Staying Grounded in a Big City or Busy World

Staying Conscious

Staying Grounded in a Big City or Busy World

1. Live simply and live deliberately. By choosing not to get caught up in the details of this fast-paced world, you are doing your part to slow down the . You will also discover that you have more time to enjoy being alive.

2. Stay in touch with yourself. Soul searching, meditation, and journaling are just a few of the many activities you can take part in to stay aware and learn as much as you can about your emotions, reactions, likes, dislikes, dreams, and fears. Having a solid sense of self gives you a firm foundation for living in this world.

3. Support or teach others as often as you can. This can help you form connections with people while also giving you an opportunity to make the world a better place.

4. Consciously choose what you will allow into your being. The media bombards us with visions of hate, war, and pain. Be judicious about what you read, watch, and listen to.

5. Acknowledge the beauty that resides around you. Whether you live in a sprawling metropolis or a stereotypical suburb, there are natural and man-made wonders just waiting to be discovered by you.

6. Nurture your ties to your tribe. If you don’t have one, create a community that you can belong to. Modern life can be isolating. When you have a tribe, you have a circle that you are a part of. Its members – loved ones, friends, or neighbors - can be a source of support, caring, guidance, and companionship.

7. See the larger picture. Remember that the way that you choose to live is not the only way to live. Widen your perspective by exploring other modes of being through research, travel, and discussion.

8. Embrace the challenges that life presents to you, and challenge yourself often. After a time, even the most exciting jobs or lifestyles can seem routine. Never stop assimilating new knowledge about whatever you are doing, and your life will never seem dull.

9. Move your body. In this busy world, it can be easy to live a sedentary life. Movement reacquaints us with our bodies and connects us to the earth in a visceral way. It also restores our vitality.

10. Make time for stillness, silence, and solitude. The world can be noisy, and we are subject to all kinds of noises nearly every waking hour. We are also often "on the go" and unable to relax. Being alone in a peaceful place and making time for quiet can help you stay in touch with yourself.

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Saturn Retrograde..Time to Set Your Foundation for the Future!

Saturn turned retrograde on the last day of 2008 in the sign of Virgo. Be ready to feel that energy in some way. This motion will turn direct May 2, 2009.

Below is a little of what to work on and look for in the following months.

Saturn's charge is teaching us our life lessons -- in Saturn we have the ability to succeed and the power and the ability to stick with the tasks we have on our plate. It also helps us to grow and persevere.

As we take on a learning or growth experience we are rewarded by Saturn when we have ingrained that lesson in our spirit.

Saturn retrograde is a powerful energy. Saturn retrograde excellent time to bring projects to completion, and to release of old beliefs, issues and blocks. By letting go of these things, you can reach for today and the future without feelings of limit. So we can bound into the future with a sense of confidence and excitement!

This is the time to start spreading the cement of your wants, taking the steps that lead to the launch you are building to. But not the Launch itself (take the baby steps needed to lead to what you are moving toward, your flight.) be it a business, relationship, self transformation, any endevor you are looking towards. Especially with the Virgo energy involved in this retrograde.

With the energy you have placed into your foundation now, you will start to see the changes taking place towards your goal when Saturn turns direct in May 2009.

Here is to an amazing year ahead!