Unity...

Let’s talk about unity. As we move out of lockdown we are perhaps beginning to spend more time with others as well as perhaps spending lots of time with ourselves. We may feel like we are learning how to reunite with others, with the world again, and at the same time still being one with ourselves. Trying to get this balance right can be challenging, and perhaps can create fear. Let's be kind to ourselves, give ourselves time to adjust, and create moments in each day to be still and look inwards. 

Let’s also give ourselves time to think about what unity can mean for us... 

Union is the balance between two sides, a harmony. It can be two opposing forces lifting each other up. It is a group of beings with one common goal. Union for ourselves can be knowing where we lack and making that conscious effort to move back towards a balance. It is partnership, collaboration, equality. 

Nothing grows alone, we must collaborate and unite in order to flourish. For example if you want to grow a business, you want team members... if you want to grow your skills, you must learn from others... if you want to grow your family, you need your loved ones. To grow we must move together. 

Here is a story we heard recently...

There are two waves racing towards the shore, one big wave and one small. The bigger wave, catching sight of multiple other waves crashing and breaking at the shore, is frightened and he says to the little wave, “Oh no, this is it, it’s all over for us. I can see the shore and the cliffs and we are doomed.” The little wave, happily floating along not being able to see over to the shore, looks back at him and says, “No, we’re fine. I can’t see what the problem is.” The big wave replies, “Look, I am bigger than you, I can see over the top of you and I can see the foam and the shore – I can see that our journey is over.” The little wave looks back and says, “The end? No it's not. You’re not just a wave, you’re water.” 

We too are not just waves. A lot of the time we walk around believing we are separate, self-operating creatures who may interact with other separate beings but are all individual from one another...  On some level this is true, when we look at the ocean, we see separate waves, individuals with their own experiences, existences and appearance. And at the same time we see a mass of beautiful water. We must learn to love our individualities, whilst also recognising and knowing that we are all one of the same. We are united. 

Sending love & light to you all!

From our hearts to yours,

Alis & Daniella x

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Overthinking...

How many hours a day do you think?

I bet you never thought about that, eh? Well there you go again... thinking! We all spend so many hours of our days thinking, and overthinking. However, we often let ourselves get away with overthinking, we don't address it as a ‘problem’. Whether positive or negative thinking, if we do it too much, it can cause our brain to get clogged up and as a result we don't make clear and sensible decisions.  

We can change our lives with our thoughts, yes, because we can make what we want of each situation that life throws at us. We have this power. However, we are not our thoughts. They do not define us. Just like Eckhart Tolle tells us in The Power of Now: 

“The beginning of freedom is the realisation that you are not the possessing entity — the thinker.”

If we choose to live more in the present moment, where we don't have time to think too much but only to experience that moment, then we begin to stop identifying ourselves with our thoughts. We must work on becoming more present, being more mindful. What ways do you work on your mindfulness? Comment and let us know your top tips on becoming more mindful so we can help each other out! 

We have established that we can think all day long for hours on end, and it can create foggy brains and be detrimental to many aspects of our lives. So, how about we just use thinking for our own benefits? As a useful tool, used only when we need it?...

After you’ve read this, I’d like you to take a moment, become present. Observe your thoughts in this moment, don't follow through with the thought, just observe it with no judgement and then let it pass. Now try taking this mindset into your everyday life, give yourself specific times where you will use your thinking tool, perhaps to do some journaling, or making a to do list for the day or even a list of thoughts you are having that are not benefiting you. But become aware of when your thinking is not beneficial, notice the thoughts, and don't follow through. This can help you to prevent constant over-thinking throughout your day. Practice appreciating what you have in the here and now - a gratitude list might help with this!

Let us know how you get on... and comment or DM us with any tips you’ve found useful! 

From our hearts to yours, Alis & Daniella x