A couple of weeks ago I had an amazing Kiniesiology session. After having a session with Kerry while I was in Melbourne in April I’ve been looking for somebody who practices here. I finally found a local woman who is still training and needed case studies. I was happy to volunteer.
One of the common themes that kept coming up was releasing and absorbing. In a physical sense this is all about nutrition. My gut has never been very good at absorbing the right things, which is one of the main reasons I have had such major dietary changes over the last few months.
On a more energetic and emotional level I have a tendency to hold onto things I should be letting go of and thus not allowing enough space for the good things in my life. I want to get a bit of a handle on this for 2012, get rid of all that self-sabotage and let the new year be a really bloody good one. So I’ve been having a think about all the things I need to let go of and all the things I need to encourage in my life right now.
Release
1. Worry – if I can do something about it then do it. If I can’t, why worry in the first place?
2. Scarcity mentality – there is a bit of an attitude in yoga teaching specifically, but in therapy work as a whole, that because we are helping people, because we love this work, we shouldn’t really ask for prosperity and abundance in a material and fiscal way. Which is clearly bullshit. I work my butt off and deserve to be paid well for it. So goodbye scarcity mentality.
3. People (both on and offline) who don’t make me happy – I’ve already started this process with a massive clearout of my Google Reader. There are a lot of blogs out there that make me feel a bit…icky or make me feel I should be doing more, or doing things differently. Goodbye comparison trap!
4. The need to please everyone – yes well, we all know that’s not possible. I’ve worked out my niche market and can concentrate on pleasing them. Then I need to just take this attitude into my personal life.
5. Competition – I am not in competition with anyone, and no-one is in competition with me. There are enough clients for all of us and I don’t need to feel threatened.
Absorb
1. Abundance and prosperity
2. More sleep. A lot more.
3. Gratitude – for every small thing.
4. Getting things done – no more procrastination.
5. Good health – this is the year I start putting myself and my health first for once!
What are you releasing and absorbing for the new year?
Great lists, I am working on my goals and plans for next year too. I have a ‘more of this’ and ‘less of that’ list. Time, at 43, to stop doing the self-limiting things, I think!
LOVE it Rachel, ditto!
Thanks for the reminder.
xo, Nan
LOVE it! I am having very similar feelings about my resolutions!! Let it all go and embrace the good stuff! I’m with ya!