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Who doesn’t love a gift? One of my favourite realisations around journalling was that your wise self can present your conscious (and sometimes very confused or narrow-thinking) mind with all manner of gifts – through the form of realisations, guidance and new ideas.
Today we’re going to explore some of the treasure that is locked away inside you. You might be helped by your subconscious, your inner child, your higher self, or divine guidance. But no matter where that help comes from, trust that sometimes, with just a simple pen and paper, you really can map out a new future for yourself; one with clearer direction, that is more fulfilling and that better uses your talents and gifts.
Journal Exercise:
Start by writing this at the beginning of your page:
I trust that within me are the answers I need. Within my heart lies a map to guide me along life’s many roads. I am open to answers. I expect to find solutions. I am ready to change. Miracles happen every day. New ideas can come to anyone. I am open to receiving my truth. I am excited by the possibilities within my reach.
Now use any of the prompts below, to begin unwrapping these gifts from yourself to you. Pick any one journal prompt that appeals to you (or repels your) from beside each image of a gift. That way you’ll get seven answers. Don’t expect to ‘know’ these answers. Just start writing and see what happens…
Gift One:
- One of the best ways for me to feel grounded is to
- The easiest change I can make around my financial situation is
- One person I really need to say to no to is
- A tiny, achievable little business idea I could do part-time from home, and that would really suit me well is
Gift Two:
- Music that always makes me feel good includes
- The most satisfying way for me to spend spare time in a creative way right now would be
- What my body most needs right now to feel healthy and energised is
- If I was to work with one creative idea right now. the one most suited to my own talents and abilities, I would
- I’d forgotten, but one of the things that best expresses me, and that I don’t do any more is
- The area I need to pay attention to, so I can get my stress under control would have to be
- Some of the best chores and responsibilities for me to delegate include
- If there is one thing I want to achieve, it is
- The thing that would make me feel better about myself within the next six months would be
- Deep in my heart, I know that
- Given a chance, I could shine at
- If I was to put my energy towards one thing it needs to be
- I am happiest when
- If I was to leave a legacy, I would like it to be
- A terrific hobby for me would be
- It’s a huge project, but if I start in this small corner over here, I could definitely
- The things that most nurture and fill me up are
- My deepest ambition is to
- If I let go of
- The thing I most want to share with the world is
Gift Six:
- Once, I was shown
- My inner guidance is pointing towards
- This keeps coming up for me, that I need to
- Every time I do this, I could keep doing it forever. I feel so positive and excited every time I begin to
Gift Seven:
- In ten years time, when I look back, I want to be able to say
- I keep forgetting how much I love to
- In a perfect world I would be
- My deepest, most carefully held wish is that
- I try to hide from myself the fact that
- If I had some good advice for me right now, that would help me get back on track, it is
And for a final piece of believe-in-yourself-and-your-dreams wisdom, watch this…
You are full of splendid ideas from spirit and express them so well.
Sam
That’s the beautiful thing about Spirit – I don’t have to do anything other than listen and then respond. Thanks Sam! ♥ xx
love your blog and the inspirational video – thanks, I needed that
{{{HUGS}}} We’re here to support you, and to help you thrive. Much love to you xx
really happy I found your blog
Really happy to have you here with us. Welcome!
♥ xx
What a stella way to start the week…just love the ‘gift’ prompts and I look forward to seeing what blossoms out of them…and yes to have failed gives success it’s sweetness…X
I am so glad you think that way about failure. It is so integral to our journey, and one of our finest teachers xx
So very helpful. . .you’re a gem Nicole. . thank you xxx
Hope you unwrap lots of great gifts Marilyn ♥
xx
Wonderful I love this
Thanks Sophie – hope you unearth some treasure for yourself! xx
oh i love the vid – today i’m sending love and light to all the women and men who walk the painful and complex journey of infertility – know that you are not alone and i hope you are open to the gifts and lessons that this path can bring! much love and light! sx
{{{HUGS}}} I was just having a conversation with a friend about how Souls find their way to us in so many ways. Trust and be open to possibilities and miracles. You are such a beautiful soul, Sarah – always thinking of others. Much love to you xx
Your journalling exercises are the best! Thank you, Nicole.
How are you doing, by the way? I was thinking about you the other day . . .
I am in a great space, relaxed, happy and well loved. Thank you ♥ And did I mention, excited about NEW YORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So happy to hear!
Am looking forward to you coming to New York too! Another blogger (Susan East London) is coming into town next week too. Exciting!
Whoot!
I know. I am so excited!
March is going to be awesome!
Great gifts and inspirational video.
Thank you! I hope you inspire yourself
xx
Perfect timing! Thats exactly what I need to do sit down and take some time and gift myself some real CLARITY for the amazing times that are ahead of me.. you are such an amazing earth Angel🎁{{hugs}} thankyou
( You must of read my mind today)
That’s my job! LOL ♥ xx
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Thank you so much! ♥ xx
Your welcome! xox
I loved the video Nicole, the problem is that we listen to others judgement about us, and believe them.How can they know our potential if we never show it????