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Tips to Achieving Your Goals Somatically

Reflection of yin and yang balance (feminine and masculine energies)

Yesterday I shared an exercise to introduce a connection to mindful intention and action in one’s personal environment. It is the first tip of 31 created to cultivate somatic and mindful awareness. 

In 2013 I wrote a little booklet to support an introduction for practicing techniques to ground and expand mindful connection using focused attention on the integration of intention with action. The purpose of these tips is to cultivate conscious awareness. One way you can bring your goals into reality is to consider these daily awareness techniques and actions to define your intention. Bring them alive by making time to manifest physical change in your living/working space.  It takes a few minutes a day.  Designed for slowing down and consciously pausing to reflect, notice and take actions. It is for creating your dreams and taking actions to make them happen that combines mindfulness and physical action to create your space of ‘success’.  Each day for 31 days there is a short pattern or exercise to integrate in one’s environment to support change and connection!

Here is the second tip on day two for you to investigate and experience. Each January I follow this program to remind myself and reconnect to my space and things with intention and mindfulness. 

Here is a pdf of exercise 2 for your enjoyment!

Leave a comment and share back how this exercise was for you. For me I felt pleased after doing this task that I have done numerous times before with no sense of joy, rather felt effort previously. The difference was the connection to my intention and purpose. It change the inner vibration in the action that began with a different mindset. My mind was refocused and the thought stories were of a higher vibration. 


Cultivating Success with Awareness through Goals Programs

 1st Level – Getting Started (Introduction & Pattern)
 2nd Level – Getting Intouch (Experiencing & Connection)
 3rd Level – Integration (Embodiment)

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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  
Copyright 2014 – 2024 Renee Lindstrom, GCFP

Celebrating Life in ‘2024’

This post is the first in a while. The last one I posted focused upon the numerology meaning of 2024. As I reread it I recognize my own focus of attention aligns with this interpretation. The last half of 2023 had a focus upon defining the balance of material and spiritual wealth. The last few decades has had a focus on the evolution of ego that began to transition from an elusive somatic experience into an obvious mindful perspective.  

What is the evolving focus for Renee in 2024 at the Learning Center for Inside Awareness for Healthy Living?

Defining humanness through somatic function

A strong propensity that created an unintended boundary in earlier years was a strong-willed action for not pursuing comparable modalities. This meant choosing one main method for somatic integration and diving deep into the patterns. Rather than entering into somatic confusion by trying many similar methods the only consideration for pursuit was a compatible functionally focused method that was an identifiable missing link. For example it is well known among Feldenkrais Practitioners that Moshe Feldenkrais was a poor communicator. Hence, there was a gap in speaking and listening skills for me. Rather than pursuing comparable movement modalities my focus was on integrating speaking and listening skills to create a fuller holistic experience between movement and expressed mindfulness. Starting in 2004 the modalities I mentored and personally practiced were contained and isolated from each other. However in 2014 I began to relax and integrate them somatically. In the past 10 years, the progress in personal transformation in others and myself has been identifiable. Observing these transformations has been rewarding. With a focus of attention on integrating inner change with an intention to shift outer experiences requires an environment for retraining habitual learning. A person needs to enter into an adventurous space for unlearning old behaviours while in the action of exploring new ones in a mindfulness state of expanding their awareness. Rather than assimilating methods with an egocentric focus of attention the focus has been on functional mindfulness in day to day that defines humanness through somatic function. The change in 2024 will reflect this somatic integration process. The successful components of these years will be reflected in offerings. 

Some of the topics that will be added in 2024:

  • Reverse aging

Classes and workshops have been held in activity centers since the late 90’s. These have been seasonally with no breaks which has offered the opportunity to work with aging personalities, communication and physical abilities. Culturalization of aging has been a big proponent in the aged that has been intriguing. This has been a low key focus these years that moved into the forefront in the last five years. This topic will become a larger focus this coming year.

  • Cultural entrainment

In the 90’s entrainment was a focus of attention when entering into homes, offices and organizations to consult on spacial awareness and influences. This awareness has expanded into its relationship in the minutia of all day to day functions. This topic will become a larger focus this coming year.

  • Expansion

Requests for creating supportive development programs for training purposes, consulting and resolving conflict through empathy, to connect first before change versus compromise, has increased the depth energetically in the ethos this past year. Expect to learn more about these offerings as they expand outward into other potent life areas such as institutions, corporations, organizations, groups. Of course personal transformation materials will continue to grow in offerings for transformation to define humanness in somatic function.  More growth this coming year. 

  • Turning the cultural definition of manifestation into an active vibration

A focus of attention for health and wellbeing that will dominate our 2024 expression will be upon the use of vibration in manifesting. The purpose is to transition goal setting into an active expression versus an outside strategy. The intention is integrating it into a mindful process versus demand. This topic will become a larger focus this coming year.

An example is the first step I wrote in a manifestation booklet in 2013 and still use personally now. Each January since I follow this program to reconnect to my space and things with intention and mindfulness. Here is an example:


Here is a pdf of exercise for your enjoyment!

Leave a comment and share back how this exercise was for you. For me I felt pleased after doing this task that I have done numerous times before with no sense of joy, rather felt effort previously. The difference was the connection to my intention and purpose. It change the inner vibration in the action that began with a different mindset. My mind was refocused and the thought stories were of a higher vibration. 


Cultivating Success with Awareness through Goals Programs

 1st Level – Getting Started (Introduction & Pattern)
 2nd Level – Getting Intouch (Experiencing & Connection)
 3rd Level – Integration (Embodiment)

Follow the journey on TwitterInstagram or Facebook


by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  
Copyright 2014 – 2024 Renee Lindstrom, GCFP

Six ways to balance emotions & reactive behaviours of Taurus

This sensitive earth sign influences all five of our sensibilities; touch, taste, sight, sound and smell.  Taurus needs are for abundance, stability, support, loyalty, to be grounded and heard.

How behaviours of out of balance Taurus may manifest

Fear:  Poverty

Fear Response:  Obsession with Materialism

Common Aries out of balance emotional statements:

  • “You don’t deserve it!”
  • “You’re so stubborn!”
  • “You never listen to me!”
  • “I don’t feel heard!”

In earlier posts three ways of supporting this sign focused upon daily goal settingfoods to support emotional balance and physical movement.

3 additional ways to balance Taurus emotions  

#1.  Empathy – Awareness through Listening

  • Self empathy and empathy for others can be as easy as learning to listen effectively (replacing habitual reactive responses)
  • Begin empathy feedback for Taurus with “I hear you say…….….”
EFFECTIVE LISTENING

 

#2.  Language of connection – Awareness through Communication

  • Can be as easy as learning to turn separation into moments of connection (stop,right/wrong, blame, shame and critical statements)
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

#3.  Balance and calm Pisces environment – Awareness of Space

This earth sign is deeply sensitive to the environment and their needs are for luxury, comfort and  harmony.  A sign of the sensibilities their style will include visual and textured beauty such as expensive art and their preferred styles are  conservative and traditional.  More on Calming decor accents for out of balance Taurus behaviours.

EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENT

 

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Six ways to balance emotions & reactive behaviours of Capricorn

Sign of Capricorn

The needs of Capricorn are for a successful career, balance in areas of home and work,  and freedom from being so serious and responsible.

How behaviours of out of balance Capricorn may manifest

Fear:  Failure

Fear Response:  Taking on too much responsibility

Common Capricorn out of balance emotional statements:

  • “It’s my way.”
  • “You have to work hard to achieve.”
  • “You’re making it hard.”
  • You’re a failure.”
  • “You/I have no credentials.”

In earlier posts three ways of supporting this sign focused upon daily goal settingfoods to support emotional balance and physical movement.

3 additional ways to balance Capricorn emotions  

#1.  Empathy – Awareness through Listening

  • Self empathy and empathy for others can be as easy as learning to listen effectively (replacing habitual reactive responses)
  • Begin empathy feedback for Capricorn with “I hear……..you say, “….”
EFFECTIVE LISTENING

#2.  Language of connection – Awareness through Communication

  • Can be as easy as learning to turn separation into moments of connection (stop,right/wrong, blame, shame and critical statements)
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

#3.  Balance and calm Capricorn  environment – Awareness of Space

Capricorns do best in organized and structured environments.  The materials best suited for this sign reflect earth tones, textures and qualities.  For example; wood, steel, stone and pottery.

EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENT

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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  Living in Natures Love Blog
 & Renee Lindstrom Live

Six ways to balance emotions & reactive behaviours of Sagittarius

Sagittarius

Sagittarius is all about humour, honesty, integrity, truth, growth and prophecy.    Traits of this cardinal planet are self-control, personal empowerment, will power and transformation.

The needs of this sign are for learning, purpose, direction, commitment and a philosophy.

How behaviours of out of balance Sagittarius may manifest

Fear:  Being Trapped, Restricted

Fear Response:  Over doing it;  eating, talking loudly, adventures and over the top projects, and being domineering

Common Sagittarius out of balance emotional statements:

  • “Your wrong.”
  • “You knew I wasn’t ready to commit.”
  • “I feel trapped.”
  • “I know what you need!”

In earlier posts three ways of supporting this sign focused upon daily goal setting, foods to support emotional balance and physical movement.

3 additional ways to balance Sagittarius emotions  

#1.  Empathy – Awareness through Listening

  • Self empathy and empathy for others can be as easy as learning to listen effectively (replacing habitual reactive responses)
  • Begin empathy feedback for Sagittarius  with, “You long for….. or you are seeking……”
EFFECTIVE LISTENING

#2.  Language of connection – Awareness through Communication

  • Can be as easy as learning to turn separation into moments of connection (stop,right/wrong, blame, shame and critical statements)
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

#3.  Balance and calm Sagittarius  environment – Awareness of Space

  • Sagittarius likes comfort, collecting and travel.  Their spaces will be personal and meaningful, and filled with bold colours and  collectible objects.  It will reflect their love of learning, philosophy and adventure.
EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENT

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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  Living in Natures Love Blog
 & Renee Lindstrom Live

 

Six ways to balance emotions & reactive behaviours of Scorpio

Transformation of Scorpio

Scorpio  longs for intimacy, depth, sexual fulfillment, deep connections and a tribe.    Traits of this cardinal planet are self-control, personal empowerment, will power and transformation.

The needs of this sign are for honesty, acceptance, space, privacy and autonomy.

How behaviours of out of balance Scorpio may manifest

3rd Chakra oob emotions

Fear:  Rejection

Fear Response:  Bondage, Addiction

Common Scorpio  out of balance emotional statements:

  • They will be sorry!”
  • “(He/She will regret this!”
  • “Their history!”
  • “I can stop anytime.”

In earlier posts three ways of supporting this sign focused upon daily goal setting, foods to support emotional balance and physical movement.

3 additional ways to balance Scorpio emotions  

#1.  Empathy – Awareness through Listening

  • Self empathy and empathy for others can be as easy as learning to listen effectively (replacing habitual reactive responses)
  • Begin empathy feedback for Scorpio’s  with, “You feel……”

EFFECTIVE LISTENING

#2.  Language of connection – Awareness through Communication

  • Can be as easy as learning to turn separation into moments of connection (stop,right/wrong, blame, shame and critical statements)

COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

#3.  Balance and calm Scorpio’s  environment – Awareness of Space

  • Scorpio’s is a sign of intensity which translates into their desired spaces.  Deep colours, artistic layouts  and a clear flow of energy.  Scorpios will thrive using the arts of Feng Shui.

EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENT


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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  Living in Natures Love Blog
 & Renee Lindstrom Live

Six ways to balance emotions & reactive behaviours of Libra

Libra Balance

Libra longs for love and beautiful relationships and as an air element it heralds in the wings of change.  Traits of this cardinal planet are action, self-motivated, insightful and ambitious therefore change can reflect balance.

The needs of this sign are for acceptance, beauty, love, and a partner.

How behaviours of out of balance Libra may manifest

Fear:  Ugliness

Fear Response:  People Pleasing

Common Libra out of balance emotional statements:

  • “What do you think I should do?”
  • “What will people think if I …….?”
  • “You’re not being fair!”
  • “I wouldn’t treat you that way.”
  • “I look (fat, ugly, awful….)!”

In earlier posts three ways of supporting this sign focused upon daily goal setting, foods to support emotional balance and physical movement.

3 additional ways to balance Libra emotions  

#1.  Empathy – Awareness through Listening

  • Self empathy and empathy for others can be as easy as learning to listen effectively (replacing habitual reactive responses)
  • Begin empathy feedback for Libra’s  with, “You think……”

EFFECTIVE LISTENING

#2.  Language of connection – Awareness through Communication

  • Can be as easy as learning to turn separation into moments of connection (stop,right/wrong, blame, shame and critical statements)

COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

#3.  Balance and calm Libra’s environment – Awareness of Space

  • Libra’s  thrive in clean, ordered, stress-free and peaceful environments.

EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENT


Book a personalized Coaching session for self, work, group or create a retreat – 250-361-7508

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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  Living in Natures Love Blog
 & Renee Lindstrom Live