SPIRITUAL PROGRESSION Develop an earnest desire to leave behind the things that keep you locked into negative thought patterns and fear-based actions. You have within yourself the ability to make these changes. Begin by observing and paying attention to the things you think, say and do. Take time daily to reflect on your activities. Be filled with gratitude for those things that are flowing smoothly. Do not punish yourself with feelings of shame or guilt for choices you have made that were less than kind.…

FACE YOUR FEAR! Fear is one of the strongest emotions that humans possess. Where does fear come from? Fear begins early in life as a result of unpleasant experiences. This often results in making non-beneficial choices in order to avoid a similar experience. Depending on the amount of focus one places on these avoidance tactics will set the stage for new experiences, with pleasant on unpleasant outcomes. Remaining focused on the trauma can lead to anxiety. Anxiety stems from being focused in possible future events,…

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. ~ Luke 12:6-7

RELEASE TENSION Release tension by practicing this simple exercise throughout the day, to monitor where you are emotionally. Stop all you are doing, take a few breaths, then notice how you are feeling. Is there tension or calmness? Are you feeling antsy or at peace? Are you afraid or confident? Whenever you notice you are feeling tense, take a few long, slow and deep breaths allowing your muscles to relax. By making this a habit, eventually you will find yourself more peaceful and centered, no…

SUNLIGHT Welcome to this grand and glorious day! Take time to soak up the blessings and warmth of the sun. Allow your skin to ingest the nutrients provided by our globe of light. Greet the sun each morning as it arises, thanking it for the light, warmth and nutrition it provides. Bid it farewell as it sets in the evening. There are many cycles of daily life that go unnoticed. Pay attention to these cycles and be thankful for the support they give you. Without…

THE NATURE OF CYCLES Take time to sit in nature, observe all that you see. The beauty of the mountains, white waves upon the sea. Nature knows no deadlines, yet all is done on time. Sprouts emerge in spring, Ripe in summertime. Autumn leaves begin to fall, birds leave their summer nest. Winter snows make rivers flow as springs arrives again. Each ending brings a new start and life begins afresh. Set aside your hurried pace, allow time to refresh. Go within your inner self,…

THINK AGAIN If you are continually focused on being a victim and believe that everyone is out to get you or that you have chronic bad luck, this is what you will continue to attract to you. Your thoughts and what you pay attention to creates your reality. In every situation, there will be people who see blessings and those who will focus on its curses. The good news is you have the ability within yourself to transcend negative thinking. Once you gain control of…

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. ~ Ephesians 4-31 If you need help with these areas, check out the links at the bottom of my website for a variety of healing practices. You can also consider getting a SoulCleanse to start lifting off these negative energy patterns. theresacrabtree.com/soulcleanse/

LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD Low-density thoughts such as hate and revenge vibrate at a slower speed. This slow speed allows it to interact more with physical matter. In this way, diseases are born. Higher frequency vibrations such as gratitude and compassion run through the body, sending sparklets of light and love as it flows through. In this way, when you exchange lower thoughtforms with those that are of higher frequencies, such as love and peace, you in essence are lightening your load. As you make higher…

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