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Setting an Intention 

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Setting an Intention

What is an intention?

Intentions can long term or short term process of manifesting a goal or achievement, it is a guiding principle for how you want to be, live, and show up in the world.

Why set an intention?

Setting an intention triggers the first step in the process of manifestation in order to achieve an accomplishment. it is a powerful practice because it’s the first step to embodying that which you want.

Wayne Dyer said, “Our intention creates our reality.” And how many times have you heard “What you think, you become,” or “Thoughts become things”?

How do I set an intention and stay on track?

Here are some of the tips which I think can help us set intentions and achieve them.

Make a firm decision ~

Set your intention firmly. Identify what you want. Pledge to make a change in your lifestyle.Your intention should be closely tied to your personal thoughts, values and perspective on life.

Identify your priorities~

Your intentions should be cohesive with your vision of yourself ahead of time. Learn to identify where you are in the present moment and what coincides with the lifestyle you want. your intentions can be a clear and specific wish, or could be  as simple as a word or phrase you’d like to align yourself with, such as “i will have more compassion for myself and others”, or “i will open your mind and heart,” ” i will love myself more” Etc..

Here are some thought-starters to help you get started in forming an intention~

  • What would you like to build, create, or nurture in your life?
  • What would you like to let go of?
  • How do you feel when you are your happiest self?
  • What fears would you like to release?
  • What are you grateful for?
  • Who would you like to forgive in your life?

Write them down or  create a vision board~

An effective way of visualizing your intention is to write it down or create a vision board with newspaper or magazine clippings which can remind you every day. like place you want to visit, items you will save up and purchases, the healthy dream body you want to achieve , how you want to decorate your home,What matters most to you?

Review 
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Once you have written them down, take a step back and review your intention. Are they realistic? Or are you committing to something that won’t align well with the lifestyle you lead?  also you must revisit it often and when needed

Make an action plan
Set a plan that is cohesive to your life style. There could be more than one method or pathway to arrive at your destination. Decide on a plan to achieve that suits you.

Track your progress
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This is important to determine if you are headed in the right direction with your intention. If not, sit back and re-evaluate. If something isn’t working you have the power to tweak your action plan.

Involve others, 
It is always good to involve others to hold yourself accountable. Tell anyone and everyone. It will help boost your motivation.

Welcome failure & Celebrate your wins ~

Don’t give up because of obstacles. There could be many paths leading to the same destination. Try out different methods. Learn and be patient. 
Failure is an important part of the entire process. Welcome it. Learn from it. Intentions can sometimes deviate from the original plan and that is OK! So persist
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and remember…

Celebrate your wins. Even small achievements. The loss of 2 lbs, Your boss praising you,   or that promotion.  You are one step closer.

Don’t lose sight! 
Stay focused on the end result and  don’t get distracted by the time it takes or obstacles that may block our path.

Written By Andy Jackman x

How to meditate without falling to sleep! 

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Are you falling asleep During meditation?

Some questions to ask yourself if you find that you are drifting off whilst meditating..

Is your body or your mind exhausted?  due to intense exercise, physical work or mental exhaustion ? i know some days i am drained and nod off during meditation, Being a Nurse i am physically , emotionally and mentally exhausted some days ( well most at the moment). Is your stomach full when you meditate? or do you practice mindful breathing &  meditation right after a meal? Are you sleep deprived or are you trying to meditate for longer than what you naturally feel like doing? Where and what position are you meditating in?

One of the reasons its suggested to meditate in the morning is cos you awake fresh and alert ( well you should be, there is one exception.. if its rainy and stormy outside). If you haven’t had enough sleep, or are physically exhausted, then it is probably not the best time to meditate. Have some rest first, then try meditating.

If you are still falling to sleep , and you are well rested, keep at it, Keep refocusing on the object of meditation. The mind knows how to be busy thinking, or how to sleep  but is not used to being aware but “empty”, so when we try and switch off and meditate, the mind will try and get distracted, going off on tangents or it will try and go to sleep. Sop keep at it!!!  It will help strengthen your will power, and hopefully with practice you will eventually not have this problem anymore.

There is an exception, if after a busy, exhausting day in which you need to unwind and distract your brain from over thinking, using this breathing mediation is perfect to unwind, relax and fall to sleep carefree, if you are having trouble focusing because of all the traffic in your head, write down all the things on your mind, and a ” to do” or ” things to remember” list for the next day. By writing them down, you are releasing the stress associated with thinking you will forget important things what needs to be done.

Falling asleep can also happen if your sessions are too long. If that is the case, then diminish the length to what is natural to you. Don’t be too ambitious, grow step by step. You can use guided meditation apps in which you are following directions, and at the end they  bring you back to a conscious state. You should not force your mindful breathing sessions or any meditation longer than you are motivated to do.

Sleepiness may be contributed to attempting to mediate right after a meal, especially if you have eaten a lot like i tend to do, its a curse being an emotional eater, i eat when i am happy, sad, stressed, anxious… sigh so i tend to try to meditate pre meals, or a mini session at the coffee shop, or  before bed. If you meditate with a full stomach, much of your energy will be diverted to digestion and less will be available for meditation. If you have just eaten, you will likely have better results if you wait two to three hours after a meal.

Another reason could be if you take alcohol or other drug’s within a 24 to 48 hour period before meditating, as this can t distort your meditation experience, increase your chances of entering either a sleep or a passive state and often it can deaden or dull your inner sensitivity.

What position are you meditating in? if you meditate lying down or in a reclining chair,or in big comfy beanbags or couch  you are more prone to falling a sleep, or  may make it more likely for you to nod off during meditation. You may get better results if you sit upright in a cross legged pose, or a yoga mat, or  in a straight-backed chair.

Practicing meditation after some light exercise, or a shower, can make you be more awake during the session.

Hope this helps and inspires you to continue meditating.

Written By Andy Jackman x

Mindfulness Monday…

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The Happiness Project…..

Day 1.

Today is the first day of my mini happiness adventure, and an optimistic attitude is the first tool you need to tackle change. So today let me introduce you to Mindfulness, the ancient practice of focusing a non judgmental awareness on the present moment is a great place to start.

Mindfulness is a great mind exercises that allow you to be able to identify, permit and reduce any painful, fearful and difficult thoughts, sensations  and feelings. Trying to shift these personal experiences, feelings and thoughts to that of a positive mind-set, try asking yourself what-if questions, such as,

“What if life is working on my behalf?”

“What if this is a blessing in disguise?”.

“What if I believe things are going to get better?”

“What if this crisis is the best wake-up call I ever got?”Looking at change this way will make it seem less scary because you’re focusing your mind on positive outcome. Mindfulness gives you back some sense of mastery over your thoughts and feelings. Rather than having the sense that you are being pushed around by the universe or your feelings and thoughts you can learn to be able to have some control over them. So seeing the positive in what seems like a negative will you can actually rewire your mind to think more optimistically.

Mindfulness can…

Increases Positive Emotions .

Decreases Depression.

Decreases Anxiety .

Decreases Stress.

Today, go to a cafe, sit at the beach or go somewhere you love and feel good to be at, and write down things that have upset you, hurt you, any difficult situations or people and really reflect, look at things from an outside point of view, non emotional and non bias view and write ONE or more positive “What If’s”.

So for me, last year i seemed to meet really great guys, but it never worked out, i thought i was not good enough or why can’t i every find love and be happy?”

” What if he wasn’t the man for me, and the universe was making me, emotionally free and single, so that the right man to come into my life, and i will be drama and stress-free and happy” .

So today i really looked back on the relationships… And as much as i hated to admit it, as much as they where great guys… they were not the great guy for me..

Today i will also use mindfulness in little bumps in my day ( hopefully I don’t ) but  instead of getting mad, or upset i will stop myself, take 3 deep breaths , affirm to myself ” its going to be ok, you have survived a lot worse, smile this will all pass quickly”

Good luck today,

By Andy Jackman xx

Love 

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Love

Send love to anything and everything! It is the most powerful energy and since thoughts are energy, imagining it works!

Think of your heart, the central part of the human body, the only organ that works without any nervous system sitimulation, the heart beats to its own intrinsic rhythm “It dances to the beat of its own drumb”.  It fires off signals of life every 1 – 2seconds, this amazing organ is not only a tool that conducts energy, not only for you and to you, but also conducts it out away from you. Energy is something that moves through things, into things and out of things. The energy that is created within your heart can be moved to other places. So Please send out heart energy in such a way that it touches others.

Just imagine white or pink light or anything else that you feel symbolizes love best and let it surround or fill anything you wish! It feels amazing and it is one of the easiest ways to help anyone you love, family friends, someone you see suffering from a far, animals and even situations.

When heart energy touches someone, it affects them. They have a choice to both receive the energy and take it inside, or allow it to pass through them. Even if it passes through them, it touches them in some way.

So Be Love.. Send Love… Receive Love

Archangel Haniel

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Archangel Haniel

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Angel Aura: is whitish blue light, the light of the full moon                                         Crystal: is Moonstone                                                                                                                         Haniel dominant qualities: Nurturing, intuition, balance, and harmony, mysterious and feminine. Haniel radiates inner qualities outwardly like the full moon.

Arch angel Haniel means”the grace of God.” or “the joy of God” Other spellings include Hanael, Haneal, Hamael, Aniel, Anafiel,  Simiel.

Haniel is known as the angel of  joy, who appears in female form more often than in male form. She directs people who are searching for fulfillment to God  who is the source of all joy.

In the Kabbalah, Haniel presides over the Netzach Sephirah or Seventh Ray, This sphere is related to victory and represents our inner world of imagination, intuition, and emotions.

The Netzach Sephirah (Seventh Ray) is the embodiment of earthly love and marks the beginning of humanities expression, endurance and humans’ free will.

Haniel has been honored since the Babylonian era, this era seen the alignment of religion and astronomy.

Archangel Haniel can help you develop any aspect of sacred feminine energy as well as help you with women’s issues.

Archangel haniel illuminates the path for those wishing to develop their clairvoyance and spiritual gifts. Wearing moonstone can connect you closer to archangel haniel and amplify intuitive guidance and transmissions, you can also visualising her bluish white ray of light flooding into your aura like the light of the full moon to Chanel guidance and to strengthen your connection to her. It’s very effective to call upon Haniel during the full moon, especially if there’s anything you’d like to release or heal. Archangel Haniel encourages us to care for ourselves in every way and reminds us that we have a responsibility to ourselves to be healthy and balanced.

Haniel connects to us using vivid, recurring visions and/or dreams.

Archangel Haniel resonates with the energy of the Moon, and governs feminine power. Archangel Haniel is said to be the ‘Angel of Intuition’ and resonates with natural medicine and natural and ancient magic of healing. Archangel Haniel helps remind us of the wisdom and skills of our ancient ancestors, by guiding us to incorporate ancient wisdom into any healing practices, Archangel Haniel oversees healers with a strong focus on natural healers such as naturopaths, essence therapist, crystal healers and homeopaths.

Archangel haniel inspires and rules beauty, harmony, arts, friendship, peace and grace. She brings about inspiration into our lives, she teaches us about pleasers of life, synchronicity, duality, and oversees astronomy, astrology and spiritual healing, mythology and religions of all kinds. Archangel Haniel helps to uncover (or recover) the lost secrets of natural healing remedies such as crystals, powders and potions.

Haniel encourages us to live up to our full potential and assists with bringing forth hidden skills and talents to assist us on our life path and with our soul missions.

By Andy Jackman x