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this article page no Divorce is not easy
or fun but you can make it through this hard time by rediscovering yourself and
your passions.Going through a divorce is a very challenging time in a person’s
life. It is hard to adjust to being single again, as well as living “out of the
habit” of being married, especially if you have been married for many, many years.Eventually,
you begin to think about dating, but it is suggested that you take your time.
Use this precious opportunity to rediscover yourself. Think of this time in
your life as an adventure to explore the real you. If you have worked outside
the home combined with being a mom and wife for the last ten, fifteen or twenty
years, you may have lost yourself along the way. Certainly not on purpose, but
as most women try to do it all as “super” moms, many times we put our own wants
and needs on hold to keep our families and jobs running smoothly!Take a deep
breath and let’s start to rediscover our true passions and say…Will the Real Me
Please Stand Up!
1. Treasure Your Gifts Within
Realizing we are all born as “gold nuggets” is a hard
concept for many women to believe about themselves. Think about how magnificent
you really are! Over time, you might have forgotten your unique gifts and are
only thinking of what you don’t like about yourself or your life. Set a new
intention, starting today, to list all of your great qualities and read that
list everyday. Keep reading it until you believe it. Examples: beautiful smile,
kindness, generosity, loving, caring, intelligent… keep going. Your list is
endless, when you start focusing on your great qualities. Allow yourself to see
the shining gold within. It’s already there!
2. Give Yourself A Break
During and after a divorce it is common to have the feeling
of grieving, similar to that of the loss of someone. Many women feel the need
to stay busy to keep their minds off of this stressful time, such as working
overtime or cleaning the house from top to bottom, but let this time also
include pampering yourself. Barter with a friend or neighbor to watch your
children or leave work a few minutes early so you can stop to sit on a park
bench long enough to get that sense of the unique and special YOU. Take this
time to experience life even for only 10 minutes without feeling like a wife,
mother, sister or daughter… simply you!Yes, you do deserve to do something
special for yourself. It can be as simple as taking a bath or a walk, going to
the mall or reading a book with your favorite cup of tea. Give yourself
permission - it’s O.K. Remember, the happier you are, the happier your family
will be!
3. No regrets! No bitterness!
Holding onto regrets and bitterness will only keep your life
from moving forward. Is your inner voice working overtime with all the “what
ifs” and “if onlys”? This is normal for a period of time, but ask yourself…are
these thoughts serving me or helping me feel better? Will thinking about them
over and over again change anything? To move your life forward, it is important
to acknowledge your feelings and to learn from your past experiences to prepare
yourself for the next exciting chapter of your life. Yes, there is life after
divorce. Learn to let it go! Just, let it go! A quote from Buddy Hackett, “I
never hold a grudge because while I am being angry, the other person is out
dancing.”
4. Enjoy the Little
Things
Life after divorce usually means added responsibilities. If
you are a single parent or are now the one responsible for the once shared
to-do list, how do you handle it all without being totally stressed out? To
start, learn to laugh more, especially at yourself. Learn to let things go and
not take life so seriously. Lighten-up! Learn to live in the present moment.
Living in the present is where all the “good stuff” in life happens.
Yesterday’s worries are gone forever and tomorrow’s to-do list can wait. Think
of it this way, when one is missing this moment in time, one is missing out on
one’s life.So how do we live in the present?If you are feeling stressed,
immediately leave your thoughts in your head and take off your blinders.
(Blinders similar to what a horse would wear, not allowing it to see from side
to side). Start to look around you. I mean really look around you. Look closely
at everything. Really focus. Use all your senses! For example, if you are with
your children observe them. Cherish their smiles. Give them a hug. See the true
beauty of who they are and appreciate them for being a part of your life. You
will start to feel your stress subside and a feeling of peace sweep over you.To
be present, no matter where you are, use all your senses to pull you back into
the moment. Take time to appreciate all the beauty that already exists around
you. You only have to be present to see it!
5. What Makes Your
Heart Sing?
What really matters to you? What do you feel is your true
purpose in life? If someone asked you that question, how would you answer them?
Why is it so important to be clear on what your life’s purpose is? Knowing your
purpose, will give you a true sense of who you are and why you were put on this
earth. It gives your life direction and helps you make clear and easy decisions
concerning that direction. It’s your compass! Without a purpose, can your life
be compared to a piece of driftwood; Floating endlessly in whichever direction
the tide decides to take it and ending up on any beach with no will of its’
own?
When you live your life based on your purpose you are living
in integrity with yourself and are in alignment of who you really are in all
aspects of your life - body, mind and spirit. Take this time to focus on what
really matters to you. Feel the true passions that exist in your heart and
write them down.
6. What Are Your Vibes Saying About You?
Are you familiar with the Law of Attraction? Maybe you have
heard the expressions, “What you think about, you bring about” or “The more
attention you give to something, the more attention it will give to you.” When
going through a divorce, your emotions can be compared to a roller coaster
ride. Use this time to become reconnected to your inner awareness of who you
are. Learn to sit still and quiet until
you understand what emotions you are feeling.
Realize that your feelings and sensations are okay, then learn to listen
to what your mind and body are telling you.Here is a great tip…recognize if
your feelings are low energy or high energy.A few examples of low energy are
stress, negativity, fear, resentment, or a sense of lack (lack of time or
money) and high energy is joy, abundance, happy, positive, love or compassion.
If you are having feelings of low energy, how do you make a shift to feel more
of the high energy? First, acknowledge and accept the feelings you are having.
Be gentle with yourself! Your goal is to make a shift, but realize you might
not be able to go from low to high instantly. Start with baby steps! Repeat
step number one and become present! Be thankful for what is working in your
life right now. Do something simple like pat your pet, smell a flower or, if
you are in the office, take a minute to think of a previous fun time or
experience you have had that could bring a smile to your face. Feel the shift
you are starting to make in your energy. Now, to amp up this high energy
feeling, think of another time of joy or something you were passionate about in
your life. Keep adding these thoughts to your high energy feeling and begin to
feel great! Does it seem the people or situations around you have changed or is
it you who has really changed? So, who has the power to feel their own joy?
When you are feeling your high energy, this is the time to take your next
inspired action and enjoy the feeling of accomplishing something with ease and
less effort!
7. Be True To
Yourself
During and even after a divorce, we are often
filled with doubts. We question ourselves about what is right, what to do or
how we feel. Should I or shouldn’t I? It seems difficult to make a decision.
Listen to your heart. What feels right? What doesn’t feel quite right? If a
situation does not feel right, honor your resistance by pausing or waiting.
Sometimes waiting is the best thing to do. By waiting you may have allowed the
situation to unfold more easily without having to worry! If a decision feels
good or right, usually that means you are heading in the right direction. When
we listen to our hearts, we are in integrity with ourselves. When we are in
integrity with ourselves, we learn to say NO more easily. Has this ever
happened to you? You are asked to be on a committee or to volunteer for
something and you say yes, even though you know it will make your schedule even
tighter or you really don’t want to or have to? How do you stop this from
happening? Next time you are in this situation and you are ready to say yes,
yet, find yourself having doubts, try this … STOP! Take a breath or even take a
step back (this action will prevent you from saying yes). Pause! Thank the
person for thinking of you, but let them know you will have to check your
calendar and get back to them. When you do have time to think about it, focus
on how you are feeling. Are you excited to volunteer or do you feel some
resistance? If in a day or two you are
still feeling doubtful, realize the timing might not be right for you. If you
are still excited, join the committee and have fun!Divorce is not easy or fun
and you can make it through this time of your life by realizing you WILL make
it! Also, honor yourself and listen to your heart! Your true purpose and
passions are waiting to be rediscovered within you! When you have discovered
the “gold nugget” you already are, you will start to live your life with more
ease and enjoy the feeling of peace. “You are truly free!
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