Moving Forward

Am I the only one that thinks moving forward can be scary? Let me explain. We have been renting for some time now and we are now in the position to BUY our own home!!! Exciting right? Well there is more to it. We have to look for homes within my kids school district. Because of this the houses are limited and more expensive, add in how much we are qualified for and there is basically 5 houses to choose from. We have 4 kids and so we need at least a 4 bedroom home and I would like a yard. So we now have a house that we found to be close to what I want. It is a 5 bedroom 3 baths and a small backyard. It's nice. Not my dream home but I think I can really dress it up and make it my own. MY OWN! That is what really matters right? Yet I have a fear in me about moving. Maybe it is the feeling of excitement and the fear of something going wrong and being let down? As I am typing my thoughts, I feel like that is probably the reason for my fear. Fear of being let down. Disappointment can be difficult to handle. Usually you just feel it in your heart and so "oh well".

The next area of my life that is moving forward is in my Yoga Practice. Since I started doing Hot Yoga I have felt an overall shift in my attitude. I think my kids and my husband can verify that for me. I have become more intentional with my words which transfers into my actions. I am trying to teach my kids to be more positive and when fear arises I want them to know how to talk about those fears and face them. Yet here I AM, and I am choosing to move forward in my passion for Yoga and my passion for worshiping God. I want to become a certified Holy Yoga instructor. Can I just sit here and list my fears?
1. Where am I going to get the money?
2. What if I am not strong enough to be a instructor?
3. I doubt myself. I say I can't even get the right alignment for this simple pose, what am I thinking?
4. What if after I get certified I can't find a job. I will have wasted all that money for nothing.
5. Am I capable of really making a difference?

That is just a few of my thoughts, my fears. I believe everything will work out, especially if this is a path that God put in front of me. I can do all things through HIM which strengthens me. Doubt and fear will always be in the back of my mind, but I can't feed it. I can't give into it because then I will never become certified and I will never be able to encourage others on the MAT. When we are to face our fears I think it is wise to face them with realistic views. Ask the question "what is the worse that can happen?" Most of our fears are from our imagination. Things that haven't yet taken place. That is why so many people struggle with change. They find security in staying in the same place, the same position. But you can't grow without change. You can't learn or expand in your life if you are not willing to move forward. My "one word" for 2015 is Moxie. Moxie means a Force of character, determination or nerve. I want to be a Moxie girl. I want to move forward to grow with force, with determination. 2016 is right around the corner and I don't know what it holds, but I can say that for me, 2015 has been all about moving forward, personal growth. I hope you choose to move forward instead of staying stagnant. One of my Yoga Instructors will say at the end of class "you can move forward and grow, or step back into safety." I choose to grow.

***Young Living Essential oils that I use to help me release negative emotions and thoughts are : Release Blend: Ylang ylang†, Olive oil, Lavandin†, Geranium†, Royal Hawaiian™ sandalwood†, Grapefruit†, Tangerine†, Spearmint†, Lemon†, Blue cypress†, Davana†, Kaffir lime†, Ocotea†, Jasmine*, Matricaria†, Blue tansy†, and Rose†

Believe Blend: Abies balsamea† (Idaho Balsam Fir) oil, Coriandrum sativum† (Coriander) seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia† (Furanocoumarin- free bergamot) peel oil, Boswellia carteri† (Frankincense) resin oil, Picea pungens† (Idaho Blue Spruce) aerial parts oil, Cananga odorata equitoriona† (Ylang ylang) flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens† (Geranium) flower oil.

White Angelica Blend: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet almond) oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia† (Bergamot) peel oil (Furocoumarin free), Commiphora myrrha† (Myrrh) oil, Pelargonium graveolens† (Geranium) flower oil, Santalum paniculatum† (Royal Hawaiian sandalwood) wood oil, Aniba rosaeodora† (Rosewood) wood oil, Cananga odorata† (Ylang ylang) flower oil, Picea mariana† (Spruce) leaf oil, Hyssopus officinalis† (Hyssop) leaf oil, Melissa officinalis† (Melissa) leaf oil, Rosa damascena† (Rose) flower oil

Frankincense Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil