We are not Diamonds

As I am releasing so many unwanted things to the Universe, those things that do not serve me in life, I can feel myself unwinding a bit. For instance, I'm focused on doing things differently right now, this includes taking some time for me, and doing some "downtime things" so I'm looking at how to add that in to my schedule. I’ve written a contract for myself for the year...

            “I Casey Nightingale, do hereby declare to myself and the Divine that I will dedicate the year 2016 to connecting with my Soul. I will endeavor to be honest with myself and others to uncover the truth about who I am. I vow to take time to relax and retreat for the benefit of my Soul. I vow to live mindfully and radiate love. I accept that adhering to this contract attests to the strength of my character, but that life is fluid and I must be willing to go with the flow of life. “

I have chosen my Mantra for the month of January “I Radiate Love”.

I have chosen my song for 2016 to listen to whenever I feel I need some power, and a push. I Believe by Christina Perri. 

I Believe

I have chosen this song as it feels like what my Soul would be singing to me right now.

And, I'm planning to Journal more and doing 52 books (non-text books) in 52 weeks and 52 coloring pages in 52 weeks. In the past this would have stressed me out a bit, trying to force this to happen no matter what. But I know now, that I don't NEED to do things, I want to, so if they happen that’s wonderful, but not doing them does not mean I have failed in some way. It's OK to make plans like this with the best of Intentions, but to allow life to flow the way it will. I am done trying to force things. My intentions will see me through this. I have so many plans for this year, as we all do. But we need to learn to work with the Universe not against it. We can set up our intentions for the day, the month, the year, our lives. But that does not mean the Universe will not throw curve balls at us.

The more I try to force things to happen the way I want them to in my head, the more they fight back. So, this year I am putting my intentions out there and letting life unfold with those intentions the way it wants to. If I get through 52 books and 52 coloring pages great! If I get through 20 of each great! If I color one page and read half a book, then that’s great too.

We spend so much time putting pressure on ourselves and our kids, we need to release the pressure. We are not diamonds we are beautiful sources of light. Putting pressure on a piece of coal makes a diamond, putting pressure on light does nothing. If we want to shine our brightest, we must allow space and room for that light to shine, not smother it in pressure and expectations.

So set your intentions however it feels right for you. Follow through the best you can. But do not become so focused you end up smothering yourself. Make your intention, do what you can, but allow the Universe to direct how the intentions play out and guide you.