Yesterday marked the first day of Gabrielle Bernstein’s five-day May Cause Miracles conference. You can still sign up here, by the way! Like I mentioned yesterday, I’m really getting the message from the Universe that now is a time to learn. It is a time to soak up what I can from my teachers. Ironically, that can come in the form of teaching too. A Course in Miracles says that we teach what we need to learn. I’ve been life coaching some women on the side and feel that spark in me igniting. I feel myself shifting inside and growing from teaching. And I’m also honored that these women are trusting me to help them on their path to healing. It’s truly inspiring!

Anyways, back on track. One interview in particular stuck out for me yesterday: Gabby’s interview with Patricia Moreno, creator of the IntenSati method, a challenging workout that combines positive affirmations with intense physical movement. In the interview, Patricia said something that really struck a chord with me. She said that just like two people get married and become united, so should you and your body. She encourages us to look in the mirror every day, renew our vows with our bodies, and say, “I choose to love, honor, and cherish you ‘til death do us part.”

I just found that to be so powerful. As women, we can become so consumed with one day taking vows with our to-be husband or wife…and we forget that we have to renew our vows with ourselves. 

“If you want somebody else to love you, you have to be the master of your mouth,” said Patricia. We choose the thoughts that we want to believe and we choose the words that we speak. This matters. When you’re thinking loving thoughts and choosing only to have a conversation of love, your body will become more beautiful to you, and not because of what it looks like but for what it can do as as a vehicle for service for yourself and for others. When you see how beautiful you are, you will see it in everyone and everything.

Patricia also touched on The Holy Instant, an awesome lesson from the Course. The Holy Instant is “when an ancient hatred becomes a present love.” When an ancient hatred (i.e. “I hate my body”) becomes a present love (i.e. “I love my body”), we choose love over fear. This decision…this Holy Instant…creates the miracle, which is that shift in perception from fear to love. Patricia said that she sees The Holy Instant happen for her clients all of the time in class. People will break down and cry because they feel that sense of relief and experience that shift in perception first-hand when they stop being mean to themselves and start loving themselves.

Beautiful stuff, huh?

So, how about we all renew our body vows? Right now! Close your eyes, prop your hands (palms facing upwards) on your lap, and say, “I choose to love, honor, and cherish you ’til death do us part.”

Immediately, I feel lighter, more present, and ready to rock life. How does that make you feel? 

Stay lovely,
Heather

P.S. – If you’re not on the May Cause Miracles conference train, get your booty signed up now!