SPIRITUAL GROWTH CHECKPOINT:
THREE EASY STEPS
TO SHIFT FROM STRESSED TO BLESSED!
By: Sherri Cortland, Jill Lebeau, and Amit West
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t the heart of spiritual growth is the understanding and awareness of who we really are, the knowledge that we are an aspect of God/Goddess/Creator/ Source, and as such, we have the power to overcome our fear and create better lives for ourselves. Being conscious of who we are creates a foundation from which anything is possible, and it's this knowledge that allows us to continually increase our vibrations and live with unlimited ease. With this truth firmly entrenched in our psyche, here are three steps we can take to move forward… Step One: Stop living in fear.
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Making the decision to face our fears is a substantial step forward when it comes to taking control of our lives and accelerating our spiritual growth. One of the reasons that fear is able to take hold of us the way it does is because many of us try to avoid it instead of facing it head-on. We did not incarnate on planet Earth to live in a state of fear, nor did we land here to let anything have power over us. We focused our souls into these bodies to have experienced, and let's face it--Life is one unknown experience after the next. Rather than worry about the unknown, and instead of living in a state of fear, we can tap into our power and overcome the things that make us uneasy and cause us to struggle. If you feel that you have no power, let us assure you that you most certainly are a powerful being. If you fear having power, take a deep breath right now and remember who you are on a soul level—power is second nature to you. Keeping in mind that the universe gives us whatever we focus on and that we are chock full of power, it makes sense for us to stop focusing on the things we are afraid of because we will attract more of them into our lives. Here are a couple of action steps. Once you know what it is you're afraid of, examine it, recognize it, and then let it go. Stop dwelling on it. If you have trouble letting it go, try relating to it as an ally and guide, pointing you to a limited belief. Then, meditate with the intention on how to neutralize your fear. Sit down in a quiet place and ask your Higher Self to help you let go of the fear you're holding onto. Listen for advice and guidance from your Higher Self. Follow what your gut, that little voice within, says to you during your mediation. 70 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e DECEMBER 2021