When it is time for us to change the direction of our lives, we receive several clues from the Universe that a change is needed.  When our consciousness is aware of our surroundings, we take heed of the subtle hints we receive from our environment.  When we are oblivious of the many sacred signs presented to us in many ways, then we are gifted with a series of crises.  Our present state of affairs become more unpleasant as time goes by.  Each incident progresses worse than the many ones before it, until we can no longer ignore the mounting crisis.  Many a times, the resulting factor is so drastic and show-stopping that we cannot help but stop what we are doing and start paying attention.  It is at this time that we begin to call for help, and we begin minding our healing crisis.

Our healing crisis comes to us in many forms.  Perhaps we meet a major accident, our partner leaves us, our employers lay us off, or we are diagnosed with a life-threatening disease.  Whatever is the case, we begin receiving several hints something big is about to happen in our lives.  Perhaps we start to have small-scale accidents like tripping over and hurting ourselves badly in the fall.  Perhaps we receive signs our partners maybe engaged in indiscretion.  Perhaps our supervisors become increasingly dissatisfied with our work no matter how hard we try to please them.  Perhaps we begin to have a series of minor illnesses which prompt us to receive medical attention.  These clues become progressively worse, asking us to pay attention.  Then one fateful moment in time, our fate is sealed and we experience tremendous pain in our physical, emotional, mental or spiritual bodies.  That is our hallmark that our crisis has begun.  At first, this crisis does not become a healing crisis right away.  It is when we realize something significant needs attention in our lives that our healing can begin.

What happens as we begin our path to self-discovery is our actual path correction guided by our inner compass. Perhaps we are off-course our soul maps that the Universe is helping us get back on track and move towards our life purpose.  Whatever is the case, our crisis helps to slow us down, to have us look inward and search our hearts for answers.  In some instances, when we are faced with our own mortality, our priorities shift and we re-discover what is important in our lives.  Perhaps the promotion to the next level will not make us happy, but spending more fun and memorable time with our loved ones would fill our lives with laughter.  Perhaps more pay and prestige will not make us fulfilled, but allowing our passions for art and literature would ignite our creativity.  Perhaps more power over others and importance in the eyes of our employers will not make us feel appreciated, but falling in love with our lives again would make the world a brighter place for us.  We realize then how insignificant our former goals were and we take the leap of faith to fulfill our heart’s desires.

First, we mind our healing crisis. Next, we slow down our pace and heal our lives.  Then, we live our heart’s desires and feel the true joyousness of living.

- Gina Alzate, World Radio 365

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  GINA ALZATE

On my journey from the Pentagon to the spiritual path, I began a collection of lessons learned on my inner journeys to the soul. I found that time and time again I enter experiences to gain different perspectives on the meaning of power. My entire life story is centered on the various prisms of power which continually help me understand unconditional love. I am still on this journey today.

On the path to understanding unconditional love, here are 52 concepts I have learned thus far. They are listed in no order of importance as they are all meaningful learning nuggets. As the days come and go, each one of these concepts will take center stage on my Blog on Metaphysical Therapy. They are extracted from my book, The Journey from the Pentagon to the Spiritual Path.

The 52 Concepts in My Journey of Understanding Unconditional Love are:

1. Mind Your Healing Crisis

2. Come to Terms with Your Spiritual Gifts

3. Embrace Your Personal Power

4. Draw Strength from Your Warrior Spirit

5. Seek Enlightenment to Understand Yourself

6. See Yourself in Others as Others Are Your Mirrors

7. Forgive to Free Yourself

8. Love All of Life and the Living

9. Go With The Flow and Live Joyfully

10. Channel Peace Across Time and Space

11. Choose Your Thoughts Wisely To Create Joyful Vibrations

12. Quiet Your Mind and Meditate To Receive Divine Guidance

13. Have Courage and A Sense of Adventure To Explore Your Environment

14. Make Heart-Centered Choices

15. Live in the Moment and Delight in the Surprises of the Day

16. Rise to Life’s Challenges Head On and Head High

17. Detach from Drama When the Curtain Goes Up

18. Never Mind the Hurt. Mind Your Health Instead.

19. Keep Your Eye on Your Goals As They Are Moving Targets

20. Unleash the Warrior Goddess Within

21. Clear Your Energy Fields. Leave Others’ Alone As Well.

22. Manage Life Changes with Grace and Ease

23. Honor Freedom To Empower You

24. Take Chaos and Disorder in Stride

25. Disarm with Kindness and Smile Often

26. Impart Wisdom Through Your Words and Actions

27. Lend a Hand To Ease The Burden and Not Carry It

28. Share Abundance as It Is Plentiful

29. Enjoy Nature and the Gifts It Bring Us

30. Get Grounded, Practical and Action-Oriented

31. Pay Attention to Life’s Cycles and Rhythms

32. Learn Something New Often and Engage Your Passion

33. Nurture All Your Bodies. Move and Dance To Your Own Beat.

34. Be a Friend to Yourself Always. Enjoy Your Own Company.

35. Take Action to Make Your Dreams Come True

36. Clean-Up and De-Clutter Your Mind and Your Surroundings

37. Take the High Road so You Can See Better

38. Create Your Own Sanctuary

39. Make Time to Create Beautiful Memories

40. Remember to Celebrate Your Milestones

41. Speak Your Truth, Your Mind and Your Heart

42. Live Out Your Dream One Step at a Time

43. Heed Your Soul’s Calling With Appreciation

44. Sing, Dance, Laugh and Play Often

45. Be Flexible and Creative with Your Options

46. Know You Are a Beloved Child of God

47. Take Back Your Power and Use It Well

48. Your Talents and Abilities Are Your Jumping Platforms

49. All is in Divine Order with Their Own Divine Timing

50. Acceptance Goes Hand in Hand with Allowance

51. Cheer Others On With Their Personal Journeys

52. Be the Star and Writer of Your Own Story

- Gina Alzate, World Radio 365

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  GINA ALZATE