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A couple of weeks ago I pulled a muscle in my lower back and had to bring all my physical activities to a halt‼ I mean no more going the gym, lifting weights, taking zumba classes, doing yoga, or hiking!! How was I going to de-stress and spend my free time?? Not to mention I didn’t want to gain weight by just sitting/laying on the couch‼
I kept thinking how horrible this was and how it couldn’t have happen at a worst time… I found myself getting down and depressed, because I couldn’t move much and do any of the things I enjoyed… My back affected me so much that I stopped meditating in the mornings, because I couldn’t find a comfortable position to sit or lie down… I stopped doing my morning rituals like reading my vision, saying my affirmations, and reading inspirational material… I isolated myself from my friends because not only was I not feeling well, but I had already gained a couple of extra pounds (which I’m sure no one noticed but me), and didn’t want anyone to see me!
I found myself being so angry at my back for not allowing me to be active, and kept wondering when the heck it was going to get better, so I could go back to “normal”!!
Then several days ago, I remembered what I usually tell my clients whenever they’re going through something negative: negative things only have power when we react to them‼
Wholly cow!‼ I had reacted so intensely to the pain in my lower back, and not being able to do any physical activities, that I made things worse and stopped doing other things that fed my spirit, like meditating!
All that I had happened was I pulled a muscle in my lower back… That was it!! All the other stories I was telling myself were just that… Stories!! But the way I was acting was as if my life was over and I was never going to do anything fun or enjoyable ever again (which contributed more to my stress level, sadness and anger!)
The moment I reminded myself of this, I began surrendering to the fact that I had to rest my body and let my back heal for a few weeks… I let go of my negative thoughts: I’ll gain weight; I’ll be more stressed; I won’t have any fun; and I’m a prisoner in my own home, etc.
… Then something miraculous (but not surprising) happened: my back started to feel better that day, and the next day and the day after that…
I ended up letting my back heal and didn’t do any physical activities for two whole weeks! And guess what… The world did not come to an end‼!
No matter what’s going on in your life, remember this: negative things only have power when we react to them! Surrender to “what is” and stop resisting it… Your “power” is in the internal reaction to the external events and circumstances!
Start living your best life by stepping into you power! Know that the negative things will pass too, and everything always works out for YOU! This is where life transformations happen!
Let me know what you think by either leaving a comment or emailing me at: farahr@risinglight.com
With much love and appreciation ~ Farah
Rising Light Life Transformations – http://www.RisingLight.com
