Your Best Self- TURNING THE TIDE, (The Journey of Releasing)

We all feel that we know what is going on in this incredible confusing world of illusion. And, the moment we perceive something dangerous or negative a huge wave of feeling arises within. Most of the time these feelings take over, causing actions and speech which only make everything worse. In this pivotal episode, we take a moment to look at the very nature of these feelings that seek to drown us again and again.

The Tide in life turns as it does. A great step in the Journey of Releasing is to see that, allow it, enjoy it even. Rather than take it personally, reject it, feel we are being attacked, or punished, we can learn to see it differently. See each changing tide as an opportunity to grow stronger, wiser, have a fuller more meaningful life. As soon as we ask ourselves what we are learning from this, the pain and fear disappear. Our focus changes. The pain and fear do not come from the tide, but from the way we view it.

 It's easy and natural to become entangled in difficult situations. We so often feel accosted by life as it comes to us. But a wonderful step in the journey of releasing is to stop in your tracks before your react and take a step back. This step back is a wonderful way to gain balance, perspective, and sanity. It stops chaos from intensifying and plants us in an entirely different place. Step back physically, or emotionally and become an observer of what's going on. Look at it from a larger vista and you will discover new ways of responding as well.

There are so many ways we look at others and at life. We can look through the eyes of need, upset, disappointment. Unconsciously we are dwelling upon painful memories. We can look through the eyes of hopelessness, feeling that person or situation will never give us what we need. Or we can change our filter entirely and look at everyone the way we look at someone we dearly love. Come listen in and find out how

Our first response to almost everything and everyone is to oppose it. We automatically say no, refuse, push against it. Seems we know better, or perhaps are afraid of the natural flow of life. Can’t trust it. This beautiful step in our journey of releasing frees our energy, heart and stress. It opens our relationships to all we’ve ever wanted.

Usually we feel it's up to us to make everything right. We have something to say about everything, decide what is and isn't right. But as we interfere, we often take actions that get in the way and mess things up. In this beautiful, simple step, we learn how to take our hands off, step back, not interfere. We stay present, do not withdraw, but allow the natural intelligence of life and events to hold sway.

A new step in our Journey of Releasing. The art of allowing is a simple, but powerful tool for releasing anxiety, becoming energized and harmonious. This step allows us to see clearly and know the best steps to take. When we stop fighting life, fixing and simply allow people and eventst to be what they are, not only do we see the beauty of it, but the best next steps to take.

We feel that resisting life keeps us safe and secure, in charge of the change that comes upon us. But oddly, the opposite is true. Resistance keeps us stuck and tied up, draining our precious energy. In this episode we discover how to identify the feeling of resistance and easily allow it to go. We also see how much strength and clarity is restored then, including a sense of ease and peace.

Most of the pain, tension, frustration, illness and ruined relationships is due to our compulsion to control everything in our world. When we are in the grip of this painful feeling, we are unable to see what is before us, respond with kindness or ever feel at ease. The craving to control all aspects of our lives actually puts us out of control. This wonderful step in the journey of releasing, shows us how to identify this feeling as it comes over us and how to let it go.

Much of our lives is driven by the craving for approval. This desire is so powerful in our lives and shapes so much of our behavior. It could even be called an addiction. We confuse approval with love, which it isn't. No matter how much approval we receive, it never truly satisfies. We always want more. We intensify the feeling by telling ourselves stories about how awful it is not to be approved of. We base our identity upon it. We allow it to generate feelings of revenge. Basically, we cling to the wanting of approval for dear life. What we do not realize is that as soon as we learn to identify the painful feeling and let go it go, real satisfaction and love are only a  few steps away. .