The path of Source-ry (crafting your personal energy on purpose with purpose) for most of us involves becoming mindful of our thoughts. However, even the most seasoned Wise One can sometimes become ensnared in a comfort zone, slowly ripening into a prison of their own making. Here are some ways to refresh and reinvigorate your thought process;
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“How are you? What have you been doing?” If you find yourself secretly cringing when asked this question, sighing and trying to avoid the subject…
Take some time to make a list of all of the changes that you have made personally, in and around the home or at the office and/or list events that have happened in the past five years such as; moving, renovating, learning new skills, watching children grow and making new friends. If your list looks lacklustre and not one single thing has changed or been added to your life in the past five years, it’s time to instigate new energy!
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Track your thoughts and resultant speech by typing or writing them out so you can re-read them at the end of the day or week.
In this way you can find out how much energy you direct toward thinking and talking about past or ‘negative’ events or how often you inject anxiety in to a situation that has not yet occurred. You will also see how much energy you expend on thinking and talking about what is great right now, no matter how trivial it may seem and the magic yet to follow.
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Consciously shift your energy. When you find yourself repeating a draining thought or story either out loud or within inner dialogue, think of something that lights you up.
For example, replay a fond memory that brings a smile to your face, imagine something hilarious happening around you or block out 10 to 20 minutes of your time to get a quick fix on an interest that excites you, like reading about it online, planning your next creative project or looking at inspirational images.
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Be honest, are you just waiting for a better version of life to arrive? Do you have a ream of goals, dreams and desires that all relate to the future? Does your wish list close the gap between where you are now and would like to be or does it make it feel so wide that you’re overwhelmed and doubt any possibility of ever fusing it?
It doesn’t all have to be BIG like giving up your day job and travelling around the world. It can be as small as a book you are eager to read, a film you really want to see or a nearby place you are drawn to go and visit.
When you scatter your wish list with gems of various shapes and sizes that you are confident in your ability to see to fruition you will find the gap closing a lot quicker and the thought of it becomes much more inevitable.
What helps you refresh your thought process?
*I Am Witch. My thoughts are seeds imbued with the substance of my being.*
Own it. You know you want to.
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It’s so nice to be reminded to review changes made. Sometimes it’s easy to miss them if we don’t stop and acknowledge them. I feel like the seeds I have planted over the past year have sprouted and are growing and blossoming more and more recently.
Thank-you Stella!
I may not always get over to your blog but I have really been savoring your newsletter!
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Stella Seaspirit Reply:
@Petrea, I’m so pleased you’re experiencing results, thank you for your kind words about my newsletter!
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This is a great list of reminders! Earlier this week I was talking to a friend, and I found myself thinking: what *have* I been doing lately? (when she asked what’s been going on and what I’ve been up to). Thanks for the wonderful suggestions about shifting energy and thoughts.
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@Gin, I trust you’re crafting well
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Wow. When you said think about the last five years it really reminded me of all the amazing, fruitful, and adventurous changes I have made in that time. I think sometimes I put so much pressure on myself to grow and flourish that I forget to celebrate what’s already come. Thank you.
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Stella Seaspirit Reply:
@Jaime Lee Currier, that’s so true, sometimes we are so busy looking ahead we miss how far we have come, revel in that celebration
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There’s something about spring energy that makes you want to re-invigorate EVERYTHING, doesn’t it?
Loved this post, Stella ~ much food for thought.
One little trick I used to stop myself from drowning in self-criticism, was to wear an elasticated bracelet on my wrist. Every time I caught myself allow negative thoughts to take hold of my focus, I’d zap myself with the bracelet and use the sting to help me shift my being to something more helpful.
In the first few days, I had a WELT on my wrist lol
So much better now, although I still catch myself occasionally.
And the best part is how the Universe is reflecting back to me all the good that I’m focusing on. Magick indeed!
Bliss-ings,
the goddess known as Jacqui
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Stella Seaspirit Reply:
@Jacqueline Gates, so many people are realising that telling themselves disempowering stories are no longer serving them and you’ve shared a proven way to make that conscious shift. Happy Spring Blessings on your side*
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*soft smile* – it’s Autumn here (in fact, I’m just about to organise an Autumn Equinox ritual for tonight!), and I’m definitely feeling the shifting energies.
This year has been one of incredible change for me – thanks for reminding me to review just how much has altered, and give myself credit for (most of the time!) flowing with those changes.
Blessings
TANJA
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Stella Seaspirit Reply:
@Tanja, like you, I’ve also entered Autumn here in South Africa and usually March is abuzz with change so I’m thankful this year that things have been really calm instead heehee!
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In all my years on the internet, i have not found an article as nice as this.
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