Hello 2017...I'm Ready For You!

Happy 2017! - That's going to take some getting used to! :P 

Many of us, see the new year as a time to make resolutions. If we are being honest, often, we do not end up following through with them. 

Before we can begin focusing on the present, and manifesting for our future, we need to be able to let go of what isn't serving us and reflect. 

2016 had many eventful moments. I reflected upon on the past twelve months. I thought about what I want to leave behind and what I want to create during this year.  

A great exercise to declutter your mind (from what has been weighing you down), is to make a list of emotions, people, habits, etc that you want to release. Next, list your accomplishments and the positive things that have happened in the past year. You can also put this in the form of a letter. 

Now, it's time to to rewrite your story. How do you envision yourself in the upcoming year?  

It's time to write yourself a "love" letter. Date this letter one year into the future. Take all you envisioned and act as if it has already occurred. Talk about your achievements and what you were proud of. 

Remember to be as clear as possible. By creating clarity in our goals, we send a powerful message out into the universe. 

Here are some of the things that I want to be a part of my 2017:

• Meditate more frequently- I have gotten away from daily meditation and I find that when I meditate, it makes me feel more whole and balanced. 

• Travel to new places - New York, Georgia, and  Alabama are on my list.

• Graduate from the nutrition program I am enrolled in and begin coaching clients. 

• Continue to evolve spiritually - Follow the path I've been taking toward self-love, discover more about my truth, and immerse myself in spiritual teachings and readings to gain better insight. 

• Increase my daily water consumption, which will help alleviate inflammation. 

One of my usual resolutions or goals is to journal more. While, that still may be true, this year I have decided to do something different. I'm going to create a memory jar. Each day, I will  place a note in the jar. These notes may be about accomplishments, gratitude, new experiences, or anything else that I may want to reflect upon. 

I'd love to hear about your goals and what you want to accomplish this year. 

Each day, is a new beginning, full of endless possibilities. Start creating! I know this year is going to be full of lots wonderful and magical things. 

As always, if you have any questions, leave a comment below or feel free to email me at TheZenFashionista@Gmail.Com 

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Until next time,

XOXOTheZenFashionista

Manifestation Meditation - Blessing Ball of Light

Starting your day right with intention!

A few years ago, I partook in a program called Love or Above by Christie Marie Sheldon. She had a set of guided meditations with a companion workbook. It was through her that I discovered something called The Blessing Ball of Light. It was quite transformational for me!

This is a five to ten minute meditation you can do each morning as you wake up to help set the intent for what you want for the current day. Manifestation is such a powerful tool!

Manifestation Meditation:

Close your eyes and connect to the "light"

(Light refers to your highest levels of love and joy. By connecting to the light, we are bringing our consciousness to it).

Take a deep breath and feel the light (I like to visualize myself connecting high up to the sky). Let the light fill your body and all of your cells. Starting at your head, all the way down to your feet.

If you find you can't visualize this or feel it, the intent will be enough. Set the intent that love and light are filling up your heart space.

Once you've connected and can feel the loving energy, you're ready to imagine your ball of light.

Imagine a ball of light

Label it "My day"

To really feel this ball of light, bring your hands together. You'll soon feel this energy form.

Put what you want for your day into the ball (Setting your intent)

Examples:

• Gratitude
• Compliments
• Focus for a big test
• The phone ringing off the hook, equaling lots of sales
• Extra energy to get you through the day
• Blessing your family with love and happiness
• Good vibes for the environments you'll find yourself in
• Completion of a goal
• Meeting to go smoothly
• To attract a certain kind of person into your life

As you are imagining, you're creating!

When your ball feels full, sit with it for a moment and bless the energy with pure love and light. If you're sending love to a friend or family member, you can include their name. Repeat this until you feel full. I usually do it for about a minute.

Once you've done that, you're ready to bring the ball of light into your heart. The intention itself will be strong enough, but if you would like you can physically bring your hands to your heart.

Finally, inhale deeply through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth.

Open your eyes and begin your day!

I was surprised to find that within a few days of practicing this, I became more joyful about my day and the things I manifested were coming true! 

Let me know your thoughts. If you have any questions, I'd love to answer them! 

XOXOTheZenFashionista