I’m stuck. Thoughts are swirling around in my head because I really wanted to be Of Service, to share Useful Tips and Insights, in this newest incarnation of “Pieces of Michelle”. But, I have struggled to Be Inspired and, therefore, motivated (ie. in the right ‘head’ space) to write … and offer something that might help you, The Reader, navigate your journey.
Maybe that’s where I will start. After much thought (and a chat with David), I want to Offer You a look into the World of Michelle and how I go about Finding Me, when I am stuck.
Will you join me? (It’s much friendlier with two!)
The first step in this ‘un-muddling’ process is to Speak Out Loud. David (husband) is a fabulous sounding board. He really doesn’t have to say much because the process involves me speaking aloud the thoughts or challenges swirling around in my mind. Clarity comes in the form of the clouds parting and light shining through. The (not-so or not-always simple) process of arranging my thoughts into some coherent form so they make sense to David is what usually clears the clouds. Sometimes, like today, it’s a quick process. Other times? Well, it may involve ‘pacing’ around the house or going out for coffee or a walk.
The second step appears to involve Writing. Writing to you, The Reader. As I write, I watch to see what it is that wants to make itself known. Consider this the Journaling step. I write. I write some more. It begins with describing where I am at: what’s going on around me, what’s been happening, what’s on my mind. As I Let Go of all the ‘noise’ in my mind, space arrives and so does the Insight. [You can tell when Insight arrives: it feels different from regular thoughts. In my mind, it looks different ~ kind of light and sparkly.]
Now that my mind is calmer and my thoughts, the surface ones, have been given a voice and released, I can ‘see’ what it is that I wanted to share with you, today.
I thought it was going to be all about Past Lives.
And, it is.
Kind of.
Yet, it’s so much more, as well (although, a voice in my head just observed: is there really anything ‘more’ than past lives??). Yes, yes there is, Darling Voice-in-my-Head.
The “more” is the WHY of my passion for Past Life Exploration.
Exploring Past Lives makes my current life make sense. Exploring Past Lives has offered Insight and, therefore, Peace because I have a better understanding of the things that are influencing and impacting Me. Once I have that Insight, a whole lot of ‘pieces’ (like in a puzzle) fall into place. I feel calmer, lighter, and significantly happier. Then, I get to work on the healing of those past life stories which need to be healed, and developing strategies for navigating similar situations as they turn up in my current life. But that’s not for today.
Today’s Strategy is a simple one which is also extremely effective (in my experience, anyway). It’s all about Having A Conversation. You’ve just read how I had a conversation with David and how I’ve had a kind-of conversation with You. This is the process I use to have a conversation with other challenges/things in my life:
“A Conversation with …” Journal Prompt
A practical exercise that has been very successful in my own experience and met with a lot of enthusiasm with clients involves using two different coloured pens and a notebook or journal.
I need to note here that it’s really effective to use one pen in each hand. But, as I find writing with the ‘wrong’ hand frustrating, I decided that changing the colours of the pens and writing in the regular way was easier. It also seems to be just as effective.
Think about who or what you want more understanding about. I’ve chatted with my Higher Self (a very cool, JOYful and loving lady) and I’ve chatted with pain in my body. It went something like this:
Me: I’m really struggling with ________.
Then I switch over pen and I can hear how the voice changes, it’s like she’s much more nurturing, much more caring, she has an oversight that I can’t possibly have because I am “in” the story but she gets to see all of it.
Her: “Oh Sweetie!” Then, “no, no, no, you’ve got this!”
And, she goes on to share the insights/strategies with me (all wrapped up in immense love).
Your Process:
Allocate a pen colour to You and another colour to whomever/whatever you are having a conversation with. Open to a fresh, new page, in your notebook or journal.
Start writing. I usually begin with expressing exactly how I’m feeling: self-conscious (about doing this weird process) or frustrated (and why) or distressed (because?). It’s the space where you get to State How You Are and ease into Why You Are Here.
Then, using the same pen, Ask A Question.
Change pens (to the other colour) and Imagine What Your Answer/Response Might Be. Write it down.
Continue on with the question and answer process.
You’ll get to a point where you’ll feel like you’ve ‘finished’. It might be that you can’t think of anything more to write, or you may feel a sense of completion, or maybe you’ll feel soothed and a sense of ease.
What you do with this writing, then, is up to you. You can close your journal, pack up your space, and go on with your day. Or you could spend some time pondering, considering what you have learned. There is no correct way to follow up after you’ve finished writing.
My experience is that I am usually ‘out of my own way’ after this journaling practice, and I’ve received the insights I needed in order to make sense of whatever it was I was going through.
I believe that the Most Important awareness with the process of “Having a Conversation With …” is to ALLOW it to flow. Don’t filter. Don’t judge. Don’t edit. And, most importantly, don’t get in your own way (self-sabotage). It can be just for fun. It can be just you engaging your imagination. But, if it gets you to a better feeling place then it’s of immense value (well, it is in my books).
Then …
If you want to …
You can Have A Conversation with Your Past Life Self!
Priestesses and Oracle Cards
The PRIESTESS OF LIGHT Journey Experience … I’m enamoured with this new-to-me Oracle Card Deck from Sandra Anne Taylor, so I’m going to do a 30 day journey with the deck, in September. If you’d like to join us for this ‘getting to know a specific card deck’ experience, you are welcome to join us. All you need is your own copy of the deck and access to Facebook. Let Me Know If You Are Interested.
I am having a LOT of Fun with my FB group: Oracle Card Journeys With Michelle. We have just wrapped up a 4 week journey (separate group) of exploring 4 Oracle Card decks. I’ve loved doing a bit of a buffet of different decks (chosen by poll by the people in the group) and having the opportunity to offer individual messages at the end of each week. This Community is a space that’s a little bit messy, a lot insightful, and filled with Oracle Card Messages. If you’re not part of the group and you’d love to ‘play’, click on the link to join us.
In Closing
As always, a huge shout out to the gorgeous Margaret Cogswell who has created my New Header. THANK YOU, Margaret!
Wishing you a day filled with beauty and a week filled with laughter!
Michelle xx
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Perfect timing. I was just having a conversation with my headache... and Campanula who is hanging out with me this lunar cycle. 🙏🏻💗🌸😘 I love the idea of writing the conversation! Will help move the energy from my mind which definitely gets cluttered at times. Thank you! And big hug your way! 🤗