The Equinox is a very special time of the year when the light and dark periods of day and night are equal and perfectly balanced. In your own life, you can seek balance between opposites while nature powerfully yet silently mirrors her balance and magnificence to you.
The Equinox is a time to reap the fruits of your labor; revisit intentions you set for your health and well being throughout the year; take stock of your blessings, successes, challenges and lessons; and celebrate with friends and healthy food as you prepare to head into the quiet and stillness of winter.
In this article, I'll share some helpful ways to bring balance and harmony to your life during this beautiful and abundant harvest season.
Begin by taking a few hours or days to reflect on the past six months of your life. Recall the goals, intentions, dreams and visions you had for yourself. Then reflect on your triumphs, challenges, adventures, opportunities lost and taken, your relationships, body, exercise, spiritual practice, home cooking, travel, work or career path, your home environment and any other area of your life. If you like writing in a journal, then write or if you prefer talking with a friend or reflecting inward, so be it. Just spend time reflecting and recalling the past.
Next, observe where you lost or found balance. Based on your observations, dream and visualize a new life of balance, harmony and peace.
Here are some examples:
- I realize that I overworked myself and pushed myself too hard. Now I want to create more joy and ease in my work life. Instead of pushing so hard, I'm going to shift from the accomplishment mentality to a mindset based on inspiration. I'm going to allow the Universe to flow through me and recognize that my work and life's passion are a service to humanity and that I can release all fears associated with being an abundant being.
- I realize that I could have eaten a lot healthier and nourished my body, mind and spirit with whole, real organic foods from the earth. Now, in this season of new beginnings, my deepest intention is to listen to my beautiful body and to nourish it with real, whole, organic foods. I'd like to focus on preparing more meals at home and taking my lunch to work three times a week.
- I realize that I feel totally disconnected spiritually and I know that I feel so much better when I meditate, pray or practice yoga. In this new season, I intend to meditate at least five minutes each day to clear my thoughts and give my mind a break.
- I'm so grateful that I was able to spend lots of quality time playing and enjoying nature this summer. Nature revitalizes, invigorates and connects me to my spirit. I love how expansive and alive I feel when I'm at the beach or in the mountains. My deepest intention is to continue connecting with nature several times per week.
- I'm so grateful for the fun vacations I got to take this season. I know that vacationing regularly amplifies my energy and helps me be the best version of myself. I intend to take at least one weekend off every six weeks to do something fun and to help me get out of any ruts and limiting habits that I may have gotten sucked into.
- I realize that I could sleep more. I'm going to allow myself to sleep in at least once a week this season.
Continue to reflect on your relationships, home environment, body, family, exercise program and any other area of your life.
Awareness is power. The more conscious you are of your actions the better prepared you are to make healthy changes and transformations in your life.
Here's to your new beginnings! I wish you the very best in your health, relationships, career, exercise, spirituality and in nourishing yourself in every way possible!
Amanda Moxley, "The Radiant Health Coach™”, publishes the energizing and inspiring "Radiant Health E-zine" - every other Thursday for healthy people everywhere. Learn how to lose weight naturally, amplify your energy and feel confident in your body. In only 3 steps you can create the body and life you desire without dieting or going to extremes. Go to www.RadiantHealthCoach.com
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