Feeling Angry? What to do with all that energy

Recently I have noticed an Undercurrent of anger and angst. It sits there with us throughout the day, sometimes barely beneath the surface. Our anger and angst is there to prompt us to action. The confusion comes when we are unsure of what action we are being guided towards.

When we remain conscious of this undercurrent of emotion we can choose our action instead of responding with a knee jerk reaction. We can also choose to acknowledge the impersonal nature of the emotions. When we don’t handle this energy in this way we tend to assign blame to someone or something outside ourselves. Maybe instead of asking ‘Why do I feel angry, anxious, sad?’ pose the question as ‘What is this emotion all about?’ or ‘What is this emotion trying to show me?’. When we ask Why our psyches and the Universe conspire to support our belief. We will be given the answer to our question. These answers are valid on some level, but not useful. It is our decision whether to become lost in the rabbit hole of downward spiraling thought processes, or to release the core issue.

Let’s collectively and individually make the decision not to FEED this emotion. When we feed it by finding reasons to justify the way we are feeling, we merely strengthen and solidify the experience in our energetic field. We can be aware of the emotions without feeding them. Like a stray cat the anger may still be in the neighborhood, but it will no longer be yowling at your front door. You want to find its rightful place and return it, not adopt it.

When I say not to feed the angst, I am not advocating stuffing your emotions and ignoring it. But rather to acknowledge its impersonal nature by letting it be impersonal, by not assigning blame or giving it direction. These types of emotional reactions can be pivotal in your spiritual growth.

What is this emotion trying to show you? Remember: It is NOT personal. So you may think that it is about your argument with your boss, or something similarly specific, but it is not. That may just be the trigger, the indicator that there is something deeper, bigger that requires your attention. Is this energy reflected elsewhere, like a theme running through your life at the moment? Maybe it isn’t really about your boss; maybe the issue is value and respect. Do others value and respect you? Since the outer is a reflection of the inner; Do you value and respect yourself? Are you true to yourself? Are you living an authentic life, being and authentic version of you?

I feel that this undercurrent of angst is a global call for authenticity. A wake up call for all of us to awaken to who we are and who we are meant to be; Awaken to the tapestry of the Universe, God, the All That Is. We are pieces in a puzzle, threads in a tapestry, equally important, equally responsible.

It is not about continuing to feed the angst and anger, negativity and frustration, but breaking through it. Rising about it to discover…you, the authentic, whole being of you.

Who are you really? Not the roles that you play or masks that you wear, not your job, or your past, or your hometown. Who are you? Why are you here? What do you hope to accomplish? It is time to climb out of the box you put yourself in and show us who you are at your core! 

Blessings!

Geralyn St Joseph

Wholistic University

Lancaster, PA 17554

808 261-7866

Geralyn@VoiceofSpirit.com

Time to Clear the Clutter

Spring Cleaning

Now is a time to go through our houses [inner and outer] and get rid of clutter. Now more than ever we need to release that which no longer serves us or it will drag us down, painfully. Tensions are running high and it’s not the best time to engage in pointless combat. Is it ever a good time to waste our precious time on these things? Choose your battles and your concerns.

Things are being brought to our attention now so that we can proactively go through this process. It is time to acknowledge both how far we’ve come and what is still in need of attention:

-Where are we still wounded? 

- What are we grasping on to that no longer serves a purpose? 

-Who are we holding back and who is holding us back from something greater because of long ago promises that are no longer relevant? 

-Where do we have a foot, or other piece of ourselves, stuck in the past? 

-What ideas, dreams, relationships and projects do we need to let go of?

Now is the time to be preemptive about our energy fields. We need to fortify ourselves with our intention. Be clear and focus on the energy that supports you; Doing the opposite will drag you down quickly. As long as we are aware of this energetic pull we can hold ourselves above the fray and note the difficulties of others without participating ourselves. When we feel ourselves falling we can change direction if we remain AWARE.

Do not be fooled. 

Do not be complacent. 

Change is happening at an accelerated rate right now. Our free will allows us to do this the hard way or the less difficult way. I wouldn‘t say easy because we are so reluctant to let go. 

Follow your bliss: What makes you happy? What brings you joy? 

These are the markers of the soul, all else needs to be let go or modified. 

Geralyn St Joseph

Wholistic University

Lancaster, PA 17554

808 261-7866

Geralyn@VoiceofSpirit.com

Spiritual Journey – Anger and Us

Recently I have noticed an Undercurrent of anger and angst. It sits there with us throughout the day, sometimes barely beneath the surface. Our anger and angst is there to prompt us to action. The confusion comes when we are unsure of what action we are being guided towards.

When we remain conscious of this undercurrent of emotion we can choose our action instead of responding with a knee jerk reaction. We can also choose to acknowledge the impersonal nature of the emotions. When we don’t handle this energy in this way we tend to assign blame to someone or something outside ourselves. Maybe instead of asking ‘Why do I feel angry, anxious, sad?’ pose the question as ‘What is this emotion all about?’ or ‘What is this emotion trying to show me?’. When we ask Why our psyches and the Universe conspire to support our belief. We will be given the answer to our question. These answers are valid on some level, but not useful. It is our decision whether to become lost in the rabbit hole of downward spiraling thought processes, or to release the core issue.

Let’s collectively and individually make the decision not to FEED this emotion. When we feed it by finding reasons to justify the way we are feeling, we merely strengthen and solidify the experience in our energetic field. We can be aware of the emotions without feeding them. Like a stray cat the anger may still be in the neighborhood, but it will no longer be yowling at your front door. You want to find its rightful place and return it, not adopt it.

When I say not to feed the angst, I am not advocating stuffing your emotions and ignoring it. But rather to acknowledge its impersonal nature by letting it be impersonal, by not assigning blame or giving it direction. These types of emotional reactions can be pivotal in your spiritual growth.

What is this emotion trying to show you? Remember: It is NOT personal. So you may think that it is about your argument with your boss, or something similarly specific, but it is not. That may just be the trigger, the indicator that there is something deeper, bigger that requires your attention. Is this energy reflected elsewhere, like a theme running through your life at the moment? Maybe it isn’t really about your boss; maybe the issue is value and respect. Do others value and respect you? Since the outer is a reflection of the inner; Do you value and respect yourself? Are you true to yourself? Are you living an authentic life, being and authentic version of you?

I feel that this undercurrent of angst is a global call for authenticity. A wake up call for all of us to awaken to who we are and who we are meant to be; Awaken to the tapestry of the Universe, God, the All That Is. We are pieces in a puzzle, threads in a tapestry, equally important, equally responsible.

It is not about continuing to feed the angst and anger, negativity and frustration, but breaking through it. Rising about it to discover…you, the authentic, whole being of you.

Who are you really? Not the roles that you play or masks that you wear, not your job, or your past, or your hometown. Who are you? Why are you here? What do you hope to accomplish? It is time to climb out of the box you put yourself in and show us who you are at your core! 

Blessings!

Geralyn St Joseph

Wholistic University

Lancaster, PA 17554

808 261-7866

Geralyn@VoiceofSpirit.com

March 2015 message

House Cleaning March 2015 - A good message for now and later!

Now is a time to go through our houses [inner and outer] and cut the fat. Now more than ever we need to release that which no longer serves us or it will drag us down, painfully. If we choose to allow things to simply happen the consequences are harsh and will be felt in April. [Esp. around April 3]

Things are being brought to our attention now so that we can proactively go through this process. It is time to acknowledge both how far we’ve come and what is still in need of attention:

-Where are we still wounded? 

- What are we grasping on to that no longer serves a purpose? 

-Who are we holding back and who is holding us back from something greater because of long ago promises that are no longer relevant? 

-Where do we have a foot, or other piece of ourselves, stuck in the past? 

-What ideas, dreams, relationships and projects do we need to let go of?

Now is the time to be preemptive about our energy fields. We need to fortify ourselves with our intention. Be clear and focus on the energy that supports you; Doing the opposite will drag you down quickly. As long as we are aware of this energetic pull we can hold ourselves above the fray and note the difficulties of others without participating ourselves. When we feel ourselves falling we can change direction if we remain AWARE.

Do not be fooled. 

Do not be complacent. 

Change is happening at an accelerated rate right now. Our free will allows us to do this the hard way or the less difficult way. I wouldn‘t say easy because we are so reluctant to let go. 

Follow your bliss: What makes you happy? What brings you joy? 

These are the markers of the soul, all else needs to be let go or modified. 

Blessings!

Geralyn St Joseph

Wholistic University

Lancaster, PA 17554

808 261-7866

Geralyn@VoiceofSpirit.com

Are You Ready? For Massive Change - The Time is NOW

 2014—Are you ready???

For massive change

It’s here---our time is NOW.

2013 was a year full of challenges. I did not find it to be a particularly comfortable year. I have been confronted with some painful realities. Maybe you have too. What’s great about that is it gives you a starting point.

We all make mistakes at times and sometimes it’s not easy to get back up & start again.

While it may not be easy, it can start with something as simple as your breathing.

The next time you find yourself thinking in a less than useful way, take a minute to check in. Put your hand on your stomach just under your ribcage. Inhale from your diaphragm to a count of 3—you’ll feel your stomach expand under your hand. Once your belly fills then take more air into your lungs. Control the exhale for another count of 3. Once the air leaves your stomach, try to pull it in towards your spine. Expel all the air you can.  Do this a few more times and focus on the air filling your body. After that, use a 5 count inhale & exhale. Each time you breathe you’ll feel your belly expand a little more. Then go to a 10 count. You can take it to 15 or 20 too. The key is to control the inhale & exhale.

This simple practice accomplishes a few things. First of all, it will change the balance of your blood gasses which is incredibly useful when you are changing states. It will also put your focus on something sensory-based. It puts you “back in your body” and puts you in the “here and now”.

Whether you want to get rid of some habits that are no longer useful to you or work on a “performance state” or increase your success in your career or any other aspect of your life, the time is NOW.  

Vital Life Coach Syd Vitale
WholisticUniversity 
Lancaster, PA

717 290-1736 
SydVitalePA@gmail.com