Transition Periods_ Meditation: Prayer: Talk it out
A few of my friends, family, and myself are going through what I define as a transition period. The idea behind a transition period is when you are unclear about the next step, or phase of your life. This could be related to your career, education, relationships, really anything that has the next phase of your life up in the clouds.This can be an EXTREMELY stressful time for you... why? ... because we typically do not like the unknown. We feel the need to know what is next so we can plan accordingly. Not knowing what is next makes it hard for us to answer questions that come up in casual conversations like, “what have you been up too?” “what’s next for you?” “how are things going?” At this point I literally hate all of these question! Of course I answer them to the best of ability but what I really want to say is I DON’T FREAKING KNOW! I don’t know what God is doing with my life. I feel like I am everywhere trying to get to one destination and it is exhausting. Despite all of this.... I am okay, I’m at peace because I have incorporated a few things in my daily routine that keep me grounded. These are all things that I have done before but I felt the need to increase the frequency of what I’ve previously done to help me through my transition period.
Meditation: MYTH BUSTER- there is no set way to meditate. People tend to get wrapped up in the idea of meditation. They instantly envision yoga positions, and candles with sage, and lemon grass. Honestly, you can meditate however you feel like meditating. Meditation is about centering yourself, removing negativity, and finding inner peace. Because everyone is different, peace is defined differently for everyone. So just meditate how you feel necessary. If you are struggling starting out just close your eyes and try breathing to clear your mind. This will help you focus on the positive things in your life, and keep your mind clear to hear and receive God’s words and signs.
Prayer: I pray all the time in many different way! Prayer makes me stronger in my faith and allows me to trust God even when I don’t understand what he is doing. It allows me to move this transition period without completely losing my mind. ANOTHER MYTH BUSTER - There is not set way to pray. Sometimes my prayers are more intense than other times, sometimes they are thought prayers, sometimes they are letters, sometimes they include scriptures, and sometimes they are just a casual conversation with God. At the end of the day the Lord knows your heart and intentions so as long as your words/thoughts are genuine they will be heard. As you pray, also be ready to listen to the things God has to say to you... meditation also helps this.
Talk it out: I am not one to tell everyone everything so when I say talk it out I mean to yourself. Lol. Call me crazy but I talk to myself ALL the TIME. Sometimes I put in headphones and pretend to be on the phone just so I can walk down the street and talk to myself without look insane. Talking things out, aloud, lets you say everything you need to but also gives you the chance to hear yourself and view your situation from a different perspective. It is a good time to talk out new ideas, strategies, and plans.
Transition periods are hard but remember there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your head and keep pushing! You’ve got it and God’s got you! Be Blessed!