My company is Zenful Life Living and this is apart of the value and mission statement:

We are free to NOT carry burdens from the past or expectations into the future.

I took that to heart when I decided to define my NO to get to my YES. I had to learn to forgive for my own sake, let go and stop being bound by that which did not serve me. IMAGINE THE FREEDOM YOU WILL HAVE WHEN YOU ARE ABLE TO LET GO OF THE SHACKLES THAT BIND YOU AND RELEASE THE EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE OF YOUR PAST.

Step #1

Focus on one issue you would like to feel better about and allow your yourself to feel whatever you are feeling in the moment. Don't judge the "level" of the feeling. Simply welcome the feeling and allow it to be as fully or as best you can, yet keep it in the present tense. NOW is all we truly have.

Step #2

Ask yourself 1 of the following 3 questions:

*Could I let this feeling go?

*Could I allow this feeling to be here?

*Could I welcome this feeling?

There is no right or wrong answer to any of these 3 questions. Step #2 merely asks you if it is possible for you to take action, with minimal thought. No second-quessing or internal debate.... YES OR NO?

Step #3

No matter which question you started with , ask yourself this simple question..."Would I?" meaning, "Am I willing to let go?"

Again, stay away from internal debate. Remember, you are completing this process to gain your clarity and freedom. Don't concern yourself with the details of the feeling or situation.

If your answer is NO or you are not totally sure, ask yourself, "Would I rather have this feeling or would I rather be free?" Even if your answer is still NO, precede ...

Step #4

Now ask yourself this simpler question, "When?"

This is an invitation to just let it go...NOW. Letting go is a decision you can make anytime, including the present moment.

Another of my values and mission: There is an original state of being that was planned for each of us and it is by our actions that we allow fulfillment of that state.

Step #5

Repeat Steps 1-4 until you feel free of a particular hurt, shame, anger, resentment; that feeling that has kept YOU from your freedom.

Often we think of the pain or feelings we have that involve others, yet really the pain we have is all our own. We choose to hold on to that pain. this process addresses that and works with those feeling that we need freedom from and are ready to take action to heal.

For more information on this process, read the Sedona Method, by Hale Dwoskin.

To obtain true freedom when using the Sedona Method or any process of LETTING GO, I felt there needed to be one more element and that is the ACT of FORGIVENESS.

To experience letting go in its truest form, you must forgive the person that caused the issue or better yet, forgive yourself for allowing the situation or act to affect you.

To do this,you can may wish to do the 5 Steps of the Sedona Method, or simply know that freedom comes when your mind is in alignment with your heart and spirit. I am not telling you that you must forget, yet to be truly free, detach yourself from the emotion of the situation and forgive.

Values and mission: One experiences their true nature in the present moment.

So that's it. You have experienced the Sedona Method, and you've learned the importance of forgiveness. My first foray into all of this was after the first realization that my husband had cheated on the marriage. Step 5 hit me like a lead brick and I cried out loud. yet When I forgave myself for my attachment to the situation, I felt pure joy.

I hope you feel comfortable to share in our group, your thoughts, breakthroughs, your a-ha or whatever you felt about this Assignment.

sunday makes day 10. we are moving right along and i am going to be back in a few days with assignment #3. i feel like this, either you are ready to let go or you are not. you want to be free or be bound. you know your deserve freedom. yes this may take an on going process as new things come to mind, and you can always revisit the 5 steps, so we are not going to take much time here. this self work is all at your own pace, but know that i am here to assist should you desire so.

Sara