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]]> By: Alex Blackwell http://www.thebridgemaker.com/how-do-you-keep-the-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-6460 Alex Blackwell Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:12:16 +0000 http://www.thebridgemaker.com/?p=4279#comment-6460 @ Michelle: I love "If you live from the heart all the rest falls into place." Amen to that. @ Michelle: I love “If you live from the heart all the rest falls into place.” Amen to that.

]]> By: Michelle M http://www.thebridgemaker.com/how-do-you-keep-the-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-6458 Michelle M Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:08:19 +0000 http://www.thebridgemaker.com/?p=4279#comment-6458 I trust that the universe gives me everything I need to be a better, a fuller, a truer me. When I find myself in times of strife I thank the universe for all that I am learning, for all that I am feeling and experiencing. When I find myself in times of joy I thank the universe for all that I am learning, all that I am feeling and experiencing. I no longer question Why. The brain governs the why, it has to know, it must find an answer. When I let go of having to know why and just trusted in being, I found my faith; my life, it has brought me to live from my heart. If you live from the heart all the rest falls into place. In any direction I turn I believe it is the right way to be going for these are the lessons I need to be learning. There is never a wrong turn , just a journey of exploration into myself. I trust that the universe gives me everything I need to be a better, a fuller, a truer me. When I find myself in times of strife I thank the universe for all that I am learning, for all that I am feeling and experiencing. When I find myself in times of joy I thank the universe for all that I am learning, all
that I am feeling and experiencing.

I no longer question Why. The brain governs the why, it has to know, it must find an answer. When I let go of having to know why and just trusted in being, I found my faith; my life, it has brought me to live from my heart. If you live from the heart all the rest falls into place.

In any direction I turn I believe it is the right way to be going for these are the lessons I need to be learning. There is never a wrong turn , just a journey of exploration into myself.

]]> By: Alex Blackwell http://www.thebridgemaker.com/how-do-you-keep-the-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-6399 Alex Blackwell Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:21:39 +0000 http://www.thebridgemaker.com/?p=4279#comment-6399 @ Lorraine: I really like the concept of shifting fear to faith. The questions you offer provide the framework for a helpful exercise. Like you, I truly believe, and have faith, we are all meant to have a wonderful life! @ Lorraine: I really like the concept of shifting fear to faith. The questions you offer provide the framework for a helpful exercise. Like you, I truly believe, and have faith, we are all meant to have a wonderful life!

]]> By: Lorraine Cohen http://www.thebridgemaker.com/how-do-you-keep-the-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-6388 Lorraine Cohen Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:36:52 +0000 http://www.thebridgemaker.com/?p=4279#comment-6388 Fabulous conversation everyone I view every life experience as a healing and growth opportunity to fulfill my soul path and evolution. What I have come to know and embrace in my 20+ year spiritualjourney has created an inner foundation of faith, trust and courage that has strengthened my "inner knowing". Because of the work I do as a spiritual life coach and an interfaith Rev. Dr, my daily experiences are rooted in faith. When fears and doubts arise, that's a signal I have disconnected from Source. My spiritual practices, attitude shifters, ongoing inner transformation and healing, incredible spiritual community of loving friends and colleagues, my environment, and animals help me to stay strong when my faith gets shaky. In addition to the practices I use below are some questions that can help shift fear to faith: Ask yourself: 1. In what do I trust? 2. In what do I have faith in no matter what happens? Where is my faith unwavering? 3. What am I gratefull for? (I write one full page of things I’m gratefull for every night). 4. What do I know (in my heart and soul) that is absolutely true? (The stories and dramas I create vs. what is real). 5. What might be the gift, blessing, healing opportunity in this experience?. 6. What is asking to emerge in this experience? 7. Who am I being called to be & what am I being called to do? 8. What is the truth (right here and now?) 9. Do I have what I need in this moment? Then I take a deep breath, raise my arms and exhale as my arms drop to my side. Put a huge grin on my face, take one step forward in faith and trust, crisscross both hands over my spiritual heart, take another deep breath and say out loud, "All is well." This is a practice I learned from my friend Christine Kloser. The Universe is conspiring in our favor to have a fabulous life! In those challenging and painfull times, some of the most incredible healing and growth can occur! Thanks for the invitation Alex! Love and gratitude, Lorraine Fabulous conversation everyone

I view every life experience as a healing and growth opportunity to fulfill my soul path and evolution. What I have come to know and embrace in my 20+ year spiritualjourney has created an inner foundation of faith, trust and courage that has strengthened my “inner knowing”. Because of the work I do as a spiritual life coach and an interfaith Rev. Dr, my daily experiences are rooted in faith.

When fears and doubts arise, that’s a signal I have disconnected from Source. My spiritual practices, attitude shifters, ongoing inner transformation and healing, incredible spiritual community of loving friends and colleagues, my environment, and animals help me to stay strong when my faith gets shaky. In addition to the practices I use below are some questions that can help shift fear to faith:

Ask yourself:
1. In what do I trust?
2. In what do I have faith in no matter what happens? Where is my faith unwavering?
3. What am I gratefull for? (I write one full page of things I’m gratefull for every night).
4. What do I know (in my heart and soul) that is absolutely true? (The stories and dramas I create vs. what is real).
5. What might be the gift, blessing, healing opportunity in this experience?.
6. What is asking to emerge in this experience? 7. Who am I being called to be & what am I being called to do?
8. What is the truth (right here and now?)
9. Do I have what I need in this moment?

Then I take a deep breath, raise my arms and exhale as my arms drop to my side. Put a huge grin on my face, take one step forward in faith and trust, crisscross both hands over my spiritual heart, take another deep breath and say out loud, “All is well.” This is a practice I learned from my friend Christine Kloser.

The Universe is conspiring in our favor to have a fabulous life! In those challenging and painfull times, some of the most incredible healing and growth can occur!

Thanks for the invitation Alex!

Love and gratitude,
Lorraine

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