From dark funk to feeling positive

This is a question I recently received on Instagram and I thought it appropriate to share my response in a blog post.

What is a quick way to shift from a dark funk to stay positive?

To be brutally honest with you, there really isn't a quick way to achieve anything that will be long lasting, it takes creating new habits within your life to sustain change.

Let me share with you some small tasks you can begin to include within your day, to work into your daily routine which will begin to limit the 'funks' you fall into and help you in creating a more positive and balanced life.


Grounding

Spend some time with your feet on the earth, even if it’s just a few minutes a day to begin with. 

I like to do this of an evening feeling the cool temperature on my feet, especially in the summer months.  Let this time on the earth anchor and ground you.

On the Full Moon you could lay upon the earth while gazing up at the moon.

In the cooler months I like to go on hikes in the forest and sit for a while soaking up the surroundings. Listening to the birds, the running water from the waterfall within the forest and the trees rustling in the wind. Touching the earth, the moss on the ground and the beautiful forest flora. If it is a beautiful cool day I will pack some snacks, take a book and spend as much time there as I can.

The longer you spend grounding your energy the better you will feel. 

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​Cleansing yourself and your space

Lets start with your space. Having a clean and aesthetically pleasing environment can effect your mind in positive ways reducing anxiety and encouraging a peaceful relaxed mood. 

Tidying your space can create a sense of pride, fulfilment and also increases productivity in keeping your space in this state to continue to encourage these positive feelings.

When you have completed tidying your space create and light an incense blend to cleanse and clear it also setting an intention for each room, for example, in your bedroom after creating a sleepy and relaxing environment burn your incense in that space setting the intention of deep relaxing and restful sleep. In your office after tidying and organising the space burn your incense set intentions of concentration, inspiration, productivity etc.

Moving onto cleansing of self you could simply stand out in the breeze letting the wind caress your skin and cleanse your energy. When you shower hold the intention that the water is moving down over your body washing away that which does not serve you and is filling your cup with beautiful gentle supportive energy. 

You could incorporate the cleansing of self into your daily life, and the cleansing of you space could be incorporate within your weekly routine.
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Journaling 
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If you have things on your mind write them down, get it out and release it onto the page.

We know how cathartic it can be to discuss our concerns with a trusted friend or counsellor but we do not always have access to do this or, you may not feel comfortable to do so therefore a great opportunity to release these feelings is by journaling.

Incorporating your magick into this is a wonderful way to release what is on your mind to lesson the weight you feel.

​When you are journaling you may wish to light a candle to inspire and stir up the fire within to assist in releasing what is on your mind out onto the paper.

Burn some incense to assist your connection with the element of air enhancing clarity and cleansing through the journaling process. You may wish to journal on loose paper and when you've finished move the paper through the incense smoke then burn the paper using the flame from the candle.

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There we have a few simple ways to start with releasing the funk that sneaks upon us from time to time but know that it takes time and energy to implement change within your life so try to incorporate these changes within your usual daily or weekly routine.

If you feel you need more assistance you may consider booking a counselling / consult appointment with me.  Click here for more details on working with me.  
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Blessed Be
Niki
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