I’m sitting snuggled into my chair by the window, where I go most mornings to greet the day, meditate, journal, and pray. 

Today, sunlight is pouring through the wet forest after days and days of cold and rain. I feel grateful and curious watching golden and brown leaves falling softly as the day dawns.

For the past few months, during morning practice, I’ve asked Higher Self for guidance about next steps in my business. And, I’ve received the same message over and over and over again:

* focus on self care for physical health
* spiritual practice
* don’t create anything new right now

I get it. I’ve been doing it. It’s been marvelous to spend more time doing art, being with friends and family, and adventuring into nature. And, it’s been frustrating! At times, I’ve felt stuck and impatient because I love to create new things to contribute through my business.  

Thankfully, the guidance that came through today was a little different!

Soul instruction was to let go of any lingering attachment to focus on business next steps and answer this question instead:

What can I do or give that contributes to those I serve 
and ALSO brings me joy?

Creative juices started to flow as soon as I genuinely opened to this question. The first thing that came to mind and into my journal was just how much I’ve enjoyed giving presents throughout my life.

I realized I’d been asking the wrong question. Instead of: “What do I need to do for my business?”, I should have been asking “What gift can I give that also brings me joy?”

So, I ask you to contemplate the same:

What can you do or give that also brings you joy or fulfillment?

This question opens up the possibility and a sense of freedom to be as wildly generous of spirit and unconditional giving as is our true nature while including our own well being in the equation.
 

I’m honoring my guidance not to create anything new right now. 

But, I can give you something of value I created in the past. A GIFT for no reason but to inspire your self reflection, guidance seeking, and to start or return to a soul inspired journaling practice.

Here’s your GIFT!

JOURNAL YOUR WAY TO SOUL ALIGNED
HIGH VIBRATIONAL LIVING

This free easily downloadable pdf eBook includes journaling ritual creation tips + incredible assortment of journal prompts I’ve been collecting and using for many moons.