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Radial Change "Shift Happens"

A few weeks ago I decided to make some radial changes in my life and take my power back in some areas that I have given it away. I have had this habit of taking care of people to the detriment of my own health, personallity and even my business. Part of my SHIFT involved me moving out of my home, not only to downsize but to aid in movement of my roommate that continues to show-up at my doorstep in need of a place to live. The roommate happens to be a dear friend and my childrens father. It's not an easy thing to let go of that relationship, as it was currently shaped. Love how it is shaping now!

Today for breakfast, I went into the kitchen for coffee and my normal behavior is to eat what’s EASY. I do not usually cook and especially not for myself. Then when I decided to cook something for myself, massive emotions and memories came up around how many times I would starve myself and not care for myself nutritiously, unless there were other people to cook or care for. It is sad to think that I am the last one on my list....until now! Learning to love and honor myself is so powerful.

As this journey is progressing many of my relationships are changing. I am seeing where I do not set boundries or honor my truth in many situations. People pleasing, can anyone relate? I even allow people to give hurtful input about how I should or shouldn't live my life. My favorite "speak my truth moment" was so beautiful, when at the start, this individual said "I know this will be for the highest good of both of us". WOW! We can really create these type of relationships in our life that honor us, honoring ourselves!

Where can you honor yourself more? What boundries do you have?

Are there times when you do things out of obligation or people pleasing?

What can you let go of, that is no longer serving your highest good?

Thank you again for your continued feedback and support on this amazing journey called LIFE

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Comment by ben winkler - Relationship Coach on July 15, 2009 at 12:11pm: Without 'YOU' at the center of your universe there's NOTHING! Better act as the highlight of your party from now on!

Comment by Kumari on June 29, 2009 at 11:20am: i too have been on this journey of letting go. It began seriously when my beloved Suki passed almost 3 years ago...her teaching to me was this: " all the things you did for me, all the ways you showed me love, now you must fo for YOU!" I cooked organic food for her, took her on fabulous adventurous walks, learned how to communicate telepathically so i could understand her better, in fact i used to quip: When i come back i want to come back as my dog!" SO many things i have trouble doing for me i would always make time for her. SO I have been practicing ever since, with varying degrees of success.

Thank you sister for being so incerdibly OPEN and transparent...it is a joy and inspiration for all of us to watch you grow.

Comment by Jen Lingo on June 29, 2009 at 9:24am: Shannon, we share more than a birthdate in common... I have been going through similar awarenesses followed by action. I have been aware for some time that I would "show up" for others, but not for myself. That has/is changed. I am putting me, my dreams, goals first.
Lots of personal & spiritual growth work was done prior, but the crowning piece that helped me move forward, after a lot of Bioenergetics work with Kyle Hoofnagle, was Kundalini Yoga with Jessica Martin. Let's talk, sis!

Comment by Sheila Murrey on June 27, 2009 at 11:18pm: Am surprised I get to be the first to post a reply but wow, and wow again Shannon! Do you know how wonderful you are? To expose this part of you to all of us, and to regain your sense of self (as shown by what happened that you shared here).

Yes, and yes again, I have definitely been a people pleaser and by a peacemaker most of my life. During part of my journey last October I began a difficult shift myself. I had to pull back from several opportunities before, well... perhaps, have a break down. It was due in part to my NEED to please, and do all, be all, as well as, keep home life priorities the same. And I had to come to a place, emotionally, where I knew who and what my priorities were. Then all else had to be released - even things that I didn't want to release. I had to say "no" with a thankful heart.

So, for me, it's about taking care of me first, my spirit, the body I inhabit, and my mind. Then my next priority is my husband because I've waited all of my life, to this point, to have a man by my side such as he and so is way high up on the priority list - whatever and however. After that, other responsibilities and such but all the time keeping in mind the things we learned together with Kandee G, and others from CLP. I often think about all the amazing people who came into my life from October on, who wouldn't have come had the job layoff not occurred. And while that transition was very difficult in many areas of my life, it's proven to have been a necessary and integral part of my growth and observation of myself.

I'm still in it of course, still trying to figure some things out, but I know I'll look back on this transition as one of tremendous spiritual growth and more and I believe you'll also look back on this time of "shift" for you (and family) and you'll recognize the grace and beauty of life that comes after the "flower pushes through the dirt" (you're the flower in this analogy).