Four simple steps to create magic everyday.
Years ago as a young Mum, my daughter then aged about 4 ½ taught me a truly wonderful lesson in the fine art of caring for myself first and the children (or others) second.
My son was born 7 weeks early and was a very sick little boy for the first 5 years of his life.
He had many ear problems and was often screaming with pain. I had very little sleep during this time and was getting close to the end of my tether.
One day, when I thought, this is it….my daughter recognised my anguish and quietly took my hand, led me to my bedroom and ordered me to lie down. Then she took Grant who was safe in his pram to the lounge and shut all the doors in between.
I couldn’t hear him crying….
I lay on my bed for 5 minutes, long enough to collect myself and create a better state of mind, a better way of being. A place where I could care for Grant from love and empathy.
Wow, my 4 ½ year old knew something amazing.
This lesson really opened my eyes to the difference we can make for ourselves from within.
I have put together a few simple steps you can take to create that difference from within you that will change your world.
Step One:
Appreciate yourself:
Notice something about yourself that is truly amazing….
If this feels a little difficult at the beginning, start with the most obvious;
- I am delighted to have feet/legs. It means I can walk and move as I want to
- Wow, I love hearing and feeling my heart beat.
- I love my eyes. I love being able to see all the beauty around me.
Then find other things you can appreciate more about yourself:
- I love that I really enjoy painting (or whatever it is for you )
- I am really good at listening to people
- I am an excellent mother (father, teacher, etc)
Notice how you feel.
Step two:
What are your WOW”S today?
This is another delicious way to create magic.
Look, listen, feel, taste, smell…..and find at least 6 things that bring you joy.
I love listening to the birds…..I believe birds are there for our pleasure alone!
It is such a treasure to see the beautiful blossoms on the cherry trees.
What about all the colours and tones in the sky, the sea, the trees? Can you see them?
How about hearing people laughing?
Think about your family and feel the joy and wonder
What else can you think of…….
Make a note to yourself about how you feel.
I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things... I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.
Leo Buscaglia
Step Three:
Get out of your BMW’s
We can get so stuck in our BMW’s (bitching, moaning and whinging) and the world feels really dark and uncomfortable.
If you find yourself in this place….
Our you find others stuck there
Ask this question
“What do I want?”
And you will find an answer will come to you very quickly.
EG:
You may find yourself in the mode of Blame.
“It’s because of the recession that I have no clients”
So ask the question
“What do I want?”
Many answers can pop up
“I want lots of wonderful clients”.
“My clients seek me out easily”
And so on
As Lynn Grabham says
‘Get out of your don’t want’s “NO MATTER WHAT!”
Get into your do wants!
Raise your vibrations.
Refer to steps one and two…..
Step four:
Ask yourself:
How can I make a positive difference in the lives of others?
What Random acts of kindness can you do today that can make a wonderful difference to others.
A smile, a hug, a touch, a thought.
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia
What can you do today?
Go out and do it,
Then feel what you feel.
Another WOW
Yes, the simplest things can make such a difference to how you see, feel, touch and be in the world.
Yes,
You too can create magic.
Have fun,
