the inner journey & the challenges of being a human being 

The Inner Journey is about exploring and recovering our Inner Self. So that we can (re)connect with who we truly are. So that we can be who we truly are. So that we can be(come) alive (again). So that we can infuse our Human Life Experience with the energies of our Inner Self and elevate ourselves and this world into higher realms. But we're Human Beings. And that means we have a body. And the body needs food and shelter and clothes and is imbedded in the Outer World as part of society and therefore interwoven into inescapable structures like school system, money, jobs, housing, etc. And that imbedding arises a huge bunch of issues.

 

 

THE INNER JOURNEY demands balance and stability

And so part of being on an Inner Journey is the necessity to stand firmly on our two feet - within ourselves (the Inner World) as well as in the Outer World (our jobs, our relationships, etc.). We can't be taken serious in the Outer World if we don't have stability in the Outer World. Like not being able to pay our bills. Like not wearing clothes because of no money. Like ending up living on the street cause we can't afford a home. Nor can we be journeying in our Inner World if we do not have stability in our Outer World. We for sure would get lost in those Inner Landscapes, we for sure would not find our way back into our Outer World, we for sure would be catched up by insanity. Being serious about our Inner Journey demands therefore, that we accept there is an Inner and an Outer World and that we take both worlds serious.

 

 

accepting that there is an Inner and Outer world

Yes. As Human Beings we have to respond to both worlds. There is is no way around that. We need to accept that there is an Inner World then there is also an Outer World. And if there is an Inner Journey then there is also an Outer Journey. If we refuse to accept that fundamental fact, we’re just whining, moaning, defiant Human Beings on a Teenager outburst rampage having hormone related expectations.

 

 

Equipping ourselves with powerful inner tools

So how do we stand firmly on our two feet in the Outer World but are also on our Inner Journey - which is a Journey away from the Outer World towards within - and do not turn our back completely on the Outer World? How do we keep exploring our Inner World but also responding adequately to the Outer World - like going to school, going to work, paying the bills, cooking, cleaning, washing, getting enough sleep?

 

We do that by equipping ourselves with powerful Inner Tools that we implement into our everyday life and practice them everyday or at least regularly so that our system becomes resilient and flexible and is therefore able to move between both worlds and is able to respond to both worlds adequately. Looking back, it will not matter that we had the courage to pursuit our Inner Self, our Truth and wanting to live a better life. Yes, that courageous moment where we started exploring who we really are with the longing for more, is a very valuable moment.

 

 

not the start but the JOURNEY itself matters 

But. Looking back, only the Journey as such will matter. If we were able to keep going. If we were able to face the challenges that - without doubt - will cross our path just because we dared to pursuit our Truth and this world reacts allergic to Truth. If we were able to continue our Inner Journey till the very end, till that moment, where we just know the work has been done and our Inner Selves are embedded in our daily lives. Where we just know our existence as Human Being here on Earth is interfused with our Essence, our Inner Self. Where we're finally know we've finally reached that moment where we truly can live.

 

Therefore keeping our energies balanced, keeping our Inner Journey balanced, keeping our Outer World everyday life balanced, keeping all aspects of us balanced, is a fundamental aspect of being on an Inner Journey. Therefore here a in depth list of powerful Inner Tools that will support not only our Inner Journey - the pursuit of our Inner Self with goal of infusing our Human Life Experience with the energies of our Inner Self and living a life expressing our Essence - but also support us to stand firmly on our two feet within ourselves as well in the Outer World and allow us to respond adequately and in a for us supportive way to the demands of both worlds.

 

 

Veronica

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1. gratitude

 

Every day is a new day. Every day we're invited by the Universe to start over. Every day we get the chance to make things different. And, every morning we're setting the tone for the entire day. So, focusing on getting the morning "right" helps tremendously to set a basic, nourishing foundation, that has a long-term effect for our entire life.

 

As simple and trivial as it sounds, a simple "Thank you" just when waking up, works wonders. Gratitude puts us in the space of tranquility, joyfulness and "everything-is-alright". Gratitude is one of the most powerful energies to tap in - and which will help us shift our mental and emotional status immediately. We can't express an honest "Thank you" and be depressed. We can't express an honest "Thank you" and be caught up in our fears. We can't express an honest "Thank you" and be in asshole modus.

 

So if when waking up, we immediately shift our thoughts and energies to gratitude we're not only benefiting from a wonderful tranquil and grateful state ob being and setting a great tone for the day, but we're actually also training ourselves to shift our thoughts and energies - which will enable us in many, many ways. Here two examples of gratitude meditations that we can implement into our morning routine.

 

example #1

 

«Thank you.

Thank you for waking up.

Thank you for this new day.

Thank you for being here with me.»

 

 

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EXAMPLE #2

«Thank you for this new day.

Thank you for waking up.

Thank you for my warm bed.

Thank you for my blankets.

Thank you for my cushion.

Thank you for my pyjamas.

Thank you for my body.

Thank you for being healthy.

Thank you for having a job.

Thank you for having a roof over my head.

Thank you for having a kitchen.

Thank you for having a fridge and food in it.

Thank you for having running water.

Thank you for having a toilet.

Thank you for having a shower.

Thank you for the sun outside.

Thank you for being here with me.

Thank you for guiding me today.

Thank you.»

 

 

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When to apply: Right after waking up. Before going to sleep (just adjust the sentences).
Can also be applied as many times as you want through the day (just adjust the sentences).

 

How much time is needed: ca. 5 - 15 min. per exercise

 

Benefits: A tranquil, calm, grateful, centered, sweet, feeling safe emotional and mental state.

 

2. blessing

 

Similar to the energy of gratitude, the mere act of blessing is also a powerful tool, that has a tremendous impact on our energies, on our emotional and mental status and which helps us shift our energies immediately to a place of serenity and joyfulness. Blessing opens us up to the plains of Heaven. Blessing opens us up to miracles. Blessing opens us up to who we truly are: Source Energy, a Soul on her journey of learning and expanding, a Spark of Life experiencing itself through this human experience on a physical plane.

 

If we have access to blessing, then we have access to the ability of putting our ego, our human personal structures and mechanisms, our personal drama aside and to enter a sacred space - and to focus on something that is bigger than us. We can't bless (and I mean, truly bless, not shallow words that try to imitate a blessing) while we're in depressive mode. We can't bless while we're in asshole mode. We can't bless while we're contemplating all the darkness of this world.

 

So blessing is a great tool - not only for the morning, but also for the entire day (and night! When I have trouble with going into the night, I am lying in my bed and I just bless. Everything falls immediately into place and I have a calm, tranquil sleep) - to have at hand. I would use it on a daily base so that it becomes an automatic habit. With a little discipline you soon will observe yourself that you'll use the tool blessing right away as soon as some imbalances are only just a dust on the far far sky.

 

 

EXAMPLE #1

 

«Thank you for blessing me.

Thank you for blessing my bed.

Thank you for blessing my room.

Thank you for blessing my mate.

Thank you for blessing our home.

Thank you for blessing our dog.

Thank you for blessing every single plant in our home.

Thank you for blessing every single thing in our home.

Thank you for blessing our building.

Thank you for blessing every single person and animal living in our building.

Thank you for blessing our residential area.

Thank you for blessing our town.

Thank you for blessing our canton.

Thank you for blessing Switzerland.

Thank you for blessing Europe.

Thank you for blessing this world.»

 

 

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EXAMPLE #2

«Thank you for blessing me.

Thank you for blessing my heart.

Thank you for blessing my soul.

Thank you for blessing my mind.

Thank you for blessing my body.

Thank you for blessing my energies.

Thank you for blessing my thoughts.

Thank you for blessing my actions.

Thank you for blessing my past, present and future.

Thank you for blessing my day.»

 

 

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When to apply: Right after waking up. Before going to sleep (just adjust the sentences). 

Can also be applied as many times as you want through the day (just adjust the sentences)

 

How much time is needed: ca. 5 - 15 min. per exercise

 

Benefits: A joyful, serene, centered, trustful emotional and mental state.

  

3. meditation 

 

Getting into a space where we allow ourselves to just be, is a powerful-powerful tool to become more a captain of our own ship and by that leaving behind the way society teaches us - just thrift with whatsoever current is currently offered. There is a bigger force within ourselves - our Soul, your Unique Spark of Life, your Inner Self - and that force has a voice. Interestingly, eventhough that force is the power that creates universes and galaxies, for us humans it is a very gentle, fine voice. Meditating on a daily base creates a regular slot, where we can just be (and already that is a very delicious experience) and where we'll have the opportunity to let all our thoughts and energies just flow (human everyday life can be very exhausting) plus we start to become more aware of that gentle, wise and yet very fine voice within ourselves which on the other hand allows us to actually start creating a relationship with that voice, with our Inner Self.

 

There are tons of different forms of mediations out there. Depending on where we're right now in your Life one is better than the other. Therefore, it's very important that we do our own research and find out what is the best way to meditate for ourselves and our actual life situation. As an incentive, here some meditation music inkl. some meditation examples.

 

 

mediation EXAMPLEs

 

Walking Meditation: A walk in nature for ca. 30 - 60 min. No smart phone. No music. No books. No notes. Comfortable shoes and clothes. Walk in silence. Observe the sky, the trees, the landscape.

 

Contemplation Meditation: Sit in a comfy chair/place at your window for ca. 15 - 20 min. No smart phone. No music. No books. No notes. Comfortable clothes, warm scarf/blanket. Be in silence.  Observe the scenery. Look at the sky, the people, the cars.

 

Transcendental Meditation: This meditation is taught and it costs (depending on your life-money-situation it might a bit pricey to start with). Do some research on the Internet, if you like what you've read, find a transcendental meditation center in your vicinity, go visit them and if it feels right, book the course.

 

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When to apply: In the morning, before your day starts. In the afternoon ca. 16 h or at twilight.

The walking and contemplation mediation can be applied whenever you want.

 

How much time is needed: ca. 15 - 30 min.

 

Benefits: A centered, clear, peaceful emotional and mental state.

Plus, soo much more energy.