The book for this project is called: My Cause Miracles By: Gabrielle Bernstein
This is a 40-Day Guidebook Of Subtle Shifts For Radical Change And Unlimited Happiness.
Day 1 — Evening Exercise
Once you’re home from your workday, take ten minutes to reflect on what came up for you. Take out your journal (I am doing that using this blog as my journal) and reflect on your day. Write down your answers to the following questions.
What experiences trigger my fear?
What thoughts trigger my fear?
What are the feelings that come over me when I am in fear?
How does my fear affect my behavior?
Throughout the next six weeks, you’ll use your journal (blog) to document your process. each journal (blog) entry will act as a benchmark for your progress. Be sure to take this step seriously, because we’ll be reflecting on your work in later weeks. If writing down your feelings is unfamiliar or challenging, don't sweat it!! Just put pen to paper (fingers to keyboard) and do your best to answer the questions and let your thoughts flow. Over time, it will become easier and you’ll notice the impact of writing down your answers.
Now make a list of the fears you have uncovered. If the exact fear is clear to you, them simply write it out. Be mindful, though, that you may be unable to pinpoint your fear head-on. If this is the case, then it may actually be easier to become aware of the ways you may be “playing small,” that is, hiding out or avoiding certain situations. For instance, maybe you skipped the gym again. is it possible that you’re nervous about they way people will look at you? Or maybe your didn’t speak up in the office meeting. Could it be that you have a deep-rooted fear of ideas being rejected? By paying close attention to your behavior, you can begin to get honest about what fears your may have been denying.
Once you’ve identified a few of your fears, take a moment to determine which fears are the strongest. Choose your top three fears and then rate each one’s strength on a scale of 1–10 (10 being the strongest). Write these fears at the top of a new page in your journal (blog) and repeat your affirmation out loud: “I AM WILLING TO WITNESS MY FEAR, I AM PROUD OF MYSELF FOR DOING THIS WORK”
When you’re ready to retire for the night, prepare for another exercise. Each night I will guide your subconscious mind so that your practical mind can take a backset. let go of your to-do lists and clear space for inspiration to come forth. This evening I’ll guide you in a meditation that will help you reflect on the day with a loving perspective. Today’s work may have brought up some uncomfortable stuff. That’s cool. Remember that facing our fears is a huge part of this practice — after all, if we don’t witness the fear, we cannot be set free from it. In this meditation, I’ll guide you to energetically disconnect from the fears that have been present today.
The upcoming exercise is your first meditation. Follow my guidance below.
In your mediation space, sit up straight on the floor or on a chair. Gently allow your shoulders to fall into a natural position. Get your body into alignment to receive the energetic guidance that will come through your meditation.
Close your eyes and place your hands on your knees, palms facing up. Take a deep breath in through your nose and exhale out through your mouth. Continue this cycle of breath as you center into your meditation.
