Once I held my first born for the first time, my whole perspective about the world changed in an instant. I became committed to loving fearlessly and loving large.
Every month I gave myself a challenge. I hugged strangers, performed acts of mushy, unabashed gratitude, left anonymous notes of encouragement in unexpected places, even started some Tim Hortons store pay-it-forward coffee lines and studied everything I could find about loving myself so I could know how to love others. I learned so much during that time, but the thing that surprised me most was how much easier it was for me to turn my love outward to others but not to myself. I had no trouble texting love notes and performing random acts of kindness—until it was time to redirect that loving attention to myself. I was incredibly struggling to show myself the same sweetness and patience I found so easily to show to others. AND here’s what I now know: All love begins with self-love. At the center of every truly important and meaningful thing we do, there is love. It connects us to each other, the planet, the Divine and to ourselves. It fuels our bravest moments and our passion to collaborate with our communities. In the final moments of our lives, how we feel we loved will be the measure of how well we feel we lived. So why do we find it so hard to practice self-love? Here’s my list of three common barriers and their surprisingly easy fixes. 1. We are too judgmental We end up focused on what we lack, holding ourselves to an impossible standard of perfection and then feeling inadequate when, inevitably, we decide we don't measure up. 2. We are feeling lost Feeling lost is one of the worst feelings in the world, whether it’s a relationship gone stale, a job we’re no longer excited about, or just an overwhelming sense that we were meant for something more. That feeling of being motionless while all around us people are moving, doing, and accomplishing things zaps our energy and messes with our sense of self. It can lead to a feeling of helplessness. 3. We put ourselves last We have work to do, people to care for, errands to run. We have so much to do that it becomes the last thing on our agenda to give ourselves the time we need to connect in with ourselves. Intuition may be a becoming more mainstream topic, but it's still very misunderstood. While many of us have accepted the idea that trusting our gut instinct is one of the very best ways to make better decisions, not everyone is on board with this idea.
If you're not sure how to fully tap into your intuitive abilities, consider these three common errors that may be holding you back. I hope they help you embrace the idea that you are an intuitive Being capable of developing this innate and powerful skill. No superpowers necessary AND your life will improve! 1. Intuition does not exist Everyday we interact with one another by talking, writing, reading, and observing. We also tap into subtle forms of energy. Have you ever had a feeling that you just didn't like someone but didn't know why? Did you know not to do something but did it anyways to find out later that it was a huge mistake? These are examples of intuition. You send and receive intuitive information every moment of your life, and you do it as naturally, effortlessly, and unconsciously. 2. Intuition is for the Psychic only When you consider that the ability to hear messages, read others minds or see the Divine is something that we consider only psychics are able to do, think again. With practice and proper training, we all can do it. Just as those of us are naturally good at sports or music, others are naturally able to pick up on subtle information. But we all can learn to play sports, music, expand our intuition. 3. Intuition is only for the Spiritual While it is true that most people who have highly developed their intuitive expression, do so with a keen interest in the esoteric, that doesn't make intuition solely spiritual. Instead, intuition is a form of human communication that extends from the physical to the non-physical sources of information and intelligence. It's as natural as breathing. So, for those of you who are spiritually minded, please note! You are not alone. That person next to you who does not meditate or pray everyday, could be just as in-tune to their intuition as you are. The only difference is that they may not realize it. Yet. What did you do before you opened Leanne Martell Wellness ThetaHealing Calgary, and why did you decide to make it happen? "I was working as Microsoft Corporate Trainer. I really wanted to get into teaching something mindful, that made a difference not only to the student but also to his/her family life. But I was having a hard time finding the right modality, one that inspired me, gave me a permanent resolution to personal issues and was a safe place for me to explore my Spirit and test the limits of what I could do. I didn't want to be forced into a certain mindset of a teacher or into dogma that weren't right for me."
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AuthorLeanne Martell B.Ed, CST is an intuitive coach and full-time Certificate of Science and Master ThetaHealing instructor since 2012. She teaches and coaches spiritually minded truth seekers and who want to break out of their comfort zone and create a legendary, inspired and abundant life. LOVE LIFE MORE! Archives
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