Harness Your Power: The "List Exercise"

I thought I'd share with you this week a simple, but helpful practice I use on a daily basis.  It keeps me organized, helps me prioritize my work and it also assists me in letting go of my worries.

In the morning as I start my day, I write two lists.  The first list is all the "next steps" I am aware that I could take in reaching my goals and taking care of my responsibilities in my work and personal life.  The second list is a list for "My Project Manager" a.k.a. for God.  It is a list of all the issues, concerns and items that I feel are currently out of my control.  By putting them on paper I am consciously surrendering the worry and declaring to myself that I will be guided and directed in the resolution of each item on this list.

Sometimes I take a third step and write out a prayer.  This is a helpful way for me to express what is in my heart, how I feel about the successes and the challenges in my life and then, it allows me to release the burdens I am feeling.

I've been learning once again that spending time fretting over what is out of my hands only makes me feel sick inside.  When I relax and trust that every seeming issue finds a way to a good resolution, I feel better and keep more of my precious energy.

I wish you a happy, productive and peaceful week ahead.
Give the lists a try and let me know what you think!

With love,
Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/

Harness Your Power: Express Your Love

An emotional and interesting week it has been.  Late Sunday night I received a call from a good friend who told me that her 22 year old daughter with Cystic Fibrosis had passed away.  Life is short. 

On Friday evening I went to the viewing.  I was impressed by the incredible outpouring of love and support shown by friends and family.  This young woman had made an incredible impact on people with her courage, resilience and determination to live a full life in spite of her debilitating condition.

As I looked at each of the people standing in line at the viewing I realized that this 22 year old girl continued to live in the hearts of each of these people.  In fact, the love she had shared with all of these people lives on.  Love has no end.  Love continues to grow and deepen whether we are present on earth or not.

Share your love.  Give it freely.  Don't hold back because of your fear or insecurity.  Instead, offer it generously.  Lavish it on those you meet.  Love is what makes a lasting impact.  We are beings of love here to join with one another in love.

Today was the funeral.  Another imprint left deep on my heart was the amazing connection between those at the funeral.  Hugs, kisses, holding of hands, patting of shoulders...so much touching and kindness extended all around the room.  Why don't we see more of this shared freely between people every day?

Take the time to share your love through these embraces.  Wouldn't every day feel better if you received a loving touch from those who are close to you and even from those who are merely acquaintances. 

As one of my friends reminded this evening, the people in our lives are merely "on loan" to us for a period of time.  We never know when that time will come to a close.  So, express love NOW.

Later in the week I received an email from a college teammate who had her first child.  Ironically the baby was born the same day that the 22 year old had passed away.  Life ebbs and flows.  People arrive and people depart.  The Eternal spirit is present here and continues on when we leave our body behind.

I offer you my love today,

Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/