With as much negativity going around in the world and in our life it is important to cleanse our souls and quell any demons that may reside within. You are the keeper of your body, mind, and soul and it is important to make sure to cleanse out the bad you no longer need so that you can make space for the good. In this month’s Tune-Up Series (TUS) I want to share with you ways that you can cleanse your body, mind, and soul. My goal is to redirect your trouble areas and make them your areas of strength. First, we must cleanse ourselves of all the things we do not need in our life.
Section one: Your Body
The first area to begin to cleanse is the body. The body is our temple and it is perhaps the most important thing we should be taking care of each day. If we are eating the wrong foods and not getting the physical exercise our body needs then we will notice a difference in our energy levels. Our body gives us the juice we need to accomplish our goals. That is done by us making sure we nurture our bodies and give them what it needs to flourish.
During these times it can be easy to let your body go. People are confined to their homes and many activities that they once partook in are closed because of the quarantine. However, there are ways around not having our typical/normal routine available. The first thing you have to do is notice what is going on with your body. Have you gained or lost weight after being in quarantine? Have you stopped doing your hair or getting all done up? What has that done for your body? Though this is a great reset for some it can be a larger problem for others.
If you were coming into this quarantine and were not in the best physical shape or were suffering some type of body ailment then this could be a good time to hit the reset button. Perhaps your excuse for not taking care of your body was that you didn’t have time because of work. Well, now that many companies are trying to operate remotely it gives you the opportunity to be more efficient with your time. Now if you have an abundance of time, but are making a new excuse as to why you cannot take care of your body then you might have a roadblock somewhere in your mind. There is no reason why you have to wait for tomorrow to accomplish your dreams/goals today
Remember, your body wants to get you to where you want to be each day. However, sometimes, the body can be lazy and want to take the road of least resistance. This road is nice and all, but it will not give you the push to reach new heights. Making sure that you are filled with energy is an important thing for your body. You want your body to feel strong when it gets out of bed each morning. You can do this by making sure you have the proper diet and exercise routine. Once you implement these two systems in your daily routine you will see a transformation begin.
Section two: Mind
This is my favorite section because it is the starting and ending point for all you do. When you tell your mind something negative for example sooner or later you will start to believe and dwell in those negative thoughts. This can hurt you more than anyone else ever can. You have to always know and remember that – you are the solution. I help people find and keep a positive mindset so that they can begin to iron out the wrinkles in their plans. Some people like to get a dose of coaching and feel good for a while, but the hurt seems to come back again. This is typical if you have not learned how to cleanse your mind.
When I think of how to cleanse the mind I think about how the monks meditate and live their lives. They learn to focus and deal with what ails them, so they can focus on the healing and cleansing of the poison that is within their minds. This poison is not what you have eaten or not have done, but rather the simple thoughts that run through your mind. What kind of person would your thoughts be if they manifested into your most positive and sincere? Would you be someone kind or someone who you would come to resent? Those thoughts gradually form who you are as a person. They can help you build your character and enhance your life or they can be the stench that others cannot stand to be around or support.
I believe that most people have the mindset to want to be good and have good come into their life. That is a great first step, but it is not all that is needed to help cleanse your mind. In order to truly cleanse your mind, you must be able to continually live in the moment. You have to take and DEAL with the emotions that you are facing right now. Many people are scared/worried right now. However, not all those people are just sitting idly waiting for things to be good again. Some people are making a difference. You have to have the mindset that right now is very important. You have to take away the notion of hope is your form of action and create the results you want for your life and the world
Your mind must remain clean and pure regardless of what is happening around you. It can be the worst moment of your life right now but could be the best lesson to teach you. If you say that these moments are the worst and that things cannot be any better then you are creating a mental blockage that will stop your mind from flowing positive thoughts, actions, and feelings. You must take a minute to self-analyze what your mind is telling you each day. Is it caring? Is it hypocritical? Is it helping or adding fuel to your flames? You cannot fight evil in the world with more evil and negativity. You must combat it with love and peace. You must be aware of your emotions, but not let your emotions drive your action.
Section three: Soul
Your soul is the immortal part of you. It is something that will live on well after your body has come and gone. With that being said it is important to understand if your soul is feeling free or heavy with burden. So the question to ask is, how heavy is your soul right now? Perhaps you just lost a loved one and your soul is grieving. Perhaps, you are getting married soon and your soul is feeling joyous. Regardless of what you are feeling in your soul right now, it is important to begin to cleanse all the unnecessary burdens it holds onto. In life, we are not able to say what is what because we cannot control other people’s actions. What we can control is ours, so we have to make sure that we do not brand our souls with problems and situations that are out of our control.
We should want our souls to be filled with all the good feelings there are. The way we can make our souls filled with good stuff is to accomplish our goals and dreams in life. We all come into this world with a beautiful and carefree soul the hard part is to remember that when we are bruised and broken. We have to make sure our soul is filled with love, joy, and care to begin the cleansing process. I want you to feel alive and refreshed and able to move on regardless of what may be your life at this moment. That way you can live without any regret and use the most out of your time given.
When you are in the process of healing and cleansing your soul you should have already envisioned what you want it to be or turn out like. Your soul is a manifestation of you. You can create something wonderful with your life right now. If things are feeling good and right then keep on that path. If you are feeling lost and confused then do some soul-searching. What can you do to remedy your situation? The fix will be different for everyone. The fix can be as simple as reading a book, going on a vacation, or just having a conversation with a loved one. When we feel lost then our world seems wrong. You can make that wrong a right by trying different methods to help cleanse your soul.
After speaking on the three sections I want to address that cleansing is not something that is easily accomplished by everyone. Cleansing your body, mind, and soul can be a journey that may take many years. In Buddhism when monks begin their journey to enlightenment they are not in a rush to get there. They are more interested in paying attention to how and where they are right now. Enlightenment does not come from meditating mindlessly and hoping things turn out OK. Enlightenment is a journey that you must travel with patience and care. You can have many teachers and mentors that can make the journey easier, but it is up to you to walk the path.
So when we look at our life and our journey so far we can realize what areas in our life we are proud of and what areas we would like to work on. That is where cleansing comes into play. Cleanse comes from the word clean. You must clean up the mess that is you. You must clean and organize your life so that you feel good about all that you are and all that you do. The three areas of the body, mind, and soul are a great starting point to your cleanse journey. If you do something that has a long-lasting beneficial effect on you and makes you a better person overall then try to replicate that in all the three areas discussed. Your journey to a full cleanse has already begun. Tidy up the areas you want to see immaculate in your life.
Until then,
Michael Rearden
Founder of Reven Concepts