I invite you to try this exercise and see if it helps in the daily ride of emotional ups and downs - especially during Mercury retrograde….

“Walking the Wheel”: When you feel triggered by someone, take a step back and connect through Mind, Body, Emotion and Spirit by walking the wheel. In Aboriginal traditions it is the medicine wheel that they refer to. This is the basis for this exercise. Give the following a try when you become triggered or find yourself in conflict.

Ask each of your energetic bodies:

Mind: What am I being triggered by? Not “who”, but what action or behaviour of another person - its not the person’s fault that you are feeling something - you have ultimate control of your emotions.

Body: Where am I feeling it the most? How is it affecting my physical body? Are my shoulders up by my ears? Is my stomach in knots?

Emotion: What is it I am feeling? Name the emotion. Then give yourself permission to really FEEL this feeling – knowing full well that behind it is your power – and as divine beings, that power/strength ultimately comes from love.

Spirit: What is the truth about this situation? It is really an illusion, and I am learning something from this experience. I am and always will be perfect.

Of course this takes practice and presence of mind/body/emotion/spirit in each moment - but I know from experience that it works!!! You may need to say “Please excuse me for a moment, I need some time to reflect on this” and then go to a private space if you can. Even if you only choose one question to explore, it will help to release the “other” from blame and re-focus your attention in order to dissolve the conflict. Just taking the time for yourself will be worth the few minutes of reflection.

Email me if you need to ask questions or get clarification - it’s a pretty intense and experiential exercise, and it takes time to it anchor within your Self. (Believe me! I’m still practicing and probably will for a long time! But it’s fun….really.) Most of all, it takes an awareness that YOU are creating your life because you love you.

I create my reality from love. An easy, simple and true statement to live by. Try it, you’ll love it.

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