Week 25 - My M.A.P.

Week 25 - My M.A.P 

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Dear God, what positive, creative, constructive, thought, word, attitude, or action is the next step to move us forward in life? This is the prayer my husband, TD, and I say before he goes to work at oh dark 30. About 5:15 AM most days. It is adapted from one by Catherine Ponder. We each also say a personal prayer where we include appreciation for each other.

How do you start your day? I love starting my day with prayer and gratitude. I've heard that without a map, or direction, you could end up anywhere.

My M.A.P. is Meditations. Affirmations. Prayers. These are some of my practices.

You may have heard me say that meditation is not a goal, it is a practice. Practice means to perform an activity, repeatedly or regularly to improve, or maintain one's proficiency.

Train your brain. Be kind to your mind. Pay attention to what you’re thinking about and how you feel.

We are all creators. I create meditations, videos, and content. Every moment you are creating with your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and your state of being. Setting clear intentions can help with creating and manifesting what you desire in your life. Yes, you, too, are a creator.

What we focus on expands and grows like seeds planted in a garden. If we focus on something we don’t have, that continues to expand and grow. It may end up being a weed. If we have gratitude for what we do have, that expands and grows.

Did you know you can train your brain? It's one reason I love affirmations. Affirmations are positive, portable, present tense and powerful phrases to direct your thoughts. Put that beautiful mind to work by bringing in your desires using focus, intention and attention.

Back in the 90s I started using affirmations regularly and eventually it became a daily practice for me. Thoughts are real and they also have energy.

I learned to train my mind to use what I call GTPs, go to phrases. GTPs are affirmations that I have trained my mind to focus on. So when I find myself traveling down, anxious avenue, depressed drive, or crazy circle, I redirect my thoughts to one of my GTPs like, in this moment all is well.

One of the ways I manage my energy and thoughts during the day is using my phone to remind me. I called these affirmation alarms. Throughout my day I have my phone set to alarm with go to phrases. When the alarm goes off, I take note of where my thoughts are. What am I thinking at that moment? This is a pattern interrupt. I say the affirmation out loud three times. This practice allows me to have awareness so I can redirect my thinking. I can set an intention to focus on something else that I desire. Now my attention is back on track.

At 2:22 PM my alarm pops up with – I am healthy and travel and move with ease.

My 4:33 PM alarm pops up with – My services are valuable, and I am well compensated for my work.

The 10:30 pm alarm is - I give thanks for this wonderful day.

Thoughts are alive. What are you thinking about? Everyone is creating every day with what they are thinking and where they are focusing their attention.

You can use a simple affirmation such as I am safe, all is well or I am willing to trust myself.

Life is all about practice. Whatever we practice we strengthen, grow, and expand in our lives. My M.A.P., meditations, affirmations and prayers are the foundation of my day.

Here’s a longer one I say that sets the tone for my day. I've been saying this one for over five years.

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