Small Steps. Great Strides

Allow yourself sacred space, sacred time . Believe in your personal power, retrieve if lost. Explore, enhance creativity to allow the flow of positive energy. Don't get stuck in a rut, seek out a form of support system. Assess, evaluate your attitude. Believe in the power of positive affirmation. Value your gifts, your talents, count your blessings. Think once, think twice, think again before making major decisions. nnKnow your capabilities and limitations, your strengths and weaknesses. Don't let problems get you down- are you missing the cause,the root of the problem? What gems are waiting to be discovered from these trials?nnListen to your Inner Voice, your intiution, nurture your Spirit. Learn to be in harmony with Nature and the elements.nSoak up the warmth of the Sun, feel the gentle breeze upon your face, watch the flames as they dance in ecstasy, enjoynthe refreshing touch of water on your skin.nn Learn psychic protection, grounding, balancing , centering, clearing- find out how.Grounding helps you find clarity andnfocus. It minimizes the time wasted going around in circles.nn Give yourself time to meditate, a quiet time to recharge your energy. Use your imagination to overcome limitations of our mundane existence.A quiet mind is more able to sort out the clutter from the chaos of the outside world.n Find creative ways to face life's dilemmas.nnGIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK,nACKNOWLDGE YOUR SUCCESS ,nLEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKESnnAssets that are helpful:nn-Good physical health, strength and vitalityn-Have good relationships with family, siblings and friends -Have had caring and responsible parent/s n-Having had parent/s who provided a model of love and respect n-Coming from life-affirming family that had capacity for joy -Coming from a family who co-operated with one another -Family background that permitted free expression of emotionsn- Strong gender identification -Acknowledge sexual feelings -History of productive functioning.nnNOTE: This does not preclude those who are raised in single-parent families;or those who grew up in an environment of hostility or apathy.We all have the chance to take control of our lives and steer it to a happier and fulfilling direction.nnENDnnKeywords: believe in your personal power, sacred space, sacred time,attitude mattersnnAbout the AuthornBonnie Moss, Canadanhttp://goldencupcafe.tripod.comnBonnie Moss writes about spirituality, New Age topics ,inspirational and motivational articles where she promotes personal empowerment. She also writes poetry. Her articles are published on e-zines and various newsletters. She provides personal counselling drawing insight from the wisdom of tarot cards. Visit her website at: http://goldencupcafe.tripod.comnn