The Life Cleanse

Happiness is not a constant state. May I send that thought out into the universe first?

Why would anyone want to subject themselves to a constant state of anything? It's a paralyzing act that prevents any human being from actively experiencing the depth of emotions.

Yet, at the same time to go from a moment of elation immediately to despair is not helpful, nor healthful, to anyone.

My father taught me the secret to life very early on... Balance. One of the most fickle words for the mind, body, and soul to actualize.

Every individual must find their life's balance in their own way.

Simple to type; extremely difficult to accomplish.

I thought about this today while I was at the gym; how I haven't felt like myself over the past few weeks. And rather than choosing to blame it on lack of sleep, sinus and allergies, or whatever personal challenges I have going on in my life, I decided it was best to stop looking at my life in an emotional perspective and to be very literal with the imbalances of my life at the moment.

It is very difficult to put aside your emotions when it involves your life. You and your emotions are inherently one. Sometimes though, putting emotion aside and looking at the truths about your life can be incredibly enlightening.

Action comes before emotion. Taking the time to consider your actions will allow you to understand where you are emotionally.

SO, the point of this blog. No this isn't a blog about juice cleanses... It's a life cleanse. Things you can choose to do to place yourself in a state where you can then consider how to find more balance in your life.

1. Spring Cleaning:
Yes, it's that time. Clean your room, organize your desktop, stop saving your laundry for another day, and get rid of all of those piles of papers and clothes that have become mountains. Cleaning your personal space, where you are able to spend time by yourself in peace, will prepare to you deal with what is going on inside.

2. Shut Up:
Stop talking. Stop interjecting every five seconds when your with friends. Don't even listen to music when you're walking the streets or on the subway. Give yourself the chance to just be with yourself and whatever thoughts may swim into your mind.

3. Make a List:
Give yourself 30 minutes. Take 15 to just write whatever you are feeling. Don't stop. Just let it all out even if you end up feeling like you don't have tat much to say. Then walk away for 5 minutes. For the remaining 10 minutes make a list of everything (things you want to change, personal goals, reminders, adventures...anything).

4. Do an Opposite:
If you feel like you're in a rut, change it up immediately, even if it's just for a day. See what it's like to do the complete opposite of what you're doing.

5. Drink More Water:
You're actively hydrating yourself and flushing out toxins but it is also a mindful activity of replenishing yourself. You are reminding yourself that you are in control of your actions, both positive and negative, and you must accept what comes with those choices.

6. Crayons are Your Friend:
Take that box of Crayolas and draw what is going on inside. Don't TRY so hard. Just allow colors to give you insight to what you are experiencing.

7. Small Steps:
Remind yourself to take small steps. When you watch someone perform tightrope, they are never running across. They take small steps as they find their balance to make their way. Stop rushing yourself. Small steps.

J