Have you ever stopped to think about what you’re carrying around that’s weighing you down?
I mean, not your phone or your keys.
But the heavy stuff…
Those invisible burdens from your past.
Let me share with you a story I stumbled upon a while back…
Two monks are on a journey.
They reach a river and see a woman who can’t get across.
The older monk doesn’t hesitate.
He just picks her up, carries her across, and sets her down on the other side.
They walk on.
But the younger monk is stewing over this.
Hours later, he bursts out,
“Why did you carry that woman? We’re not supposed to do that!”
The older monk looks at him and says,
“I left her back at the river. Why are you still carrying her?“
Boom.
Mind-blowing, right?
This isn’t just a story about breaking rules.
It’s about how we cling to things…
The old grudges, failures, fears – long after they’ve served their purpose.
We all do it.
But, are you tired of living the same old story, day in and day out?
Feeling stuck in a routine and unable to make the necessary changes?
It’s time to break free and manifest the abundant life you truly desire.
The world you experience is a reflection of your thoughts and feelings.
Your long-held beliefs and thought patterns have shaped your reality.
But what if you could change that?
If you have a burning desire to create a different experience, it’s important to examine the choices and observations you’ve made along the way.
These conscious or unconscious decisions have contributed to your current reality.
Perhaps you find yourself hitting the snooze button each morning, lacking motivation, and feeling frustrated.
You have something valuable to offer the world… but life keeps getting in the way.
It’s time to let go of the limiting beliefs that hold you back.
We all have our own version of the story that keeps us stuck.
Whether it’s feeling “not good enough” or thinking we lack the means or time to pursue our dreams.
It’s time to break free from these self-imposed limitations.
It’s exhausting to repeat the same complaints and feel like life is just a series of motions.
But here’s the thing…
You have the power to change your story.
You can release and surrender your old stories, repetitive cycles, and negative habits.
But first,
You must identify what they are.
Be willing to make new decisions and take new actions.
Don’t underestimate the power of a single decision.
You are just one choice away from everything you’ve ever wanted.
It’s time to clear away the thoughts and feelings that have clouded your connection with the divine.
Remember, you are a limitless being in this Universe… capable of manifesting whatever you desire.
So, let go of your old story and step into a new narrative.
Embrace the possibilities that await you.
Your abundant life is just a decision away.
Follow these steps:
1. Decide on the main story that keeps you from living an abundant life.
Write it out and get very clear on the story’s details.
You can do this as often as you like and apply it to different cycles where you are stuck.
For example, my story is that I procrastinate too much and am not talented or educated enough to truly follow my passion and make money doing it.
Who would want to pay me for my work?
There are so many people better at it then me, I have started too late etc.
2. Now, you are going to honor your story.
Understand why it came about and feel any painful emotions that may arise around this story of yours.
Give yourself time to mourn this story because you will let it go forever!
Be still and take some deep, long breaths.
Bring yourself into a place of deep peace.
Feel a strong sense of yourself here and now.
3. Now write down a new story, a story which tells the opposite of the old one, make sure you write it in the present tense.
You can also write down an affirmation or mantra, such as:
I no longer need this old story in my life, it is time to let it go and release any attachments I have to it.
It does not define me anymore. It is not in alignment with who I am now.
If this story, thoughts, and feelings around it start to rise in me, I am going to remember to shift my focus towards my new story.
I will remember that these old stories only hold me back from my true self and authentic soul energy.
Define some key priorities or actions that align with your new story.
Anything you can change will help you shift this big energy towards clearing the space for all you desire.
To release, you need to accept your old story, be open to changing it, and redirect your energy and attention towards a new one.
It takes time to work.
But after this exercise, you will notice significant changes over the following weeks.
You will no longer regurgitate the same old story.
You will have released the past and be ready to welcome in a NEW, abundant reality.
So, what do you think? Are you ready to leave your ‘woman at the river’ behind and step into a brighter, lighter future?
