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Closing the Year Consciously

Making Peace with 2018

By Valorie McMahonPublished 5 years ago 4 min read
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Hello Lovelies!

I am so glad that you have decided to embark on this journey!

It takes courage.

However it is essential to your personal evolution and happiness.

I ask you to humor me and cross your legs.

It doesn't matter where, you can cross them up top where the thighs are or down at your ankles—whichever is most comfortable for you. Sit Indian style, whatever is comfortable, but while doing these reflections I find it works best to engage both sides of your brain and this is a simple way to do that.

This practice of deep reflection and excavation is not easy but it will prepare you to be capable of manifesting the life that you truly desire.

So get yourself a journal that is used for this alone and get ready to dig in. It is a personal journey; however, you are not alone. We are all in this together. We truly are one.

As we embark on this journey from our respective spaces all over the globe, the golden threads entwine us and fuel us with Hope.

You are not alone.

We are one.

She.

He.

We.

One.

You are not alone.

First Reflection:

Take a look in your rear view mirror if you will and notice the last 10 Calendar Months known as 2018.

Do it all together or break it down month to month.

Whatever feels right to you.

Take a moment to "notice" events that made your heart feel good and make you smile as well as those that did the opposite.

Don't dwell on any of them at the moment. Please just notice them and allow yourself to go through the year.

Take a moment to breathe and then do the same thing with People. Notice the people that you have encountered or shared space with these past 10 months. Again "notice how you feel around these individuals."

Don't dwell on it just yet; again just take a second to "notice." We will come back to it in a bit.

Finally notice situations you have been or are currently in, ie: where you live, where you work, the gym you are a member of, online communities that take up a good portion of your time,environmental situations.

Notice the feelings connected with these situations without dwelling; again we are simply noticing.

I'm asking that you observe your thought waves, but do not attach to them. This is called being mindful.

The practice of being mindful will bring us to a detached space where we are able to witness the mental patterns that surface from the subconscious mind. These patterns often hold imprints of fear, doubt and shame. Things that hinder our mental health and self love.

The more we open ourselves up to new ways of being and address the wounds we have accrued or caused, it's easier to rewrite the stories of our lives.

The beauty about the mind is once you learn to observe your thought waves without attaching to them, you can find peace in the space in between them.

Now it is time to start writing. Go back through those thoughts again. Slowly going through the last ten months list the different feelings that you have felt. These are your categories. Write them down but do not dwell on them. Just notice the different feelings and list them. Take a moment to breathe. If you want to get up and walk around, take a smoke break (I suggest cannabis, not nicotine LOL).

When you are ready go back to your journal and with each of these feelings, write the events attached to them. It is alright if they double or triple. Often times things cause a range of emotions in me. If going to the grocery store makes you angry and relieved then put it in both categories. Then I would like you to do the same thing with the people you have interacted with the last ten months. If they fit in all of the categories and or events note this.

Once you have finished this, I would like you to breathe. Close your journal and thank yourself for being willing to take responsibility for your own life. If anything is lingering from this exercise I ask that you acknowledge it but try not to give it time, just allow it to flow past you. Do not grab a hold of it and try to figure it out or understand or re-experience it... good or bad. Simply allow it to be a passing thought or feeling and continue on with whatever it is you need to do at this space and time.

We are going to delve deeper into each of these subjects and at that time we will pause and reflect and come to the understanding that is necessary to set our foundation for 2019, the year of Wings. We have 2 months to dedicate to this journey and Spirit will guide you as will we, as though you are on a personal solitary journey you are not on this journey alone. Your Wicked Sisters and Wonderful Brothers around the globe are doing this with you. We are one.

I am grateful that you are here... Come back in a few days and reflection Two will be available... Also feel free to check out my website www.wickedsisters.life for other things that I am doing. Or follow me on Instagram wickedorfree.

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About the Creator

Valorie McMahon

They say knowledge is power.

What worth does this knowledge hold without action?

Knowledge is only potential power.

Taking affirmative action and using knowledge as continuous steps towards your goals no matter what they are.

That is POWER.

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