It is yet another Sunday, time for reflecting on the week that has passed and setting intentions for a week that is yet to come. I don’t dive into too much detail when thinking about the week ahead, because the intent of this activity is not to get my thoughts running on all that is happening; instead, it’s intended to get the heart ingredients I need ready for emotionally responding to all the events that will arise. I am trying to use the present moment to set better intentions for my future self, so that I can hopefully tap into those intentions if I find myself lost in the stressors of the day to day grind.
The past week was a challenging week, it was turbulent and full of additional events and stressors that really knocked me about. But I’m also really proud of how I was able to recognise that the emotional reactions that I was experiencing were linked to my monthly cycle and so, I became kinder in my response towards them. I didn’t get lost in the emotions, instead I observed them and tried to let go of them as best as I could.
With this new week ahead, I would like to find a balance between taking care of myself and continuing to grow professionally with the challenges I have facing me at work. I would like to be more disciplined with my time management, so that I can create the space that I need for work, learning and rest. I have a lot of old habits that I need to resist and a lot of new ones I need to practice in order to achieve this balance.
I would like to set the intention of patience and acceptance as I get this balance right, as well as forgiveness because I know that I won’t be able to get it done perfectly. So, I need to be kind to myself.
I also want to incorporate more and more humour into my day. Interpret the set backs with more humour and irony than with frustration and annoyance.
I am also aware there will be a lot of unconscious emotions arising as I have a medical procedure this week, on the same day that will mark 12 months of separation from my partner who is in the UK. So, there is a lot going on at the moment whether I recognise it consciously or not.
Be prepared for all that comes and be ok with all that is; I guess that’s all that I can do.
I set intentions to be loving and kind towards myself.
Here is to another week that will no doubt bring with it a lot of opportunities to grow, heal and love.
Love Always,
M
Souloom™ 