MONTHLY MANTRA: JANUARY 2018

Have you ever felt stuck? Like no matter what you do, the universe keeps finding a way to throw unwanted situations and emotions into your life?

I have one answer for you:

Me too.

Lately I have felt so lost. I guess one could say I'm in a "funk," but I think it's much more complex than that. In fact, I believe that almost all "funks" actually reflect a feeling much deeper than "feeling off."

Many of us, myself included, have grown up to believe that when we feel off or something doesn't go as we planned we need to change in order to fix the problem. But what if I told you that there was no problem in the first place? What if I told you that the Universe placed this situation in your path because she is looking out for you and not because she wants to sabotage you?

I know...that's crazy right!?

However, to find it crazy is to not be looking at it from the right perspective. I learned this whilst reading The Self-Love Experiment, by Shannon Kaiser.

This book, as you can tell, goes into depth on how we can achieve a basic understanding on how we have the ability to achieve self-love within ourselves by showing more compassion and showing up for ourselves in times of doubt and fear. She also stresses how important it is to understand that everyone's journey is different. There is no step-by-step journey to self love. Understanding this was monumental for me, and really has begun to help me be more aware of my actions and my thoughts towards myself. I'll be sure to dive more into her book and how it has helped me in another post!

Getting back to the point though, in her book she listed many mantras and lessons that she has gained through her own self-love journey. Reading them has led me to develop a deep love for them, so I thought: why not start a monthly mantra thing where every month I give out a mantra for you all to ponder and keep with you!?

You better believe I hopped on that train pretty quick, and here I am writing the one for January! I chose this mantra to kick off the new year because I think we all need a little reminder that all the moments in life, whether we are comfortable in them or not, has a purpose. Although we may not know that purpose, it is important to remember that we are connected to the Universe, and if we put our trust in her and the Lord, we can rest assured that all good things will unfold at the right time.

Reading this right now puts a little smile on my face and I hope it does for you too! It reminds me that there is someone looking out for me- looking out for us- even when we feel that we are alone. I invite you all to read or repeat this mantra to yourself every day. Write it down and carry it with you if you must. But no matter what, know that what is meant to happen will happen and although that thought might leave us anxious or worried, lay your burden on the Universe and know that she will always present experiences to you at the RIGHT TIME and with the best intentions at hand.

When the Universe presents us with difficult situations, it is because she knows we are strong enough to take them on.

Whether you find yourself feeling guilty for a decision you made or feel like you aren't good enough, this mantra applies to you. You cannot make a mistake, not in the eyes of God, and certainly not in the eyes of love.

Hold your head up high love, and know that the Universe has a greater plan for you and it will all come in time! :) I hope you all have a beautiful rest of your day!