Soul Satisfying Journeys: Making Choices

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Soul Satisfying Journeys: Making Choices

Our journeys are about making choices. Whether it is a choice about

where to go, how to go or when to go, the choice determines our

outcome. Soul satisfying journeys are mindful trips that include self-

awareness and a look within ourselves. This pertains to any journey,

be it from place to place, action to action or decision to decision.

The sum of our choices constitutes our life. The journey we take from

start to finish. We may not always make the proper choices, but we

are always allowed the ability to make another. No matter how far

down the " wrong " road we may be, this road we chose, we chose for a

reason. Here in lies life's lessons. Learn the lesson, then make your

next choice. This is how we discover the daily journeys in a span of

time that is ours and ours alone.

" Life is designed by our soul and spirit as our moment-by-moment

opportunity to expand our consciousness. "

Tips for a Soul Satisfying Journey

1. The Power of Positive Thinking: Negativity is the root that

undermines our free flow of thought. The negative ideas we think can

manifest in the words we speak. The minute the words leave your lips,

is the minute they manifest. Change your thoughts to positive,

uplifting ones. Think hope not hopelessness. Think goodness, not

evil. Think joy not despair. Energy follows thought. Program thought

to be positive and your energy will reflect it!

2. Networking : When traveling on any journey, take the time to meet

those who cross your path. If you believe in Universal Attraction,

then your purpose for those you meet will unfold.

3. Find Quiet Time: Turn off the cell phone, power down the laptop,

cut yourself off from the constant world of communication. Try doing

it for 15 minutes. Then add another 15 minutes. Build your time up to

an hour, two hours, perhaps all day. Do you remember time before

these communication tools?

4. Find Time To Meditate: Become aware of your breath. Learn to close

your eyes, sit comfortable and smell the air around you. Enjoy the

sounds of nature or your favorite music. Enjoy the many meditations

in the meditation village.

5. Enjoy the Company of Those Around You: If you are on vacation with

your significant other, your family or children, give them your full

and undivided attention. Not only will you understand your will power

but you will truly show your loved ones how important your time is

with them!

6. Pamper Yourself : Take this time to enjoy a massage. Take a yoga

class or give yourself a soothing bath or spa treatment. Do something

for yourself that you would not normally do.

7. Be Flexible: You have a rigid, set schedule at work, with the kids

or in your daily routine. Learn a lesson from the willow tree and its

ability to bend in the great wind. Where as, when we are rigid like

the old oak tree, we can easily break apart under the stress of

change. Learn to relax and follow the path unfolding before you.

8. Become More Mindful: Mindfulness is the act of being fully aware

of what happens in each moment. Try living in the NOW. Be present.

Honor each moment you are given. Acknowledge each task you take.

9. Really Appreciating: what we DO have as opposed to what we would

like to have, makes a significant difference. This is always an

important element in any journey that is often neglected.

10. Find Happiness in Simplicity: and you will find the greatest joys

yet revealed to you. Smile when you talk on the phone. Great everyone

you pass by or meet today, with a smile. Appreciate the smell of the

air, the warmth of the sun and the laughter in children. Make that

the stepping stones of your travels.

Pacholyk, MS L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com/journey.htm

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