Do you think about how one choice in the moment can set up a choice for the next moment? It is simply about expanding your now into the next moment. We are not talking about planning future states. Planning a future state to have 60 days of pay in the bank, or 30 days of food available to you and your family is very wise however.
We are speaking directly to the moment of now, and the very next moment that happens after now. Life is a series of thoughts strung together. Some are related, some are not. The energy of thought can and usually does move into the next idea.
We are speaking directly about making positive empowering choices now and expanding those into the very next moment. This is for the sake of leading a fulfilling life, a life of joy.
Do you have an idea? No matter the size, use the following steps to ensure quality of the energy moving forward:
- Idea
- Is it me?
- Is it safe?
- Is it one of my patterns?
- Does it empower me?
- Desire for sweets — likely no.
- Desire for a beer, shot, (any alcohol) — likely no.
- Exercise — likely yes.
- Play – positively yes.
- How does it make you feel?
- Joyful
- Frightful
- Excitement
- Neutral
- Annoyed
- Tired
- Can you pull this energy forward?
- How does it serve you?
- Is the outcome powerful?
- Does it empower you?
- If there is a negative feeling/emotion, why? Where does the negativity come from?
- You can have a sad emotion that needs to be present in order for something else to happen. Perhaps there is a chain of events that need to occur until the positive presents itself.
- Do not spend a lot of time thinking about this, simply know it might happen at some
This can be utilized in micro choices throughout the day, or with meditation of bigger choices in life. When utilized for micro choices throughout the day, you’ll find quick action to be best. Too much thought may lead you astray. This is because when you are new to the process, your mind will be stronger than your heart. We are trying to focus on the heart here. It speaks softly and your brain talks loudly. Your brain will try and convince you to stay the course. What you have been doing is comfortable and should remain. Moving into something new is uncomfortable. Be prepared for blockages when trying something new.
It’s important to realize that small changes will make a difference long term. Do not be discouraged if it doesn’t work out like you expect. This is part of the training.
You will begin to make small wins. With each small win, there may be a set back. Perhaps something doesn’t work out and is very discouraging – almost so that you wish not to continue with the experiment. This is a time to push harder. Allow the situation, be ok with the situation, and work toward the next small win.
Stick with and allow each small win. Those small wins will turn into medium sized wins, and eventually big wins. Do no flounder when a set back is presented. This is a test to see if you really want to change.
Rember, your mind seeks to keep things the same. Your heart quietly loves to grow.