Happy Monday! Welcome to another week – full of possibility!
So, it’s nearly that time of year when we start shedding the heavy sweaters and multiple layers that have kept us warm and cozy this winter. I’ll be the first to admit that layers and sweaters kept me warm and cozy – and even provided extra wiggle room to indulge in an extra cookie now and then, for which I am extremely grateful. However, they are also starting to feel like a bit much, a bit hot, a bit worn, a bit heavy for where I am right now.
Personally, such a notion of shedding the layers gives me a tremendous sense of FREEDOM and an “I can breathe freely again” kind of sensation. It may feel a little odd at first, yes. My forearms may be asking what they sunlight is. My happily full belly could be asking where its hideout went. Yet, the end result of freedom, connection to the full self – exposed to the light of day, is undoubtedly a very, very good thing.
So, why am I talking about shedding the sweater sets? Well, allow me to build the bridge over to affirmation land.
Today’s affirmation supports us all in freeing ourselves of attachments. Like the shedding of the sweaters and multiple layers, freeing ourselves of attachments can lead to incredible freedom and a lightness to our living. Freeing ourselves of attachments, be it attachments to negative self-talk scripts or a collection of things that has us in the running for the “World’s Biggest Hoarder” award, can lighten our loads and brighten our experience. It may allow for deeper connections with others, a deeper sense of self, or a more raw, authentic relationship with self. It may leave room for possibility to do its thing. It may brighten our living in a way that others are able to perceive our true essence. The world may seem more attractive and gratitude for its brilliance may be more readily accessable.
If you want to do a little inner exploration this Monday morning, here are some questions to spend a little time with:
Can you identify one thing or concept that you are attached to that does not contribute to living your best life?
If you released your attachment to it, what may come from doing so?
What protection is that attachment currently providing?
What might support you as you choose to release the attachment – knowing that it has been serving a purpose?
How might you go about releasing it?
If you release your attachment, where are you in a year without it?
Friends – if you are having a hard time parting with that adorable Splendid sweater that has seen its last day or that nagging self-talk full of self-doubt, may this affirmation equally support you. I’m already celebrating the freedom you and I experience from doing so. Happy shedding.
