April 2024

And just like that Reader, the first quarter of 2024 has come and gone…

When you look back, how was it? Truly and from an objective perspective… As if you were just an observer watching a replay of your life in that first quarter… It’s always a good idea to reflect on the past and release it as we plan and prepare for what is coming next. After all, do you really want to step into the next quarter lugging last quarter’s baggage around?

Quarter changes, month changes and even week changes are a great time to do what I call a Release and Resolve to tie up loose ends before moving into the next part of your journey.

Here’s how to do this:

** As always, I recommend using a pen and paper to tap deeper into your mind. A screen and keyboard will keep yo stuck in your head.

1. Draw out three (3) columns on a sheet of paper. Or download the worksheet HERE​
   • Label the first one : Difficulties/Challenges
   • Label the second one: My Hidden Benefit
   • Label the third one: Lessons I’m learning.
2. In the first column, you will write down 3-5 difficulties or challenges you have faced in the past quarter (or period of time you are working on).
3. You will work on each difficulty/challenge one at the time from this point on. So do all the following steps till the end of your first difficulty/challenge, and then come back and repeat for the second, and so on.
4. For the second column (My hidden benefit), think of how this difficulty or challenge has benefitted you. There is always a hidden benefit. Often, it is either a way to keep us safe from something (protection), a way to make us take action (motivation, or a way to prove or confirm that we are right (justification).
5. Now, in the third column (Lessons I’m learning), write down the lessons that your difficulty or challenge has taught you. If you’re not sure what you have learned, ask yourself what the situation could be trying to teach you.
6. Look back on the lessons you are learning, ask yourself: “Am I done learning this?” If you have followed the process this is likely to be a yes. If you are not yet comfortable with saying yes to this question, ponder your lessons a little longer. You may have missed an element or a lesson. When clarity comes and you can answer yes, put a checkmark next to each lesson.
7. Now ponder your hidden benefit. Ask yourself: “Is it possible for me to have [benefit] without [difficulty/challenge]. Your answer will most likely be a yes after you have gone through each step. If this is a no for you, ponder why you are holding onto this.
8. Once you are ready to let this go, declare the following: “My lessons are learned and completed. I can continue learning these lessons through unconditional love and with ease, grace and flow. I understand now that I can have [benefit] without [difficulty/challenge]. I now release and resolve this [difficulty/challenge]. Thank you, it is done, it is done, it is done.” And now close your eyes and witness (see, feel, hear or simply know, however it comes for you) yourself moving forward while the situation you are releasing stays behind.
9. Repeat steps 3-8 for each difficulty or challenge you want to release.

I know it seems like a lot of work, but trust me, it’s really a quick exercise and it’s so liberating!

I really hope it helps you move forward with a little less baggage.

Much love and blessings,

May,