Dear Herd Sister:

"What would you do if you were stuck in one place, and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?" 

This is the question Bill Murray's depressed character asks while stuck in his endless loop in the iconic film, Groundhog's Day.  

Look, I know it's not Groundhog's Day but it sure seems like it.  Spring is around the corner, but the trees are still bare and I'm still in boots and a jacket. 

Just like we witnessed in Groundhog's Day, the movie, Bill Murray only broke out of his repetitive rut by transforming himself, not the elements around him.

So while we can't change the weather, spring is the ideal time to identify the areas of your life that are in need of perking up. If you can relate to any of the following questions, then read on!

• Are you bored out of your skull?
• Do you need inspiration?
• Do you have a goal that’s in the back of your mind that you aren’t manifesting?  
• Are you just plain stuck in the hamster wheel of life?  Or shall I say Groundhog?  Every day seems just like the day before...

The key to getting out of a rut is to get clarity around what you want in your life, what brings you joy and then taking steps to get there.

And our number one tried and true way to get clarity is.... you guessed it, writing!

Writing is like meditation.  You enter with way too many tabs open with thoughts running amok, and emerge with crystal clear clarity.  

If you are one to internalize fears and emotions, writing can be so therapeutic as well!

To follow are 3 writing suggestions to help get you out of that rut:

1) Friday Journal Prompts:  If you are writing-averse or just need help getting started, take advantage of our friday journal promtps posted on Instagram and Facebook.  All it takes is 10 minutes, once a week!

2) Gratitude Journal: I am also a big believer in this!  When I take a few minutes out of my day to acknowledge the things, people, conversations, and situations that put a smile on my face, I automatically think about inviting more of those instances into my life.  It puts me in such a good head space that I find myself looking for the good in my day and less bothered by the rest.  Just shoot for 5 reasons to be thankful per day!  It can be as simple as, "I found a great parking spot!"

3) Writing for Clarity Workshop Think of it as finding and shining a spotlight on your goals and then actualizing your dreams.  In this revelatory and catchartic workshop, you'll take part in dual-part writing exercise to use the contrast in your current reality to gain clarity and to bring more of what YOU want into your life.  To be clear, this is not a memoir class and you do not have to share.  Our next workshop is March 31st via Zoom.  Click here to learn more.
 
With love & inspiration,
Carolyn

How big are your dreams? How clear are they?  Do they come with conditions?  Do they get pushed aside, taking second place to all the issues and problems that you don’t want?

We get it.  Been there!  And because we love our Herd, we’d like to share our 5 Step Practice for becoming a Master Manifestor:
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1. Get clear.  Clarity is key because you don’t want your dreams getting mixed up with your piles of dirty laundry that need addressing.  Declutter your mind and focus on the dream.

2. Remove limits.  Never place conditions or limits on your dreams.  You want the house with pool and tennis courts but are dreaming about the cute 3 BR cape on the corner because the taxes are lower and well that just seems a lot more realistic?  Seriously?!   Go big or go home, Girl.

3. See it.  Feel it.  Smell it.  Know it.  You’ve got to not only picture it, but you’ve got to FEEL it.  Use all your God-given senses for this one.  What does it feel like to strut into that house and know that it’s yours?  What’s that you hear?  Strains of salsa music coming from the pool?  Oh that must be Pepe, your hot pool boy gearing up for your salsa lesson with mojito in hand. How’s that for imagination?

4.Practice, practice, practice.  How did Mozart become a virtuoso?  How did Edison perfect the light bulb?  Practice, People!  It takes dedication and repetition to fine-tune your imagination into a manifesting machine.

5. Top it all off with a dollop of gratitude.  Always be grateful.  Never entitled!  Like you’ve won the Price is Right.  Every. Single. Day.

That right there, my friend, is your magic elixir for manifesting.  Co-creating, aka manifesting, is our favorite practice to invite desired change and live an inspired life. As a co-creator, your power is infinite. You can create that which you CLEARLY envision, and the only limitation is your own imagination.

What are you co-creating?  We would love to hear about it in the comments.