January 2024 Week 3

An expert from Melody Beattie’s Journey to the Heart: “…..Times are different now I said, Changing Fast. Turning into something so new, so different many of us can’t imagine. Yes she replied quietly and prophetically. Things are going to be easier. Unless there is something you’re still hanging onto.
Is there something you’re still hanging onto? A remnant from the past that’s blocking you from stepping into the future? From stepping into today?
Look into your heart. The answer is there. Perhaps its a behavior, a person, a belief. Is there an issue from the past that’s blocking your ability to love yourself, to connect with God, life, others? Ask yourself if there’s something you’re hanging on to that has outworn its purpose. Old chains can tie us to the past, to past pain to a path we’ve already trodden, a place we’ve already been. Now is the time to let go. Gently, quietly, let go. Allow yourself a few looks back and as many tears as needed. Where you’ve been has been important. It has helped shape who you are. But have faith that where you’re going is important and wonderful, too.
Gently let go. Be free to step into your future joy.”
Wow what a reading. I love, love the positive spin…yes things are going to be easier. However, of course there is the caveat - unless there is something you are still hanging onto. This reading prompted me to stay on course and look back by looking into my heart - there is a belief, an issue blocking me from my ability to love myself, connect with God and others. The good news of hope is I am feeling this grip loosening, I am letting go of an old story and an old way of being. This months intention - LET GO - can help all of us clear some space internally so we can use next month to get clear on our intentions for our new year.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Carl Rogers.
In 2024 I feel ripe and ready for a deeper level of change, as always thank you for keeping me on course.

One last thing……this week I used Byron Katie’s “The Work” worksheets to help me in this process. Check her out - https://thework.com/