ealing Your Life Ha Personal Journey

by Giuliana Melo

Exercise! Running, jogging, playing a sport of some kindfor me it was YOGA. A Yoga practice is helping me save my own life.

I was angry and I cried out to God, WHY ME? Through my intuition, I heard him say WHY NOT YOU GIULIANA? I said to Him, well if "why not me", I need help to heal my life. I need help to make choices and take chances to change my life. He had been whispering to me for years and I hadn’t been listening. The migraines and diabetes were signs that my life was out of alignment. I learned that I carried a lot of pain and resentment in my body. I came to realize that the pain was from wanting to be liked and loved my whole life. This was from always seeking external validation. I had to learn to seek within. I had to take responsibility for my life, I had to identify the old story (one of pain, shame, blame, etc.) and create a new story (one of healing and love), I had to learn to love myself!!

Are you wondering how to LOVE YOURSELF MORE? well then, let’s begin!

Relax. Place your hand on your heart, feel your heartbeat. Say "I love you", whether silently or out loud, to your heart. Think of how its been helping keep you alive, since before you were even born. Repeat these "I' love you's" for at least a minute or two, and each time say it more meaningfully and endearingly.

Practice moments of gratitude throughout your day. Even during times such as when you're stressed, take a moment and think of all that you are grateful for. Express your gratitude out loud, to the Universe: "I am grateful for ______" or, "Thank you for ______". Make this a habit. You can even make a list each day of at least 10 things that you're grateful for. Consider creating a gratitude journal or jar. Gratitude shifts what you have into enough. The universe responds by giving us more to be grateful for.

Rewrite your subconscious mind, through repetition, by repeating to yourself words of a high vibration or the words that you wish others would say to you the most. Example: I am love. I am open to love. I see my beauty. I accept love. Do this for 31 days. Then it becomes a habit. Committed and consistent = success.

Go out in Nature. Explore like a child that was just born and knows nothing but what it sees. Paint, draw, write poetry or express yourself in whatever way you wish. This moves energy out of the body. Express the unique gem that you are and share your gifts with the world. Consider practicing sungazing as often as you are able to. I recommended the first 15 minutes of sunrise and 15 minutes prior to sunset for beginners. Research "sungazing" for further info or tips. Fill up with the sun. On days where there is no sunshine, imagine the sun- feel its warmth on your face.

Practice conscious breathing throughout your day. TAKE A BREATH with me. Deep breathe in and out through your mouth. Notice how often you are unaware of your breath during the day, and thus are being breathed, rather than you consciously breathing. Catch yourself doing so, and take slow, deep conscious inhales through the nose, hold for a second or two, then slow gradual exhale out of your mouth. You came into this life with a breath, and you will leave with one. Combine "birth" and "death" - and you basically get the word "breath". The breath affects our emotions as well as our thoughts. Be mindful of your breath. Our breath is what connects us to the Divine.