When we feel less than good, we may perceive situations, people without the clarity we need. When feeling lower than preferred, let’s reach for better feeling.
As we begin this action, we will (must) acknowledge the “momentum” of that lower mood. What does this mean?
The Abraham Hicks teachings tell us that when we get on a roll with what we have been thinking/feeling, we have created a flow of energy, Abraham dubs “momentum.” Here’s an example, if we have gotten discouraged, our thoughts run on the track of disheartened thereby putting our key focus on that. That flow colors our perceptions in that moment.
As we begin the shift in direction, we must account for the momentum, i.e. the time most of us humans require to change. What does that look like? We are wise to get our mind onto something else and begin some activity that is fun, a movement that shifts our energy, distracts us from where we have been focusing.
Leonardo DeVinci suggested breaks from work to juggle as a way to rest the mind and revitalize the creative.[1] This formulation is so very useful—worth understanding and running experiments to practice it.
Illustration from Life
Doris had a special event approaching and wondered what to wear. As first she contemplated, it felt more like a chore to get handled. Her thoughts ran:
“I don’t’ have anything to wear”
“I don’t remember how to dress up”
“Oh I don’t care. I don’t want to fuss.”
For a week or so she could put off deciding and she turned to other matters. Meanwhile, Doris was engaged in studying the work of Emmet Fox involving practice of more frequent and consistent positive self talk. She met with friends, she discussed this focus and modeled it as best she could for herself and others.
Before too long, Doris faced her closet to prepare for a weekly class. This day she spied a spiffy sleeveless red top she forgot she owned and then paired it with light gray nicer pants. Hey that felt satisfying.
D noticed—wow that was much easier than my previous impression. I own some nice things. Now I feel better and perceive them!
In a few more days Doris addressed her outfit for the reception honoring her art. Now with access to confidence and optimism our heroine wanted to dress up a bit and to feel like herself. She pulled out an outfit she had contemplated. After trying it, she discarded it—not quite right. Another idea: a knee length slim black skirt. No the zipper functioned poorly.
A few more beats she put together what worked for her. Same red top with a lightweight longer folksy black skirt. It worked.
Lesson: D learned that she need not struggle when she felt lower mood and out of sorts. That feeling was not “the truth”– it was a fleeting perception. So empowered to discern our fleeting unwanted perceptions.
How we see the world, our perceptions, shift as we reach for better feeling and persist. Our good mood offers us our growing edge level of power! Then we can see what we want is already here!!
Do you have an account of your own empowering journey to share? We welcome your sharing to assist us all!
About the Author
Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.
[1] Gelb, Michael, How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, New York, New York(Delacorte Press, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc, 1998)