August 16, 2018 by Shelly R. Wilson

Journey without Judgment

I often say each one of us are having our own unique human life experience. However, all too often, we deny ourselves the opportunity to experience something magical or even limit ourselves based on the fear of being judged. What will people think? How will people perceive me? Will they like me? Is this good or bad, right or wrong?

We may also withhold expressing how we feel because we fear being criticized or judged for saying too much or not enough. To me, it feels extremely limiting to get caught up in what other people think, yet I am human, too, so those thoughts do arise.

As always, I like to clarify what I am referring to. According to Merriam-Webster.com., judgment is defined as “the process of forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing; the capacity for judging; a formal utterance of an authoritative opinion.” Criticism is defined as “the act of criticizing usually unfavorably; a critical observation or remark.”

Words are power. They have the ability to hurt or to heal. I’m “old school” in that I believe if you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all as well as don’t give your opinion unless it is asked for.

Recent experiences and interactions prompted me to write this blog. I do my best to be an observer and even become conscious of when I am being a bit “judgy,” whether it is of myself or others. After packing my suitcase for a trip, I opted to weigh it to make sure that I was within airline weight limits. I weighed myself, so that I could weigh again holding the suitcase. The numbers on the scale reflected a number much higher than I desired them to be. I immediately began judging myself based on those numbers. Realizing the self-talk was ridiculous, I stopped berating myself and recognized I could do something to reduce the number it reflected or continue to be in a place of judgment.

After speaking recently at Unity of Fayetteville, I had two separate people approach me after the service saying they wished I had delivered a message that was less structured and more from the heart. Prior to their comments and even after, I had several people convey to me that they loved the message, and it touched them. I recognize people have their own perspective, and I can’t please everyone most of the time.

With that said, do your best to live your life fully with no regret. Speak from the heart. Be present in the moment. Stop judging (being critical) of yourself and those around you. Surrender to the sweetness of life. Live your life and let others live theirs. Everyone is experiencing their own journey into consciousness.

About the Author
Shelly Wilson is an author, intuitive medium and conscious creator who is passionate about helping people wake up to their greatness. She supports others as they navigate their own journey into consciousness to experience aliveness.
http://shellyrwilson.com
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June 2, 2018 by Shelly R. Wilson

Journey with Creativity

Growing up, we were often told, “Use your imagination.” When hearing those words, I immediately think of being creative – writing a story, painting a picture or creating some other piece of art, playing a game or so on.

I recently used my own creative talents by creating my daughter’s floral arrangements for her wedding. Caitlin’s vision was a vintage theme for her wedding, so she borrowed numerous coffee pots and tea pots from her grandmother Sylvia. Purchasing bulk flowers from Sam’s Club, we (Caitlin, my mom and myself) arranged all of the flowers, and we had an immense amount of fun while doing so.

We didn’t have a game plan; we simply opted to use our imagination and see what evolved. I was reminded of a talk I presented at Unity of Fayetteville on Beholding the Power of Imagination. Here is a short excerpt along with a couple of tips to increase your imagination for better creative thinking:

The ability to imagine enables us to experience a whole world inside our mind, and it is the ultimate creative power. A developed and strong imagination can strengthen your creative abilities and is a great tool for creating consciously to achieve our heart’s desires. What we imagine with faith and feelings comes into being. This involves incorporating aspects of creative visualization, positive thinking and affirmations. George Bernard Shaw suggests “Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will.”

One way to increase your imagination is to expand your interests. Creativity is fueled by passion. Expand your interests by shifting your focus to include other interests that you may be passionate about. Another way is to read more. Creativity and imagination are sparked by learning.

What are some ways you use your imagination and creative talents?

About the Author

Shelly Wilson is an author, intuitive medium and conscious creator who is passionate about helping people wake up to their greatness. She supports others as they navigate their own journey into consciousness to experience aliveness.
http://shellyrwilson.com
http://www.facebook.com/intuitivemediumshelly
http://www.facebook.com/journeyintoconsciousness

February 27, 2018 by Shelly R. Wilson

Journey with Compassion for Self

Compassion is defined as a strong feeling of empathy and perhaps even sympathy and sadness for other people’s suffering along with a desire to help.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~ Maya Angelou

As I often state, being human can be “tough” sometimes! This journey into consciousness reminds us of the need to have compassion for ourselves and those around us. During the January 21 breathwork session at H2Oasis Float Center & Tea House (read more about my experiences on the blog titled Journey with Breathwork), a friend and fellow attendee received this message from Spirit, “Many times, we are all too hard on ourselves. We are strong enough to endure this human life experience, and we need to be reminded of this periodically. It is essential that we have as much compassion for ourselves as we so often extend to others. In other words, we need to be easier on ourselves and much kinder.”

Heart-centered living involves practicing self-love, which is compassion for self. When we choose to accept and practice heart-centered living, we understand that we are the central point of creation of our personal reality – we are the center of our Universe.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~ Dalai Lama

Until we are able to fully understand love, both personally and experientially, which includes learning to love ourselves, we are of little value to those around us. Of course, this has nothing to do with selfishness, but with being awake and aware enough to know that we can only give what we are and what we have. Therefore, if we do not have love within us and for ourselves, how can we give love, kindness, respect or compassion to others?

October 9, 2017 by Shelly R. Wilson

Be a Positive Ripple

There has been a lot of “heavy” energy affecting many of us the past few weeks. During this time, be sure to take care of your physical health (get plenty of sleep, eat right, exercise and stay hydrated) and your mental/emotional well-being (establish boundaries, communicate clearly, meditate and turn off technology).

As challenging as it may be to do so at times, simply do your best to focus your energy in the present moment. Recognizing that everything is energy, become conscious of your energetic emission by paying attention to your own thoughts, words and actions. In other words, what radio signal are you sending out?

In addition, consciously choose to generate more positive energy and have a positive attitude. Some ways to do this are:

Allow others to have their own beliefs and make their own choices
Feel empowered to be who you are
Golden Rule – Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
See experiences from a higher soul perspective
Acknowledge the blessings within the challenges
Smile
Greet people and say good morning
Offer kind words and compliments
Hold the door for someone
Let someone go in line in front of you
Help those in need – friends, family, people you don’t know
Be kind to animals
Thank your police and fire departments, public services, etc.
Volunteer your time, visit an animal shelter
Recycle, pick up trash, take care of Mother Earth
Treat a friend, family or coworker with a small gift for no reason
Write a letter and/or verbally express to someone who made a difference in your life

Remember, we are all drops in the ocean. What we do will have a ripple effect. Be a positive ripple and choose to practice conscious acts of kindness. I would love to hear your stories of being a positive ripple. Please email shelly@shellyrwilson.com.

We have stopped for a moment to encounter one another, to meet, to love, to share. If we share with caring, lightheartedness and love, we will create abundance and joy for one another. And then this moment will have been worthwhile. ~ Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

September 13, 2017 by Shelly R. Wilson

Just Show Up

I had the pleasure of joining Marilyn Harper for a Power of Two Eclipse Channeling at Unity Village, MO on August 21. Basking in the beautiful energy of the eclipse and Unity Village, I remember feeling extremely blessed and grateful to simply be alive and truly living.

This message came through very strongly from Spirit during the channeling:

We are all teachers. We are all messengers. We are all in this space of learning and growing. Our purpose is to just show up as who we are in this physical body for this experience and just show up. Just be in the moment. Just have an experience. No need to define it. No need to label it. Say it’s “good” or “bad” or this or that or whatever it may be. Just show up.

Facebook memories reminded me that I shared a similar message from Debbie Ford a few years ago. She states, “The greatest act of courage is to be and to own all of who you are – without apology, without excuses, without masks to cover the truth of who you are.”

Jeff Brown offers another perspective on this topic. He shares, “Real Intimacy is a meeting between two souls, an invitation to meet each other exactly where they are, without expectation or agenda. It doesn’t demand gifts and benefits, sexual prowess, conditional offerings. It merely asks you to show up as you are, fully revealed and present. It invites you to shed your masks, disguises and adaptations, and to drop into whatever is real for you in that moment. Real intimacy meets you where you live, not where you or anyone else wants you to live. It’s the big sigh of relief that arises when you finally know that you don’t have to put on a show to feel accepted. Here we are, just as we are. Hello.”

As I’ve stated many times, being human can be “tough” sometimes and so can this journey into consciousness. Do your best to just be you. Communicate what you are feeling and communicate clearly. Don’t make others read between the lines. Spell it out for them if necessary. Honor the emotions that you are feeling. Don’t be critical or feel that you shouldn’t feel anger, frustration or any of the other heavier emotions. Acknowledge what you are feeling and then do your best to move through them.

Remember to just keep showing up and have a human life experience!

Journey into Consciousness

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