Practice, Practice, Practice
I believe it is important to connect throughout the day! Being aware and mindful. Finding meaning and purpose. Being in the here and now!
Navigation Skills
In developing your navigation skills you can handle just about any situation as well as any mental landmines! These navigation skills can help you determine if a situation is worth your time and energy or to just let it go and move on. This is where your adaptability and flexibility skills come into play. Another important skill is being open and accepting of change; let yourself be the change agent!
I believe in developing your navigation skills that the “taking it personal” aspect is a little less pronounced! These navigation skills may give you a leg up when dealing with an unexpected situation. There is that connected and grounded feeling when you have the skills to deal! Place the focus back at you instead of the situation.
Navigating LIFE!!!
Reach Out
It is okay to reach out and ask for a little help and support! Sometimes going through a situation is easier with a trusted friend or two. Feeling safe helps you connect from within to deal with what is going on around you! It is okay to feel scared and vulnerable as long as you can find the relief you need to move forward once again.
Having fears and doubts of the unknown is normal and can be healthy for you! Healthy in that you are seeking the truth or challenging the unknown to find that connection and relief. Remember avoidance and talking smack about yourself and your sense of self is so not worth your time and energy! Really find that value in yourself and if it means reaching out to find it just do it.
Stop judging and blaming yourself because it is counterproductive, especially in moving forward! Turn that focus inward and be a little kinder to yourself in that moment. The one thing I truly struggle with is patience! I either want it to continue or want to hurry it up.
Not There Yet!
It has been stated that “Knowing this natural awareness is the innermost truth of who you are.”! I think I pretty much know who I am. The journey I am on is learning how to live my life from within! I am on my way, but not there yet.
NOT There Yet! (Photos by RSheridan)
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February 26th, 2014 at 7:53 AM
Your words here speak to me…I was just thinking today about similar themes. In particular, I’m feeling a little run down and I’m trying to convince myself that it’s okay to do less and ask my husband to do a bit more while I’m resting.
February 26th, 2014 at 8:57 AM
Cecilia –
Loving your comment:) It is very much a balance and you have to listen to your whole being as well as know it is okay to ask for help and support too!!!
Take Care – Renee
February 26th, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Patience is certainly something I am constantly practicing. Waiting is something I haven’t always taken kindly too, except when it comes to photography. I can wait hours to see something beautiful, but when it comes to being patient with myself, ehhh not so much. I am learning that being patient with myself should be the most important thing, giving myself time. I can do so much, if I just allow myself the time to do so. I always want everything done yesterday. Little by little I am learning that doing things today, tomorrow and the day after will also yield results and perhaps better ones than ones done in a hurry.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:10 AM
I have issues with patience too! My trick is telling myself to be in TODAY and try to do what makes me happy and healthy:)
Good Luck – Renee
February 26th, 2014 at 9:36 AM
That connecting with friends for support in trying times rings so true. Trusted friends, though. And, yes, not blaming yourself is sometimes tough to do, but a necessity.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:42 AM
Audrey –
Yes, trusted friends! The only people I share my secrets with. Not blaming and learning to forgive too!
Happy Hump Day – Renee
February 26th, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Sometimes I appreciate the knowledge that age gives me. Then I curse the fact that I’m getting older and wiser. Learning when to ask for help was one lesson I had to learn. Thanks for such a wonderful post.
February 26th, 2014 at 4:15 PM
Loving your comment:)
Happy Hump Day – Renee
February 27th, 2014 at 7:37 PM
The asking for help is so important. Pride makes you want to do everything yourself…but then stress moves in and clutters up your life.
February 28th, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Loving your comment Char:) Most people want to help too if you just ask.
Happy Weekend – Renee