Letting Go of the Ego

As humans, we all have an ego. Sometimes that ego gets in the way when we are trying to achieve dreams and goals. There are some people who only live through their ego. And you can usually tell who these people are because everything is always all about them. This didn't go right, that didn't go right, this person doesn't belong and the list goes on and on. Noticing those who live through their ego is easy if you are not always living through you ego.

It is something that we, as humans, cannot get around. It is always going to be there, but you have a choice to let it go and not live through your ego on a regular basis. You can live through your soul and heart most of the time and life will be so much more happier positive.

As stated above by Albert Einstein, the more knowledge you obtain, the lesser your ego will be present. This knowledge pertains to life experience. There are so many people out there who really think that by being older, they are so much smarter. But there are so many of these people who really only care about themselves and no one else. They live through their ego. Making others feel bad, makes them feel good. Putting others down, makes them feel good.

You can let go of your ego, by staying positive and not believing in the negative that is out there. Really believe that the Universe is helping you and everyone else. Don't put others down, help raise them up. By helping to raise someone else up, you are raising both yours and the other person's vibration to be happier. The happier you are from achieving immaterial things, the less ego that you have present.

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Daily Affirmation Challenge, Day 1

As mentioned yesterday, I want to start an affirmation challenge with all of you. This challenge will last for 21 days and then I may start a new one after the first 21 days are up.

Here is what you need: a pen or pencil, a notebook or journal and a mirror.

You will need one affirmation that you will use each day for the next 21 days. You can use your own or use the one I'm going to use.

Affirmation: I love myself unconditionally. I love my body and all of its flaws. I am unique and perfect just the way I am. Love comes to me naturally and I know just how to share my love with those who I come into contact with.

Step 1: Stand or sit in front of the mirror. Chant OM 21 times to help clear your mind and raise your personal vibration. Then say the affirmation out loud 21 times to yourself in the mirror.

Step 2: In your notebook or journal, write Day 1 as the heading, then write your affirmation 21 times.

Step 3: Spend a few minutes in quiet meditation. This can be anywhere from 2-30 minutes, just spend some quiet time alone and enjoy the peace and serenity that washes over you at this time.

Go about the rest of your day. If any negative thoughts come up about your affirmation, stop, acknowledge those feelings and then just let them go. If you need to, repeat your affirmation to yourself a few times to help release the negativity you may have.

Venus Self Renewal, Day 2

Day 2 of 40 Days of Venus Self Renewal

The shedding. Write down 10 or more things you would like to shed during this journey. Keep the focus on you. For example, rather than listing external things, see how you can bring it back to the goings-on in your inner world. For example if a job, situation or another is triggering something within you, what emotion is coming up for you? What are you feeling here? Owning the emotion enables you to ride it to the shore. For now, allow yourself to make the list sans self judgment, and without trying to change any of it. Simply create the space for it to be heard. Observe what wants to rise to the surface for transformation. Consider old modes of being, out grown patterns, belittling self-talk, actions than shun your true self, life-diminishing choices and commitments, worn out behavior, limiting beliefs and fears you might be (or have been) holding.

Use markers, pencils or other materials to circle or highlight words that jump out for you. 

I am taking these posts from a Facebook page I follow: www.facebook.com/jelenamrkich but I would really love for you to follow along with me on this journey and share your journey here. This journey is absolutely perfect for each of us for this new year and being a new YOU.  

Here is a list of all of the other posts in this journey:
Introduction

Day 1 

Daily Affirmations

I personally love daily affirmations. This is a very habit to get into starting each and every day.

Saying or writing your affirmations first thing in the morning is usually the best thing you can do. It helps you set the mood for the day by doing your daily affirmations.

An affirmation is usually something that you really want to believe or have, but aren't quite at the point of achieving that goal or item.

Here are some examples of affirmations:
I am worthy.
I am good enough.
I am achieving all of my dreams and goals.
I am successful.
I am gainfully employed as _____ at a salary of $______.
Money comes to me quickly and easily.
Life is so good!
I am unique.
I love myself unconditionally.
I love my body and all its flaws.
I release all that does not serve my highest good.

Affirmations can be used to just about anything you want to achieve in your life. They must be written in the present tense as if you already have exactly what it is you are looking to achieve. One of the best ways to practice your daily affirmations is to stand in front of a mirror, and say out loud your affirmation 21 times. By seeing yourself saying it, you can see the look on your own face when you really start to believe the affirmation. You can see the joy in your eyes about having what it is your affirmation is affirming.

I personally love to write out my affirmations. I write them every single morning. Sometimes I come up with more that I need to add to my list and I just add them when I really feel that I need them to be added.

If there is one specific thing you are looking to really manifest into your life, write yourself an affirmation about that item. Then for 21 days, write that affirmation 21 times each day. Fully believe in the outcome of it. After you are done writing that affirmation, really let it go for the rest of the day. Do your best not to think about it, but if you must think about, only think positive thoughts about it. Do NOT think about not having that item. If you continue to think about the lack of that item, you will continue to manifest the lack of that item. Think about how you feel with that item. Think about how it can improve your life. Feel all kinds of positive feelings about that item, if you really must think about that item.

Join me in my manifestation/affirmation challenge. I'll post daily about this challenge and what you need to do. There will be another post introducing the challenge coming up as well later today. Let me know what areas you would really like to manifest something special into your life in the next few hours and I'll work that into my challenge posts.

Need help with some more affirmations? Leave a comment. We can come up with some together. I'd love to help you manifest your desires in your life.

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Forgiveness is YOUR Best Gift to Yourself!

This is so true. There are very few people out there who will apologize for hurting you, assuming something and being wrong, or just apologizing because they should and it's the right thing to do. The best thing you can do for yourself, to forgive them anyway. If you forgive them, you can move on. Forgiving them doesn't mean they were right or even that you accept what they did. It means that you are a bigger person and want to move on with your life. You aren't letting anyone else hold you back any longer. Forgive everyone and everything and you will feel much lighter and happier in your life.
Love, Clarissa

The Choice is YOURS

You have a choice each and every morning, so what are you going to do today? I always choose to chase my dreams. If you don't get up and chase them, they can't come true!

By chasing your dreams, you make every single day you spend here on this earth the next greatest day of your life. Keep living your life to the fullest and chasing those dreams. Never let your dreams die or for someone to tell you that you can't achieve something. All it takes is putting your mind to something and you will achieve it. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it. It will be worth all the blood, sweat, tears and time it takes to accomplish those dreams! Just NEVER, EVER give up!

Live your life to the fullest potential and just enjoy everything you have. Material things do not make our lives special. They may help us live a better life, but the material things don't make the world go round. It's the simple, immaterial things, like love, happiness, and joy that make the world go round. Live the life you want to live. Don't live by anyone else's standards, but your own. They aren't living your life, they don't have to deal with the choices you make on a regular basis. Make your choices for you and live the best life you can live. Show the world your happiness, joy and love and just enjoy your life!

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