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Finding Balance

8/19/2018

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It’s been two weeks since my last blog.  I’ve been feeling ‘off’ lately and couldn’t wrap my mind around what I wanted to share.  The energy feels weird, have you noticed?  It may have something to do with Mercury being in retrograde, whatever that means, or a meteor shower affecting the earth’s energy. Whatever it is, I’ve been feeling it.  Have you? Many friends have been noticing feeling ‘off’ lately, too:  unable to concentrate, feeling disorganized, body aches and fatigue.  What can we do to take care of ourselves when feeling ‘off’?
 
Here are some self-care tips as well as my spiritual perspective.  As with anything I share, take what you like (what works for you) and leave the rest.
 
  1. Be Gently with Yourself! – It does no good to beat yourself up for feeling ‘off’, inadequate, etc.  You are a lovable, capable being, worthy of respect and kindness.  Treat yourself accordingly.
  2. Do one thing that nurtures your Spirit, and do it daily. It may be taking a walk, working out, praying and/or meditating, making time for spiritual reading, spending time with loved ones, singing or playing a musical instrument.  The list is endless.  What nurtures your Spirit?
  3. Stick with your healthy routine as best you can.  I let my morning runs go over the past week because I was just too achy and tired.  It only made me feel worse.  I ran this morning with my dog Ella and now we both feel great!
  4. Reach Out. Ask for help.  Don’t isolate.  We need to feel connected with others and God – Higher Power – Source – All That Is.
  5. Know that ‘This too shall pass.’  Hard times are not permanent. Life has an ebb and flow to it, just like the ocean tides.
  6. Make it a priority to get in touch with that Divine Spark Within.  How? There are many ways.  Get out in nature and practice present moment awareness. Take in the sights, sounds, smells.  Get quiet and breathe deeply.  Meditate:  inhale ‘Be Here’ – exhale ‘Now’.  Sing. Laugh. Appreciate. 
 
Getting in touch with your Divinity puts things into perspective.  Here’s what I mean by that:  From A Course in Miracles:  ‘God is but Love and so am I’, and so are you.  This world we know will pass away. But Love never dies. Love is true. Love is real.  Only what’s done for Love and with Love is real and what is real is eternal.  How’s that for putting things into perspective!
 
I encourage you to be gentle with yourself, every moment of every day, and be gentle with your brothers and sisters as well.  Take a moment and reflect on these questions:
 
  • How do I know when I’m feeling ‘off’? 
  • What can I do to take care of myself during those times?
  • What is my spiritual perspective and how does it serve me?
  • How comfortable am I with reaching out for help when I need it?
 
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Until next time, be gentle with yourself, smile and Shine Your Light!
2 Comments
Michelle
8/24/2018 10:16:56 am

Self-care is so important and often gets put on the back burner when things feel off. Thanks for these great reminders and helping keep things in perspective.

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Paula
9/3/2018 07:06:21 am

Wonderful insights, Kathy! I appreciate your honesty and your blog was very well organized and written, so you are back! I have not been reading you and will catch up! I have been off too.

I find myself off when I have feelings I have not processed. So I can't relate to what is happening in the universe but more about what is happening with me. I am learning to focus on me, what is going on with me, and not put the blame on other people or situations around me. Is there a shift with family, a job or finances that I am trying to avoid feeling? I can go into a tail spin with one conversation that felt like a trigger. I try to dismiss or minimize my feelings, finding myself not making healthy choices, falling into low energy, not eating properly, not exercising, not journalling, meditating.....

Writing helps me sift through my feelings. Dialogue with my adult and child and/or with Jesus is wonderful but scary at times. Yesterday, I finally went for a 10 mile bike ride. It felt so good and is a wonderful activity that helps me feel free. It really comes down to being good to myself.

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    About Kathy

    As a National Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I specialize in the following issues:
    • dealing with grief and loss
    • issues related to growing up in an alcoholic/dysfunctional family, ie self-esteem, grief, stress management, inner child.
    • quitting smoking or vape
    I have been on a spiritual quest throughout my life, seeking answers to some of life’s deep questions: 
    • Why are we here? 
    • What happens after we die?
    • If God is Love, why does God allow us to suffer pain and loss?
    • How can we find peace and joy amidst the challenges and changes in life? 
    I have long been drawn to these deep ponderings, as well as to a life of service. I entered the convent at 20 years old, was blessed to get sober while in the convent, felt led to leave two years later, and then continued my spiritual journey.

    You can read my spiritual memoir ‘Waking Up Sober in a Convent – and Other Spiritual Adventures’ – click on the Book tab at top of page or go to www.KathyStolecki.com 
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    Along the way I’ve found spiritual tools to aid my recovery from addictions and codependency, have learned the power of being true to myself, have discovered the gift of freedom by dealing with grief and loss and have found spiritual nuggets of GOLD which I’m so excited to share with you! I will be sharing these nuggets with you in my blog.

    I am also available to support you on your journey as your Coach. See my Coaching page for more information. 

    I am eager to hear from you: 
    • what challenges do you face? 
    • what helps you get through tough times? 
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