“Doe, a deer, a female deer
Ray, a drop of golden sun
Me, a name I call myself
Far, a long long way to run…”
Reflecting Back
Ahh… the ‘good old’ days. I found myself enjoying the Sound of Music the other day, reflecting on a very important lesson that may be easily brushed over. As 2013 comes to an end, what typically happens? Well, one of two things:
- You prepare to make resolutions in the new year.
- You reflect on your progress in the past year.
On one hand you may find this time of year inspiring, energizing, and full of promising hope. On the other you may just get frustrated, upset, and pessimistic. If you’ve set goals in the past- and haven’t totally reached them- you may get down on yourself, beating yourself up as a failure.
Emotion is Everything
But there’s actually an amazing lesson from this musical that you can apply as you make your resolutions for 2014: emotion is everything.
One afternoon, as the von Trapp children are mooring over the loss of their beloved Fraulein Maria, one of the children suggests that they sing a song. “Isn’t this what Maria said will help us to feel better?” They begin to sing ‘My Favorite Things’ but it doesn’t work! “How come I don’t feel any better…” another sibling sadly asks.
What happened? Why didn’t it work? How come this song of such joy does not bring them closer to their desired goal of lifting their moods?
“The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that, you’re in control of your life. If you don’t, life controls you.” -Tony Robbins
Reach Your Goals
Your goals have got to be in line with your emotions and your emotions have to be there for you to succeed with your goals. Here’s what this means:
- Your vibrations are the ingredients to getting what you want in life. If you’re vibrating at a very low frequency, putting out emotions like fear, doubt or worry then you will actually push what you want farther away from you. When you send out vibes that are positive in nature like gratitude, joy and appreciation then what you want is easily attracted to you.
- When you set a goal if your emotions are not aligned with what you want, then you’ll have a very hard time achieving it. Emotions are your powerhouse to successful change. They are the very ‘secret weapon’ that brings your desires closer to you. Getting a hold of your emotions is the key to keeping your New Year’s resolutions.
New Beginnings
As you look towards a new year, setting your sights on what it is you’d like to accomplish and change for the better, realize that feeling is everything. If you’re sending a signal that is incongruent with what you’d like to have happen then you’re setting yourself up for failure.
Next year, and every year going forward, resolve to approach life in a new way. Notice how you feel. What clues are your emotions sending you? Are you moving towards what you want or away from it? How can you let your emotions provide you with the steps for meaningful and lasting change?
I’d love to hear from you! I invite you to leave a comment below. And please, by all means, feel free to share this post with your social media friends and family. Enjoy your health today, Elizabeth
This year I’m actually trying to have less emotion. Or at least, try to handle my emotions more appropriately.
Great post. 🙂
Hi Brittney,
Thanks so much for stopping by! Yes, there really is no way to have ‘less’ emotion. I think your idea of handling them more appropriately is a great one. Emotions stem from our thoughts. If you can watch and notice how you think and the patterns of your thought process then the emotions you will be blessed with will be much more fun. Thank you for reading and enjoying the post. I appreciate it so much! Enjoy your health today,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, thanks for the ‘good vibrations.” Emotions are palpable. As we work on transforming our emotions to feel more at peace, we increase the integrity of our vibrations in our nursing and life practice. Best to you!!
Hello Annette,
Thank you so much for taking the time to come by and add to the post! I totally agree that when we feel more at peace we are able to best practice our nursing and enjoy our lives. Enjoy your health,
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us. Emotions indeed are so important. I remind nurses and nursing students with disabilities often that their emotions need to be in line with their goals. Keep up your great work. Happy New Year!
Hello Donna,
Thank you so much for coming by and reading! I appreciate your comment and totally am thrilled to hear that you remind the people you work with to be mindful of their emotions. It really does provide for a way to be empowered with our work. Enjoy your health today,
Elizabeth
I like that you ask, ” are you moving toward what you want or away from it?”
Thanks for reminding me that my emotions need to be in line with what I want. This is a great way to begin the new year -with the right emotions.
Hi Joyce,
Great to hear from you! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the post. Yes, keeping our emotions in line with our desires is the key to success. Enjoy a happy and healthy New Year,
Elizabeth
I made a “resolution” to move towards a work mindset of positivity! I do my best to not speak in a negative manner and to only add positive vibrations (if I may use that term from above) to the conversation. I am trying not to say anything that will be a negative influence on anyone, I am finding that it not only makes me feel better but I also think that the patients and staff feel that positivity in me and they react in a more positive manner, too. It does rub off!
Awesome to see that your persistance and purposeful choice is paying off, Marti! The ripple effect of love, joy and peace is such a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing your light with the world! Elizabeth
I have been meditating most every morning since reading your book – thank you for writing it!
“resolve to approach life in a new way” resonates with me.
Hello Paula,
Thank you for the feedback! I am thrilled, thrilled, thrilled to hear it. I am so super happy. Thanks for letting me know you have been enjoying the practice since reading my book- Yay. And you are very welcome for writing it; thanks for reading!
Enjoy the day,
Elizabeth
Emotions are a beautiful thing! When we tap into our Emotional Power “freedom to feel and mastery to choose when and how to use them” we learn to honor our feelings rather than suppress them which creates dis-ease!
Absolutely, Sunni. Well said. Thanks for coming by and sharing your comment. It is great to hear from you. Enjoy the day, Elizabeth