2014 was a busy year for me and Hart en Ziel, so it's no wonder that some people are asking me what I'm going to be doing in 2015. For those who have missed it, let me review a few of the things that have happened in 2014.
The highlights (in no particular order) for me in 2014:
- A brand new website, that can be easily viewed on your mobile, tablet or desktop.
- A beautiful new Oracle Deck, focused on Positivity that can help people heal and is a blessing to work with. I have received so many compliments from clients that bought it
- Visual updates for the blog, Youtube page and Facebook Fan Page.
- Three new flyers with lovely designs showcasing my work.
- A National TV appearance
2015 Plans
Some of the plans are already in motion, some of them have been simmering for a bit but I haven't been able to follow up on them yet and some I probably haven't imagined right now. I always take life like it is - a constantly changing situation. So, some of these things might not come to fruition in 2015 despite my best efforts, some might change and new things might pop up. So don't take this list as a definite road map to 2015, because it certainly isn't.
Plans in Motion
- 2 more national TV appearances (in January and February)
- Online learning environment for courses and workshops (First 3 Dutch courses up in January)
- E-book for the 100% Positivity Deck (around 75% done in Dutch, less in English)
- New video clips for the website and video testimonials
- Pitching in the Schiphol Airport Competition
- More Dutch Workshops and courses available online in 2015
- Online English Courses and Workshops
- Two Book ideas that took a back seat in 2014 and that I want to develop more in 2015
- Video conferencing for groups
- Walk-in moments or Free Meetups
Of course, I have some wishes too for the future. Beautiful thoughts that I hope to see happen, but that I don't yet have plans for. Maybe Heaven does though, so here is to putting them out there and helping them along.
- Better financial situation (winning the lottery!) so I can foster a happier healthier world
- Sharing my office space with another positive soul
- More business to business work so I can build healthier work places for people
- A TV show focused on creating balance in your life in a holistic and spiritual way
- A Book deal from a publisher to create more positivity and healing in the world
Let me know in the comments or on the Facebook Fan Page what your plans for 2015 are or share what you would like to see me build in 2015.
One of the most annoying things in our life is when we don't know which choice to make. No matter how much we analyze our options, none of the choices we have before us feel right for us. Some of these choices are well known and many people have to make them like career vs love or staying vs leaving a relationship, while others are uniquely personal.
Why a divided mind?
We often are at war within ourselves, because we have different ideas, wishes and wants and those are often at odds with our beliefs. For example: you might want to enjoy a long weekend away, but you also feel that you have a backlog of work, have responsibilities at home or need more finances. The need to relax is at war with the need to be responsible. For many people this is a daily occurrence, but most conflicts are small and are easily compromised. You might decide to take a weekend off in a few weeks, have a day off instead of a long weekend or ask for help with your responsibilities.
A divided mind can also occur when we are suppressing our feelings, trying to make the smart choice even when we feel that isn't right. For example: after a partner cheats on us, we might want to protect our hearts and dump them, even if a large part of us wants to forgive and move on. This type of conflict is much harder, because often there is no compromise to be had in our minds. It's either move on or keep trying.
Dealing with a divided Mind
Step 1: Grant yourself some slack.
When we are divided and have trouble choosing often it's easy to berate ourselves, claim that we are indecisive or that we need to take a decision now. It's hard to feel like you are flip flopping between choices, as most people want to have a clear path and feel decisive. So, recognize that with a divided mind a choice can't be made.
Step 2: Give voice to your Divided Mind
Write down thoughts on both side of the issues. Get in touch with all possible viewpoints. Connect to your feelings. Take some time with each part of you.
Step 3: Give yourself peace
Give yourself peace by releasing any deadlines. Taking time to deal with your divided mind is more important then the decision that needs to be made. You need to heal that first before moving forward.
Step 4: Start healing your Divided Mind
Using your list, check which of your thoughts processes are fears and anxieties based on past events or on the future. Start healing those with EFT, visualization, meditation or other healing modalities. Once those disappear you will immediate notice relief in your divided mind and feel better concerning the choice you have to make. Check if any of the other things you wrote down need healing. Once everything is cleared up it will be easy to prioritize and find the solution that is right for you.
Step 5: Make your choice and move forward with peace of mind
Do what you feel is right and adjust whenever necessary. Life is full of changes.
If you have any problem healing your Divided Mind, don't hesitate to contact me to discuss options. Want to share a Divided Mind story? Comment on the blog or on the Facebook Fan Page.