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我會努力把它稍微翻成中文啦..當莉嫻建議我翻成中文時,我只有一個想法..別鬧了..呵呵..

  
In the intuitive world, we hear a lot of talk about listening to your instincts or what you know deep down to be true. But what if you've lost track of your instincts? What if, like so many people who feel burdened by the responsibilities of daily existence (especially now!), your life itself has gotten in the way of actually living. You know, living in the truest sense, with your highest good in mind?
If you don't even remember what your heart's desires are (or if they have changed along the way and you need to reassess them), you are not alone. The good news is, you can reconnect with your dreams and find real, practical ways to achieve them. But first, you've got to quiet your head so you can get back in touch with your heart!

The plan
What follows is a four-week plan to a more connected you - complete with a new set of goals. The point of this exercise is to cut through all of the daily chatter rumbling around in your brain (what to do, where to be, who needs what) so that you can start communicating with yourself on a soul level. Once you've done that, you can set some new goals with true, authentic self-satisfaction in mind. All you'll need is a journal and about a half hour a day of quiet to reflect. It may seem terribly simple, but the very act of genuine self-exploration can have a profound effect on your life… if you let it!
Week 1: Define yourself
For the first seven days, begin by writing down the words "I am" in your journal and then filling in the blank. Do it over and over again - at least 10 times each session. At first it may just be a running list of items related to your every day - that's okay. (I am exhausted, I am stressed out, I am tough, I am lonely.) The idea is that you have to air your grievances to move past them… and on the flip side, you often need to acknowledge your good qualities in order to really appreciate (or maximize) them. You'll probably notice positive and negative attributes coming out. That's good. You need to see what is - and isn't - working in your life (and your self-perception).
Week 2: Define your needs
During week two, begin your journal with the words "I need." Again, include at least 10 items a day, whatever comes to mind, trusting that there's value in it. (I need to reconnect with myself, I need to get in shape, I need seven hours sleep a night, I need to be more appreciative.) Whatever it is, write it down. Don't judge your needs or censor yourself. Everything that emerges offers you valuable insight into your own mind, and maybe even into your spirit.
Week 3: Assess your state
In week three, change your phrase to "I have." As time has passed you've probably noticed that your lists have begun to change from itemized lists of daily events or emotions to more profound observances. (I have begun to realize that I am responsible for my own happiness, I have the courage to change my life, I have a job that takes up too much time but pays the bills - I have to balance that.) Hopefully, you're letting yourself ramble for awhile each time you sit down because by now, your heart is probably talking to you.
Week 4: Create your future
In the fourth week, begin your journals with the phrase "I want," or "I want to be." There is only one requirement. These goals must come from what you want to feel deep down - not from what is expected of you or any external indicator. I want to be in a job where my brain is utilized and I enjoy what I do. (I want to work creativity back into my life by painting again, I want to bring some of the excitement back to my intimate relationship.)
Whether your goals stem directly from things you've written before or not doesn't matter, though you should check the previous week's entries for repeating themes. Patterns show up for a reason. For instance, if one area of your life proves lacking on multiple levels (you need space at work, you want an area of the house you can call your own, you have no time to yourself), it's probably a good idea to prioritize addressing it. Once you've set your goals from the inside (as above), you can make plans for fulfilling them. The key to your ultimate satisfaction is that the impulse will have come from your heart before you worked out the logistics in your head!

a simple plan to change your life. by S.K.Smith