How to Consciously Create Your Reality

 

Consciously or unconsciously, we create our own reality, every moment of every day.

If you aren’t familiar with the spiritual laws of vibration and attraction, do some research. When you understand that your thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions have a frequency or vibration that attracts more of the same, you can create anything you desire.

At a high level, the Law of Vibration states that everything in the universe consists of energy in motion, including us. Every thought, word, action, and reaction emits a particular frequency or vibration. The Law of Attraction states that we attract experiences, emotions, events, and people into our lives that match our inner vibration.

Knowing this, it is beneficial to increase your awareness of what you focus on, how you respond to various situations, and how you feel.

How can you do this? Throughout the day, pay close attention to what you are focusing on. With each new thought, determine how it makes you feel. Do you feel good or bad? Is your body relaxed or tight? Are you feeling in the flow, moving with ease and grace, or are you meeting resistance and obstacles at every turn?

If you feel good, relaxed, and in the flow, continue to focus on the same (or similar) things. If you are feeling sad, angry, constricted, and/or meeting resistance, consider whether you want to give your attention to that particular topic or if you wish to respond in the same manner.

When you feel good, you raise your vibration and attract more of the same. On the flip side, when you focus on things that make you feel bad, that’s what you attract. Therefore, it’s advantageous to become conscious of where you put your attention. With this awareness, you can recognize how you are feeling and connect the dots to what you are focused on. When it doesn’t feel good, simply shift to a different thought, conversation, or TV channel. Or go outside and connect with nature, take a walk, or engage in any activity that nurtures your soul.

These days, we have countless distractions that can suck us into autopilot. A few examples are mindless TV, scrolling through social media, and streaming drama shows.

There are times when less-than-positive topics capture our attention. For example, you may watch a video of a war-torn area highlighting the devastation and people suffering. In these situations, instead of spending excessive time absorbing the destruction and being drawn into it, look for ways to consciously contribute. You can pray for peace or send love, light, and compassion to all who are involved.

Our minds often shift to the negative. We observe something that doesn’t align with our values, we find ourselves judging others, or we beat ourselves up over how we handled a particular problem. When this occurs, take a deep breath and let it go. Forgive yourself and others, and then move on by shifting to a new, empowering thought.

A great exercise is to ask yourself if ‘X’ serves your highest and greatest good. ‘X’ may be whatever you are thinking, saying, or doing. Ask this question continually throughout the day. Tuning into how you feel and asking yourself if it serves you is a great way to bring conscious awareness into your life.

The more you focus on negativity, doom, and gloom, the more you’ll manifest it in your reality. However, if you focus on what nurtures your soul, makes you feel good, and raises your vibration, that’s what you’ll manifest.

When you remember that where your attention goes your energy flows, you can consciously offer your vibration through your thoughts, words, and actions and, over time, create the reality you truly desire.

Wishing you peace, love, joy, and an abundance of blessings – Chris/Sedona  

 

Photo by James Wheeler on Unsplash.

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TRANSFORMED BY FIRE—RISING FROM THE ASHES TO FIND MYSELF by Chris Clifford: Work left me exhausted and lost. When everything I owned went up in flames, rethinking my priorities changed my life forever!

Reader Review Excerpt: “...a true story about finding strength and purpose even in the worst situations...Chris is like the Phoenix...she rises from the literal ashes, helps heal her family from trauma, sets an example for all of us to follow, and through all of this, finds true inner peace.”

TRANSFORMED BY FIRE is an Amazon Bestseller! Purchase link: https://amzn.to/3RawJBR.

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CLOUD WHISPERS by Sedona Hutton: A novel of family and forgiveness with a strong spiritual message: The daughter she gave away. The family she always wanted. The journey to redefine her fate….

Reader Review Excerpt: “A beautifully woven story filled with love, loss, betrayal and renewal. It touches the heart of the reader as life unfolds for Liam and Katie. Peppered throughout the story are spiritual awakenings and life lessons which help to clarify many of the why’s in each of our lives. While Cloud Whispers includes passionate love stories, it also feeds your spirit and renews your soul. The gifts from this novel are unforgettable.”

CLOUD WHISPERS Awards: IPPY Bronze medal winner for Visionary Fction, Reader’s Favorite Finalist for Visionary Fiction, and Official Selection in the Summer eBook Awards for New Apple Literary. Purchase link: https://amzn.to/2IZ6DRc.

 

Envision a Bright & Beautiful 2023!

Another holiday season has passed, and a new year is approaching.

Over the last several years, I’ve made New Year’s resolutions, set personal intentions, and tossed rocks to release that which no longer serves. But this year, I feel the nudge to do something different. Something bigger and more meaningful; something that will benefit not only me, but all of humanity.

In prior blogs, I’ve written about vibration, about like attracting like and how we are creators of our own individual world and that of the collective.

Visualizing is a powerful process that leverages the laws of attraction. Research has shown that the human mind doesn’t know the difference between a real or imaginary thought, event, or action.

What one imagines affects one’s life—positively or negatively—it’s your choice!

If your mind can’t tell the difference between a real or an imaginary event, why not put your attention on the things you want in your life? And while you’re at it, why not consider the kind of world you wish to live in?

Studies have demonstrated the positive benefits and increased effects of people praying, meditating, and/or visualizing individually within the same timeframe or together as a group. Given this, what if we all envisioned the world we want to live in? Imagine the impact if each of us take time at the end of this year (or in early January) to imagine a new, beautiful world!

What would this world look like? How would we feel? What would be new? How would the world be different? 

My vision for 2023 is....

• Inner peace
• Peace in the world around us
• Endless hope and faith
• Compassion and care toward one another
• Clean air, food, and water in every corner of the world
• Healing, including new technologies to naturally heal cancer and every disease
• Unity and embracing / celebrating our differences
• Abundance and prosperity for every person on Earth
• Reverence, connection, and care for Mother Earth
• Love—unconditional and everlasting—seeping into all that we are and all that we do

I invite you to create your own vision and contribute toward the collective creation of a bright, beautiful, and unified world in 2023!

Happy New Year!

Peace, Love, and Joy,

Chris / Sedona

Chris Clifford (non-fiction books): https://cyclifford.com/

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COMING SOON: TRANSFORMED BY FIRE—RISING FROM THE ASHES TO FIND MYSELF, by Chris Clifford: Shocking devastation left her questioning her purpose. Can this workaholic climb from the rubble and embrace her true self?

 

THE PERFECT LAP by Sedona Hutton: His job is to drive fast. Hers is to put the brakes on him. When sparks fly, will love cross the finish line?

Reader Review Excerpt: “It was a heartfelt, sweet, foster child romance that gave me all the feels! Through it, we see how people can rise above past mistakes and that is a beautiful message!”

THE PERFECT LAP is a Reader’s Favorite Finalist for Contemporary Romance. Available as eBook, paperback, and audiobook. Purchase link:  https://amzn.to/2VkXIkv

5 Easy Ways to Stay Grounded in the Now

 

Many people throw out the term “Focus on the now!”…which is sage advice. But what does this really mean—isn’t everyone living in the now?

Living in the now or being truly present is when you live fully in each moment, aware of what you are experiencing in the here and now, without dwelling on the past or being fearful of the future.

When you’re persistently thinking about the past, you give your energy to people, events, situations, feelings, and thoughts from the past. Often, these aren’t situations you want to repeat. Yet thinking about them and giving them your energy creates more of the same. Remember, the Law of Attraction states, “like attracts like.”

In my novel, Nora’s Promise, Nora’s beloved grandfather offers this wisdom, “When you dwell in the past, you give away your personal power to create what you want in that moment because your energy and point of leverage is all directed in the past and on what has already happened, so you keep creating new versions of the past. If you’re overly focused on the future, you’re living in a time that doesn’t yet exist.”

If this is the case, how does one plan for the future? You can be focused on the present moment while taking actions that move you toward your desired future. The key is to trust your inner voice (you and only you know what you want and what steps will move you in the direction of your desires.) Also, move in flow with the universe and be flexible to change.

Wayne Dyer addressed this concept eloquently, “Present-moment living, getting in touch with your now, is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, there really is no other moment you can live. Now is all there is, and the future is just another present moment to live when it arrives.”

Eckhart Tolle offers a simple exercise to help us return to the present moment. Ask yourself, “Am I breathing?” and shift your attention to your breath. You will become aware of your inhale and exhale, and even if it’s just for a few seconds, you will enter the state of presence. 

5 Easy Ways to Stay Grounded in the Now

1. Focus on your breath.
2. Do whatever you are doing consciously (whether it’s taking a sip of tea, washing your hands, or driving to work…use all of your senses – draw in the scent of vanilla, gaze at the water, feel your hands grip the steering wheel – and remain fully conscious in that activity.)
3. Practice yoga, Qigong, or any other mindful exercise.
4. Take breaks throughout your day. Go for a walk, watch the sun rise or set, stand barefoot in the grass, sit under a tree (in other words—get out in nature!)
5. Set the intention to “catch yourself” when you drift into autopilot. After you catch yourself, you can shift from unconscious to conscious activity. 

“Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now. And that’s a revelation for some people: to realize that your life is only ever now.” —Eckhart Tolle

This blog was written by Sedona Hutton, author of contemporary romance and women’s fiction sprinkled with spirituality.    

 

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NORA’S PROMISE—DISTRACTION IN DAYTONA: She trusts animals more than men. He runs through women like tires. Can one orphaned boy force them to change gears?

Reader Review Excerpt: “Chemistry that just sizzled off the pages...Amazing and lovable characters...A wonderful story of love and spiritual journeys.”

NORA’S PROMISE—DISTRACTION IN DAYTONA is the first standalone novel in the Racing Hearts of Serenity romantic fiction series. If you like small town family sagas, stories with second chances and a touch of magic, you’ll love Sedona Hutton’s captivating tale.

NORA’S PROMISE—DISTRACTION IN DAYTONA was awarded the Bronze medal in the 2019 Reader’s Favorite Contemporary Romance category and was a Finalist in the 2019 NIEA contest. Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/2OktquX

 

CLOUD WHISPERS: A novel of family and forgiveness with a strong spiritual message: The daughter she gave away. The family she always wanted. The journey to redefine her fate….

Reader Review Excerpt: “A beautifully woven story filled with love, loss, betrayal and renewal. It touches the heart of the reader as life unfolds for Liam and Katie. Peppered throughout the story are spiritual awakenings and life lessons which help to clarify many of the “why’s” in each of our lives. While Cloud Whispers includes passionate love stories, it also feeds your spirt and renews your soul. The gifts from this novel are unforgettable.”

CLOUD WHISPERS was awarded the IPPY Bronze medal winner for visionary fiction, Reader’s Favorite Finalist for visionary fiction, and an Official Selection in the Summer eBook Awards for New Apple Literary. Purchase link: https://amzn.to/2IZ6DRc. 

 

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 Photo by Elia Pellegrini on Unsplash.

 

A Positive Life Philosophy

In my contemporary romance, Restart In Bristol, Skye shares her positive perspective on life. When I created Skye’s character, her outlook grew out of her bubbly personality and non-judgmental approach. Skye’s philosophy is to be happy and to surround herself with happy people. To practice non-judgment and to help others, and in doing so, she attracts similar joy and support in her own life.

Skye’s philosophy aligns with the Law of Attraction which is built on the belief that the universe and everything in it is vibratory. If you put out positive energy, you’ll attract positivity in your life. If your thoughts and actions are negative, you will attract similar negative energy in return.

I love how Skye’s philosophy is both simplistic and complex. It’s simple in what one needs to do, yet more complex when applying it in day-to-day life. It can be a challenge to stay positive when things aren’t going your way. When this happens in my life, I go “back to the basics.” I focus on my breathing, on being mindful (like reminding myself I’m well in that moment,) and on finding things to be grateful for, even if it's something small like a warm cup of tea. These actions give me a lift and help me make my way back to happy.

What are your thoughts on Skye’s perspective? Add a comment below to share your views...and read on for an excerpt from RESTART IN BRISTOL.

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Excerpt from RESTART IN BRISTOL:

He chuckled. “It would be nice if life was always that simple.”

Skye turned toward him. “I think it is.”

When he raised a brow, she shared her philosophy. “I think you get what you contribute. I try to help others, and in turn when I need help, it shows up.” She flapped her palm between them. “Case in point.”

His eyes lit with understanding, pleasing her.

“I like being happy, so I surround myself with happy people.” She batted her eyes. “Or I figure out how to make the people around me happy.”

Rob didn’t take the bait. Instead, he gave her a look of disbelief. “You must have setbacks and disappointments.”

“Of course. Everyone does.” She took his hand. “When I do, no matter how hard the situation may seem in that moment, I try to remember it happened for a reason and that the universe will take care of me.” She traced hearts on the top of his hand. “And I remind myself that maybe something even better is in store for me.”

He gave her another look, and this time she couldn’t decipher it.

“It works,” she said, her voice full of confidence. “My last hardship is the reason why I moved here.” She put her palms on his chest and slowly kneaded his rock-hard muscles. “I think here is a pretty good place to be.”

“I can’t argue with that.” He cupped his large palms around her face. “You’re one special lady.”

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This blog was written by Sedona Hutton, author of contemporary romance and women’s fiction blended with new age spirituality. 

Restart in Bristol, A Racing Hearts in Serenity Romance—He’s a hot mess. She wants stability. Will these childhood sweethearts risk another pass at love? https://amzn.to/37cCw1b. Now available in audiobook: https://adbl.co/3hgKZpF.

 

The Perfect Lap, A Racing Hearts in Serenity Romance—2019 Reader’s Favorite Contemporary Romance Finalist: His job is to drive fast. Hers is to put the brakes on him. When sparks fly, will love cross the finish line? https://amzn.to/2VkXIkv. Also available in audiobook: https://adbl.co/2WAsOnp

Nora’s Promise, A Racing Hearts in Serenity Romance— Reader's Favorite 2019 Contemporary Romance Bronze winner and 2019 NIEA Bronze winner: She trusts animals more than men. He races through women like checkered flags. Can one orphaned boy bring them both to the finish line? https://amzn.to/2OktquX. Also available in audiobook: https://adbl.co/2VArr7c

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 Recommended Reading:

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne: https://amzn.to/2GwSGJc

The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire by Deepak Chopra: https://amzn.to/2C9BF5k

10 Secrets for Success & Inner Peace by Wayne Dyer: https://amzn.to/2QQReH5

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Transformational New Year’s Practices

As the year draws to an end, people begin pondering New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, most resolutions aren’t successful. According to Business Insider, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February.

Given the dismal success rate of resolutions, below are three alternative practices designed to transform your life in 2020.

Transformational New Year’s Practices

 

#1 - Define Your Purpose

Forget about losing those last few pounds or taking that long trip. Instead, dig deeper to uncover your true purpose in life. To do this, ask yourself:

·       What are my deepest desires?

·       Why am I here?

·       How can I serve?

You can ask yourself these questions anytime, however, I find an added lift when I do this just before meditation.

Once you understand your true purpose, prioritize your goals in alignment with your purpose. Jack Canfield describes this in his best-selling book, The Success Principles:

“Decide upon your major definitive purpose in life and align all your activities around it.”

Imagine if we did just that! What if we knew our purpose and aligned every goal with that single purpose? This simple, yet profound wisdom offers the key to achieving our deepest desires.

#2 – Let Go!

Now that you know your purpose, what are you doing that sidetracks you and/or takes time away from your purpose? What behaviors, habits, or beliefs do you have that no longer serve you? Examples might include fears, doubts, negativity, judgment, or attachment. This practice is designed to help you let go of anything that no longer serves you in order to focus your mind, body, and spirit on your true purpose.

This simple three-step process will help you start 2020 with a clean slate!

Let Go Process steps:

1.     Identify those emotions, beliefs, or habits you wish to release.

2.     Write them on a rock (one per stone.)

3.     On New Year’s Day, go to a location of your choice, and release your rocks.

Tips:

o   A mountain, field, stream, lake, or the ocean are great locations for releasing your rocks.

o   An alternative is to write your releases on slips of paper and burn them.

#3 – Create A Vision Board

A vision board is a collection of words and images that represent your deepest desires. It taps into the power of visualization and is a great tool to help you manifest your desires. You can create a vision board using these 5 easy steps.

1.     Make a list of your deepest desires.

2.     Select pictures, words, and/or affirmations that represent your desires.

3.     Make a collage of your pictures, words, and affirmations. This can be on a display board, white board, or compiled into a digital image.

4.     Display your vision board in a prominent location. If you created a digital version, use it as the screensaver on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

5.     Look at your board on a regular basis throughout the day. Feel and fully experience the images and words you’ve put on your board, and believe that these desires will manifest in your life!

Use these three practices—Define Your Purpose, Let Go, and Create a Vision Board—to transform 2020 into the life of your dreams!

Wishing you peace, love, joy, and purpose in the New Year!

This blog was written by Sedona Hutton, author of contemporary romance and women’s fiction blended with new age spirituality. 

Nora's Promise, A Racing Hearts in Serenity Romance— Reader's Favorite 2019 Bronze Contemporary Romance winner and 2019 NIEA Bronze winner: She trusts animals more than men. He races through women like checkered flags. Can one orphaned boy bring them both to the finish line? https://amzn.to/2OktquX 

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Cloud Whispers—2019 IPPY Bronze winner for Visionary Fiction. The daughter she gave away. The family she always wanted. The journey to redefine her fate: https://amzn.to/2IZ6DRc

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Recommended Reading:

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield: https://amzn.to/2QlG9vp

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne: https://amzn.to/2GwSGJc

The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire by Deepak Chopra: https://amzn.to/2C9BF5k

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NEW AGE PARENTING: Redirecting self-talk from negative to positive

Most people respond more positively to a positive message. This is especially true—and especially important—for children who are continually learning and absorbing information like a sponge. The good news is that we can re-word almost anything into a positive statement.

Why is positive messaging so important? Lisa Hayes explains it perfectly: “Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.”

This idea aligns with the Law of Attraction, a universal law embraced by spiritualists and physicists alike. I could write an entire book on the LOA, but as it relates to positivity: If our thoughts, words, and actions are positive, we attract more positive things into our lives. If our energy is negative, we attract more negativity into our lives.

“Loving or hating the life you are living is solely all in your repeated self-talk.”― Edmond Mbiaka

The concept of positive self-talk is touched on in my contemporary romance, The Perfect Lap. Ella and AJ unexpectedly join forces to co-foster three children and quickly learn they’re out of their league. They attend a New Age Parenting class, and one of the topics covered is redirecting self-talk from negative to positive.

Below is an excerpt from The Perfect Lap which explains this concept:

“Next, we’re going to talk about redirecting self-talk from negative to positive,” Adrian said. He glanced around the room. “Let’s use a few examples. Anyone want to offer up some negative talk you’ve heard from your kids?”

“I’m stupid,” a man in the front row said.

“Ah, yes.” Adrian gave a wry smile. “A classic.” He walked to the flip board and wrote, Root Cause. “I’m going to give examples of redirecting, but make sure you understand the reason why your child is feeling the way he or she is feeling. If the redirect is a generic platitude, it won’t work. If your child got a D on his test, you could say something like, ‘You’re smart. I struggled with Algebra, too. I always had to study extra hard to get good grades in my math classes.’ ” Adrian walked around the room. “If you don’t know why your child is feeling mad, sad, or whatever, ask her what’s going on. That will allow you to validate her feelings, empathize, and then customize your redirect.” Adrian gave a few more examples before wrapping up. “That’s it. Easy-peasy, right?”

Below are two additional examples of redirecting self-talk from negative to positive:

Instead of, “I messed this up. I’m an idiot!”…How about: “It’s okay. It gave you the opportunity to learn and you’ll do better next time.”

Instead of, “I don’t have any friends,”…Reframe to show examples: “Lisa helped you with your homework yesterday…You helped Scott on the playground at recess. You joined the reading club and met a lot of new kids.”

Let’s help our children—and each other—get rid of negative self-talk. It’s time to rise up, embrace positivity, and be all we were meant to be!

This blog was written by author Sedona Hutton, blending contemporary romance and women’s fiction with new age spirituality. 

The Perfect Lap— 2019 Reader’s Favorite Contemporary Romance Finalist: His job is to drive fast. Hers is to put the brakes on him. When sparks fly, will love cross the finish line? Purchase link: https://amzn.to/2VkXIkv

Cloud Whispers—The daughter she gave away. The family she always wanted. The journey to redefine her fate… To purchase this mind-expanding, award-winning novel, please click here: https://goo.gl/N9aC38

To sign up for Sedona Hutton’s Peace, Love, & Joy blog newsletter, please click here: https://www.sedonahutton.com/

Recommended Reading:

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne: https://amzn.to/2GwSGJc

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel: https://amzn.to/2KF9Iqi

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New Age Parenting: Use this technique to restore calm with your kids!

In my contemporary romance, The Perfect Lap, Ella and AJ unexpectedly join forces to co-foster three children and quickly learn they’re out of their league. They attend a New Age Parenting class, and one of the topics covered is the Law of Attraction.

Below is an excerpt:

“The first concept we’ll cover is energy vibration.” Adrian moved to the flip chart and wrote: Like Attracts Like. “Now, let’s talk about what this means.”

He walked through the basic concept of the Law of Attraction. According to Adrian, the earth was a spinning ball of vibration, and the thoughts and emotions you put out are what you receive back.

AJ scrunched his face in disbelief. It sounded like a bunch of what his granddad had called Class A Hooey. He stole a glance at Ella and was surprised to find her sitting on the edge of her seat and jotting notes in her phone.

Well, damn.

He returned his attention to Adrian and attempted to open his mind.

“For those of you who think this is a bunch of bunk,” Adrian said, making AJ squirm, “there’s scientific evidence to back up what gurus have known for centuries. I’m not going to get into the quantum physics this evening, but if you’re interested, Google it.”

AJ made a mental note to do just that.

Adrian moved back to the flipchart and tapped on the words Like Attracts Like. “Why is this important?”

“Most children learn based on the limitations that society teaches. But children who learn to direct their thoughts in a positive manner dream bigger and learn how to manifest their desires.” He made eye contact with each of the participants. “When you teach your kids about energy, you’re empowering them. When they understand energy and how to effectively use it, there’s less drama and fewer behavior issues because they’re able to self-direct.”

Less drama and fewer behavior issues. Now he was talking. If that was true, AJ was willing to give it a try.

“I’m going to call the Law of Attraction ‘LOA’ going forward.” Adrian flashed a grin as he spelled out the letters with his hands. “It’s impossible to talk about the LOA without also talking about the power of positive thinking.” He circled around the front of the classroom. “Everyone wants to be happy, right?”

Participants in the room nodded and a few people shouted, “Yes!”

“Those who are happy are putting out positive vibrations and getting positivity in return. Those who are sad, mad, frustrated, and so on are putting out those vibrations and getting similar vibrations in return. You can’t put out negative vibrations and expect to receive positive vibrations back.” Adrian leaned against the whiteboard in the front of the class. “So how do you stop the negative cycle?”

“Think positively,” Ella offered.

“That’s right.” Adrian smiled at Ella. “If the kids aren’t there, call a timeout.” He rocked back on his heels. “Not a sit-in-the-corner timeout, but something fun. Come up with a family word. Once it’s said, everyone takes a minute—or whatever time you agree on—to re-group, re-center, and check your energy vibrations.”

A young blonde—Sandi, maybe?—raised her hand. “I get the idea of the timeout, but then what? I can’t see my boys going from mad to happy just because we took a minute of silence.”

AJ was glad she’d asked the question because he’d been wondering the same thing.

“Great question, Sandi.” Adrian moved to the whiteboard and wrote, Energy Check and Gratitude. “The timeout isn’t a fix-all. It simply offers a pause so everyone can ground themselves. Afterward, you’ll need to provide a lesson or deploy another technique, like gratitude, which we’ll talk about in a few minutes. But,”—he drew out the word but as if to build anticipation—“after your family members become experts in energy, you may find that the timeout moment is all it takes because your children have learned how to redirect their own energy.”

Ella, AJ, and the kids chose the word ‘mistletoe’ for their timeout. The process worked just like Adrian described, and they all had fun with it, too!

“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” — Colin Powell

 

Why not try this process with your kids, grands, and nieces and nephews? The key is to stop negative energy before it boils over. Once negative energy reaches the boiling point, it takes a long time to resume calm. It’s like water…if you put the kettle on to make tea, when the temperature reaches 212 degrees, your water will boil. To avoid the boiling point with your kids, give this timeout technique a try!

“You can’t make positive choices for the rest of your life without an environment that makes those choices easy, natural, and enjoyable.”—Deepak Chopra

This blog was written by Sedona Hutton, author of contemporary romance and women’s fiction blended with new age spirituality. 

The Perfect Lap—If you like bad boys with a heart of gold, strong women, and love stories with a spiritual twist, you’ll adore this racing romance novel. To purchase, please click on this link: https://amzn.to/2VkXIkv

Cloud Whispers—The daughter she gave away. The family she always wanted. The journey to redefine her fate… To purchase this mind-expanding, award-winning novel, please click here: https://goo.gl/N9aC38

To sign up for Sedona Hutton’s Peace, Love, & Joy blog newsletter, please click here: https://www.sedonahutton.com/

Recommended Reading:

The Law of Attraction by Esther & Jerry Hicks: https://amzn.to/31LO3lJ

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne: https://amzn.to/2GwSGJc

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel: https://amzn.to/2KF9Iqi

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