I’ve made a pleasing decision to treat myself to (at least) one thing per month that will make me feel good. I never question handing over large sums for rent, insurance and petrol, so why not do the same with things that will uplift me?
Investing in myself will increase my value, both to myself and to the world, because it will make me relaxed, energised, creative, motivated and inspired.
Examples of things I’m now unafraid to pay for are:
- Attending interesting workshops and courses
- Enjoying delicious yoga classes
- Receiving massages, facials and manicures
- Buying tickets for concerts, festivals and trips away.
At first, I considered cutting down on my monthly Life Coaching sessions. I could replace them with some of the other activities I mentioned.
But these sessions are benefiting me hugely. I’m delving deeper and shedding baggage that I no longer need or desire. Ditching them would be done out of a scarcity mentality. If I spend on this, I won’t have enough for that.
So in addition to my regular Life Coaching, I shall courageously shower myself with even more wonderful experiences that will promote learning, spiritual growth, personal development, fun, dancing, travel, stretching and beautifying.
And I’m ready and willing to pay for these pleasures. Why? Because I’m worth it. I deserve it.
AND because I believe that you need to give in order to receive. And that abundance is all around. I just need to trust and it will be revealed to me.
A few days ago, I worried that I hadn’t enough money to get me through the month. I was also doubting my career choices and wondering if I should succumb to a more traditional approach to employment.
JUST for financial reasons. Or more accurately, out of fear and lack of self-belief.
I tested out the scenario by visualising myself in one such job (a technique I learned from Steve Pavlina). I could see myself walking along a corridor in a pencil skirt, tights and low-heeled black shoes.
I felt constricted and had a knowing that if I was an employee in a place like this, I would have to work doubly hard on maintaining a balanced, happy life. I’d survive but I’d be wasting my time because I wouldn’t be living on purpose.
After that experiment, I acknowledged that I am on the right path. I finally agreed to own who I am and what I have to offer. Having come to terms with this, I needed to bargain with the Universe.
Hey Universe, if you want me to live the lifestyle I really wish to live, if you think I should shine my light and empower others to do the same, you’re gonna have to help me out!
I couldn’t imagine how I’d manage to pay the bills but I had a knowing that money would come to me in an unexpected way.
Yesterday, my boss (from a part-time job) contacted me to inform me that I’m due holiday pay. AND I received a belated birthday card (three months late) with money stuffed inside and scratch cards, upon which I won two euro.
This week, I was charged less than I’d anticipated for a bill, gained a few new clients, earned more money than I’d figured I would, and got shouted lunch twice!
I’m seeing (and appreciating) abundance in all its forms – financially, gifts, compliments and encouragement, great conversations, friendships, love, affection and insights.
I’m lapping up an abundance of talent, passion, zest and ideas in other people. And I’m lucky enough to be experiencing an abundance of time so that I can work, meet loved ones, read, write, do yoga, meditate and dance around my bedroom.
I’ve realised that I haven’t been trusting the Universe and that mistrust made me (unconsciously) retreat and shield myself from all the bad things that were likely to happen while I stayed stuck in that mindset.
Now however, my intention is to trust that I’m being looked after and that everything I need is already provided. I believe that everything that’s occurring is for my benefit, for my growth, so that I can be the hero in MY story.
Today, I got my nails done. I rarely allow myself such “unnecessary luxuries”. Yet gazing at my sparkly purple fingernails is filling me up.
This trip to the beautician is sending an important message to me and to the Universe (or is it one and the same?) The message reads as follows:
I am beautiful. I believe in my worthiness. I trust that there’s a well of abundance that I can dip into whenever I choose.
And the more I fill myself with things that light me up, the more I replenish the well of abundance, and the more others benefit too.
I turn on my light and the the rays, they stretch up and beyond…
Image: https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/self-love-common-mistakes/
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