Your mission - Should you choose to
accept it is: Look to see that your basic needs are being met and if there is an
area that is lacking, think of positive ways to improve your outlook.
“Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
Old Mother Nature's recipes
That brings the bare necessities of life
The bare necessities of life will come to you
They'll come to you!” The Jungle Book
As
I was getting the feel for today’s assignment, I usually get a download of
images and begin trying to make sense of how to put it all together when I
heard Baloo singing the bare necessities from the movie “The Jungle Book,” and googled
the lyrics. I was actually amazed at the message in the song and how
appropriate it is to today’s topic which was going to be called Basic Needs. I
much prefer The Bare Necessities as it adds the lightness that is so necessary
in life.
Looking
to see that are basic needs are being met is important. As an evolving human we
want to make sure we master our 1st three chakras. If one is
struggling with keeping their home, career, and/or finances all the time, they
are out of balance in their basic needs. That is not to say that all things need to be
perfect in order for you to evolve, it means that mastering working with them
is important. Sometimes all that is necessary is a mental adjustment and then things
begin to flow more smoothly. In some cases there is a bit more work
involved. Either way, or even though it might not be fun
at first, the relief in not having to carry this burden is huge.
Since
our heart is to become our base chakra as we evolve, I like to think that by
blending love with the lower 3, we are not really losing them; we are actually
blending them into one. Doing so opens up the next 3 after our crown chakra. These upper 3 new ones are the ones that are
currently awakening in many, and allow for a clearer connection with other
dimensions and awareness’s. There is
nothing to fear, that is the necessity of the love that is required to awaken these new awareness’s.
Our
root chakra represents our physical world. When I scan myself right now I can
immediately see that there is cloudy red mixed in. I know what they are and
what the source is. What I need to do is spend time each morning and evening
focusing love and receiving guidance as to what is the best way for me to
rectify these imbalances and get that energy flowing smoothly once again.
I
know not all of you believe that you can do this and get answers you
understand, however you are all capable of working towards opening these
channels. Keep at it and keep trying and, as if by magic, it will happen.
For
a more mental body approach, (and it is important to look at your physical
world from all perspectives), we will begin by looking at how we see and think
about our material world, then we will look at how we feel about our physical
world, and lastly, how we can transform any thoughts and feelings to help
create a more desired outcome and bring balance back into our base needs.
How
each of us thinks and feels about ourselves greatly affects how other people
think and feel about us. We give off the vibration of who we think we are. So let us begin by examining how we see
ourselves. Take a few minutes and jot down on a piece of paper, a few sentences
about how you see your basic needs being met right now. How is your
work/career/school? How is your home life? How are your finances? All of us are
going to have completely different answers even if we made the exact same amount
each month. Each of us has our own set
of what is a necessity in life. And, each of us has our life experiences that
shape that outlook. However, regardless
of where you’ve been or what path you have taken, the same fundamental truths
apply, and with a little introspection, all things can be transformed.
After
you have made your lists, really look at what you deem as important and what
you would like to work at and transform first. Take things one step at a time.
You didn’t get here in one day, so be patient, kind, loving and gentle with
yourself as you transform.
Take
a look at how you feel about each area in your life previously listed. Your feelings represent your emotional body. How
you feel is also part of the vibration you send out to the Universe. If there
is any area where you feel lacking, the focus on that increases and you get
more of the same. Our thoughts and
feelings become the affirmations we reinforce when we think or feel them. We all use affirmations and prayers, we just
aren’t always aware of the affect they really play out in our lives.
Our
subconscious mind has no idea what is real and what is not. It picks up what we
see with our physical eyes as well as our psychic eyes, or our thoughts and our
feelings as well. So let us take the time to use the power of these thoughts
and affirmations to create desired results. Creating mantras and affirmations that are
helping us transform our thoughts and therefore our lives and bringing balance
back to our physical worlds.
Trust
is important. If you don’t believe you can create something different, you won’t. Imagine if you will, there is a Fairy Godmother
(known as FG ) standing behind you right now. She is invisible to most, however
she is very aware of everything you say, do, think and feel. There are no
secrets between you and this most loving being. Her entire mission is to help
you create what you believe, and she is but an extension of you that is not
grounded to time and space. Your FG stands, wand ready to help you create
anything you choose. The difference between you and FG is that she does
everything from a perspective of love. She does not see things as good or bad,
wanted or unwanted; she helps you create scenarios that give you what you ask
for. So now remember, FG is ready and waiting for
the next thought that comes and helping you create that in your life. Any
thought you have, she is helping you to create as the fantastic assistant that
she is. By creating desired
affirmations and mantras, your FG will go to work, wave her wand and begin
transforming your life to those of your dominant thoughts.
Create
affirmations on recipe cards so you can easily carry them with you to look at
any time you need a boost or have some extra time waiting for something. Read them morning and night, and anytime in
between. Post them in places where you are reminded each day. (My son doesn’t
like it when I put them on the bathroom mirror; however I have never let it
stop me.) When I want to work on
something else, I either tear it up then release the card or if it is more of a
generic one, I put it in a recipe box to reuse again.
Writing
affirmations can be tricky. Remember FG gives you what ask for. I often receive
ones from people who are actually canceling out what they are trying to create.
Keep them simple, keep them positive and keep them on topic. Remember, Rome
wasn’t built in a day, you are a work in progress and it takes time. Think only
gentle and loving thoughts about yourself and others. Really, we all want the
same things in life. To live a happy and comfortable life, surrounded by love,
whatever that means to each of us.
Take
the time each day to visualize your success. See yourself doing the best you
can each day. Remember your best will
change from moment to moment and day to day, just keep trying to the best you
can with what you have to work with at each moment and keep moving forward. See
yourself doing well in a particular situation and trust that a positive outcome
will occur. See everyone happy and satisfied with the outcome and realize there
are other choices available, even if you can’t see them yet. Begin to expect
the best and the best will come. If at first you don’t succeed, or view it as a
success, don’t give up, as that is what often blocks the process of creation. If
doubt should sneak in, just replace with your new thoughts and keep your heart
and mind on what you want to create. You cannot wish ill or less than on another
person or situation during this process, as this will reinforce the belief that
there is not enough, therefore creating lack and not enough. The
more you spend holding these desired thoughts, the more open you are to ideas
and inspirations that help you in the action steps for creating what you
desire.
Remember
to write your affirmations from the aspect of already having it as a characteristic
or its essence being a part of you. For example, “I am now making a great
living doing what brings me joy, and happiness.” I am not stating that I need a new job, or new
career and hopefully when I think about what I am doing, I am feeling happiness
and joy. Be open to all the
possibilities and expect miracles. That is the best way to create them.
Meeting
your basic human needs is important. Trusting that you can create them is
important. Keep working at it and it
will get easier. You don’t always choose what thoughts come into your mind;
however you always get to choose what thoughts stay there. If you feel yourself
slipping into an old habit, immediately send it off with love and replace it
with another thought. Be conscious of
the words you use and change them any time. After a while, it becomes 2nd
nature and a part of the new you. Once
these needs are met, there is more time and energy to focus on other earthly
and spiritual pursuits, and whatever grand adventure is coming your way next.
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