Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Out of Balance

Balanced living feels fun, safe and easy.
Life works, when we have a balanced lifestyle.
Our health, happiness, home, finances and relationships function naturally with ease and flow.
When there is imbalance, there may be a clear cause or it may be something subtle has shifted.

Like balanced tires, our life vehicle moves smoothly along our chosen path and we feel secure.
Imbalanced tires make steering difficult and sometimes out of control.
The state of imbalance can be do to a misalignment caused by a hole in the road or hitting a curb.
Imbalances may have occurred weeks ago and been forgotten.
The state of imbalance can be due to differences in air pressure in our tires or unevenly worn tread.
We may be losing air due to an imperceptible wound or puncture.

It is key to be aware of the imbalance.
It is essential that we acknowledge, when we are out of balance.
It is important to forgive our judgment (fear) of the imbalance.
When we can truly let go of our toxic or painful emotions and come to peace, we are open for change.
Only in a state of neutrality can we know what is the right direction to heal and correct the imbalance.
In a non-judgmental state we can set out mind/heart free to clarify, affirm and commit to our realignment.
As we accept, value and appreciate our willingness to do whatever it takes to find balance, so it is done.

What is the state of your whole life balance?
Where do you see yourself out of alignment?
What are your judgments on the apparent problems?
Are you willing to forgive your judgments (guilt, anger, resentment, fear, hurt, grief)?

Remember, wherever you are upset about what you are experiencing, you are a victim of your thoughts.
Wherever you are angry with others about your circumstances, you are deflating your air and your will.
Wherever you feel regret, you are judging it is wrong and limiting your willingness to see the good.
Wherever you are caught in endless cycle of emotions, you are letting the storm have its way with you.
You can choose again, to forgive your judgments, fears and tears, resentment and blame, regret and guilt.

I don't know what anything means.
I am willing to let my life be a wakeup call for healing, growth and doing Good.
I am willing to trust all things work together for Good.
I am willing to learn and receive greater wisdom, strength and clarity to follow spiritual direction.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to bring my whole life back into balance, order and harmony.
I am willing to practice daily the discipline of self cultivation and devotion to spiritual principles.
I am willing to reclaim a natural balance.
I am willing to take impeccable care of my whole self and my life of service.

I am willing,
Betty Lue

This little exercise may help find your center and balance.
I offer coaching on the phone, in my office and your home to facilitate your balanced living.
It is fun, safe, easy and often quick.

Purpose Exercise

To bring your purpose to life, you need to make a declaration of your values and describe the things, people, attitudes and objectives that are important to you. This is a quick exercise to help you uncover your purpose.
List 5 answers under each set of questions.

What do I love to do?
What makes me the happiest?
What is my secret ambition?
What has given me the most satisfaction in the past?
What excites me about life?
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What am I good at?
What have others told me I was good at?
In what areas of life have I excelled?
What are some of my strengths?
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What is important to me?
What would I be willing to sacrifice for?
What do I stand for?
What would I commit myself for regardless of the obstacles?
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5 _________________________________________

What was I born to do?
Where in life can I make a difference?
What unique opportunities have been placed in my path?
What specifically does God want me to do?
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5 _________________________________________

Based on the answers above, develop a short paragraph outlining your purpose. Take the three top priorities from the four areas to which you just committed answers. Construct a statement that explains what you are beginning to sense in your purpose. This can be a work in progress. What is important is to commit to something in writing. Your purpose can be anything you want it to be and it can include anything that is important to you.

My Purpose Statement:
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