Tools of Life is written and produced by Julie Ford of Julz of Life where we've been supporting parents and teens as they navigate the challenging richness of raising the next generation. This stage of life is full of our own "remember when" and "oh boy, here we go" moments that we can choose to either DREAD or RELISH. No stage of parenting (or life…) should need to be endured. Let's enjoy every stage.
Today's Tools of Life is highlighting a new "chill" track intended to help you NURTURE THE NOW by being ENOUGH. We are so often lamenting the past or borrowing worry from the future. When we focus on the NOW, on this moment, it's easier to set our vibrations to "enjoy."
Are you feeling out of sorts but can't put your finger on why? This might be just what you need. Sit quietly and regroup when you find you're replaying a track of regret (yesterday's news) or worry (tomorrow's unconfirmed suspicions). It doesn't take long. It's not too much to ask to take 5-7 minutes to turn the moment around, shift the energy back to what serves - back to the NOW where you can be enough.
Hope you enjoy today's short reset!
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At Tools of Life we offer you something to ponder, to practice and to play with.
Here are today's:
PONDER:
I'M HAPPY WHERE I AM AND EAGER ABOUT WHERE I'M GOING
What would it be like to choose the moment at hand and really take honest inventory of it?
How can you own being satisfied with what is in this moment AND looking forward to what's next?
PRACTICE:
Set a reminder to listen to the affirmation "chill" track at the end of every day for a week. When you feel scarcity and "self-bashing" creeping in, hear the words in your own voice, "I am enough…"
Try listening while getting ready for bed, or while stretching before heading to sleep. Listen with your kids.
Total permission to giggle about it. It may seem goofy at first.
PLAY WITH:
Add to it in your own words. Maybe say, "I'm enough laundry-doer." Or "I'm enough superhero." See what comes up.
Notice the energy shifts that happen within and around you when you begin to own that you are enough.
Resources:
Here's a YouTube link to just the You are ENOUGH chill track.
Music in affirmation track from https://filmmusic.io
"Peace of Mind" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Intro/Outro Music: Open Road From https://www.purple-planet.com/
