Easter can be difficult to celebrate when you are in or recovering from cancer treatment.
It is hard to fake happy after the loss of a lifestyle, friend or family to this disease. But remember, if you are reading this, YOU are a WINNER. Let's celebrate! Take the first tiny step with a Love Letter to YOU.
Easter
is a time of renewal that also manifests in our lives.
A new day is a new
beginning, and can often be a dream-come-true.
When was the last time you
dreamed of success?
The egg is the
Universal Symbol of the promise of the continuation of life. Each day is progress
in this life-time. Yet, it is so easy to ignore all the positive things you
have accomplished and focus on what still needs to be done to feel
fulfilled.
Fulfillment
is a mind-set.
Fulfillment is a state
of thinking that manifests itself into a state of being—mind over matter. As
human beings, we must be in the moment to see our past accomplishments.
Accomplishments
are the result of challenges.
During your most trying
moments, what was the “cross you had to bear”?
Take a second to remember it. Now, focus on how you have risen above it?
Next, imagine being handed an ornamental
egg painted in your favorite colors. Lift
the top of the egg. Peek inside. See the gift left behind by the
challenge. This achievement is proof
that you are a winner. That egg with it’s gift inside are a promise for a new
day. Time for the next step— thanking your Inner-winner.
Focus
on rising above the strife in a Love Letter to Yourself.
Writing can help you be
in the moment of triumph by putting abstract emotions into concrete words. You will
celebrate with your inner-selves; those incredible aspects of yourself that you
may not be aware of, but are always there for you. As you write, they will be reading
the love letter through the windows of your soul—your eyes.
By
focusing on your accomplishments, your mind is set to create more positive results.
Your thoughts and
memories can also bring to light your life-purpose and help you stay on the
correct path to your Life Destiny.
Here
are 5 steps to write your Easter Love Letter to Yourself:
1.) Remember—You
may be holding the pen, but Inner Wisdom is guiding the words. Let them flow.
Although a hand written letter may be more
therapeutic, a typed one works well, too.
The importance is not in HOW you connect with yourself but THAT you
connect with yourself.
An Easter Love Letter to You is a simple letter to all
the inner aspects of yourself -- Inner Wisdom, Inner Knowing, Spirit, God, or
the Higher Power of your choice. Your
letter can be addressed to any name that resonates with you.
2.) Start with a phrase of gratitude, Mantra,
or Blessing at the top of your letter.
Write a phrase or mantra that has power for you. This
is your letter heading.
It can be acknowledgment of your Inner Winner.
Acknowledging gratitude is one of your most powerful healing and connecting
energies. Your mantra/phrase will reflect that principle. If you do not have a personal
phrase of gratitude, borrow one that most resonates with you.
3.) Today's Date –Dating
your letter helps ground you in the moment while you visit the past. The past
is a great place to visit. But, don’t
live there.
4.) Salutation – Dear, your
name, or Inner Winner, etc. Address the letter to whomever feels right to
you. Imagine sending a private message
or group email to all your best friends. This can be one, many, or all your
Inner-people who are responsible for helping you succeed.
5.) The
Body of the Letter – Write whatever feels right to you. Let it all out, but try
to start and end on a positive note. You
may want to start with:
“Thank you for
all you have done for me.”
6.) Sign
your name. Feel free to use a name you can embrace as the new you rather
than your given name. The Love Letter is to you. You’ll get it.
If
you need more guidance for your letter, use my example of what
your Easter Love Letter might look like and fill in the blanks:
“I am grateful for any opportunity to connect with
my Inner-winner.”
April, 9 Day, 2014
Dear Inner Winner,
Thank you for all you have done for me.
I remember when ____________________________________
Then you helped me _________________________________
We worked together by
_______________________________
Now, these positive things have happened to manifest
the promise of a wonderful future ______
Love,
(sign your name) Super Kat
7.)
What to do with your Love Letter. You may either save the
letter and read it whenever you need to reconnect with your Inner-winner, or you
may perform a ritualistic act of sharing.
If you save it, put it in a
place that is easily accessible, like your wallet. Take it out and read it
when you need it.
Send it to yourself in a personal email, or post it
on a blog where your love and gratitude can be shared with many.
Burning is a
ritual act of sharing. It uses fire to cleanse away any residual negativity and
allows smoke to carry the message of gratitude to your Higher Power. The ashes left behind will be fertile ground
for new positive thoughts and deeds just like the mythical bird the Phoenix.
Your letter will be like the egg from mythical
Phoenix.
This mythical bird
exemplified in the movie Harry Potter, turns to ashes on dying and is reborn
from the same ashes. This ability to rise again from ashes implies immortality,
just like the love in your letter.
So, take a minute out
of this busy time before the Easter Holiday to reflect on what you have done to
leave a positive foot-print on someone’s heart or in the sands-of-time. Find
that hidden gift in the form of an egg-of-love in your mind. Write it in a love letter to YOU because
you deserve it.
Then watch for answers and validation from your Inner-winner in your dreams.
Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos is a published author,
SURVIVING CANCERLAND: Intuitive Aspects of Healing (Cypress House, Jan 2014)
http://tinyurl.com/p7cjfxa, survived three breast cancers diagnosed by her dreams, Intuitive Dream Coach, &
R.A. BLOCH Cancer Foundation Hotline Counselor, Radio host, blogger and
columnist for magazines. Kat presents at Expos, Radio Shows, Health Events,
Magazines, & TV. She’s represented by Steve Allen Media. Learn more @http://www.SurvivingCancerLand.com/
