Shajen Joy Aziz

Become Intentional With Your Thoughts

Your thoughts are mental energy, and they contribute to positive or negative feelings within. There is a lot of discussions about the “monkey mind.” and learning to control it. There are many valuable reasons for this, and it begins with understanding that what you focus on expands. If you desire to live a life you love, then being able to shift your perspective and point your thoughts in positive ways, is essential to this process. 20140618_121044 (2)

Become intentional with your thoughts. Pause for a moment and practice with me. Notice how you can think of an idea. Right now, just think any thought. Ok, good, now look at the thought you were just thinking and change it to a more positive thought. Great, notice how you have the ability to be intentional with your thinking.

It takes 66 days to change a habit. In order to create this type of sustainability, you have to make conscious and aware choices. The best way to begin doing this is to ask yourself the question, “why am I doing this?” “What is my purpose?” Your mind wants to answer the questions proposed. Know that the quality of the questions you ask determines the quality of the life you live.

The Purpose of Emotional Pain

DiscovertheGiftbluewaterprofileBTR The purpose of emotional pain is to wake you up. When you bring the unconscious to the surface, you are able to see the pain and begin to examine its roots; giving you the opportunity to grow and discover peace within.

Arising to your own healing is an essential step in living a life you love. It is your private world which truly drives your choices. When you choose to grow, you decide to do the work it takes to uncover your internal peace. The first step in this process is opening up and being receptive to forgiveness; for yourself and others.

Forgiveness creates space in your body, mind, and spirit. When you choose a pathway of compassion, it immediately alleviates the physical stress caused by negative thinking, short breathing, and ongoing upset.

Turn your pain into power; begin the healing process, and activate a life you love.

Pause for a moment and take a deep breath. Anchoring yourself in your being…complete these sentences, and bring your attention to them throughout your day.

I forgive myself for ______________________________________________.

I forgive ________________________ for ____________________________.

Forgiving others is not about condoning their actions, it is about waking up to your life and opening up possibilities of peace where pain once thrived.

Warmly and brightly,

Shajen

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Seek to Know Yourself

We can look at our lives as the journey of discovering ourselves, those we love, and our gifts and passions.

The best way to begin the journey of finding yourself on a new level is to ask questions like: Who am I? What brings me peace? What lights me up and inspires me? Who do I love? How can I turn my pain into power?

To access your gifts and talents and to transform your adversities into possibilities, you must be a seeker of knowing thyself. The first step in this process is to be willing and receptive to having a relationship with yourself. This is step one in turning your pain into your purpose and your power.

Paying attention to the good things which emerge from your adversities, as well as the blessings in disguise which you experienced along the way are two of the best ways to find out what gifts, strengths, and talents are within you. For example, my mother passing away at an early age instilled a high level of compassion in me. This has fueled my life’s passion for healing others. The adversity of my mother’s car accident presented me with the opportunity to know my strengths, my boundaries, and sincere empathy in a way I never even imagined wanting. How have your adversities informed who you are today? What do you like about yourself because of those difficulties?

How have your adversities informed who you are today? What do you like about yourself because of those difficulties?

The quality of the questions we ask determines the quality of the lives we live.

How did you get here? What pathway did you take and what were the gifts of that journey? What did you learn about yourself? What do you know now that you didn’t before, because of this trip? It is essential for you to know that each stepping stone, every experience is a piece of your voyage and there for your development. As Ram Dass teaches us,

“Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transformation.
Use it!” ~ Ram Dass

Now is the time to follow through on what you know to be true. Trust your positive, inner wisdom and knowing, it is there to guide you.

Warmly and brightly,

Shajen

Your Positive Presence is Beneficial

When you realize, your presence is beneficial your self-worth begins to blossom, your self-esteem begins to unfold, and it is here that your willingness to share is born freely. ~ Shajen Joy Aziz

We grow up in a society which focuses on everything that is wrong with others. This note is here to remind you that you are beneficial to this planet. You are important, and no matter what anyone may have told you, the Gift that you are as an individual, never to be repeated again walking miracle that you are, is patiently waiting for you to discover it, and not be afraid to share it.

You are a gift to yourself, your family, your community, and all those in your sphere. Which positive aspect of yourself do you want to share with others?

Maybe you have a project you’ve been dreaming about, or a book ready to flow? Are you interested in starting a non-profit or beginning a weekly group, focused on what you love? Maybe you are excited to start and/or expand your business, share a solution with your team or boss and ask for a raise… whatever it is – do it.

It is here, on this journey, that you will discover new areas of strength which will help you to reconnect to your inner wisdom and activate your dreams, passions, and gifts.

The first step is to be open and receptive to what you are actually interested in.

For a moment, get comfortable and take a nice relaxing breath. Now, ask yourself this… “What lights me up and inspires me so much that I lose the sense of time while engaged in the experience?”

At first, you might hear the chatter of what you think the world wants you to participate in. I’m asking you to go deeper, below that chatter, and listen to the voice from this space.

What do you hear? What lights you up and inspires you? Where do you want to focus your energy and extra time?

Take this time now to write in your journal, and note what you discovered. To manifest this, understand that focused action creates transformation.

Warmly and brightly,

Shajen

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Believe in Yourself

Your Truth Will Guide You

Trust your vulnerability, it’s authentic and real.

Trust your vulnerability, it's authentic and real.

Vulnerability in a Positive Light

Pause, Breathe and Focus on the Good

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Love is…the Ultimate Gift

As we enter this weekend focused on Love, I am reminded of H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama and his teachings on the importance of having a “universal responsibility, based on compassion and love.” This responsibility is central to a world filled with peace and it begins with us as individuals. I believe the essence of who we are as a people is to want to connect with others and to love and be loved. When you find love, you’ve found it all. Love has the power to heal, forgive, and create compassion and when you embody love and the possibility of love you create harmony and peace in your life and the lives of others.