The Importance of Having a Daily Program

      

By Barbara Berger

Barbara Berger   In these challenging times, it’s so importance that we all keep our energy high – and not just so that we can feel better – but also so that we can be beacons of Light and help lift the collective consciousness here on Planet Earth.      To do this, it’s important that each one of us has a daily program that helps us lift our energy and keep it high. Which means it’s not enough to just read good books or watch teachings online or go to lectures and workshops, we must put these ideas and concepts into practice in our daily lives. It’s not enough to read about meditation, we have to meditate. It’s not enough to talk about the power of our minds and the importance of focus tools, we have to use this information on a daily basis. It’s not enough to understand the importance of mindfulness; we have to practice being mindful. It’s not enough to know that we should investigate our beliefs and stories; we have to actually do it!     Here are some of the elements of a powerful, effective daily program. Each one of us has different needs, preferences and possibilities, so each person’s own personal daily program will of course depend on what is relevant and possible, also depending on how much time we each have. A daily program can include: -    Gratitude (A gratitude journal, making gratitude lists, noticing the support) -    Meditation or a mindfulness practice (minimum 10-20 minutes a day) -    Contemplation (for example contemplating the Nature of Reality) or mental treatment (scientific prayer) -    Investigating our beliefs using the four questions of the Work of Byron Katie -    Reading and studying -    Going in nature -    Silence -    Dancing and singing to uplifting music -    Service (helping others—not for pay) Important points to remember When working with a daily program it is important to remember the following points: - Practice regularly (every day). - It’s better to do a little every day than to do a lot once in a while. - Moderation. - It’s better to do a little each day and be successful than to try to do a lot and give up because it’s too much. - It’s important to design a program that fits your lifestyle and your daily life. (Be realistic). - Be flexible. Some days we have more time and energy than other days, so our daily programs will naturally vary during the course of the week. The process When we start this process and begin to wake up to reality and become more conscious about the way the mind works, we are unleashing a radical and dramatic shift in our consciousness and lifestyle which will continue for the rest of our lives. When this happens, we can never go back to our old way of thinking, living and coping with life again. It’s like trying to put toothpaste back into the tube—it’s impossible! We have now set ourselves on a course towards increased freedom and joy—and there’s simply no turning back. So congratulations!    But this is not to say the journey will not be challenging. The reality is—the journey is challenging—and sometimes very challenging! Of course it’s different for everyone because everyone is different. Some people go through rapid and dramatic change, often because they’re in crisis already, while others move through the process much more slowly. And other people seem to advance in leaps and then remain at a certain plateau for years. So remember everyone is different and don’t judge what’s happening to you by comparing your process to other people’s processes. Your process is yours. Your journey is yours—and uniquely so. Service And finally, another good way to help ourselves and lift our consciousness is service or helping others! And by service and helping others, I mean “not-for-pay” activities, in other words, any activity where you give your time and energy to help other people for free.    As we wake up to reality, we come to see that all of Life is One, interconnected web and that we are all one family, so it is only natural to want to contribute and do something loving, kind, and helpful for others. We realize that by helping others, we are helping ourselves since we are all One! You could call this “enlightened selfishness”! But in reality, this is love in action. This is the love in our hearts expressing itself. This is our true nature, this is who we are. And when we do something for others—not for our own immediate, personal gain but from the love in our hearts—we always feel better, no matter how rotten we might have felt to begin with! Also dedicating some time to service is a good way to get the right perspective on our own problems and challenges. If you need to distract yourself and take a break from you—service is a great way to do it!    This is why service is part of the suggested daily program above. Doing something for others on a regular basis is definitely an enlightened way to feel better. So give it a try. Make up your mind to do something definite and concrete at least once a week to help someone else. And during the course of the day when the opportunity arises to assist another person, do it! Let’s let the goodness of our hearts flow! It’s the best medicine.    For more about having a daily practice that works for you, see Part Three of my book “The Awakening Human Being – a Guide to the Power of Mind”.  You can find the book on Amazon or on my Website: www.beamteam.com _____ About Barbara Berger American-born Barbara Berger is the best-selling author of “The Road to Power – Fast Food for the Soul” (published in 30 languages), “Are You Happy Now? 10 Ways to Live a Happy Life” (published in 21 languages) and “The Awakening Human Being – A Guide to the Power of Mind”. Barbara's latest book is "Find and Follow Your Inner Compass – Instant Guidance in an Age of Information Overload". Barbara also works as coach and therapist, helping people around the globe come into alignment with their own true power. For more about Barbara see her Web site: http://www.beamteam.com ** Below are titles & links to the beautiful work from Barbara. She is a long time contributor and my dear friend : mysticlivingtoday.com – articles by Barbara Berger   The Ultimate Self-Empowerment Tool – Your Inner Compass http://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2087    The Key to Happiness; Understanding the Way the Mind Works http://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2113   Who would you be if you didn’t know your age? http://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2147   The Power of Right Seeing http://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2177   Review of Barbara Berger’s book Find and Follow Your Inner Compass by Riki Frahmann http://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2184   Are You Here Now? Are You Happy Now? https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2247   Discovering Who You Really Are https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2284   Getting in Touch with Your Heart https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2299   Follow Your Passion & Accept the Consequences https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2324   The Power of the Joyful Giver https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2359   You have nothing to deal with but your own thoughts https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2374   Radio show http://www.blogtalkradio.com/starzcast/2018/09/26/natalie-interviews-barbara-berger--author-on-self-empowerment   Peace Is Your Nature https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2398   The Power of Contemplating Love https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2423   How Can We Serve? https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2452   The Importance of Mind Management https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2472   Focus on the Real – A Way of Dealing with Worry and Catastrophic Thinking https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2499   Nothing External Can Disturb Us https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2527   Just Let Everything Be! https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2548   The Gift of Crisis https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2563   The Power of Asking for Help https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2592&fbclid=IwAR1ZK91thdusdkQTdqu0fHXgarR7Ghv7rmAjR6NypUUfLh2wv1ozLLi-HjU   What does it mean to be psychologically mature? https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2625   The Meaning of Life https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2644   The Power of Praise & Blessing https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2682   Our Unalienable Rights https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2712   Meeting the Family & Keeping Your Peace of Mind https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2737   Healthy Boundaries – the Secret of Good Relationships https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2758   Healthy Parenting https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2777   Wanting What You Have https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2801   NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK POSITIVE https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2813   A Scientific Prayer to Lift Your Consciousness https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2828   Healthy Self Talk about the Body https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2850   Time Are Changing Aren’t They? https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2881   Are You Following Your Inner Compass? https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2904   What Happens When We Don't Listen to Our Inner Compass?   https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2920   Your Right to Be You https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2961   Doing the Right Thing https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=2992   Seeing Behind Impermanence https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3026   Opening Your Heart – A Prayer for the New Year https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3051   Welcome to the World of Starbrow and His Amazing Spiritual Adventures https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3050   Use This Simple, Effective Right Reaction Exercise to Tackle Stressful Moments   https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3084   No Healing Without Feeling https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3102   Happiness Is an Inside Job https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3131   The Power of Joy and Laughter https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3158   Watch Out for Black and White Thinking! https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3173 The Power of Eating Less https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3217   Good Ways to Say No and Set Limits https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3242   Higher Consciousness and the Power of Nature https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3259   Gratitude for the Gift of Life https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3284   Do Not Be Bluffed by Your Body https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3297   What Is Spiritual Bypass? https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3329   The Intention of Oneness https://mysticlivingtoday.com/view_page.php?ID=3358