Belief Busting

Belief Busting is a process I use to bust beliefs that are not working for me and then replacing that belief with one that is in line with my Spirit.

While I am feeling bad or I am feeling what some people call negative emotions, I'll see what beliefs I have that are making me feel that way. When I find it, I acknowledge that it is clearly not serving me because it's making me feel bad. Usually, I then replace it with a belief that feels better!!

An example:
I was feeling really sad and then feeling enraged and I discovered that I had the belief that "I deserved to be punished and to suffer for being myself!" Then, I started to laugh hysterically because I saw the absurdity of it! Then, I replaced that belief with it's opposite, I affirmed, "I deserve to be celebrated and to feel really good about being myself!" What a difference and what a shift! That same night, I talked to a good friend, who basically affirmed my new affirmation! In our conversation, he reflected back to me the shift that had taken place!
Another example:
I begin to doubt myself about starting my blog and my talk radio show. I was believing, "I think too highly of myself, it's not okay to want to be successful and there is something wrong with thinking this way." I realized that I took on the beliefs of other peoples opinions and judgments which have nothing to do with me! I had a good laugh about that as well. Then I replaced those beliefs with the affirmation "I think highly of myself and that's okay!!!" That felt soooo much better. A few seconds later, I got two comments from people saying how much they enjoyed by blog. So amazing! Life is so amazing and so good and it truly is a perfect reflection what you believe! The Law of Attraction is real.

Happy Belief Busting!

The River and The Rocks

I was walking in the park today. I came upon a beautiful creek. As I stopped to get a closer look at the water, I was drawn by the sweetness of the water flowing gently over and past the rocks in its path. I breathed in the peaceful sounds of the creek, the wind and the birds joyfully making music together. It was heaven. I experienced a moment of heaven on earth. I was so honored because I had the sense that I had been welcomed by the creek to witness its sacredness. I wept in joy and gratitude. I saw the reality of the 'spirit' of the elements. I saw the exquisitely precious spirit of the flowing water of the creek. The great Native Americans spoke of the spirit of things. I have a better understanding of this now. Nature is alive with spirit just as I am. It deserves honor, loving care and respect, just as all living beings do. Aho!*

I thanked the creek and continued on my walk. Towards the end of my walk, I went back to the creek. Despite my concerns that people might think I was crazy, I sat down at the edge of the creek, closed my eyes and meditated. As I opened my eyes, I looked at the clear water effortlessly flowing through the rocks. Then, I received its teaching...

The water effortlessly flows downstream regardless of rocks in its path. The water does not stop and yell at the rock to get out of its way. The water does not stop and complain that a rock is there. It takes the path of least resistance and keeps it moving. There is no problem with a rock being in its path. It actually creates beautiful, peaceful, healing sounds when the water meets the rocks. Their meeting creates art.

I'm realizing now that the water's effortless flow downstream and path of least resistance is led by the living spirit of the water and the living spirit in all things.

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*Aho is a word of confirmation in the Native American culture. It's similar to the African-American saying, 'Word!'