Keeping it Real

By Channa Serenity

No matter who you are, no matter what your career choice, sometimes in life there are going to be struggles and there are going to be challenging obstacles. I full-heartedly believe that these challenges are gifts and an opportunity for growth and also to allow something better to come into your life. In yoga this is referred to as Aparigraha; letting go of the old and un-serving, and making room for the new and serving.

Recently in my life I’ve been faced with a job loss. It was a job I really didn’t like as it wasn’t aligned with my ethics and values, but it did provide a source of financial security for me. In all honestly, the last few weeks have been an emotional roller coaster for me because I’ve been giving in to the ego and to fear instead of trusting the universe and keeping my energy aligned with my goal and visions. So now that I’m aware of my actions, what am I going to do to change it?

1. Perception. Perception is a choice. I can choose to fear the worst or I can see this as an amazing opportunity to find another job that resonates better with my values and with my long term goals. I can choose to see this as a gift. I can choose to practice the yama Aparigraha. There is always something positive to focus on. What I have found as a blessing in this experience is how blessed I am to have the friendships that I do. Some of my girlfriends and my family have really showed me so much love, strength and compassion during this difficult time and that’s my silver lining, that’s where I’m going to put my thoughts. I’m grateful for them and love them so much.

2. Raise my vibrational frequency. When I’m resonating at a high frequency the law of attraction will bring more of the same into my life. To do this I’m simply following my bliss. I took a trip to the library and brought home my favorite mentors/authors books and dvds. I’m spending my time off doing things that make me genuinely happy like hikes, long cardio days at the gym, tea with my girlfriends, etc and looking for that super awesome amazing job that excites me and working on my holistic wellness practice and helping my current clients with their goals. Nothing is more fulfilling to me than helping others along their journey to fulfilling their own goals. It really helps to step outside of yourself and do good for others.

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