4. Maintain Power over your State of Being No one can make us feel a certain
way. The way we react to others and the way their words affect us is ultimately in our control. In balanced individuals, there is a knowing and a fundamental sense of peace that resides within, which is stronger than any negative emotion we encounter. When we lose this sense of self, we give this power away and allow others to have control over our state of being. Once we realize that we have control over our own thoughts and reactions to the world around us, we become empowered. This powerful practice takes mental and emotional disci- pline, but it is well worth the work.
In my practice as a life coach, I have
seen individuals carry hard feelings to- ward their partners or loved ones for days, months, and even years. Many times, the person who ‘caused’ this suffering is not aware of the consequence of his/ her ac- tions, while the other continues to suffer by mulling over the situation again and again. In essence, the individual who caused the pain is in complete control due to the fact that s/he is taking over the other individual’s thoughts and emotions in a negative way.
In order to maintain control over our
own emotional state, it is imperative for us to develop and practice various methods that will strengthen our connection to our own inner power. Meditation, spending time in nature, reading inspiring articles and books, watching inspirational fi lms, spending time with conscious-minded in- dividuals, and simply taking frequent deep slow breaths can assist in this process.
5. See Yourself in the Other Person We are all interconnected. What this means is that we all experience love, forgiveness, compassion, anger, frustra- tion, and confl ict at various points in time. When we are able to step back from a diffi - cult situation with a heightened conscious- ness, we are empowered to see ourselves in the other person. This can assist us in understanding our partner’s perspective on the issue and an important shift in the situa- tion can occur.
When we ask ourselves, “How would I feel if I were in his/her shoes?” we are focusing on the other, listening to what is being said, and putting ourselves in the other’s place, rather than reacting in ways that do not help.
Deepak Chopra speaks of an important
universal law: “Give what you want to re- ceive.” In regard to relationships, this is an essential practice. If you think about how you would like to be treated if the roles in a given situation were to be reversed, a differ- ent outcome can occur. Each of us deserves to have a healthy, happy, loving relationship with another. We are all capable of loving, and we all deserve to be loved.
The 5-Step Formula for Success offers
each of us the opportunity to turn desire into reality. Conscious practice of these inten- tions can bring our relationships to a new level. As we grow and evolve, our rela- tionships thrive. Give it a try and watch a beautiful unfolding of your relationship with your partner.
Kristen Werblow, M.A. is a Certifi ed Life Coach. To understand exactly how to create a conscious relationship with your partner, contact Kristen at: Kristen@balancedliving-
now.com, visit her website at
www.bal-
ancedlivingnow.com or call 860-707-0908.
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