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Self-Evaluation of Seven Basic Beliefs Underlying Your Perceptions of Life – Part 6 of 7: Openness to Change

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Sandra Brossman

This is the image of a blackboard with blue chalk writing asking if you are open to change.

Welcome to Part 6 of a 7 part series in which you are invited to become aware of the Basic Beliefs Underlying Your Perceptions of Life! Even more importantly, you are offered the opportunity to transform your self-limiting beliefs of separation and fear into self-empowering beliefs of oneness and unconditional love.

Our basic beliefs are the fundamental concepts we have formed about ourselves and the world around us, based on the mental input we have received throughout our lives. They are the underlying thought forms deep within our psyche that support all our views of life. Our basic beliefs have profound impact on the quality of our lives because they are the core of our personal values governing absolutely every perception we choose.

Many of our basic beliefs generate self-limiting thoughts because they are framed within our childhood perspectives, rooted in societal training, and do not reflect our whole self.

This week I invite you to become aware of your beliefs about your OPENNESS TO CHANGE.

One sure way to limit our potential is to resist the flow of change in our lives. This is a very self-deluding perception because the process of change is the essence of life – we can proactively participate in it or we can just let it happen to us. Change tends to be something we want everyone else to do. In truth, the only person we have the power to change is ourselves.

If we are resistant to change, life becomes a waiting game. It is like hiding in a closet and waiting for a guarantee that everything will be forever safe outside before we agree to come out. We tend to dance back and forth between feeling guilty about the past and frightened of the future, believing that it is either too soon or too late to change careers, move to a new area, buy a house, have children, or take a trip. The one place in time in which we are absent is the only time that is real – the present.

The following is a Self-Evaluation of Your Beliefs About Your Being Open to Change. As you scan through the questions, simply ask yourself, “Do I relate to the statements of Separation, or do I relate to the statements of Oneness? The perceptions of separation correspond with fear and lock us into self-defeating behaviors, while the perceptions of Oneness resonate with our spiritual truth of unconditional universal love and open us to our greater potential.

It is best to trust your immediate, spontaneous responses to these questions. When we analyze ourselves and deliberate over the answers, we run the risk of falling into the trap of self-judgment rather than pure awareness.

Remember, this evaluation is not an exercise in self-criticism, nor does it involve judgment of others. It is merely a tool to shed the light of self-awareness on the foundation of beliefs upon which we base our view points of life.

BASIC BELIEF #6 – OPENNESS TO CHANGE

Am I flexible and willing to go with the constant flow of changes within my life?

Separation: Resisting the flow of life; being stuck in the guilt of the past and the fear of the future; afraid to make decisions; trying to make life so secure so as to avoid having to face new challenges; waiting for changes to happen.

Oneness: Greeting life with fluidity by choosing to be in the present; seeing life as a process of change and growth; having the courage to make decisions; being open to new opportunities and situations; going with the flow of life events.

Which statements do I most relate to – Separation or Oneness?

Where does this belief originate? (i.e. parents, family culture, religion)

Is this my own personal truth now that I am an adult?

DO I CHOOSE TO CHANGE THIS BELIEF?

The following are affirmations to transform your perceptions of separation and fear into affirmations of oneness and unconditional love:

Feeling of Separation: I am afraid to change.

Affirmation of Oneness: I am safe as I flow with the creative, loving energy of the universe.

Feeling of Separation: How do I know what choices are “right” for me?

Affirmation of Oneness: I know that every choice I make contributes to my growth and wholeness.

Feeling of Separation: What if I make the “wrong” choices?

Affirmation of Oneness: I am willing to express my genuine self.

Feeling of Separation: I’ll wait until tomorrow.

Affirmation of Oneness: I choose to be in present time.

Feeling of Separation: I will just wait and let fate decide.

Affirmation of Oneness: I am aware of my inner power to choose perceptions that are aligned with universal love.

Remember: Every single belief that you have stored into your brain is the result of constant repetition that has come from yourself – as well as from others. YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR BELIEFS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF AFFIRMATIONS. It does not matter whether you initially believe your affirmations. Affirmations are a mental stretch moving toward spiritual truth. With enough repetition, you will come to believe your Affirmations of Oneness.

Affirmations help us to develop the habit of consistent, positive self-dialogue. By making a commitment to the ongoing practice of repeating affirmations of self-love, you have the power to transform your self-deprecating beliefs about yourself into self-respecting perceptions that reflect the truth of your Oneness with Spirit and universal love.

When we open our hearts and minds to accepting the inevitability of constant change, we are able to move into the infinite potential that only exists in the spiritual reality of present time. When we are open to change, we are working in harmony with the laws of nature, and our lives begin to experience a synchronous flow of life’s blessings moving in and out of our lives. A new life is awaiting you – are you ready to receive it?

I welcome any questions or insights you would like to share regarding your self-discovery process as you become conscious of your beliefs about your willingness to be open to change.

Love and Light

Sandra

A portion of this message is an excerpt from the book, The Power of Oneness, Live the Life You Choose. To learn more about how you can align your life with spiritual truth, order the book at http://www.thepowerofoneness.com/products/

Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Sandra Brossman

This is an image of a woman opening her arms to the horizon along the oceanfront

One of the most wonderful ways we can create peace and abundance in our lives is to focus our attention on gratitude. Gratitude is a word that we most typically associate with thankfulness. When we think of thankfulness, many of us focus on the relationships, conditions, and things in our life that we like and enjoy. Being thankful is a very healthy emotion that helps us to reinforce a positive attitude and maintain balance in life.

But what about all of the things that go on in our lives that we do not enjoy, like: getting sick, losing our jobs, the death of a loved one, the break-up of a close relationship, being injured in a car accident, making a bad investment, or experiencing violence? Are we supposed to be thankful for all of these experiences too, or just the “good stuff?”

This is where the infinitely greater meaning of gratitude comes in. When we are only thankful for things we like, gratitude is an emotion that is contingent on our situation, therefore it is a conditional emotion. When things are going well, we are thankful; when life gets tough, we wait until a time when things feel more optimistic before we express thanks again. The problem with this is that no human being is going to spend life here on earth with only positive experiences. So, if we perceive gratitude in a conditional way, we are quite likely going to have long and frequent periods of time during which we do not feel thankful.

In the spiritual sense, gratitude is an ongoing attitude in which we choose to be unconditionally appreciative for all that is. When we think about this, we realize this is a huge concept. This would mean that we choose to see the blessings in every experience we have, every moment of every day. There is so much pain and suffering in our third dimensional world, as well as a plethora of amazingly challenging, downright unpleasant experiences, so how is it humanly possible to maintain an “attitude of gratitude?”

Developing an attitude of gratitude begins by choosing to remember that absolutely everything we experience and everyone whom we meet is happening for a reason. Even though many times we do not understand things that occur in our lives, every experience we have is offering us the opportunity to become more whole. No matter what is going on, we focus on the perfection within what appears to be a lot of imperfection. Through our thoughts, we call into our life the people and situations that teach us what we most need to know when we most need to learn it. This occurs in both positive and negative ways, depending on how we learn best. For example, if one of our large life lessons is that need to stop giving our power away to others, we will most likely attract controlling personalities into our reality until we figure out how to love ourselves enough to take control of our own life.

When we function in a state of gratitude, we begin to appreciate everything. We are not born feeling grateful – it is a frame of mind that needs to be cultivated through practice. We become thankful for the penny we just found on the sidewalk, the parking spot that just opened up at the perfect moment, the smile of a passing stranger, the roof over our heads, and the food we eat. We begin to see the magnificent wonder of life within everyone and everything. We are thankful for something as seemingly small as the petal on a flower to the magnitude of the miracle of witnessing a child being born. We are thankful for a sunny day and equally appreciative for a rainy day. We express thanks for the unhappy experiences from which we grow, just as much as the happy ones.

When we practice being thankful for all things great and small, we are aligning our thoughts with the frequency of unconditional love; thus, we open ourselves to welcoming abundance at every level – mentally, emotionally, and physically. While some days may be a lot more enjoyable than others, practicing an attitude of gratitude is a perfect way to savor every moment of life.

Love and Light,

Sandra

Sandra Brossman is the author of The Power of Oneness, Live the Life You Choose. To learn more about how you can align your life with spiritual truth, order the book at http://www.thepowerofoneness.com/products/

The Precious Downtime of Winter

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Sandra Brossman

This is an image of two skiers in lounge chairs looking out at a sunny mountain range

Winter is a Gift

This is the time of year when many of us go into the doldrums – it’s cold, the days are shorter and there is too much darkness. We are longing to see our friend, the sun! We are so accustomed to being over stimulated, that it may be difficult to identify this as being the perfect time to change our perspective and to see the winter as a gift. Awareness is the first step! Below are seven insights that may change your perspective to see the wintertime as a blessing:

1. Go Within

Just as we have a tendency to stay indoors in the winter, it is a perfect time to go within ourselves to clear our minds and nurture our souls. This can be done through meditation, by reading a good book, or watching a favorite movie. The important point is that we get quiet time to relax. Really what you are doing is planting seeds for the longer and brighter days of tomorrow.

2. Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down

This time of year offers us the space and time to slow down. We often find ourselves craving a comfortable couch and a roaring fire. It makes us feel warm, happy, and sleepy. Also, there is nothing like staying in bed a little longer, snuggled up under the covers, enjoying the warmth.

3. Appreciate the Silence

The winter offers clarity in silence. It is truly amazing to step outside after it snows and notice how crisp the air is and how quiet your surroundings are. It is a blanket that softens everything around you and creates a pause that allows you to appreciate the true beauty of silence.

4. Spark Your Creativity

The void of darkness sometimes gives us the room we need to allow our creative mind to come alive. It is like having a blank canvas with infinite possibilities. Have fun! This is the time to start an arts and crafts project, enroll in a woodworking class, or simply cook a meal that is out of the ordinary.

5. Savor the Simple Things

This quiet time offers you the opportunity to notice the small wonders of life such as hot soup, the texture of sheets, the warmth of a good fire, or how much fun it is to make a snow angel – even if you are an adult!

6. Catch up with Friends

This is a wonderful time to get together for coffee, tea, or lunch. Precious time with those who truly know us brings joy to life.

7. Embrace the Cold

Enjoy a brisk walk in the cold. It will heighten your awareness and make you feel alive. You will be amazed at how invigorated you feel.

Enjoy what is around you right now! You don’t need to “get away” literally. Most of us need to “get away” from our daily lives and our frenetic pace. You can do this anywhere, including right where you are.

Love and Light,

Sandy