Are you holding onto negative thoughts taking up your time and energy?
If so, you want to read this blog post (and maybe with a fresh, healthy apple carrot juice), to help you change your thoughts and maybe the trajectory of the next steps you take in life.
Restoring calm emotions is an art. That’s what I know, and I’ll explain below how it takes some creative skill.
At the very least, it takes shifting of thoughts. And doing what you need to do that sits right with you. Sometimes that means caring less. And letting go of your pride. And focusing more on what you want in your life (than what you don’t want).
And another way to say this, is to find a stronger WHY (that’s the reason behind what you’re doing).
Getting to these answers is a win-win strategy because you’re doing what you need for your Best Self to show up in the positive energy that the world needs more of.
None of us can fool our deeper mind-body selves, that gives us daily, subtle clues into how we authentically feel or think about situations.
Besides writing articles, I read a lot of articles and they kinda lump together the idea of stress, nervousness, and anxiety. Your mind-body sees these things differently. For example, if you feel nervous like before presenting to a group, you may be running to the bathroom a lot.
But if you’re actually anxious (from your body’s perspective), it’s the opposite effect. You could take extra fiber so you can become regular again when your temporary anxiety goes away.
If that’s confusing, just understand that your mind-body needs are different than how you think you feel. 😉
And if you’re not passionate about what you’re doing or who you’re doing it with or for, then you’re wasting valuable time in this life of finite years.
If you’re not feeling excited and calm, then what you’re involved with may not be for you for the long-term.
In my life, this took many years and dues paid for me to get this freeing, healthy balanced lifestyle that I’m describing… but I know if you start to aim for and walk towards it in your life, then you will get closer and closer to the bullseye 🎯 until it gradually becomes your life because of the small actions you take.
If you’re a Vata especially, that’s like the sensitive wind metaphor, you live off positive energy, enjoying what you’re doing and feeling good about.
Natural Vatas don’t have the same level of endurance or tolerance that say a natural Kapha does who will stay in a situation because it’s easier than making a change.
Take it one step further, it’s the mind (in the mind-body) that leads. Feeling resistance to change is one negative energy example.
And any negative energy is like oil and water. They don’t mix. Oil grease sits there stagnant and the situation doesn’t change until change is made.
That’s how stress builds up, and is counterproductive to someone looking for growth or making improvements.
But, working really hard to get rid of the oil spills is not fun. It’s hard work.
In our messy oil spill life situations we can get in, we can take on negative energy that turns a good week into wasted energy and unproductivity. And not to mention leave stress marks and somersault stomachs along the way.
But, if your WHY to why you’re in your situation causing your knotted emotions and nerves is worth getting over the hump of your fears or nerves, well…then, that’s a good sign to keep with it!
Otherwise, better to nip it in the bud. And make changes early on as soon as you know the direction of the negative energy that has sunk in.
…And maybe that’s a WAKEUP CALL to change your strategy today, and what you’re doing.
And maybe that’s an exhaustive job, a wrong relationship, or anything that doesn’t feel good or right for you. Your life leaves clues.
And instead of fighting against this area and taking on snowballing negative thoughts and energy, there’s a better path for you in or out of those situations even if you don’t see them immediately (in your clouded state).
And there’s nothing to be gained holding onto negative energy (after you’ve thought, meditated, or prayed about your options and know what you should do).
Because you make your best and good decisions when you’re calm and when you find joy and love (or passion) every day of this life, that’s already short enough. Amen!?
And not to mention, if you carry negative energy, you will have a tough time getting to your creative juices and passionate activities that could bring on a whole new side or opportunity for you.
Which btw, in a recession, I made this available for less than the cost of a yoga class and it takes less than 10 minutes of your participation time to get good insight into your mind-body. And then you can use your personalized recipe for life whenever your energy is off like the way it could be this season.
…It takes one to know one! and to have gone through the rough patch challenges, to know that negative energy can rob you of your weeks and life.
So maybe these lessons will help you turn things around…
Life Lessons From Corporate to Creative
Sometimes you need to quit something because it feels off. You know it because your problem weighs like a ton of bricks on you and in the pit of your stomach. And that doesn’t go away after a few nights’ sleep. And the problem grows.
That’s the ultimate sign that it’s time to make a change. That situation you started with no longer serves you in the same way it did before.
And if it’s a relationship, spark those new conversations and see where there is life. And if it’s work, see if those you work with are vested in you and your future with them.
Work is hard enough, and to have negative energy on top… yikes!, that shows up on the body as new gray hair, acne, and added accumulated stress.
…And even if it’s a volunteer position where you’re helping others. Duty reasons aren’t good enough to keep at what you’re doing.
It may not be the best thing for you to continue as you miss your own needs and self-care over time which can turn into resentment towards people (…and maybe even the ones you’re trying to help).
Even if no one can do things your way or as good as you can, someone else willing can fill those shoes.
…But no one can replace your shoes you wear in your life. And your livelihood. Only you can do that.
And that’s how I knew I was gifted to do something different than the corporate path I was on. Someone else could replace me in my roles and as the role needs of the world change.
In the beginning, it was hard to get started on a new path. And in relearning old ways, I had to unlearn some things that helped me to succeed in the corporate world.
Those things were slowing down my creative path, like oil and water. Mostly because I had adopted a corporate work mindset that’s all about following structure, and procedures, and doing what you’re told.
And I did my jobs well enough to get promoted to new positions, but to my own detriment.
And when I took on the new creative path a few years back, I think I gained back health years. My mind-body was in alignment and I felt free.
I could appreciate the day. And even when I was doing responsible work (aka what I had to do) to support my creative lifestyle.
At the core, my mind and heart were aligned. And I could hear and get to my deeper spirit or core inside me (that’s hard to do if in negative energy or worry thoughts).
And the creative ideas came regularly and not just once in a while in the shower or on a walk.
Creative thoughts are the opposite of your mind being in a fog in distracted la-la land.
You know, where passively focusing and following what’s going on in the moment, in news reality or a television show, is difficult. Or getting motivated enough to do something out of the lounge position (that’s not a productive yoga pose 😊).
That’s when you know you’re off alignment in mind-body. And if that’s often, that’s too often.
One smart thing you can do in that moment when your mind-body is controlling you instead of the other way around, is to take a closer look at your thoughts as an observer. Are your thoughts positive or negative? Loving or fearful? Try to witness and catch your fearful ego in its act (and acting up).
Because there are two opposing voices in your head, one loving and one fearful or negative (if that’s easier to pinpoint). And the ego fearful one is much louder.
Turn to the loving (positive) channel if it feels like you’ve been wronged. Find some way to turn it around in your thoughts. If it’s worry, know that there’s nothing to be gained about worrying after you’ve noodled out some potential solutions.
Worry is a time-sucking activity with no productivity.
Your solutions are there if you need them. Or write ’em down in notes so you’re sure they’re there, and so you can peacefully move on.
And maybe you need to go one step further and spend more time doodling or journaling until you get all the emotions out, and realize why you’re feeling the way you do and know your WHY, so that you can sleep and be at peace.
Those are the restful thoughts I have this week. Peace be with you and have a joyful and calm week (no matter the situation)! 🦢 And I have a peaceful image I’ll leave you with that I saw this past week. 🦆