Day 3 of Honouring Divine, Myself, My Soul, My Body, My Commitments. So far so good. ‘Stuff’ is starting to reveal itself. I realised that as I’m releasing weight, I am releasing Baggage. And as I’ve meditated, the icky stuff has started to appear and show me where healing is needed, namely my relationship with my sister. I felt quite annoyed with these thoughts and feelings of hurt, resentment, abandonment, intruding on my beautiful sacred space. I haven't done any healing work around this yet, however I have an awareness and will continue to listen and allow this journey to unravel organically.
My Commitment to Self
I Commit to BE-ing present, Connecting with the Divine Within, and Nurturing my Physical and Emotional Self.
The Four Commitments
Be True to Your Word
Don’t take anything personally
Don’t Make Assumptions
Always do your Best
Career
I’ve taken a break from working the Rachel Gaia Website this weekend, to recalibrate, go deeply within, create new spiritual practices and exercise commitments. I’m walking my talk which is exactly what my personal rachelgaia.com space is about. It has been an invaluable few days so I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.
Emotional
I’m starting to feel a small sense of pride in following through on my health commitments. Yes, John Frigo, I am moving in the right direction!
I find I am experiencing a deep sense of reflection and alignment. My dreams are beginning to get a bit whacky again as I’m recalibrating. I spoke to my beautiful Nanna in my dream on Saturday night. She looked so well, young and beautiful and her skin was gorgeous. It is a beautiful feeling knowing that Nanna is supporting my journey.
Environmental
I am really enjoying breathing in the fresh air on my daily walks in the bush. It’s been extremely chilly, icy and windy. Because my focus is on my walking and moving my body, I am not stopping to smell the roses in the bush right now. It’s nice knowing that Nature is supporting my journey back to self.
I was actually thinking it would be nice to create a space down by the creek and make time to ground and enjoy myself there each day. I might investigate where there is a perfect energetic space for me today. Near a majestic Mother tree would be awesome. A space with no podcasts, no walking – just me, the trees, my bare feet in the earth, the sounds of the forest and peace … hmmm I’m liking this idea, muchly.
Family
Family dinner last night was great. It was Fish and Chip night and I was proud to have ordered grilled fish, grilled pineapple and grabbed a couple of chips only to munch on. We had discussions about the tragic Titan implosion and then went down a rabbit hole discussing how incredibly intelligent, sentient and soulful animals are. The Orca’s attacking ships in formation, Elephants Graveyards and their mourning of loved ones, Cockatoos that line fences at equal length apart and mourn the loss of their friend if it has been hit by a car, my experience with a Silverback charging in the Congo and then having this eye locking moment of peace with him etc. I found the discussion fascinating. Chris had a different perspective on animal soul and spirit. I’m going to ask her more about it when I see her next.
Financial
Nothing to report
Fun
My fun gene seems to be reactivating as I’m stepping deeper into alignment. I seem to be laughing more
Impact
Nothing to report
Intellectual
Loving listening to podcasts on my walk and learning and absorbing different concepts and theories.
Physical
As I’m here writing, I have my feet and legs being zapped by my Revitive Machine. Have you ever tried it? Oh my gosh I love it ! I felt my calves were a bit tight when I awoke this morning. Must be all the exercise and my legs are saying ‘what the heck??’ I love this present from my kids on Mother’s Day. Perfect for having under my desk while doing sedentary work.
Also, something interesting happened yesterday whilst using my Rowing Machine. I had this overwhelming sensation that I was on water, that I was actually rowing on water! I could feel the sensation of pushing and pulling the oars through water and moving forward.
Oh another little fact from Kerrie. Her nutritionist told her
“It’s Better to be Fit and Fat
Than Fat and Unfit”
Social
So excited yesterday, to drive Kerrie to the airport. I love our talks. And this hour drive to the airport was alive with the excitement of travelling home to Bali ! Oh my gosh I am so excited for her.
Spiritual
I’m just at the beginning of my daily spiritual practice, yet I already feel more alive, connected and aligned. Daily spiritual practice is now a non-negotiable for me.
Soul Enquiry yesterday
Q – “What does my body need from me right now?”
A – “Love”
Q – “What step can I take to make sure my body feels loved?”
A – “Write a love letter to my body”
Dear Body
Thank you for carrying me through life. Thank you for carrying my Soul. I apologise for treating you so you poorly for so long.
I am sorry you have had to carry the burden of my emotions. I know that when I want to protect myself I eat poorly and surround myself with weight. I know when I’m sad, depressed, lonely, worry, disconnected from my Soul, I do the same.
I know I have shamed and abused you, criticised you for not being what I deem perfect or beautiful. I know I talk to you poorly and won't even look at you in the mirror without a look of disgust.
But this all changes from today. I will nurture and love you and watch as you flourish and bloom. I will be excited daily as you transform and cheer you on as you become the body you wish to be, vital, healthy, fit and fabulous.
I also promise to listen to you more. When you feel you have had enough to eat, I will stop. When I eat something that does not agree with you, I will adjust or remove that from my eating plan. I will listen to you when you feel fatigued and give you more sleep. I will listen to your rhythms and honour them.
I am deeply grateful to you for healing my breast cancer. I know how acutely fatigued you became during radiation. But you bounced back and healed.
Now it is my time to nurture and love you back.
Biggest hugs to you my beautiful body.(ok – “beautiful’ – that was still difficult to say, I’ll work on that I promise)
Love Rachel Gaia
Time
I’m bending time a little and seem to be achieving more in a day
75 Hard
Feeling strong on Day 3, even though the physical side will be challenging for a while until my level of fitness rises.
Weight 90.2kg – down 0.4gms today – Released 1.2kg
I have to run now … I have a date with my Rowing Machine !
Divine Within, Within Divine
Contents
Introduction: Day 3 of Soul-a-Coaster Journey
My Commitment to Self: Honouring the Divine Within
The Four Commitments: Rules to Live By
Career Update: Walking the Talk
Emotional Wellbeing: Pride and Reflection
Environmental Connection: Immersion in Nature
Family Time: Fish, Chips, and Animal Sentience
Fun Moments: Reactivating the Fun Gene
Intellectual Stimulation: Podcast Learnings
Physical Progress: Tight Calves and Imaginary Rowing
Social Interactions: Airport Rides and Heart-to-Heart Talks
Spiritual Awakening: Daily Spiritual Practice
Time Management: Bending Time to Suit Me
75 Hard: Day 3 Progress Report
Weight: A Drop of 1.2kg
A Date with the Rowing Machine
