When You Have A Critical Moment

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When You Have A Critical Moment

by Michele J.

Have any of you noticed that sometimes when you try to create something certain

obstacles will come up which question exactly what you're trying to create? I've

wondered if this is some kind of test, you know, to see how bad I really want

the creation.

For instance, I decided to create " good health " . I've been doing everything

right. So then something happens which throws off my emotional health, and in

turn affects how I feel physically. In the middle of this, I begin to question

my creation because I certainly did not feel like I was in any way " creating

good health " . I felt totally out of control as these emotions seemed to take

over my body. I couldn't bring myself to exercise...I couldn't sleep

well...which was affecting the very thing I was trying to create. I began to

question the affirmations, my ability, and even my very existence! Anyone else

experience this?

I've come up with a list of things to do in a critical moment such as what I was

experiencing. These are things which can be used to alleviate the current

emotional stress and return oneself to being a creator of their own good. You

can do one or more of these things during a critical time...whichever feels

right for you.

1.. Pray... give the emotion and the circumstance over to your God and just

breathe deeply and pray.

2.. Cry... crying releases the tightness your body may be experiencing.

Emotional stress to me is like a storm brewing inside... I can physically and

mentally hear, see, and feel the thunder and lightening racking my inner world.

Crying is the rain that comes during the storm... it's cleansing to the body and

soul just as a summer rain shower cleanses the earth. I feel refreshed

afterwards, just as the earth smells clean and refreshed after a shower. Do

whatever you can to cry.... go in a room alone and allow it to come. Watch a sad

movie - just find something to encourage the tears to come on out.

3.. Laugh... laughter releases pent-up up stress and emotions as well. Laugh

about how ridiculous it is that when you try to create one thing, you

subconsciously create additional obstacles.... laugh at the thought of you

testing yourself like this, and how silly it seems to be saying these

affirmations when you certainly don't feel like they even apply. Watch a

humorous movie or recall a humorous memory. But laugh... it will make you feel

better and return you to the state you wish to be in afterwards.

4.. Talk it out.... to your spouse, or trusted friend, or partner. If no one is

there, talk to yourself. Ask yourself questions and answer them. This helps to

get whatever is going on out in the open. And talking to yourself might cause

laughter, which would also be helpful. <smile>

5.. Do some form of physical exercise. Exercise loosens up your insides as the

adrenaline begins flowing. With each move you make during exercise, you can see

that you have not lost control.... you are still in control. This seems to help

when you are feeling out of control. Because you control each sit up or leg lift

or step you take, you slowly realize you are still the one in charge here.

6.. Ask someone to hug you. There is something about the physical touch of

someone else that helps you to realize a feeling of " support " . Sometimes when

doing these statements, one can begin to feel all alone. A hug from someone lets

you know you are not alone and you are supported. If you're uncomfortable asking

for a hug - then GIVE ONE.... you're almost sure to get one in return.

7.. Breathe. Concentrate on your breath - in and out. Try to slow it down, try

to speed it up. See the control you have and experience as you do this. Imagine

your breath as a movie on the VCR.... you can fast-forward it or you can slow it

down. Close you eyes and visualize clear breath moving through your body. Just

breathe.

8.. Surrender. Don't be attached to the outcome. Continue with your efforts, and

know that they are the right things for you to do at the moment, but surrender

any attachment you have as to the outcome. It's the attachment to outcome, to

things being a certain way, that brings us pain. Peace comes with letting go,

surrendering, and acceptance. It also makes us more open to learning from our

experience, instead of resisting it.

All of these things can help.... I used every one of them during a recent

stressful time I was having. But I didn't use them at first... at first, I tried

to *fight* the emotional feelings. I questioned them and told them to go away!

It didn't work. I had to resort to other measures and after suffering emotional

distress almost all day, I finally let go and did every one of the things above.

I did numbers 1, 4 & 7 on the list first. I felt a bit better. Then I did #6. I

felt a bit more relieved. Then I did #2, then #5, then #3. And finally, #8, as

suggested by a student of mine. And then it was gone. The distress had finally

left my body and I have now returned to being a Creator Of My Good.

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About The Author: Michele Janine is an intuitive healer, offering you

guidance and insights intended to help you realize your full potential, pinpoint

areas which need further observation, and to empower you to seek higher meanings

in your everyday life circumstances. She is the author of ONE LOVE, a healing

fiction novel which teaches us through , a desperate woman, and , a

soul in transition, how to harness the power of unconditional love. One Love can

be ordered from the address below for $9.95 for the print version and $5.50 for

the electronic book on disk in PDF format. Its ISBN # is 1-892745-11-9. This

article was excerpted with permission from the course booklet " A Good Life " . The

full course booklet " A Good Life " can be obtained by sending $5.50 to Petals of

Life Publishing, 231 Oil Well Road, Suite C, , TN 38305. Website

www.PetalsOfLife.com