WE LIVE AND LEARN

Five years ago, I returned back home to my family, after spending ten days in a silent retreat; It was the beginning of the biggest turning point in my life. 

Through the hours of daily meditative work, I was compelled to face myself fully, with no distractions; There was no contact with the outside world, or any communication with the other participants. 

It is done in order to enable an internal cleansing process, starting from within; I went through a whole spectrum of feelings - A lot surfaced, many realizations about myself, the people in my life and the world around me. 

As the days went by I discovered more and more through my journey of self discovery. 

I found a new awareness, a different level of consciousness, because I finally let go of my attachment to the pain I had endured. 

I was able to forgive myself and others when the true meaning of compassion became clearer to me. 

I accepted myself as I am, naked sort of speak. 

Slowly but surely, the walls came tumbling down, and I felt liberated. 

I was able to see parts of the bigger picture, that up until then, didn't exist in my perception of reality. 

Many incidences came up from the past; I remembered the insults and the shame. I recalled the stinging sensation of the pain I felt. 

I cried a lot and allowed myself the time to heal my wounded self. Slowly, I noticed I stopped looking for who I can blame for all the wrong doing. 

Fast forward to present time, 

many things have changed since, today when I get angry or hurt because I feel I had been wronged, or treated unfairly, 

I begin asking myself questions. 

I know that It is me who is responsible for how I feel; No one has this power over me. 

I know I have a choice; I can either react and insult back, or back up a minute and think, maybe what this person just said to me, has really nothing to do with me. 

The fact that someone had chosen to treat you unjustly, doesn't mean that it forces you to retaliate. We don't always know what the other person is going through. 

We should always strive to think favorably about one another and give them the benefit of the doubt. That is how we do our part in creating peace, and allowing things to flow naturally and harmoniously. 

In life we have two choices; Give in to what is happening to us externally and react to it, or be proactive and create our desired reality. 

I have shared with you a very personal piece of my life, I hope that it touched you and perhaps provided you with a deeper understanding of what life is really about. 

Love & Blessings 

Yours Estee 💟

TURN THE PAGE

If you find yourself stuck, not moving in the direction you want in life, it may be due to an unconscious fear or negative energy that has been stored in your body. 

You must realize that there is something unresolved and you must address it. 

It is time to make a choice to rid, cleanse and release yourself of all negativity. 

Decided that you no longer want to feel as if you're grounded to the floor, and instead look forward to what you can create today. 

It doesn't make sense to live in the past, even if it just happened yesterday. 

There's nothing you can do to change what has already transpired, wouldn't it be more beneficial for you to be in the here and now?

What good are you bringing to yourself or others when wallowing in a morass of negativity, emptiness and sorrow?

It would be much more advantageous to invest your energy and the resources available to you on things that can help you move forward. 

You don't have to make big waves of change; Small steps create big lasting effects. 

In order to create balance and harmony in your life, you must identify the good as well as the bad - but never forget they are not permanent; You can change anything the moment you decide. 

Take out a pen and paper and begin writing down your feelings; Write the pros and cons. 

Don't hold back! This is an exercise designed for you to face head on what has been bothering you or making you feel uncomfortable. 

Is there anything you can do in the future in order to prevent repeating the same mistakes?

Say to yourself; I know mistakes are an opportunity for learning and growing, how can rectify or improve this area in my life? 

Be open and honest, you'll gain a better sense of self understanding, heal faster as well as become more equipped to handle adversity. 

If this has provoked or triggered any unresolved issues, or moved you in any way, let's get to work! 

Love & Blessings

Yours Estee 💟

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR THE BEST

"Life is ten percent of what happens to you and ninety percent of how you respond to it." Lou Holtz 

In life, we sometimes find ourselves facing situations within the family system, work related, etc, which we have no control over. 

We end up feeling helpless knowing there's nothing we can do to fix things. 

We didn't cause the occurrence, therefore, we cannot cure it or control it. 

When we are unable to change the situations we are being challenged to change ourselves; How we respond to what's happening around us. 

The only thing we can control is how we choose to react; we can decide not to allow it to affect our life. 

We need to set boundaries; I am not going to be responsible for something I didn't create. 

I am detaching my self from the consequences. 

True freedom is having the ability to maintain inner peace despite the external chaos and turmoil occurring around us. 

We must constantly remind ourselves that although it may not always seem that way, everything that occurs happens for the best. 

We must let go of the need to control what is beyond our control; Accept things as they are, and always strive for the very best.

We must not allow tension and worry to take over us, knowing it is completely useless and we will only end up hurting ourselves making things worse than they already are. 

When things turn out badly, we can offer our help, provide support and encouragement, and be as empathetic as we possibly can.

In order for us to proceed forward, we must acknowledge the existence of the situation, understand our limits, and do what's in our power; Change your perspective and transcend beyond life's imperfections. 

Thank you for visiting, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. 

Love & Blessings 

Yours Estee ❤️

CHANGE YOUR FOCUS CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Anxiety doesn't need to be chased away, it needs to be managed more effectively.

At times when we feel uncertain, we may experience stress and anxiety; Things appear to be worse than they are. 

We feel uncertain when we focus on what we don't want, believing it will help us control the negative outcome or the problem we are preparing ourselves for. 

Don't you think it would be much more productive if you shift your attention and focus on what you want instead? Perhaps, that will bring you closer towards your goals or the solution you're seeking. 

Begin by asking yourself how do I leverage what's positive and great in my life right now? What can I do today that will bring me closer to where I want to go?

You can gain control over your brain by navigating it towards the direction you want.

Once you train yourself to expect positive outcome, it will lessen the burden of the stress in your life. 

You can say to yourself; I don't know how to reach my goal (quit smoking) but I will keep my possibilities open. 

I will not repeat negative self talk because I know my brain will always find reasons why I can't do what I want to do. 

Give yourself permission to look for solutions; Keep that possibility alive. Be more creative, let go of your fear of failure. 

You will not give into fear because you know it will stimulate anxiety and it will prevent you from making the decisions that are right for you. 

Giving your brain positive instructions will decrease your anxiety and stress levels, and improve your confidence.  

By adjusting your focus you can change any outcome from negative to positive. 

Assess and explore your untapped power; What is keeping you away from your goals? 

Once you realize that your brain can change, you'll feel more empowered. 

Everyone wants to feel free to soar high and above, but what are you willing to do about it? 

By guiding your thought process, you will understand the spread between what's going on now and what you want in the future.

Become aware of your alternatives - write down a list, a table of what's going now and what is better about the future. 

Instead of trying to figure out why things are not working for you, why not  instead thrive, seek happiness and live life to the fullest? 

This will shift your brain into anxiety management mode.

Thank you for visiting, please contact me with any thoughts or comments.

Love & Blessing

Yours Estee ❤️

AGREE TO DISAGREE

Unconditional Love Is The Language Of Peace

 

Your personal opinion on any subject does not really matter; What's important is your ability to love and accept others even when they do not think the same as you.

Peace is built from parts of the whole. You have the right to view things differently then others, but that doesn't mean peace can not be maintained within you and around you.

You don't need to have the same outlook on everything as others do, however, you need to allow them the right to express their opinions.

Not everyone thinks the same, and that is perfectly fine. We become complete once we realize this simple truth.

Now you can have peace in your heart and so it is. 

Follow this practical process to find peace; 

 

With the right simulation you can change any moment of distress experienced in life from birth to present moment. 

Close your eyes, and begin breathing slowly and deeply, bringing yourself into complete relaxation. 

Think of a positive event - a single moment of joy can release you from any hurt that had occurred in your past.

Focus on the present moment and fully connect to the power within you, to the real you.

Practicing mindfulness will help you master your emotions - do this process each time you feel the need to shift your energy to a higher frequency.

If this message touched your heart or triggered any emotion, I welcome the opportunity for you to share your thoughts and feelings. 

With a loving hug, 

Yours Estee ❤️

NEW CHAPTER IN YOUR LIFE

Do you ever ask yourself: what am I doing here? Why am I still at this job If I do not enjoy it? why am I in this relationship?

You find yourself feeling down and uneasy with a heavy heart, simply not knowing how to get yourself out of the current condition.

Perhaps, this feeling of stagnation is coming from a situation which has not yet been resolved; inhibiting you from moving forward.

Truth is, there is no escape! you can not run away from yourself, right?

You must realize that there is always room for change, as there is a reason, and an opportunity for you to grow. 

God and the universe, brings you certain people and situations in order to give you a chance to overcome darkness in your life. 

There will be times you may feel alone, but in reality, you are never alone! 

To rise above the situation, over the darkness you're experiencing, you must find a foothold, something that will help lift you up, and proclaim hope once again. 

You must create a serge of positive energy within, and use the power of your imagination to do this inner work; It will enable you to see beyond the temporary disability, beyond the current situation. 

Where do you get the strength to fight and make a change? 

From the Creator? through prayer and request?

You need to ask for help from up above, otherwise nothing will change.

Once you make the necessary corrections and recognize the opportunities available and the best of that situation, all the pain and suffering will be gone in a moment; Suddenly you'll find yourself elsewhere.

You will look back at this chapter that is over and done with, and you will not feel anger, helplessness or despair, because you've matured, because you've learned your lesson, because you've restored hope to yourself and now you can move on to the next chapter in your life. 

Thank you for visiting, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. I am here to help you achieve your maximum potential and focus on a new beginning. 

With a loving hug, 

Yours Estee ❤️