My personal definition of joy and abundance is the ability to feel the full range of my emotions and then, when I am ready, to bring myself back to center.
This is not something I just knew how to do. About 20 years ago I had become weary of my emotions controlling me. I wanted to determine how much time I felt centered and how much time I felt off balance, emotionally.
I realized that the inability to feel my emotions and then come back to center had wasted a lot of time. And in some situations, it caused me to create drama and chaos in my life where it was unnecessary.
As I began working as a leadership coach, I noticed how many people could also benefit from being able to bring themself back to a sense of peace after experiencing significant emotions. So I created a short guided meditation that walks you through the same steps I follow on a daily basis (sometimes hourly, depending on what is happening in my life and in the world around me).
I encourage you to download the meditation and listen to it a few days in a row. You will soon be able to walk yourself through the simple steps at a moment’s notice. I employ these steps when:
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I am heading into a meeting I feel anxious about.
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I have an interaction with another driver that leaves me with anger or frustration.
And even on days when, for some unknown reason, I just feel a level of unexplained anxiety under the surface.
Let me know how this guided meditation feels to you! And what, if any, shifts you feel as you use this tool.
Disclaimer: Although this tool can feel helpful to many, there are some mental health and emotional disorders or impacts of trauma where other support is needed. This is not in any way a replacement for mental, physical, or emotional health support from a qualified professional.