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How to Navigate Our Thoughts & Emotions Daily? During these times in the world, I find it’s a daily balance to not fall into despair and negative energy. Since I started stating an intent for expanding my awareness and living more in my heart versus ego, I’ve become more aware of when my energy is negative or complaining or feeling not hopeful. Most likely this is from our ego. Once we are aware, we now have a choice. I’m referring to becoming aware of our daily general emotional state and thoughts. We check-in and become AWARE of those thoughts running in the background and notice if they are hurting, sabotaging or aligned with our heart. Once we do notice, what do we do? Here are some ideas: We start by stating an intent: “My intent is to have an expanded awareness, expanded perspective, be mindful & be aware when my thoughts, feelings and emotions are dark, not supportive, or a lower vibration.” We state: “I choose to see what is beautiful in myself and others, what is beautiful and positive all around me and feels peaceful.” Our strong intent sets the energy in motion. We can also ask the energy around us to mirror back ourselves correctly perceived. Throughout the day, maybe hourly, check in and observe your energy. We ask: “How am I feeling?” “What am I thinking?” Do these thoughts and emotions uplift, inspire, and align with my desires? Am I personalizing something, emotionally attached to an outcome, or making something so important? Ask yourself, “How would it feel to be grounded in my heart, empowered, trusting more, going with the flow, feeling complete & whole?” Also, practice speaking from your heart & saying really loving, gentle, supportive, encouraging words and feelings towards yourself. Make a list of positive, self-nurturing words and read them daily such as: “You are doing so great navigating yourself during these challenging times.” If necessary, change your normal patterns of how you see & speak to yourself. Spend a few minutes daily having a daydream on your desires. Close your eyes, In the daydream see these things as if they are happening, a positive outcome and feel the joy, love, enthusiasm and fulfillment. If we feel anxious or the mental chatter is spinning, stop, become aware, free it, let it go, take a few deep belly breaths, and say no. Most instances, these anxious thoughts are not productive. Can you rest inside your heart? Now, quickly do something else, like body movement: go for a walk, run, dance, swim, yoga, get sunlight, walk at the beach or in the woods, hug a tree, grounding-stand barefoot in the grass, some kind of body movement to release the energy. To work with Laurie Martin, for life coaching, wellness or to attend a yoga class, visit her website: smileacrossyourheart.com or email her: [email protected]. To attend Laurie’s live Open Heart Gentle yoga class in nature, sign up here: https://smileacrossyourheart.com/yoga/yoga-in-person-with-laurie-martin-copy/