Mindful Living Arts

Living mindfully requires commitment to show up even when we don’t feel like it. When we choose to live consciously we are invited to navigate the resistance that often arises in changing established patterns. Resistance is not a problem, it’s an opportunity.

We will face resistance as we:
Make lifestyle changes
Choose a healthy diet
Begin a project
Commit to a regular exercise and self-care practice
Adjust our communication style

Resistance to change is an inevitable aspect of mindful Living. As humans we are creatures of habit and our minds like to repeat patterns rather than create new ones. Navigating resistance takes desire, persistence and a willingness to show up even when we don’t feel like it.

Here are my quick tips to navigate resistance:
1. Acknowledge and allow yourself to feel resistance, avoid trying to fight it. Resistance is energy, our goal is to move the energy not to get rid of it.
2. Explore your inner landscape to uncover what other feeling/emotions are present.
3. Move your attention into the desire to shift even though the resistance is there.
4. Breathe into the desire to act and then take action no matter how small.

Watch this video for insights on how to navigate resistance.

Resistance is designed to keep us stuck, do what it takes to tap into the fire within you to live consciously, mindfully and to show up fully in the changes you are making in your life.

What area of your life will you put this into practice?

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