Averting Panic

With the beginning of seasonal planning, I reviewed my desire to stay at home and work while my husband went out-of-town for his business.

Since his business takes place where we used to live and we still have two adult children there, it is always a temptation to get drawn into the time frame of cultural norms of holiday celebrations.

I prefer not to be involved for several reasons, both personal and professional, but I found myself beginning to experience the symptoms of a panic attack as my emotions dragged me in a direction I do not enjoy.

Before I got very far down that path, I found myself asking what I would really like to do.

My ready answer was, to be making my second video music lesson.

Since the first one is not yet done, this answer propelled me into action to organize the first season of ten lessons.

Now that I am actively engaged with spreadsheets and looking up song titles, I have settled into my happiest zone of productivity.

I now know that I will not be drawn into something by habit; I am already moving forward in a direction I do enjoy.

I prefer my family visits to be solely for the time that I can spend with them, rather than focusing around holiday demands.

I also needed a way to take the next steps in this long-awaited project.

I am content that I now have the best of both worlds, and grateful that I also have a way to move out of the panic arena.

© 2016 Kathryn Hardage

www.yourdiamondmind.blogspot.com

When You Feel Agitation

You may notice agitation as a physical reaction or irritation in your body.

It is good to check yourself by observing your thoughts.

A therapy book I was reading suggested relaxation as a cultivated practice to balance hyper-alertness.

I found myself getting more anymore tense as I sneezed in an allergic reaction.

I decided to calm myself in order to stop.

As I observed my thoughts, I realized an undercurrent o rehearsing a hurtful situation.

I redirected my thought to enjoy what I was doing right at the present moment instead.

I was able to resume the pleasant conversation I was having without the sneezing reaction.

Later on in the night, I awoke with same symptoms.

Once again, I found a habitual negative rehearsal of thoughts taking place.

I calmed myself by remember my own choice to leave the negative situation.

I affirmed my gratitude for where I am, and I appreciated the new, positive people and delightful activities I am now involved in.

The symptoms receded.

I do not have to go along with or experience agitation in any way.

I can become conscious of what is going on in my life, and in my body and I can redirect my thoughts to change in a positive direction.

© 2016 Kathryn Hardage

www.yourdiamondmind.blogspot.com

A Thought of Limitless Release

Now that I am learning how to direct my thought to embrace the life I want, it is causing me to release the limitations of the past.

Each time I do this, I take a step in the direction of the Infinite.

The more I create space for answers, instead of asserting my opinion, the more the answers flow.

I am led step-by-step to heal the wounds and limitations of the past.

these create room for present good.

My life now includes more happiness than I have ever known before.

I am moving in a new, limitless direction, one that satisfies my soul and which provides every good thing.

I am able to release more anymore of the past and to trust in my new life.

© 2016 Kathryn Hardage

www.yourdiamondmind.blogspot.com

Stop Judging Yourself

Once you learn how to stop judging yourself you will find that your life increases in value and in ease.

You stop second-guessing yourself and relax.

There is nothing you can do about any situation in the past except  release it.

This allows you to use your present moments in construction ways.

Your body releases the tension given by thoughts from the past and can function in a normal and relaxed way.

You can find your new path gained by wisdom from lessons from the past and trust in your new found abilities.

Cease to judge yourself!

Stop it immediately!

You are worthy to continue in 

a new vein in 

a new life with 

a new attitude and 

new resources.

You are of more value now than ever before.

Move forward and enjoy it.

© 2016 Kathryn Hardage

www.yourdiamondmind.blogspot.com