Temperance: Whoa Tiger, Take it Easy

The card of the day is TEMPERANCE.

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I know that you know this, but, here we go:

You really don’t have the kind of body that you can abuse with excessive drugs, alcohol, or food without paying a serious price. In fact, you have the sort of body that really craves balance – BADLY. It might not seem as exciting to take a middle course and be moderate with what you choose to do with your body (or your life), but believe me, you will thank me tomorrow, if you take my advice today.

It’s time to take it easy. Give yourself two weeks and cut out ALL unnecessary stimulation (shut off your cell phone and disconnect from the internet during this time). It’s time to go within and go without whatever is bogging you down mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Start here:

-Feed yourself well. Stock your kitchen with fruit, vegetables, fresh herbs, seafood, chicken, whole grain bread, real fat (butter, olive oil, coconut oil), nuts, seeds, full-fat cottage cheese and full-fat yogurt.

-Make time to exercise and get outside in the fresh air – if you are by water, all the better!

-Get more sleep than you think you need.

-Take time to just think. If you don’t have to be anywhere important just relax.

You have a lot of work to do in the next few weeks, so I won’t add too much more, except this:

Carry a notebook with you and document your progress. Record what you are thinking about and how you  are feeling. If you start making some of these changes, my guess is, you will notice some dramatic improvements! Also, it will serve as a nice reminder of how to get back on track if you should start to become unbalanced again.

Oh, and don’t forget to tell us how it goes! Please leave a comment if you think any of these strategies are helpful. The comment section is a great place to share your authentic experience. What do you do when you need to slow down?

The Emperor: Who’s the Boss?

The card of the day is the EMPEROR.

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When I think of the Emperor, I think of someone who is organized, dependable, grounded, and focused. Is it possible that you need to take on some of the Emperor’s key strengths in order to get some work done?

I have a 4-part assignment for you:

First, start to focus on your intent. What do you want to accomplish in the next 4 months? If you can define it, you will have a MUCH greater chance of getting it done. Make a list of 4 goals you want to accomplish in the next 4 months. Write it down.

Second, it’s time to get organized! You have already generated a list of ideas that you want to work with, so now it is time to get serious. What can you get done in the next day, week, or month? Do you need any supplies or assistance to accomplish any of your goals? Start making some phone calls and doing a little planning. Oh, and if you have a calendar, pull it out and pencil in what you need in order to get what you want accomplished.

Third, it is time to meet some benchmarks. Prove yourself to be reliable. Don’t make plans and break them. You’re not the sort of person to pencil in a date with a friend and then not show up, are you? Don’t stand yourself up either! Once you’ve penciled in a set time to work on something, stick to it!

Fourth, bring your ideas down to the ground. How? Don’t let your ideas stay in your mind, make your plans real. You have to do something.