Vitamins for the Soul
by Sonia Choquette • Chicago, IL

Each time you choose to listen to your inner voice or sixth sense, you strengthen your commitment to live an authentic, self-directed and personally empowered life. Your inner voice communicates through subtle vibrations pulsating throughout your body, otherwise known as “vibes.”

Trusting your vibes relieves you of the stress of figuring things out– it saves you the wear and tear of worry and helps you begin living a life of ease and flow. Just as taking vitamins strengthens and empowers your body, trusting your vibes strengthens and empowers your soul. Yet, as you know, occasionally popping a multivitamin won’t do you much good. In the same way, it’s only when you begin to trust your vibes on a daily basis that you’ll begin to feel, see and experience a positive and powerful difference in your life. Like vitamins for the soul, hearing your inner voice strengthens your spirit, enhances your creativity, improves your decision-making ability and helps you become a more empowered, joyful and healthy person.

One way you can begin to trust your vibes is to pay attention to your words. Did you know that the words I am… are very powerful metaphysical words? Whenever you say I am, you proclaim who you are and want to be to the Universe, to others, and to yourself– and the Universe agrees and makes it so. That’s why it’s so damaging to make proclamations such as: “I am unhappy,” “I am broke,” “I am sick,” “I am fat,” or “I am unlovable.” These statements attract these unpleasant conditions.

You can begin by affirming: I am a spiritual being, protected by angels, helped by guides and infinitely loved and supported by God. Try using the power mantra I am… to create the exact conditions you want in your life. Try statements like:

• I am healthy.
• I am balanced.
• I am happily employed.
• I am loved and lovable.
• I am beautiful.
• I am a prosperous, creative being.
• I am joyful, lighthearted, and blessed in every way.

Another way to invite more communication with your Higher Self is by being flexible. The more adjustable you are, the more your Higher Self can guide you. And be physical about it– get out of your head. Dance as much as you can. Stretch! Bend! Twist!

Here’s another tool for contacting your Higher Self when you need guidance: Write your Higher Self a letter asking for help on whatever matters concern you. Then imagine your Higher Self is answering you. As easy as this is, it works, by simply opening the way for your Higher Self to communicate. You’ll be amazed at the bright ideas, suggestions, and solutions that come pouring through your pen. Making this a daily practice will allow your inner genius to work for you in every way.

Listen to your Higher Self over everything else: It will naturally guide you to what it is you really need for change and serenity. Ask your Higher Self to help you in your new commitment. Approach any changes you will need to make with a sense of humor and playfulness. Don’t worry about whether or not your vibes are “right”– just listen for what’s true for you for now. And then go with it (that’s the hardest part).

Counting your blessings is another powerful way to contact your Higher Self. How has your Higher Self helped you this week? What gifts from your “inner teacher” have you received? Are you enjoying this new way of life?

We find our inner voice and the path to personal joy through the heart. It leads the way to a broader, deeper perspective and understanding of both ourselves and others. It brings our attention to the unseen subtle aspects of life and directs us toward a more creative, more loving and more healing approach to life’s difficulties.

If there comes a time when you need guidance, counsel or simple reassurance from Divine Spirit, close your eyes, take in a few deep-cleansing breaths, and then place your attention directly on your heart. Allow your focus to rest there quietly for a moment or two, and then ask your heart to guide you. Trust whatever feelings come up– don’t censor or discount. If nothing comes to you immediately, don’t worry. Relax. Remain open and patient. Guidance will come.

Listening to your heart and following your vibes will instill in you a profound sense of confidence and security. It isn’t an assurance that arises from an egotistical sense of “I’m so wonderful”– rather, it’s a sense of relief, knowing that you don’t have to do it on your own. You only have to do your part, and the Universe will meet you halfway with support, protection and guidance.

Excerpted with permission from Vitamins for the Soul: Daily Doses of Wisdom for Personal Empowerment, Hay House (May 2005.) www.hayhouse.com.

Sonia Choquette is the author of seven books as well as a story teller, energetic healer and intuitive teacher. She specializes in helping others recognize that we are all endowed with a sixth sense that we can count on. Contact her via Angela Torrez at 800-654-5126 xt. 115, or atorrez@hayhouse.com.