmation that I have for my role as a mother: “I am my best and enlightened mother protecting, guiding and loving Gavin, Grant and Garrett unconditionally giving them spiritual roots and inspirational wings.” I envisioned us having a wonderful day together. They would treat each other nicely, we would do our special work together. I envisioned that today would be the day I would work with Gavin again to do his mission, vision and values. They would be respectful of me when I had a conference call for work and allow me some working time. While visualizing this, I felt the feelings of what it’s like when we really connect together and how good it makes us all feel (like my extraordinary day example). I then was quiet mediating to see if I received any direction for making this happen. I did receive the idea for using the Book of Virtues movies as my foundation to work with them. Remember how I shared that movies are a motivator in our household? I once heard a speaker share that you have to give your kids what they want (movies) wrapped in what they need (learning). The Book of Virtues movies is a set of movies that are more faith-based and teach virtues, so it qualified for both of my objectives. This would help me later with helping form the mission, vision and values part AND know that they are watching something meaningful as their reward.
So I then shared at breakfast over eggs/bacon (protein to give me energy as I could still feel my cold some) our plan for the day. That if they did a good job playing and watching Garrett in the room by me while I had my call then they could watch an episode from that movie.
So during my call, Gavin and Grant came up in the office giving me cracker and water to help me on my call, delivering it “with style” using the cover of Tupperware container. I shared this sweet gesture with my colleague over the phone and he said to cherish it as they will grow up and technology will replace mom. So I did thank them and continued on with my call. They continued to pamper me with their food – more crackers, apple, cheese stick, fruit snacks on more Tupperware containers. Then they even delivered me my favorite – a piece of chocolate. During this time I also got notes too – lots of I love you mom and hearts. SO SWEET. When I got off my call, I heard the swifter on as they were CLEANING. YES CLEANING up the kitchen BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT HAVING ME TO ASK OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I was in awe. They also informed me that they made their beds AND cleaned up the bathroom, along with tidying up the living room. The best thing of all is that they had a GREAT attitude like they do when they are playing with their favorite toys. Now all of this cleaning usually takes me asking them over and over and the result is complaining, timeouts and eventually getting it done. So I was so excited and knew that I was receiving what I had asked, envisioned and felt!!
They then got to watch their movie and experience the first part of the reward. While they watched, Garrett took his morning nap and I got to do some work (like this) which I wanted to get done today!! Wow and it’s not even noon yet! The boys have even asked to play by themselves together and are not getting frustrated or fighting with each other. It felt so wonderful and effortless, something that I could experience each day if I take the time to intend it and follow up with all we’ve learned to believe and receive it.
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