Odyssey Magazine Issue 1, 2016 | Page 48

Not loving ourselves manifests in a constant search for validation and external approval. As children we love Just for a moment, imagine how wonderful it would be to not have to carry the load of your limiting beliefs. So get down to business and zap those limiting beliefs. Understand your behaviour patterns and change them. ourselves, but as adults so often this self-love is buried very deeply in the subconscious. True empowerment requires a subconscious change, an identity shift. And this is not easy. Recognise when you’re spiralling down and change it Change your vibration. When you are stuck and feeling ‘low’ it may be hard to get inspired, so learn what takes you from a negative to a positive state. Get out of that stuck feeling, and generate new possibilities for yourself. Transform totally Speak up for yourself, and be authentic. Look at all areas of your life – spirituality, relationships, health, finances, intimate love and recreation. A holistic view and true, sustainable personal growth means you are looking at every aspect of your life and constantly striving for growth and balance in mind, body, spirit and emotions. Take action Knowing and not doing is the same as not knowing. Learn and apply. This is where you carve a vision for your life. Do what it requires and focus on growing every day. Communicate truthfully with yourself Make small changes, but do it constantly. Like the famous slogan: (just) do it. something or somebody that isn’t real. The worst is we Understand and manage your environment lie to ourselves too. And we build safe, seemingly secure You can change negative thoughts and patterns, but they comfort zone around these lies. What lie have you been are like weeds. They became your beliefs in the first place telling yourself? so don’t allow them to grow back. Take an honest look at Some of us have been wearing a mask for so long that we forget it’s a mask, and we continue to act out Get a grip on obstacles your resources and support structures. Let go of energy thieves (things, places and people). Know who to ask Just for a moment, imagine how wonderful it would be for help (and don’t be afraid to ask), and learn how to to not have to carry the load of your limiting beliefs. manage your resources, including your time. So get down to business and zap those limiting beliefs. So back to that warehouse – do you prefer to stumble Understand your behaviour patterns and change them. around in the dark, or let someone guide you to apply If you need help changing them, get help. You’ve these principles? O recognised them as illusions; now learn to change your patterns, thought processes and beliefs. Shift your subconscious This is about you, your self-worth, self-love and self-esteem. Self-love does not equate to being ‘self-ish’. ODYSSEY 48 •  DIGIMAG Visit www.yesparadigm.co.za  for more. See ad, right, for info on Celeste's retreat.