Today's Stimuli
September 26, 2013
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DOING THE WORK
GUIDANCE, HEALING AND DIRECTION
This week we will be working on personal growth, healing and evolution.
CALLING IN
THE GOOD
Using a sheet of lined paper, complete each of the following statements 3 times (a total of 9 statements daily) calling in the healing, direction and guidance you desire to experience.
Dear God:
Today, I ask for and open myself for you to heal me of _____________
Today, I ask for and open myself for you to teach me how
Today, I ask for and open myself to be more _______________
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In the spiritual perspective a boundary is a demonstration of self-respect and respect for others. A boundary is a structure, expectation, request or system put in place to define, prescribe, limit or exclude behavior, people, experiences, and or internal or external intrusions. A boundary makes and keeps us aware of how far we can go and how much we can do with and for an individual. It also makes us aware of what we can expect from and for another. _______________________________
The purpose of having boundaries is to protect and take care of ourselves. We need to be able to tell other people when they are acting in ways that are not acceptable to us. A first step is starting to know that we have a right to protect and defend ourselves. We have not only the right but the duty to take responsibility for how we allow others to treat us. ________________________
It is impossible to have a healthy relationship with someone who has no boundaries, with someone who cannot communicate directly and honestly. Learning how to set boundaries is a necessary step in learning to be a friend to ourselves. It is our responsibility to take care of ourselves - to protect ourselves when it is necessary.
______________________________ A process to establish and/or maintain boundaries: 1. Inform others that the boundary exists and inform them when they have violated it. 2. Identify the properties of your boundaries (what are the definitions and parameters). 3. Create a consistent means of broadcasting the presence of the boundaries. 4. Instruct others as to how the boundary operates. 5. Remain aware of the process/action required to maintain the boundaries. 6. Inform others of the consequences of violating a boundary. 7. Warn others when they have or are about to violate the lines of a boundary. 8. Immediately activate the consequences when a boundary has been violated. 9. Be willing to forgive when a boundary is innocently or unknowingly violated. 10. Be willing to surrender the relationship for repeated violations of the boundaries. 11. Determine through practical experience whether or not the boundaries serve the intention for which they have been established.
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Holy Father, Blessed Light of my life, Keeper of my soul, there's a stirring in my spirit that tells me I'm blessed!
My mantra today Holy God, is:
Blessed I AM!
Everything I touch today is blessed with the love of God pouring through me!
Blessed I AM!
Every eye I gaze into today beams the love and light of my Creator, and gives me a holy mirror to see the divine in myself.
Blessed I AM!
Every person I hug today is the very embodiment of love, the very embodiment of God in we, God in me.
Blessed I AM!
Every hand I hold today is the hand of love Itself, leading me, comforting me, treasuring me, gently squeezing me and making me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Blessed I AM!
Holy God, let every word that falls out of my mouth today be a blessing!
Blessed I AM!
Holy Father, let every act I engage in today be impressed with divine love!
Blessed I AM!
Holy Father, let my way today be filled with joy and lit with love, let me be spurred on by a holy vision, let me have the persever- ance to see things through that are mine to do, and the good sense to know when to let things go, let me grow faith and courage for my walk, no matter how difficult or scary it seems to get, and above all, let me be radically grateful and always, always remember how BLESSED I AM!!!
In the name of the Holy Christ Presence, this is my prayer.
Amen.
Reverend Valerie Love
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I easily set boundaries with my
friends and acquaintances.
I recognize my personal boundaries and honor the boundaries of others.
I create and maintain boundaries that protect and support me.
My time is valuable and I give myself permission to say no to activities that
take up treasured moments that I
can use to care for myself.
I open myself to new opportunities,
stretch beyond my old boundaries
and grow into my magnificent self.
I am confident and strong as I set
clear boundaries for my life.
I am clear and respectful when
setting boundaries with others.
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BOUNDARIES are mental, emotional, or physical constructs that define or limit the area in which one is willing to be present. The space or area in which one works, loves, or desires to be.
A lesson from Ken Kizer coach and member of the Inner Visions Institute faculty:
"When you don't have boundaries in your life, people will inject themselves into places in your life where you do not want them, and where they have no business being. Boundaries are like drawing a line in the sand and saying, 'Beyond here I will not go and you cannot come.' The key is to be very clear and very committed to what you are willing to do if the line is crossed."
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A lack of boundaries will not only make your life uncomfortable, it helps other people in making their lives uncomfortable.
Where there are no boundaries the same bad decision has an opportunity to be repeated.
It is on [us] to draw the line in the sand.
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BOUNDARIES allow me to take care of myself.
BOUNDARIES enable others to take care of themselves.
BOUNDARIES create the freedom of choice.
To give, share, or support need not mean taking care of.
I can say no and still give love and support.
BOUNDARIES keep me in my divine, right space.
Adapted from One Day My Soul Just Opened Up
by Iyanla Vanzant
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Silver Spring, Maryland 20907
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