Simply Divine Life

Did you know that one of the surest ways to success in anything is to nurture yourself?

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My sweet husband gave me a present of a massage and Reiki by my dear friend Jenny. I was much tenser than I’d realized, and had an energy blockage at my heart chakra. She reminded me that I needed to give myself some more lovin’. This is one of those things that I know but sometimes forget about in day to day living.

I know many people, particularly women, who are always giving, giving, giving. They bend over backwards for others, don’t know how to say no, and often feel uncomfortable receiving back. While the concept of the martyr in our culture tends to be noble, the reality is that they very rarely succeed. They can’t! They lose themselves in what everyone else wants from them - losing authenticity and perhaps even becoming embittered as a result. Those of you who suffer from this affliction may have had limiting beliefs implanted in your psyche as a child, such as “others needs are more important than your own”, or “people who put themselves first are selfish – and selfishness is bad.” Thus, if you put your own needs before someone else’s then, you label yourself “bad” or “unworthy”.

Please know that this is simply not true! You are a divine being. You are worthy! And you are here to bring your divine gifts to the world as only you can. You must honour your authenticity, and let your light shine! To do this though, you must first let go of your limiting beliefs surrounding self-worth. You must accept yourself as divine. Easier said than done, I know – so keep reading!

Self-love is the primary way to worship the goddess (or god) within. Nurturing yourself tells your subconscious that you are worthy, and that you deserve to have your needs and goals met. Starting on the path to honouring your divine self may be difficult – fraught with guilt or self-consciousness. Just take one little baby step at a time!

It will be easier to get to the larger steps that truly honour your divinity by taking the smaller steps first. Larger steps may include following your dream to start your own business, spending a weekend at the spa, moving to a new country, taking up painting, travelling to an exotic locale or otherwise acting on the inspiration that whispers to your soul. Sounds a little scary, doesn’t it?! You don’t have to jump in with both feet without testing the waters first. Go ahead and leave the dishes in the sink while you have a cup of herbal tea and sit down with a good book. It’ll still be there when you get back! Do enjoy a long, hot soak after a crazy day at the office. Ask for the time you need to be alone to meditate, to rejuvenate or play. Don’t be afraid to ask for help to free up some time for yourself. Clear and maintain your energy on all levels. Remember what the airlines say, in the event of an emergency you always put your oxygen mask on FIRST, then you can help others!

Please also keep in mind that this is not a one-time thing. You cannot “feed your soul” once and then expect it to keep going! Make a date with yourself at least once a week – put it in your calendar (in pen!) and keep it. You wouldn’t break a date with one of the Ascended Masters would you? You are no less divine – so don’t be any less courteous with yourself than you would be of a Master.

When you build up the habit of honouring your deeper needs, wants, intuitions and inspirations, then you will be successful, and lead a simply divine life that is authentic and soul-fulfilling.  

So, what nurturing can you do for yourself today?

To your joy and success!

Blessings,

Keena