Everything is connected

Everything is connected. Your thoughts are tethered to your emotions, your emotions to your body, and your body to your environment. Shift any one of these variables of your human experience, and all will reflect the change. ⁣
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But we’re more likely to react to thoughts that pop up, be consumed by emotions as if they lead the show, and adapt to fit the environment instead of choosing environments that fit us. ⁣
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Fortunately, awareness and intention can put us one step ahead of our responses to life and the many emotions we get to feel.⁣
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Consider anxiety, which can manifest as physical sensations, create panic-inducing thoughts, and cause your environment to feel like it’s closing in on you. Shift one of these variables with the intention of flowing the experience, and you can influence the others to follow suit. For instance, you can change your physical posture or engage in mantra recitation to redirect your thoughts. This is not an invitation to run from the discomfort but to recognize the role you play in how you experience it.⁣
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Whether it’s anxiety, emptiness, fear, or feeling lost, any overwhelming sensation can signify that too many unintentional experiences are making their way into your reality, calling you to be more intentional. You can choose which thoughts to foster, which emotions you let build momentum and the physical responses to your surroundings, and choose the surroundings themselves.⁣
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Do not allow yourself to fall victim to suffering. Be emboldened and empowered to master your response to everything in life.⁣
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There is always something you can do. And when you don’t know what to do, there is always someone you can ask. You are a precious part of a multiverse that can and will surround you with the love, support, and resources you need. ⁣
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But above all, you have you, the manifestation of pure love and wisdom. You can and must become the maker of your happiness, the curator of your purpose, and the protector of your peace. ⁣
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“Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you.”⁣
-Ngoni Said It