Slow Living & Sacred Self-Care

​A few weeks ago, I broke my computer.

I know. Let's have a moment of silence & grief.

But anyway, while I was trying to decide how to replace it, I kept wondering why it happened.  It was so random!

Well, because I take personal responsibility for everything that happens in my life, I was puzzled by the choice to create or allow this troubling situation. But I noticed something during those quiet moments.

I WAS MUCH MORE CONNECTED TO MYSELF!

And to the energy around me. Some of the spiritual work I had done in the past month or so began to show itself in a way hat hadn't happened before.

Had I been that distracted?? That disconnected?

Well, I guess so.

​I espouse slow living and pauses throughout the day to check in and reconnect. And I thought I was doing it.

But what I came to understand is that I wasn't spending enough time tuning in. I think I need to create a more contemplative lifestyle.

And in retrospect, I believe I was getting that  message, but ignoring it. So this has been an expensive eye-opener.

​But I understand that it had to be done, one way or another, because this is a time when the collective is being purged of anything that gets in the way of ascension.

​And in keeping with the purge I just mentioned, it's not just sacred moments I had while waiting to get back online. I also became more aware of my shadow self!

Are you experiencing that kind of awareness, too?
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Are You Resting Enough?

I mentioned last week that I am being guided to rest more, and to focus on sacred and emotional self-care.

And I think that I am probably not the only one who needs this message. Do you, too?

Let's start with rest.
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An instance or period of relaxing or ceasing to engage in strenuous or stressful activity. Slowing down. And focusing on becoming less tense or anxious. Engaging in enjoyable activities so as to become less tired or stressed.

I combined several definitions in that quote in order to create what I believe is meant when we get the nudge or guidance, or when we know we need to rest.

So read that again. Are you doing that often and regularly enough?

If not, take a moment right now to plan something restful that you can do today. And I'd like to encourage you also to think of something restful that you can start doing every day.

And here's another reason to find a way to live more slowly every day...
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Slow, soulful living is all about coming back to your truth, the only guidance you'll ever need. When you rush, you have the tendency to follow others. When you bring in mindfulness, you have the power to align with yourself. - Kris Franken, The Call of Intuition

Sacred & Emotional Self-Care

The foundation of sacred and emotional self-care is slowing down mindfully every day. But what can we build on that foundation?

(1) Daily rituals that help you connect to your sacred self.

(2) Daily rituals that nurture you emotionally and provide ways to let go of stress and tension and process emotional upsets.

Being there for yourself every day.

What would that look like and feel like in your day? Take a couple of slow, deep breaths and then, give yourself a moment or two to imagine it as vividly and with as much detail as possible.

Tell me what you imagined just now, in your comment.

Here are some other ideas...
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7 Ideas for Sacred &
​Emotional Self-Care

Which of these ideas appeals to you most?

​For more help connecting to your sacred self, check out the guide I posted earlier this month.

See you next time!

love, Jeanine
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