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Trust Your Inner Wisdom
Trust is a word that describes relying on something. When we hear the word “trust” we often think of trusting in people or perhaps a Divine source. As we strive to be well and happy in the New Year, we focus on trusting our own inner wisdom and body signals. As a wellness coach and holistic nurse consultant, when I first begin working with a client, I empower them by teaching them how to trust in themselves as they focus on what they need to improve their sense of well-being. Whether a physical, emotional, or spiritual issue, we start with the concept of “self-love and self-responsibility”. Self love means self-acceptance and accepting the fact that we are not superman or superwoman. We all have limits. We cannot “do all” and “be all” to everyone.
Self love involves listening to our own heart and treasuring our unique gifts.
Self-love involves being gentle and easy on our self, instead of harsh or critical.
Self-love involves nurturing and soothing that little girl or little boy inside of us.
Self-responsibility involves knowing what is highest and best of us and then acting on it. It means realizing that our choices impact our health and well-being.
Self-responsibility means we are the expert of our life. We control who we are, what we do and how we feel. Our daily choices have a tremendous impact on our health and well-being. We chose from moment-to-moment what we eat, how we act, how we think, the words we use with our self and others and many more.
So often when we do not feel well, we tend to want to call an “expert”. We call our counselor, therapist, holistic practitioner, doctor, friends, family and more. Sometimes we look up symptoms on the internet and get caught up in mind-focused worry.
However, no “expert” can eat for us, breath for us, sleep for us or pay attention to our emotions and bodily sensations. As we shift from a mind-focused approach to dealing with our health and wellness issues, to a more heart-centered approach, we strive to trust our own inner wisdom. We learn to honor our needs and trust that we have the answers we really need to feel better.
The following questions can help us build a more trusting relationship with our self. Pick one or two that speak to your heart. It may be helpful to journal on the question, or discuss with a close friend or confidante.
What do I need right now to feel better?
What body signals am I ignoring?
How can I pay attention and notice my body sensations more closely?
How can I be gentler on myself?
How can I soothe and take care of the little girl/boy within my heart?
How can I listen to my inner wisdom?
Do I use pain/illness/health and wellness challenges as an opportunity to
re-evaluate my lifestyle and my environment?
What areas of my life have I improved already? (celebrate our success)
What am I most motivated to improve in the coming year?
As we move forward into the New Year we become empowered as we learn to trust our self. We approach life with new awareness, and a new perspective. We realize that we are the “expert” of our own life.
Buddy Ann Ross, ND, MS, BSN, RN
Holistic Wellness Buddy, LLC
Holistic/Integrative Nurse Consultant
Traditional Naturopath
Certified Wellness Inventory Coach
Reiki Master/Teacher
www.holisticwellnessbuddy.com
216-577-8324
The Power of Love-Tips for a Great 2009!
Every year, I complete an exercise that Life Coach and author, Cheryl Richardson, sends out. It asks you a series of questions in April and then asks you to reflect on them at the end of the year. One of the questions is “What advice would you give yourself?
This year, when I started to answer that question I found myself getting very squirmy. All the “words of wisdom” from the things I’ve learned just felt like something else to remember. That’s when I realized that my advice to myself is really very simple.
Just love.
Now, we’ve all heard this suggestion a million times, but what exactly does it mean? For me, it comes back to the most important thing I’ve learned in my life. It is that my happiness and my sense of peace come from loving…not from being loved.
This sounds like a very trite saying, but I encourage you to try the activity below and then see how you feel. Ask yourself when you are done the following questions: Is your body more relaxed? Do you feel more peaceful? Are you smiling? Does your heart feel lighter?
Here is what I wrote in my journal in response to Cheryl’s question,
“What advice would I give myself this year?”
Breathe. Relax. Let go. Breathe. Relax. Let go. Love yourself. Love God. Love your husband. Love your sons. Love your family and friends. Love everyone. Love the Earth. Love trees. Love the mud between your toes. Love the birds singing in the morning. Love the candlelight at night. Love the first star at dusk. Love your soulfriends. Love your body. Love your inner child. Love sunshine on your face. Love the warmth of a cozy blanket. Love the sound of Dylan’s laugh. Love the feel of Jacob’s head on your shoulder. Love the feel of a rock in your hand. Love the smooth feel of jade. Love the softness of your pillow. Love the wonderful scent of mint tea. Love the lavendar in the garden. Love God’s whispers in your mind. Love Spirit hugs. Love your beautiful Soul sisters. Love simplicity. Love joyous music. Love laughter. Love swimming in a quiet lake. Love the first wildflower in the spring. Love watching the sun come up. Love the ebb and the flow. Love your innocence. Love your wisdom. Love books and stories and stories! Love your fears. Love the creative rush of a new idea. Love the smell of the pages of a book. Love watching the branches stir in the wind. Love the feel of the Earth beneath you. Love the snowflakes melting on your cheeks. Love starlit nights. Love songs. Love simple pleasures. Love being loved. Love yourself!
Now it is your turn! What do you love?
Feel free to write your response in the comment box below. Did you notice a difference in how you felt after your list was complete? Share your thoughts! We’d love to hear from you!
Save a copy of your list to refer to throughout the year. I’m going to keep my list posted by my computer to remind me to start each day with loving thoughts. Where could you keep your list to remind you of all that you love?
Blessings to you and yours! Best wishes for a joyous, peaceful and loving 2009!
Nancy
Nancy Nicholas is an Intuitive Life Coach and the owner of Sanctuary at the Crossroads, Crossroads Coaching, and Empowering Lightworkers. She offers Life Coaching readings, products, and Intuitive Coaching Clubs which provide Divine guidance with practical coaching tips to empower you to live your life purpose. To learn more, visit her websites:
http://www.EmpoweringLightworkers.com
