Go Against the Grain (where the wild things are)

(Originally posted 2/27/15)
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As a human, sometimes it’s so hard to do things differently than everyone else.  And at other times, it’s so much fun, when you are existing in your non- human, super cool, soul self of love. Bob Marley should have written a song titled “Non-human, super cool, soul self of love.”

I’ve always seen things differently than others or been a bit of a non-conformist at heart. I have inklings to do things differently and I’m learning to listen to that voice. I find myself hearing my intuition loud and clear to do things differently than the herd. Then I find myself doing it the way I always did it because, “that’s probably the way I SHOULD be doing it” err well, “everyone else does it that way”, err well,” that’s what the experts say to do! “ But that all happens out of fear and habit. It’s been the neural pathway in my brain for so long, it’s just doing what it knows to do. But, I’m ready to do things differently, I’m so ready to fly and I want you to join me. 

So, I’ve begun an experiment. Even if what my intuition says doesn’t seem rational or smart to my brain, I’m attempting to do what feels right anyway. Key word, “feels”.  When doing this you can’t worry about what others think of you. You have to be brave. Be Cat Woman or  He-man or I kinda prefer Polly Pocket even though she wasn’t a traditional super hero. She can make kids super happy being super small, so that says something. 

For example, I’ve been bombarded with so much information from different experts, well meaning doctors, books and friends about what food is best for me to eat. There is SO much information out there. And while I eat very healthy, I’ve been feeling like there is just something off about it all. I had a great conversation today with a client about intuitively eating. Your body knows what you need.  So I’ve decided to stop listening to what I’m SUPPOSED to be doing and check in with myself and ask myself what I NEED in that moment, even if its “weird”. It’s stepping out of the mind and into the heart. Again, it takes a bit of courage and it will feel slightly uncomfortable and off, but that’s so expected. 

Lately I’ve been craving nurturing grains like oatmeal and toast and gluten free pancakes, but then my mind comes on board and yells like Marge Simpson, “You are eating way too many carbs and no enough protein, that’s no GOOOOOD” So, then I forced myself to eat some eggs and don’t you know, I felt sick. I’m usually cool with eggs but for some reason, right now my body wants what it wants. And I don’t feel like hearing it from the peanut gallery about how much protein I should be getting. Too much protein causes gas anyway!

Intuitively eating is such a way more fun way to live. I realized I wasn’t afraid of what other people thought of my new eating habits, I was more afraid of what I thought of my OWN eating habits. Ah ha moment.  Still human, check. 

When doing this experiment you don’t need to broadcast it to everyone. You can just test the waters to grow your confidence in your intuition. Have fun with it.  It may take a little time. The key is just to be honest with yourself.  There are a lot of haters out there who will trash talk this way of living because they just don’t get it or understand it. That’s ok. Our society wasn’t raised learning about intuition so it’s a strange thing to people who are unfamiliar with it. We don’t have art class, then gym, then intuition 101. (Even though I think that would be brilliant and I’m going to make it happen one day!)  But we are so lucky and blessed and some of us don’t even know it. We all have within us the answer of everything we need to know. This gives me so much peace. Who the heck wouldn’t tap into that!? The more we use it and it steers us in the right direction, the more we can learn to trust it. 

Now on another note, sometimes people can misinterpret fear for intuition. A good trick I learned is that if you are lost in thought and feel fear or another uncomfortable emotion, you don’t need to trust the messages you are getting when you are in that place. Most likely, it’s all fear-based thoughts. So wait until the thoughts settle and your mood shifts to a more comfortable feeling. You can trust the inklings and ideas you receive from that settled place. 

You can do this “feeling your way through life” thing in all areas of your existence. I am an actress and a healer among other things and sometimes there are moments when the booking are rocking and other times they are slower. In those moments, my mind freaks out and is in a mad rush for money. It wants me to suffer working every crap side job imaginable. But my heart knows I’m ok, that the next job or client is right around the corner. Then, when I can trust that, a rush of clients and bookings flow in. My heart knows I don’t need to scramble for low paying side work and hustle with the best of them. But then again, that’s me trusting it’s ok to do things differently. And not being afraid if people wonder why I’m not trying to work more or be responsible or yada yada or any of the other multitude of judgments out there. 

So, just stay true to yourself and do what feels right to you and you’ll be just fine. I know sometimes it is easier said than done, but if you can’t hear what your intuition is saying just yet, then wait, it will pop it’s loving head up soon. The truth is quiet, patient and kind. The ego (your fear) is not. It is hurried and rushed and restricted. Deep down you know the difference. So dare to be different with me and set sail for the wildly, delicious version of your life. Go Against the Grain (where the wild things are)

As a human, sometimes it’s so hard to do things differently than everyone else.  And at other times, it’s so much fun, when you are existing in your non- human, super cool, soul self of love. Bob Marley should have written a song titled “Non-human, super cool, soul self of love.”

I’ve always seen things differently than others or been a bit of a non-conformist at heart. I have inklings to do things differently and I’m learning to listen to that voice. I find myself hearing my intuition loud and clear to do things differently than the herd. Then I find myself doing it the way I always did it because, “that’s probably the way I SHOULD be doing it” err well, “everyone else does it that way”, err well,” that’s what the experts say to do! “ But that all happens out of fear and habit. It’s been the neural pathway in my brain for so long, it’s just doing what it knows to do. But, I’m ready to do things differently, I’m so ready to fly and I want you to join me. 

So, I’ve begun an experiment. Even if what my intuition says doesn’t seem rational or smart to my brain, I’m attempting to do what feels right anyway. Key word, “feels”.  When doing this you can’t worry about what others think of you. You have to be brave. Be Cat Woman or  He-man or I kinda prefer Polly Pocket even though she wasn’t a traditional super hero. She can make kids super happy being super small, so that says something. 

For example, I’ve been bombarded with so much information from different experts, well meaning doctors, books and friends about what food is best for me to eat. There is SO much information out there. And while I eat very healthy, I’ve been feeling like there is just something off about it all. I had a great conversation today with a client about intuitively eating. Your body knows what you need.  So I’ve decided to stop listening to what I’m SUPPOSED to be doing and check in with myself and ask myself what I NEED in that moment, even if its “weird”. It’s stepping out of the mind and into the heart. Again, it takes a bit of courage and it will feel slightly uncomfortable and off, but that’s so expected. 

Lately I’ve been craving nurturing grains like oatmeal and toast and gluten free pancakes, but then my mind comes on board and yells like Marge Simpson, “You are eating way too many carbs and no enough protein, that’s no GOOOOOD” So, then I forced myself to eat some eggs and don’t you know, I felt sick. I’m usually cool with eggs but for some reason, right now my body wants what it wants. And I don’t feel like hearing it from the peanut gallery about how much protein I should be getting. Too much protein causes gas anyway!

Intuitively eating is such a way more fun way to live. I realized I wasn’t afraid of what other people thought of my new eating habits, I was more afraid of what I thought of my OWN eating habits. Ah ha moment.  Still human, check. 

When doing this experiment you don’t need to broadcast it to everyone. You can just test the waters to grow your confidence in your intuition. Have fun with it.  It may take a little time. The key is just to be honest with yourself.  There are a lot of haters out there who will trash talk this way of living because they just don’t get it or understand it. That’s ok. Our society wasn’t raised learning about intuition so it’s a strange thing to people who are unfamiliar with it. We don’t have art class, then gym, then intuition 101. (Even though I think that would be brilliant and I’m going to make it happen one day!)  But we are so lucky and blessed and some of us don’t even know it. We all have within us the answer of everything we need to know. This gives me so much peace. Who the heck wouldn’t tap into that!? The more we use it and it steers us in the right direction, the more we can learn to trust it. 

Now on another note, sometimes people can misinterpret fear for intuition. A good trick I learned is that if you are lost in thought and feel fear or another uncomfortable emotion, you don’t need to trust the messages you are getting when you are in that place. Most likely, it’s all fear-based thoughts. So wait until the thoughts settle and your mood shifts to a more comfortable feeling. You can trust the inklings and ideas you receive from that settled place. 

You can do this “feeling your way through life” thing in all areas of your existence. I am an actress and a healer among other things and sometimes there are moments when the booking are rocking and other times they are slower. In those moments, my mind freaks out and is in a mad rush for money. It wants me to suffer working every crap side job imaginable. But my heart knows I’m ok, that the next job or client is right around the corner. Then, when I can trust that, a rush of clients and bookings flow in. My heart knows I don’t need to scramble for low paying side work and hustle with the best of them. But then again, that’s me trusting it’s ok to do things differently. And not being afraid if people wonder why I’m not trying to work more or be responsible or yada yada or any of the other multitude of judgments out there. 

So, just stay true to yourself and do what feels right to you and you’ll be just fine. I know sometimes it is easier said than done, but if you can’t hear what your intuition is saying just yet, then wait, it will pop it’s loving head up soon. The truth is quiet, patient and kind. The ego (your fear) is not. It is hurried and rushed and restricted. Deep down you know the difference. So dare to be different with me and set sail for the wildly, delicious version of your life. If you'd like to come back home to your soul, your heart, your light, I've got you. Click here and schedule a free call with me and let's find you the best way. xx Jamie