No one else can choose your attitude. Your perspective and choice of attitude give you the power to be in control. That is the essence of freedom. Irene Dunlop
Creating your own soul sanctuary should be a vital part of the process in your journey to create a new lifestyle and change the direction of your focus from food to your personal growth. Shifting your thoughts and focus on unearthing the core of who you are and what your purpose in life is will begin the seeds of growth and healing within you. When you begin to see yourself as a whole person rather than just the weight of your body or the food that you eat. your life will change dramatically.
Three years ago I began my personal and spiritual transformation. It changed my life forever. my focus shifted, my whole world changed. How I perceived myself and who I was allowing myself to become was reflected in the people who came into my life When you become clear on your direction and allow your authenticity to surface, you are aligning with your core. When you open that space in your heart, things that you never imagined begin to happen. People that are like who you truly are will come into your life.
Developing a healthy lifestyle has less to do with food and more to do with why you’re here, what your purpose in life is, what achieving great health is all about and rediscovering yourself. Whenever you embark on a new direction or focus in your life that is rooted in who you truly are, a major transformation will naturally occur.
Part of your “job” in adopting a new vision of yourself is to see yourself doing something that evokes your passion. Something that creates energy and excitement to make a difference. If your life revolves around the inspired part of yourself, the soul that whispers to you to create an abundant and joy-filled life, it will be very easy to put food and eating in its place as a way to nourish and energize your spirit.
Have you ever done something that “took you away” or that you got so lost in time dissolved? What was it? Is it something that fills your heart and gives you peace? Creating a sanctuary within yourself allows the energy of the Universe to flow through you. Rather then focus on mistakes, problems or contrast in your life, seek time to fill your soul with joy. Be gentle with yourself, don’t get upset or frustrated when you miss the mark or don’t meet your own expectations, each day, each hour, each minute is an opportunity to start over.
The point of creating a healthy lifestyle is to turn your attention to all of your senses, mind, body and spirit. Do you have or are you seeking spirituality? Having faith and some form of spirituality in your life is so important. Because when you have faith and a spiritual connection it can and will change the direction of your thoughts in a heartbeat. It is more than positive thinking, it is an awareness of something greater than yourself allowing your soul to flourish.
As a flower blooms in spring to display its beauty to the world, as does your soul. It is calling to you each and every day to be who you truly are.
From Deepak Chopra, the seven questions to discover your soul profile:
1. Who am I?
2. What do I want?
3. What’s my purpose in this life?
4. What sort of contribution do I want to make?
5. What are my unique skills?
6. Who are my heroes?
7. What is a meaningful relationship—what do I expect from one, and what do I give?
Can you feel it already? The transformation from a life focused on food and eating seems much less important than the creation of you. It is a day by day, step by step process. Rather than hold expectations, hold none and allow yourself to develop at your own pace. It is like a plant blooming, first the seed is planted, then watered to bring that seed to life. Your energy will flow, your mind will become more creative, the love will flow from you to those in your life and the people who you meet.
Start your transformation by including meditation in your day. I have created time in my day the first thing in the morning, it sets the tone for the day and gives you a feeling of harmony and peace as you prepare for the demands of the day. If you’re a beginner, guided meditation is best to give your mind a diversion so you aren’t dealing with brain created thoughts that interfere with your natural stillness. As you progress in meditation, your mind will begin to create visions of places and feelings that you want to experience.
Find a group that meets on a regular basis that will encourage your personal growth. Meetup.com is a fantastic place to do that, I’ve joined a few groups myself, it’s changed my life. If you join a group and find it isn’t what you expected, leave and find another. Keep you in the forefront, be proactive on your own behalf. I know if you’re a parent, finding time for these things may seem difficult, if you are happy, relaxed, feeling positive and open to change, just think of the message are you sending to your children. While I don’t regret my past choices (if I knew better I would do better as Maya Angelou says), if I had made better choices for myself, things would have flowed easier.
Creating a soul sanctuary is making a determined choice to care for yourself. A sanctuary is a place of peace and love so you can turn your attention and life to focus on the importance of creativity, happiness and joy. Rather than seeking it in food, you will find it within yourself and what will spring forth from that fountain of love will surprise and delight you, you deserve it.
Peace and love.
Wisdom of a Woman's Heart 