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Upleveling My Life!
After the holiday season, I continued with my simplifying efforts in all areas of my life. I am all about quality, so its been important to me to lift off of my plate the things that don’t absolutely serve me (or my children). Sometimes something seems like it will serve me, but ultimately it just adds another “thing to do” that leaves me feeling scattered and overwhelmed. Less is definitely more in my case!
After I did a major decluttering of my email account (like taking the time to unsubscribe to all the newsletters that I never open, including the unsolicited ones!), there was one more newsletter that came into my inbox. It was Christine Kane’s weekly newsletter. I was feeling pretty clear at that moment, and I asked myself whether I should just click delete, or open it and see if it is something that I want to continue receiving. Her newsletter is one of the few that I actually open, read and enjoy for the most part so I decided I’ll open it and feel it out from there. So I opened it, and as usual, I liked what she had to say and I came away feeling good (in a genuine way). At the end of the newsletter was the info for her Uplevel Your Life program, and I just knew in that instant that I wanted to do it. I took some time to reflect on whether I felt it would be “one more thing” or if it would be something that would truly serve me. The latter won out in my heart and in my mind. I went for it and invested the money, feeling scared and excited. Anyway, to cut to the chase, I’ve spent the last 2 months Upleveling my life and its been a phenomenal experience. I went into the program with the intention that it would give me so much that I wouldn’t even believe it when I was finished. I can confidently say I feel that much clearer than when I began, though I also can understand better how this is not a linear process and I am relearning some of the beginning steps.
I am learning in a very big way, the power of intention. Before I even started the Uplevel Your Life program, I intended (without really realizing it) that I would get SO much out of it that I wouldn’t even be able to believe it when I was finished with the program (at first I thought I was just trying to convince myself that this big investment-which was scary for me-would be worth it). I had to smile when day one of the bonus week was on: Intention! But even then I couldn’t articulate what my intention was, but intended that through just moving through the program thoughtfully, it would come to me when I was ready, or at least I’d have a clearer picture of what it might look/sound like. There is SO much that I have gained from this program, and I know that my commitment and engagement were key in really benefiting all that I have.
I have done a lot of personal growth programs, read a lot of books on the subject and have done a lot of “exercises” and things related to personal growth, but there is something about Christine’s energy and language that just speaks to me so clearly and concisely! This program feels like a summation of everything I’ve previously learned in other programs/books, and put together in a way that feels good when applying it. I specifically signed up for the program to give myself support and accountability as I committed to creating healthy habits/practices for myself on a daily basis. I’ve gotten that and more.
Here is my list of some the wonderful things that I’ve experienced while doing this program:
Since I’ve started upleveling:
- I’ve drastically reduced the amount of complaining, criticizing, whining and gossiping that I used to do.
- I’ve become a healthy driver! I no longer speed and I’m practicing safe, anxiety-free and rage-free driving habits and thoughts.
- I’ve somehow managed to create a habit of keeping my house clean and if feels wonderful! The “just take care of it” factor, and addressing energy leaks in the present moment has been SO profound in boosting my energy. It feels so much more effortless than not doing something and then feeling bad about it.
- I’ve created so many wonderful days simply by intending them to be that way, with a lot of gratitude, “playing with being”, and some preparation (being proactive) for challenges.
- I’m eating well and getting great sleep, this is SO huge all on its own!!
- I’m improving my relationship with my boys, becoming more of the parent that I know I am deep inside. This is taking a LOT of forgiveness (especially toward myself, and past hurts) and a lot of breathing, practicing the concept that Christine mentions: Slowing down to speed up.
- I’ve cleared so much stagnant/weighty energy from my life. I feel lighter.
- My boys and I are taking better care of our hygiene and health, practicing healthy habits.
- I’ve accepted a request to do a large painting, I’ve named my price (out of my comfort zone…and trusting in my value!), and by following Christine’s concepts of completion on a daily basis, I have completed the painting. I must say it is THE highest quality painting I’ve done, down to the thickness of the paint strokes, the care put into the process and the finished piece, as well as adding more meaning, for both myself and for the recipient. This is my first upleveled painting, and I’m excited to keep movin’ on up!
- I am reconnecting with my body/mind/soul through music and dance, recommitting myself to the power of movement and creative physical expression. I find it spilling over into other areas of my life as well.
- I took the plunge in doing something scary that felt so right in my heart, to take my boys out of their preschool, as it was no longer a good match for us. We are in a transition of finding out where we want to go from here, but its moving things in other areas that I wouldn’t have expected (particularly my relationship with their dad). Its been one of the best decisions I’ve made since I took the plunge in putting them IN preschool when that felt scary but the right thing for us.
- I’ve gotten rid of more clutter of all kinds.
- I’ve come up with my intention, which is simply and profoundly, to “Come Alive” stemming from my favorite quote by Howard Thurman “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
- I’m finding a beautiful balancing between protecting and honoring myself, while also opening up and allowing myself to be vulnerable enough to be honest, especially in my closest relationship. Its moving me to levels I never thought possible, and I feel teary almost every time I think about this, because its brought me closer to my true self, full of love greater than anything I can even comprehend.
There’s actually more, but I could probably go on forever! I just loved this program, and I am currently participating in the Uplevel Your Business program and I am loving it so far!
May 10th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
What a wonderful list! I am so excited for you! And I love love love your intention. Keep on blossoming!
May 16th, 2011 at 8:52 am
Wonderful post about working with Christine. Your intention is the best!
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