The Importance of Spiritual Principles in Life

Over the years, many people have asked me why our programs are so transformational and produce lasting change as well. I believe the answer is because we combine spiritual principles with psychotherapy, and we present our programs using these methods in a practical way.  

I have decided to dedicate the following blogs to the key spiritual principles we use in our programs. Having understanding of these principles will ensure your success in creating lasting change and personal transformation in any area of your life.

By embracing each principle, you will become more authentic, which will lead you to make the choices and changes that bring the most happiness. What a great way to begin 2014!

I invite you to come with me on a 12-week journey, where you will discover these Spiritual Principles and how you may best use them in your life. Watch the 4 min video below.

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Break the Cycle and Gain Control of Your Life

Spiritual Principle #1 – The Antidote to Control

Do you know someone you’d consider to be a “control freak”? Or maybe even you have been accused of being one yourself! Before you become too harsh with judgements regarding control, you might take into account that people can become “control freaks” because they have experienced negative consequences from someone who is “out of control” in some aspect of their lives.

Whether one is “out of control” or “overly controlling”, imbalanced issues of control can negatively affect our relationships and our lives.

Would you like an antidote to negative control? One which lets “control” become a positive force in your life?

If so, then watch the short video below to discover the spiritual principle that shows you how to let go of negative control and replace it with positive self-control.

Warmly,

Shirley

Spiritual Principle #2 The Antidote to Shame and Perfectionism

Perfectionism is a stressful disorder driven and fuelled by shame. And to make matters worse, being “perfect” is a societally accepted cover up from the dis-ease of buried, toxic shame.

I can confidently make these strong statements because I have over 25 years of experience working with people’s shame and issues of perfectionism. Sadly, I have seen, time and time again, the negative impact of shame and perfectionism playing out in peoples lives.

The antidote for shame, whether driven by perfectionism or not, is also a key ingredient to living from a spiritual centre. Why, because this important principle is closely connected to acceptance, serenity and the gateway to discovering a conscious contact with a power greater than yourself.

If you’d like to be free from perfectionism or shame, then watch this short video to discover the spiritual principle that will help you gain freedom from these two debilitating conditions.

Warmly,

Shirley

Spiritual Principle #3 The Antidote to forcing and fighting

Have you ever fallen in love with a possibility? Think beyond a lover to your job, a new friend or even your child.

Is there someone who you are hoping will change? Well, if you’re human you probably answered yes!

What if another’s behaviour is unacceptable? Is it possible to accept the unacceptable?

Maybe you’re just tired of pushing, forcing or fighting with another or even with yourself?

Practicing this next spiritual principle can eliminate all of the above but just like anything worthwhile you’ll need to participate and practice this principle. The energy you’ll save from trying to persuade or manipulate another to change will make this a walk in the park.

Warning: Spiritual Principle #3 can cause confusion. And sometimes people use their confusion about this principle to not practice it. Why? Because confusion doesn’t change anything and then one wouldn’t have to make a decision for a significant change.

If you’d like to be free from the time consuming addiction of getting another to change, then watch this short video to discover the spiritual principle that will clear up confusion and help you make decisions that give you peace of mind.

Warmly,

Shirley

Spiritual Principle #4 – The Antidote to being a victim

In my late twenties I attended a 3-day personal development training when it was suggested to me that I was a victim! I was a bit taken back being a single mother who prided herself on being fierce and very independent.  Although at times I felt helpless in financial matters, I couldn’t identify any victim behaviour. 

As the training progressed, I soon discovered that victimisation goes beyond behaviour. Our thoughts and feelings can be stifle us, creating what I call the ‘V-Virus’. Victimisation is like a virus, starting in one part of our life and then spreading to others. It’s infectious!

You don’t have to be fierce to be powerful. In fact, people in 12 step programs know that admitting you are powerless over a condition or certain behaviour is a way to tap in to your authentic power. It opens the door to much better outcomes because through your powerlessness you learn to get out of your own way.

If you are ready to give up feeling helpless or playing the victim (even a little), then watch this short video to discover the spiritual principle that will give you freedom from these conditions.

Warmly,

Shirley

Spiritual Principle #5

The Antidote to Disbelief 

For eons, motivational teachers have taught that belief is the key to success.

“It’s done unto you as you believe” is the invisible ‘secret’ to success taught by many spiritual masters. This principle is often the only difference between success and failure. For eons, motivational teachers have taught that belief is the key to success.

On the other end of the spectrum, disbelief is just about as bad as having no hope. Both conditions cause misery and eventually depression. Having the antidote to disbelief is like having an anti snake venom in your medicine cabinet.  You never know when the ‘disbelief’ creature will attack you.

Do you have a dream or a goal that isn’t quite happening? Perhaps you’d like to have more belief in yourself or maybe that something was possible for YOU?

If you’re ready to give up disbelief, then watch this short video to discover the spiritual principle that will start you on the road to success.

Warmly,

Shirley

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Spiritual Principle #6 The Antidote to Immobility

It’s frustrating to feel stuck and sometimes it’s part of the human condition. If you leave it too long, immobility can turn into depression.

There are reasons people stay stuck.  In fact, people reap “payoffs” and “benefits” for keeping the “status quo”. Maybe they don’t have to experience failure. For some that’s a great benefit.  Perhaps they don’t know “what” to do and their payoff is not being exposed. Usually when the “cost’ becomes too painful, people will give up their limiting “payoffs” and “benefits”. They then become willing to do things differently.

Last week we learned that cultivating faith is the first step to realising your dreams and goals. A great spiritual truth is “faith without works is dead”.

If you want to super charge your faith and move towards your dreams and goals, then watch this short video to lean about the spiritual principle that prevents depression and will make you feel fantastic!

Warmly,

Shirley

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Spiritual Principle #7 The Antidote to Indecision

Have you ever struggled with intimacy or became mentally drained trying to decide if you should stay in a relationship or escape it?  For some, it’s challenging to make a commitment without feeling engulfed. For others, the idea of being rejected or being alone for the rest of their life is very painful.

If you relate to the above (even just a little), don’t be too hard on yourself before you look back on your past relationships or examine what you’ve witnessed about relationships in your formative years. There is a reason.

Spiritual Principle #7 is essential for intimate relationships.  It’s also an essential ingredient for  any relationship that is worthwhile.

Indecision is a very frustrating condition in other aspects of life as well. Some people miss the boat simply because they couldn’t make up their mind. “Procrastination” they proclaim! Others are very uncomfortable with change, so they avoid decisions that will change their circumstances.

What could be missing? What needs to be cultivated so people can experience more love and success?

If you need to make up your mind about something or you want to make better decisions, then watch this short video to lean about the spiritual principle that will improve the quality of your relationships and your life.

Warmly,

Shirley

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Spiritual Principle #8 The Antidote to Fear and the Willingness to Risk

Do you sometimes feel like you’re merely surviving? Perhaps you fear there’s not enough love, money or time? In those times, would you like to know how to break the cycle of survival and learn how to thrive?

Some people have been anxious about certain things for so long, they are satisfied with relief. They become discouraged and forget about the important matters of their heart. They settle for survival without realising it!

Accepting relief is like saying the absence of pain is happiness. Going beyond relief is necessary to happiness and fulfilment.

Spiritual Principle #8 is more than just relief from fear. It is the key ingredient to thriving – in your relationships, your finances and any other important area of your life.

Is there an area of your life where you are you not thriving? If you’d like to know what’s required, then watch this short video to learn about the spiritual principle that will stop you from being discouraged and let you thrive.

Warmly,

Shirley

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Spiritual Principle #9 The Antidote to Self Pity

The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the end of another year.  Once the madness of the Christmas rush is past, many start reflecting on the year gone past.  So how was your 2013?

If you had some significant disappointments: i.e. the breakdown of a relationship; job or a project that went pear-shaped, then perhaps you won’t be chiming “Ho Ho Ho”?  In fact, you might be feeling somewhat depressed and a bit sorry for yourself.

Now, there is a difference between feeling grief (a mixture of feelings, which are sometimes overwhelming) and feeling self-pity.  It’s confusing and we often get it back to front. Not knowing the difference causes two conditions. 1) Self-pity keeps you stuck and people will eventually run from you.  2) Unexpressed grief causes confusion; illness and eventually depression.

If you think you may be feeling too sorry for yourself and are feeling a bit stuck then watch this short video to learn about the spiritual principle that will help you open up to receive more joy and love in your life.

If you have unexpressed grief over any area of your life, then seriously look into attending our January 12 day program or booking a session with me so I can help you move through it.

Your holiday season really can be one of more hope and love.

Warmly,

Shirley