This week, tap into the power of your imagination. Living in the present moment is an incredible technique that helps you to appreciate the wonder of being alive. However, if your imagination feels like going on a journey, allow it to roam free and see your future. Allow your mind to visualise your dreams as if they are already true. The beauty of the subconscious mind is that it does not understand the difference between reality and imagination. By closing your eyes and visualising whatever it is that you desire your body and mind will benefit from a sense of accomplishment and success.
In addition to experiencing an incredible moment in your mind, you are laying the seeds that will allow you to realise your dream both in your mind and in reality. When we use our minds in this way, we automatically look for and act upon opportunities that allow our dreams to become our reality. This is mindflight.
This week, focus on your inner voice. This is the voice that, as you are probably aware, can be critical at times – we can be our own harshest judge. Each day this week focus your awareness on how your inner voice speaks to you. What does it say if you make a mistake or forget to do something? What does it say if you are preparing for an important event or day at work? Is it supportive or critical? Does it knock your confidence?
Listen to your inner voice and then shine some compassion on yourself. It can help to think of your best friend, sister, son or daughter who may have made a similar mistake to you. Would you speak to them in a critical way or would you show some compassion and understanding? It is important to show compassion and understanding to yourself. The kinder we are to ourselves, the kinder we are to the ones we love. Self compassion is essential.
Take this morning and each day this week as an opportunity to renew your energy. Picture a strand where the sea comes in and out each day. Everyday there will be different water and the sea will have a different energy. Now, apply this idea to your own mental and physical energy and look at each morning as wonderful chance to start the day with a positive mindset. If you allow a build-up of negative energy to form it can drain you on a mental, physical, emotional and spiritual level.
Start each day as the tide does, by clearing away any stresses and strains from the day before and begin each day afresh. Renew yourself.
This week, in the way that a circus performer constantly tests their capabilities, consider how you could really push your limits beyond normal expectations. Many of us set limits on ourselves and feel that once we have reached a certain point of skill we can stay there. It becomes our comfort zone. However, research shows that our brains stay young by constantly meeting new mental and physical challenges.
Circus performers exhibit incredible displays of physical strength and skill. They perfect their skill over many, many years of constant rehearsals, practice and dedication. Apply this same principle to your own line of work, a creative pursuit and/or how you care for your family. In order to reach your optimum level of skill and accuracy remember to always strive to reach your peak level of performance. In order for this to happen, it is essential to care, first and foremost, for your physical and mental health. When you are feeling mentally, emotionally and physically strong you will find yourself walking over the most challenging of tight-ropes and excelling at the same time.
