HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR

Just before 2016 clears the stage for the blessed New Year, I want to thank you all for making 2016 so meaningful and memorable for me. 

Wishing everyone a year of happiness and health, a year of prosperity and success, a new year of security and relaxation, a year of peace and tranquility.

May we have a year of positive change, a year full of joy and excitement in all that we do.

May we have the sense to focus on what's important to us and let go of what is no longer beneficial, may we have the ability to move forward in life more emboldened and confident.

May we live together in unity, cooperation and mutual respect.

May this year bring upon us the recognition of the value of love, may we have the sense and strength to give it wholeheartedly and unconditionally.

May we be full of excitement in anticipation to experience life from a place of curiosity and wonder. 

May we release bottled up negative feelings and be free to love, because that's what makes us feel whole, happiest, and most content.

May we have the courage to be who we are, may we concentrate in doing good, follow our heart and do what we love.

May we begin each day with smiles and joy.

May we walk together hand in hand in friendship and love. 

I wish a jovial, healthy, successful, abundant, victorious and blessed year ahead. 

Love ✨Blessings 

Estee 

Estee Levinson, Relationship Communication Strategist - Creating harmonious communication, one relationship at a time. esteelevinson.com The Path To Enlightenmen

Making Your Thoughts Become Reality

Long ago a righteous man, went to his rabbi seeking advice on how to rid himself of the constant bothersome thoughts he'd been having. Unfortunately the rabbi could not help, but suggested he see a different rabbi, who lives in a distant city. As time passed, he couldn't bear his affliction any longer, so the righteous man decided to take his rabbi's advice, in a quest to lessen his burden. After a long cumbersome journey, in freezing temperatures, the man finally arrived at the door step of the rabbi who he believed had the key to his salvation. He could see through the window some folks around a table, enjoying a delicious, hot soup. The righteous man was hungry, shivering and wet to the bone. He knocked at the door, but no one answered. He knocked again - no answer. He knocked several more times, until he finally gave up, curled into a ball and went to sleep at the doorstep. A few minutes passed and suddenly the door opened by an elderly man. The righteous man jumped up and said: why didn't you open the door to your house when I knocked? The frail old man said, this is to show you that when you are the master of your kingdom/home/body/soul, YOU decide who enters your home and who stays out. You came to me because you cannot seem to get rid of your "bothersome thoughts", yes? Yes. The man answered. Well, it's very simple, although I heard you knocking, I still chose not to answer the door. Similarly, you also do not have to allow any thoughts that don't bring you some kind of benefit to enter your mind, fester and cause nothing but havoc. Likewise, we decide who we welcome into our domain: we choose our thoughts. We have the ability, like no other animal on this earth, to imagine the feelings we wish to have, bringing them to life - that's our job as creators. A creator is someone who takes responsibility for his inner world - he is driven by his desire to resolve his internal conflict between good and evil. Much love Estee

"Our Foundation is a Direct Result of the Influence Our Parents Had Over Us as Children.."

As children we learn everything we know from our parents as they are our primary educators.

The trouble is, sometimes what we learn and what later may become entrenched in us, can turn out to be one of our biggest sources of pain.

We learn, adopt and proceed to form various belief systems, thought patterns and behaviors  that our parents exhibited. We learn how to be intimate, how to argue, how to make up, how to love... And the list goes on.

According to social psychology, our personality is shaped and formed by the age of six. What we absorb by then, influences us for the rest of our lives - it literally becomes our model of the world.

In spite of the fact that often times our parents can have a negative influence on our intimate relationships and how we relate to those around us, we have the power to change that paradigm. 

We must have the desire and courage to be introspective. Self discovery and consciousness are the necessary tools for change to occur. 

We must look deeper into our relationship patterns and belief system in order to obtain the quality of life we deserve. 

This will provide the opportunity for personal growth as well as the ability to manage healthy relationships based on respect, trust and self worth. 

Once I realized this, it completely changed my view of parenting and marriage. It opened my eyes to gain a greater understanding about my childhood experiences which enabled me to heal and find peace. This had a profound affect on all of my relationships and how I communicate. 

Can you relate to this in your own life? 

Please share your thoughts so we can have an open discussion. 

Much love 

Estee 💟

Cutting the Apron Strings

My daughter has grown up and become a woman who wants something very different than what I had planned and dreamed for her to be. 

Most often parenting can be rewarding as well as painful. 

After all, we are never truly happy and at peace, as long as, one of our children is in pain. They are connected to our soul, no matter what. When they are babies, we check to see if they are breathing properly and as they grow, we often remind them to stop and take a breath. It's not by chance that we are chosen to be the parents of our children. Our children are a gift. There's a hidden meaning behind everything, an understanding that leads to enlightenment.

My daughter met a man who she loved very much and they married. Initially, I will admit, I experienced some difficulty. This is not what I had envisioned for her. I had many plans and dreams for her. I wanted her to be everything that I had dreamed for myself:

to successfully finish her degree, to build an admirable career and most importantly, to stand on her own - become independent. "But these are your desires," I reminded myself. And yes, I had many desires for her, but they were not related to how my daughter saw herself.

I learned an important lesson. What's good for me, does not always comply with the wishes of the people around me. It does not really matter if it is my daughter, my husband or one of my friends. I must understand and accept that although in certain situations, it may not be how I would think or act, nevertheless, I must always respect the opinions of others.  Every person has their own vision, individuality and unique way of doing things. Therefore, there is no need to argue or disagree. Everyone has a different perception and perspective on life. How can I be certain that my way is right? How can I be sure that I know or understand better than they do?

So back to my daughter ... the girl-woman and her plans. She never dreamed of a brilliant career. All she ever wanted and dreamed of was to have a family of her own. That was the fireball burning inside her. She wanted to realize herself as a mother. How can I argue with that? She is loving, warm and nurturing; this is what gives her a sense of fulfillment. 

Isn't that what is most important and what we strive for? Isn't that what everyone is chasing, even if they are not aware of it? 

The bottom line is, if we break down the components of life, we are all searching for love, more and more love. Giving and receiving love. 

Love reveals itself in many forms. Love is displayed in the form of warmth, acceptance, appreciation, recognition, advertising, etc ... we all yearn for that feeling, we all live for it. Love is the elixir of life, it is what sends the blood rushing in the veins, it is what gives us the power to deal with various contests in life.

I understood, I finally internalized this simple truth: we are all searching blindly for the same things in the dark, all those things that are right there under our noses and are in fact, the most important: a loving glance, a warm hug saturated with emotion, a statement expressing confidence and support and a sense of acceptance from the environment . What is the common denominator? It is the feeling that we call "love". The recipe to experience all of this is none other than giving. To be engaged in giving. Help, give advice, listen patiently, smile, give a hug ... and it will all comes back to us in the same way. What we give is what we will receive  - it is either a blessing or a curse.

I embraced my daughter warmly, overflowing with love and let free all my desires which in turn vanished. I accepted her and her wishes. I loved her as I never did before. All that's left now is to eagerly wait for the moment when the miracle occurs and I happily see my daughter lovingly embracing her child, just as I used to and still do.

If you can relate to this, please share your experience. 

Much love 

Estee 💟

REJUVENATE. Take Care Of You.

Imagine how great you can feel once you gain control over your mind and let go of physical or emotional discomfort. This can be easily achieved by dedicating a few minutes a day with the intention of relaxation and controlled breathing. 

In order to feel good you must schedule a specific period of time as a part of your daily activity to visualize your desired goals. This practice will help you stay on track while focusing on your target. 

Increased levels of relaxation don't just happen, you must let your mind accept the healing process by neutralizing any temporary tension; You'll gain a stronger healthier body and a much needed tranquil state of being, in order to live a happier life. 

Don't allow worrying to become habitual or else it can lead to stress, which can adversely impact your functionality in life.

Rejuvenation can only be manifested when you calm your mind and body.

Choose to let go of anxiety, stress and sadness. Breathe in balance, peace and calmness. 

Enter a premium state of being; Give your mind and body the space it needs to regenerate. 

Healing occurs when the mind is relaxed and peaceful. 

Take a few moments out of your busy schedule to practice relaxation and take care of YOU! 

Much love 

Estee 💟

Manage Your Emotions!

The way you live your life should reflect your beliefs and values - what does your behavior say about you? 

How well do you manage your emotional world? When you become irritable because of what someone said to you, ask yourself why? 

Learn to question the way in which you feel, instead of blaming others for how you think they make you feel. 

The truth is, no one has the power to make you feel anything, unless you're in agreement with it. 

Nobody does anything to us, we do it all to ourselves.

You need to feel the pain/vulnerability in order to overcome shame and failure. At that point, you are able to reconstruct life the way that it serves you best, without having the burden of the past weighing on your shoulders. 

Let Go Of Pain From The Past;  The art of storytelling is the art of knowing when to let go. 

Your life is a journey of learning to love yourself and then extending that love to others in every encounter. 

Be Present In the Moment.  Activate your senses. The more flexible you are, the more you'll grow.

Much love 

Estee 💟

Be Brave! Replace Fear And Worry With Peace And Calm.

When we are in a constant state of fear and worry, it will deplete our vitality to the level that it may interfere with our daily life. 

This emotional state of being, stems from our inability to be aware of the big picture; We tend to interpret events and situations in a partial or distorted way. 

When we allow fear and worry to take over our thoughts and feelings, we are left with nothing.

Worry robs us of the present, without bringing any benefit into the future.

It's difficult to get rid of worrying, as it can become a habit. 

Worry comes from a feeling of emptiness within. We feel as if something is missing and we focus on how to acquire it.   

Living in fear and worry is like living without being alive. 

Do worrisome thoughts help defend us against something? Do they help us in any way at all? 

The answer is no, they do not! Worry does not belong to the present. When we are worried,  we lose sight of life now; We cannot enjoy the present moment. We are unable to experience any pleasure or satisfaction. There is no quality in our life because we spoil it by worrying and being fearful about things beyond our control or that have not happened. 

Fear stops and prevents progress. When fear seeps in, it can leave us paralyzed. We do not have the ability to move forward with anything. Even if all the conditions for success are there, we can not move forward as long as fear stands in our way.

What good comes out of being consumed with worry?

We lose out on the present reality and there is no benefit to our future.

When you stop focusing on fear and worry, it will disappear. 

Decide to resolve and overcome your fears and worries. 

Repeat the following to yourself until you start to believe it; 

"I WILL FACE MY FEAR. 

I'm bigger than it is. 

It will not define me. 

I will take action and arrive at my destination. I deserve to be carefree/worry free. I deserve to be happy.I am MORE than enough!"

One day, you will wake up and discover that you're thankful for another opportunity to live life to the fullest. 

Much love 

Estee 💟