It is becoming increasingly important that we take another look at our life and our stress levels. Many live on the ‘outside’ and are easily swayed by the winds of change. To take another look at what is going on within us, with our emotions and feelings we may see some serious work is required.
Calming down enough to relax the body and soothe the emotions is no easy task for many, but it is very important for our well-being. There is great potential within every human being to make ourselves stronger.
The consideration to take a step towards that ‘inner’ quietening is an individual choice. The mindfulness develops an awareness to see what is going through our minds, our attachments and our emotional reactions. A guided meditation is a tool to help us to develop calmness that will bring with it an inner clarity and strength.

We do not realize the power of  kindness. Being kind to another can create a ripple effect that is passed on. The kindness must be genuine as the recipient will sense if it is not. 
More importantly, however, being kind and gentle with ourselves will build our self-worth and allow us to pass on that ripple effect.
​Many people are becoming aware of the world-changing healing value of kindness but it is only just beginning. Be kind to yourself. Discover what that means then let that ‘collaboration’ spread.

Yes, the story needs to change. It is our story that is the first step. We are constantly reminding ourselves of the story we have developed over our life. That story may no longer be serving us well.
Through the ‘eyes’ of that story we see the world around us. Changing the pattern we have created will change how we see the world. The world is magnificent, nature is amazing, the clouds of stars in the night sky are beyond expression and we live for our time in that. 
The tools of mindfulness and meditation will equip us to take another look at our story, adjust it and focus on the positive, reduce the negative and practice kindness! 

​Many of us make very heavy weather of our lives. In trying to do the right thing we can take on other people’s responsibilities. It is easy to do. At some point it is most important we review where we are. This is for our sake. It may be time for some serious self-care.
If we are feeling weighed down, stop, review, find ways to step away from burdens that are not ours to carry, and lighten up. Seriously 
‘breathe away’ any sense of guilt. The intention to ‘go lightly’ will be of enormous benefit for our well-being. It may need outside professional advice and may require some unpopular decisions but the outcome may be liberating.  Proceed calmly and with the resolve to go lightly.

A cluttered mind is often reflected in our lifestyle. Long term we may well find it affects our well-being. One way to check what is going on is to become aware of the mental conversation going on in our mind. We may well find that most of our personal conversation lessens our self-worth.
This is often reflected in what is happening to us and around us. We only see the negative, and that we know, causes so many problems.
Becoming more aware of the thoughts we have is the first step.  It is simply clearing up where we stand, no self-judgement.  Some form of mindfulness is necessary. The next step, and no simple task, is to change the negative thoughts with deeper breathing to something positive. Perhaps use an affirmation. Meditation may take us deeper and give us the energy to begin clearing the pathway forward.
“My thoughts create my reality”

Our life is a bucket of opportunities and possibilities, but quite often we let them leak out and drain away. Like the folk song of our title, we go round in circles, never making a firm decision. In spending time in quietness, focussing our thoughts, we may be able to make those choices that serve us best.
 
Having cared for ourself, that subtle change of energy will flow out in to the consensus reality and, combining with others doing the same, in time bring some much needed calm to people, places and to the planet – our home!

We may find ourselves wondering why we are here. Why we are here at all. There are of course short term goals, succeeding in doing this or that.  We push away the deep why! If we limit our knowing to our physical selves we know that we won’t be here for ever so we avoid allowing ourselves to delve deeper. 
If we take the opportunity to begin an inward journey, stepping away from being enmeshed in what is going on around us, there is a sense of a much deeper part of us. It is this deeper part that seeds the question, “who am I?” 
It entices us to catch the glimmer that this is that deeper part looking through our minds. Our consciousness is “playing hide and seek” saying “find me!”

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Savour the moment, don’t let it pass. Dwell on that feeling of success, it is a deep energy release. The success is not the focus, it is that unexpected feeling of timelessness. Not every moment of success will have this burst of energy. It may only happen from time to time, and generally it is unexpected so we don’t build up expectations.
That burst of joy is ‘who we really are’ finding a way into our daily lives.
Just know it is there, always there for you but never interfering. 
Remember, it is the journey that is important, not the destination

Maybe we’ve become caught up in a routine or lifestyle that no longer serves us. Are we able to stop for a moment to see if we can change - not just the routine but our attitude? In our meditation, we asked for clarity to see what is holding us back. Change the attitude, change the direction. In this meditation we suggest a focus on the process of change, shifting from scarcity to abundance. Because this may seem impossible, due to our life’s experiences, focus on the process, “I am flowing into abundance”. From time to time as this is repeated, allow the feeling of wholeness and strength to rise from within. It is a gradual change, be patient, be kind to yourself.

Our life can be a stream, a river. We may be hanging onto the reeds as the river passes us by, but more likely we can be stuck in the mud. It is important we become aware of where we are. There will be situations where we are just not able to let go, and that is quite understandable. But quite often we are stuck because we have become very rigid in our outlook. This can make us very vulnerable to change, and humanity is changing very rapidly.