Soul Awakening Tips Archives ~ Kathleen M. Flanagan

How to “Think” the Future You Want Into Your Present

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Kathleen Flanagan

Today I want to talk about thinking in a certain way. What I mean is that you are never going to get exactly what you want unless you have a blueprint.

A builder can have all the hammers, the saws, the materials in the world but if he doesn’t have a blueprint of the structure he needs to build, he can’t build it.

In our minds, we need to see what we want. When we know what we want, is when Spirit can go out and help us achieve it. We will also attach emotions to the things that we want, but it always […]

Are You Taking Baby Steps on the Road to Your Best Life?

Posted on February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 by Kathleen Flanagan

Today I want to talk about baby steps. When I started my business, Awakening Spirit, 20-plus years ago, I did it by taking baby steps without even realizing I was doing it.

We live in a 7-11 world. The microwave is too slow and all our problems are solved in an hour if we base our experience on the TV shows we watch. That is not what real life is or what running a business is like.

When I started my company, I had a lot of head work I had to do. First I had to realize that I was worthy and deserving. I […]

Control Your Thinking to Access All Possibilities to a Problem

Posted on February 10, 2019February 11, 2019 by Kathleen Flanagan

Several years ago I wanted to go to a spiritual retreat that was happening in Yellowstone. I had no idea how I was going to make this happen. I didn’t have a ride, a place to stay, and I had limited funds. I had all kinds of things stacked against me. But I knew I wanted to go.

I talked to just a couple of people and I ended up with a place to stay because someone needed roommates. I found a ride. Opportunities opened up and I managed to get to Yellowstone.

Once I got there I had another set of problems. I didn’t know how […]

A Simple Technique for Beating Worry

Posted on January 29, 2019February 2, 2019 by Kathleen Flanagan

Today I want to share with you a simple technique for beating worry or concern if you don’t know how to solve a problem. It’s a very simple technique.

I recommend that you get a jar with a lid and put a label on it that says “God Can.” Then, I want you to write down everything you are worried about, everything you don’t know how to solve. Whatever your concerns are. Put that in the jar and seal it.

When your mind starts to bring up the worry and the concern, the “How am I going to do this?” you remind it […]

How Kind Are You to Yourself on the Hard Days?

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 by Kathleen Flanagan

Today I want to talk about how to have a winning day even when we’re in the trenches. We have work, family, all the day to day chores necessary to keep your life moving.

You might have elderly parents you’re taking care of or a sick child. Every one of us faces challenges big and small on a daily basis. We are living in the trenches.

Some days we wonder if we going to make it because of all the challenges that come up.

What I recommend to make life a little easier and feel like you are still winning is to be kind and […]

Why You Need To Create Sufficient Time For Fun In Your Life

Posted on January 7, 2019January 14, 2019 by Kathleen Flanagan

To start the new year right, I want to talk about something that we don’t place enough importance on – creating sufficient time for fun in your life.

It’s counter intuitive, but the most successful people in the world know the importance of building fun and relaxation into their schedule.

A tip I want to give you that can help you create this space is to take 30 minutes to write down five things that are fun for you. Then carve out 30 minutes in your schedule for the next 5 days to do those activities.

When you’re having fun the world seems […]

A Candle Exercise to Quiet Your Mind

Posted on December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 by Kathleen Flanagan

Do you sometimes struggle with too many thoughts or have trouble falling asleep?

Lots of people do and it can be exhausting.

It’s always good to do this right before you go to bed because it really does quiet the mind so you can actually fall asleep.

To get started, you’ll need a candle, some matches, a timer, and a piece of paper and pencil.

I want you to go to a quiet place where you can shut off all distractions.

Turn off your cell phone, TV and make sure the kids are down for the night.

Watch the video to learn how to quiet your […]

A Healing Technique to Enlarge Your Circle of Light

Posted on December 24, 2018December 28, 2018 by Kathleen Flanagan

Tired of feeling stuck with pain that won’t go away?

Here’s an exciting new exercise to expand your light and experience healing!

It’s called The Circle of Light. Do you know your light is the essence of who you are?

I used this technique once when I was suffering from a migraine. The pain dissipated because it had nothing to grab onto too. Amazing!

We’re going to expand your light for you to heal yourself and others.

First we are going to expand your Light. Close your eyes, inhale through your nose, and exhale through your mouth 3 times.

Next, I want you to […]

How to Quiet Your Mind

Posted on December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 by Kathleen Flanagan

I’d like to share a tip on how you can quiet your mind.

This tip is borrowed from “contemplative prayer” introduced by the Catholic Church many years ago.

When you want to quiet your mind, visualize that you’re on a rowboat in a peaceful, quiet, and tranquil place. You’re bobbing along in the rowboat. A thought comes up, instead of getting upset with yourself, change it to a fish. Observe the fish approaching the boat, and then swimming away.

The thought is there to distract you. The more fish you see, the more mind chatter you have!

This is how you’re supposed to handle […]

How to Trust the Magic and Reduce Fear

Posted on December 7, 2018December 9, 2018 by Kathleen Flanagan

Today, I want to give you another tip on how to keep moving through your fear.

I am starting to live a dream that I want, and without a shadow of a doubt, I know that I am going to have it.

Yes, fear shows up sometimes. But I have learned and believed that the universe always provides. I may not know what things are going to look like or what is going to happen, but I have the choice to trust that things are going to move in the right direction.

When you change your thoughts, everything begins to change.

Every single time […]