There are times when life seems to drag along with the weight of responsibilities hanging on. This feeling will be paramount and overwhelming and can engender a kind of panic over how to do it all. You can't do it all. Unless, that is, you are grounded spiritually. Over time, you will notice, if you have a daily dharma, things will seem to flow more effortlessly that you imagined they would. A solid foundation built by feeding your spirit a little or a lot every day gives power to your strengths and abilities. You are then able to approach your life and responsibilities from a standpoint of strength and confidence. In this strength and confidence you will find ways to be and do and how to determine what NOT to be and do. Some things that had once been so important now seem unnecessary and only add superfluous work to your life. These things have no real value in themselves for your life, they only hold you in the past and retard your forward motion. Sometimes they will be physical things, sometimes habits and behaviors, but always they will be hereafter unsatisfying for you. One example is wine. This habit has been a part of your life for a long time and has attached to it the memory of escape and release from daily stress. You notice it is not working anymore, don't you? Having a glass with dinner is fine, in fact anytime you have it is fine. Except -- you are noticing how you feel - how you are unable to be wholly present with something you want to accomplish, aren't you?
It is just like when you gave up the other substance so long ago because you knew you wouldn't progress under its influence. Same with alcohol, your body cannot tolerate it as well anymore, not that it ever really did. You are advancing energetically and spiritually and your body has to go with you on this journey. Be aware of what compromises its well being and pay attention and do something about it, or stop doing whatever it is.
Be strong, decisive and determined about this and you WILL receive great benefit. Namaste
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