Balm:\ ˈbä(l)m [noun] ...a soothing restorative agency; anything that heals or soothes; an oil with a nice smell that you rub on skin to make it feel better
Ex:// Laughter can be a balm to the soul.
True to our name, it is our hope that each installment of this blog provides something that makes you feel better. Even if it is just a smile. :)
We see BALM as part of a journey of progression that you can start at any time. Just keep a journal and chart your progress. We will do the same.
Each month we will share a powerful technique for advancement, with a reminder or two to “do the work”, journal and take action. We will also host a few events to get you feeling tuned up, clear-headed and energized.
POST 01: STILL TIME TO MANIFEST
According to numerology, 2019 is a Universal Year 3 and powerful for manifestation - if you put in the work. This means allowing creativity to take hold, focusing on your highest good, being open to new possibilities and taking action. If you have a dream of something new that you want to create in your life, start right now. What are 3 things you can do today to jumpstart your vision and have some fun while you are doing it?
You have 4 weeks left in 2019, so get things rolling!
If you don’t have a favorite project and are not sure where to start, try this life assessment tool. In his influential book, Code of Extraordinary Mind, author Vishen Lakhiani describes Twelve Areas of Balance, each of which shapes us in important ways and can make life extraordinary.
Give it a try. How do you rate yourself in each of these categories on a 1-10 scale? What number comes to mind in the first few seconds? A 10 means you are firing on all cylinders, while any score of 5 or below is a place to be in action. What steps can you take to make improvements?
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1. YOUR LOVE RELATIONSHIP. |
General happiness with your current state of relationship—whether blissfully single, in a relationship, or wanting one. |
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2. YOUR FRIENDSHIPS. |
Do you have a strong, supportive network? Are there at least 5 people in your life that you trust to have your back and whom you love being around? |
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3. YOUR ADVENTURES. |
Do you get time to travel, experience the world and/or try new things that open you to new possibilities? |
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4. YOUR ENVIRONMENT. |
How do you rate the quality of the spaces where you spend most of your time such as your home, car, or work. |
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5. YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS. |
How do you rate your general health, given your age, and any physical conditions? |
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6. YOUR INTELLECTUAL LIFE. |
Do you find opportunities to learn and grow? How many books do you read each month? How many seminars or courses do you take each year? Learning should continue beyond graduation. |
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7. YOUR SKILLS. |
Are you improving the skills you have or learning new ones that make you unique and help you build a successful career? Are you growing toward mastery or are you stagnating? |
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8. YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE. |
How much time do you devote to spiritual, meditative, or contemplative practices that keep you feeling connected to God, balanced, and peaceful? |
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9. YOUR CAREER. |
Are you growing, expanding, and excelling? Or do you feel you’re stuck in a rut? If you have a business, is it thriving or stagnating? |
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10. YOUR CREATIVE LIFE. |
Do tap into your creativity through painting, writing, making music or any other activity that helps you channel that side of yourself? Or are you more of a consumer than a creator? |
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11. YOUR FAMILY LIFE. |
Do you enjoy quality time with your family? If you’re not married or a parent, define your family as your parents and siblings. |
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12. YOUR COMMUNITY LIFE. |
Are you giving, contributing, and playing a definite role in your community? |
If you need more motivation, try Morning Joy to give you that boost you need to kickstart your dream. We use it ourselves when we need a little something extra to get going.
Share your thoughts at getintouch@gileadb.com. We love hearing from you.
Anisa & Gilead B. Team