Have you ever wanted to create something in your life
that was a bit out of the comfort zone and found that
you had talked yourself out of it almost as quickly as
the idea entered your mind?
Perhaps you were excited about the idea when you first
had it - "I'm going to have an amazing relationship!",
"I'm going to find a job I love", "I'm going to live with
a greater sense of peace"... then what???
That little voice of doubt shows up. "I'm not sure I am
capable of doing that", "I might fail", "Maybe I should
be content with what I have", "What if I'm not good
enough?"... sound familiar?
Why is it that even the dreams that mean the most to
us can so easily be crushed by a single doubt?
Maybe it is time you overcome this self-doubt so you
can be free to create what you really want!
The truth is, if you want to create something that is
beyond your current "normal", you will likely have some
form of self-doubt to overcome. When you find self-doubt
coming up, realize that it is natural and does not mean
that you are not capable of manifesting your dream - It
just means that you're human!
So how do we put this self-doubt in the back seat and take
charge once again of the path toward our dreams?
Here are a few helpful tips when you find yourself coming
across self-doubt:
1. Let go of the need to know HOW you will create
your vision of what you want.
You likely do not know how you will create your dream,
especially not in the beginning. That is the way it is supposed
to be! Your intuition is how the Universe shows you the way
to your dream! We often end up doubting ourselves when
can’t see how we can create what we want. Or, sometimes
we think of one way that to create it and think that we aren't
capable of doing it. Let go of this kind of thinking and trust
that if you have a vision that excites you, you have within
you what it takes to create it. And trust that you will be given
what you need to make it a reality, when you need it.
2. Remind yourself of how important your dream
is to you.
Give yourself 5 to 10 minutes of free time to spend focusing
on your vision of what you want and how you will feel when
you have created your dream. Let yourself feel these positive
emotions and imagine that you have already created what
you want and are living your vision. Let yourself get excited,
these positive emotions will energize your vision and allow it
come to you faster. This reminder of why your vision is
important to you can help you set that doubt aside.
3. Be a witness to the voice of self-doubt.
As you notice the voice of doubt coming up, watch the thoughts
that come up rather than participating in Recognize that it is
the voice of the part of you that wants to keep you the same
and to keep you in familiar territory. Distancing yourself from
this voice can help you to gain perspective so you are still in
charge and the doubting self is not. Release the need to fight it,
simply allow the doubt to be expressed and move on.
4. Get the doubts and fears down on paper and out of
your mind
In your mind, they tend to endlessly repeat themselves and keep
you stuck. Get out a piece of paper and write out all of the doubts
and fears that come to mind. On a new piece of paper write down
positive statements around why you CAN create your vision. Maybe
you are downplaying your strengths and abilities, list these on this
paper as well.
When you are done, read over the doubts one last time, then tear
the paper into tiny pieces and throw it away. Read over your positive
statements and let the positive emotions and a feeling of confidence
take over. Feel free to read these positive statements whenever you
need to remind yourself that you are capable!
5. Repeat a personalized affirmation to yourself
This will instill positive beliefs around your ability to create your
vision. Make sure the affirmation feels good when you say it is
meaningful to you. The better you feel when you repeat it, the faster
it can become your reality. Examples: I believe in myself, I deserve
to have what I want, I am safe, etc. whatever resonates with you.
You can also use the positive statements you created in #4 above.
Self-doubt is likely something that you will face on the path to your
dream, but that is no reason to stop moving forward. Take a few
minutes to readjust your focus using the tips above and you will
be feeling better and more confident, ready to move forward to
your dreams once again!
Copyright 2007 Fia Crandall
Thursday, November 8, 2007
5 Tips for Recognizing Your Intuition!
Knowing what your intuition is telling you is a
valuable tool on the path of spiritual growth. In
recognizing and following your intuition, you can
be guided from your Spirit, your Higher Self
rather than just your mind.
Your Higher Self sees the big picture of your life
and can help you take the shortcuts and choose
the best path for you which is a wonderful gift!
But it does take recognizing your intuition in order
to be able to use it! Here are 5 tips on recognizing
your intuition:
1. On this Path, Fear is Not Always Intuition
On the path of manifesting your dream, when you
are experiencing fear, it typically means that in that
moment
you can not see clearly. You are seeing through filters
of the past that want to keep you safe, protected from
any pain you had experienced in the past.
Fear is most often an illusion that holds you back, rather
than an intuitive message telling you not to do something.
In my experience, fear is only showing you that you
have reached the boundaries of your comfort zone.
This is something to be celebrated as your dreams are
always beyond your comfort zone!
Fear does not always have to be walked through, especially
if it is a deep or intense fear. It is most often better to
heal it at it's source. And in releasing the fear, you can
more easily hear your true inner guidance.
2. Your Intuition is Positive and Encouraging
Your intuition is a positive, encouraging voice and would
never motivate you out of fear. I guess in some cases a
sinking negative feeling could be your intuition telling you
something is wrong or that you need to take physical
precaution for your own safety, but that's not what we're
talking about here.
We're talking about wanting to create a life that reflects
who you really are, that is a joyful experience for you to
live and allows you to express who you really are and live
abundantly.
And on this path, your intuition will speak in a quiet,
positive, encouraging voice or nudge. It speaks softly,
so you may have to listen closely to hear it!
3. Your Intuition Resonates Deep Within You
When you get an intuitive insight or message, you will
feel it resonate within you. You are in intuitive person,
which means you have the added gift of KNOWING
what feels right, rather than needing it to be proved to
you through logic.
If you see a book and suddenly feel an energy or a
resonance within you, know that this is you feeling your
intuition.
When this happens, see if you can find out what your
intuition is guiding you to do. Perhaps it's to open the
book and get a message, perhaps it's to buy the book as
it has exactly what you need in it for your next step.
4. Your Intuition Is Easier to Recognize the More
You Use It!
Everyone is different and their intuition speaks to them
in different ways. So the best way to find out how your
intuition works for you is to use it! Test it out on smaller
things like "Where should we go for dinner?" or "Which
shirt will make me feel more energized today?"
By using your intuition, you will begin to see the results
of following your intuition and that is how it will strengthen.
When you see where you are led when you follow your
intuition and find it is to good results, you will begin to
trust yourself and your intuition much more. This will
allow it to develop even more!
5. Intuition is Not Always Black and White
Your intuition operates beyond the logical mind that
always thinks in terms of either/or, yes/no. Your
intuition recognizes the gray area. It knows that there
are infinite choices and paths for you and that there is
really no such thing as a wrong choice.
Your intuition is messages from your soul, which may
see "both" instead of "A or B". In this case, asking A or
B is irrelevant. So rather than thinking of your intuition
as something that will give you a concrete "Yes" or "No",
see it as more of a playful thing that can guide you in a
more elusive way.
Release the need for the concrete and give yourself
permission to be more playful with it!
Copyright 2007 Fia Crandall
valuable tool on the path of spiritual growth. In
recognizing and following your intuition, you can
be guided from your Spirit, your Higher Self
rather than just your mind.
Your Higher Self sees the big picture of your life
and can help you take the shortcuts and choose
the best path for you which is a wonderful gift!
But it does take recognizing your intuition in order
to be able to use it! Here are 5 tips on recognizing
your intuition:
1. On this Path, Fear is Not Always Intuition
On the path of manifesting your dream, when you
are experiencing fear, it typically means that in that
moment
you can not see clearly. You are seeing through filters
of the past that want to keep you safe, protected from
any pain you had experienced in the past.
Fear is most often an illusion that holds you back, rather
than an intuitive message telling you not to do something.
In my experience, fear is only showing you that you
have reached the boundaries of your comfort zone.
This is something to be celebrated as your dreams are
always beyond your comfort zone!
Fear does not always have to be walked through, especially
if it is a deep or intense fear. It is most often better to
heal it at it's source. And in releasing the fear, you can
more easily hear your true inner guidance.
2. Your Intuition is Positive and Encouraging
Your intuition is a positive, encouraging voice and would
never motivate you out of fear. I guess in some cases a
sinking negative feeling could be your intuition telling you
something is wrong or that you need to take physical
precaution for your own safety, but that's not what we're
talking about here.
We're talking about wanting to create a life that reflects
who you really are, that is a joyful experience for you to
live and allows you to express who you really are and live
abundantly.
And on this path, your intuition will speak in a quiet,
positive, encouraging voice or nudge. It speaks softly,
so you may have to listen closely to hear it!
3. Your Intuition Resonates Deep Within You
When you get an intuitive insight or message, you will
feel it resonate within you. You are in intuitive person,
which means you have the added gift of KNOWING
what feels right, rather than needing it to be proved to
you through logic.
If you see a book and suddenly feel an energy or a
resonance within you, know that this is you feeling your
intuition.
When this happens, see if you can find out what your
intuition is guiding you to do. Perhaps it's to open the
book and get a message, perhaps it's to buy the book as
it has exactly what you need in it for your next step.
4. Your Intuition Is Easier to Recognize the More
You Use It!
Everyone is different and their intuition speaks to them
in different ways. So the best way to find out how your
intuition works for you is to use it! Test it out on smaller
things like "Where should we go for dinner?" or "Which
shirt will make me feel more energized today?"
By using your intuition, you will begin to see the results
of following your intuition and that is how it will strengthen.
When you see where you are led when you follow your
intuition and find it is to good results, you will begin to
trust yourself and your intuition much more. This will
allow it to develop even more!
5. Intuition is Not Always Black and White
Your intuition operates beyond the logical mind that
always thinks in terms of either/or, yes/no. Your
intuition recognizes the gray area. It knows that there
are infinite choices and paths for you and that there is
really no such thing as a wrong choice.
Your intuition is messages from your soul, which may
see "both" instead of "A or B". In this case, asking A or
B is irrelevant. So rather than thinking of your intuition
as something that will give you a concrete "Yes" or "No",
see it as more of a playful thing that can guide you in a
more elusive way.
Release the need for the concrete and give yourself
permission to be more playful with it!
Copyright 2007 Fia Crandall
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