#reflectionsundays

[youngroyyalty]

Reflection Sundaze: Practice Becoming Aware of Your Surroundings

Many of us live out our live unconsciously by going through the movements without even thinking about it. It is because we are so used to going through the motions of the things we do routinely that we do not first stop to think about what we are actually doing or saying. Because we are not aware of these things, we may also not be aware of these things having negative impacts on our lives. To find out what impacts our lives negatively or positively, it is essential that we become aware of every person and thing we surround ourselves with. 

The first question you should ask yourself is: “What do I surround myself with daily?” Becoming aware of your surroundings is the first step to finding out how your surroundings affect you. In order to figure out the why, you must first become aware of the what. 

So once you become aware of it, you should then ask yourself: “How do I feel about this?” Even think of the time you surrounded yourself with this person or this thing. How did it make you feel: uncomfortable, sad, happy, excited? Noticing how and when your emotions associate with the very people and things our surround yourself with is KEY to figuring out why your life is being affected by it.

Lastly, finding out why you are being affected by your surroundings is deeper than most of us may think. In order to find out, we must go deeper into our minds and find our inner person. Once our inner person is found, it is then that we ask ourselves: “Why does this person or this thing make me feel sad, uneasy or happy?” “Why do I always feel anxious when I pass the library?” 

When we ask, we receive. It is important that we become more aware of ourselves and our surroundings so we are able to know exactly what is affecting our lives, why it affects our lives, and what we can do to change it.  In order to live a conscious life we must first become aware of the things and people we allow in our lives. We will always find the answers to our questions within ourselves. For it is our truest version of ourselves that holds answers to everything we have ever questioned.

It is important to know yourself. 

Thanks for reading. 

Give Thanks. Love All. Stay Royal.

Peace, Love, & Royalty, Fam.

[yeseniabatalla]

I love you. I care. I’m here for you. I’m grateful. I forgive you. It’s ok. You matter. Count on me. How are you feeling? Can I help? I’m sorry for yelling when I’m hangry. Don’t you dare touch my shoes and/or crystals. Thank you. 🤗 #wordshavepower #chooseyourwordswisely #positivity #reflectionsunday #love #light #grace #alliswell #dharma #abundance #feelings #intention #inspire #elevate #healing #soulful #spirituality #wellness #awareness #consciousliving #yogini #kundalini #mentalhealthawareness #bodymindspirit #oneness 🐰#happyeaster https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwhol83HJmC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13tg04tus2292

[sistasoulja]

There are times our brains work against us due to stress or past experiences. You may not have the energy or will to get up and almost every part of you is screaming to stay in bed. You must listen to that one small part of you who wants to fight 🙏🏽 Today was one of my bad days but I got my butt up and went for a run and worked out. The mind is a powerful thing but that fight in your soul will overcome all. #herbalife #motivation #reflectionsunday #keepgoing #mentalhealthmatters #women #workout #blackwomendoworkout #nevergiveup #love #beautiful #gettingmysexyback

[mindischaefer]

#selfcare #selfreflection #reflection #reflectionsunday #selfcaresunday https://www.instagram.com/p/CLkLkY9gYOAA5O1AW14jv80_7XZnhDx5mVNey40/?igshid=24s2vvrg7zyy

[raisinweights]

Who’s better: Chloe Ting or Me?

You might have heard her from her YouTube fitness channel, or from the recent attack by a Singaporean bodybuilder on his IG stories - Basically, she said ‘get abs in 2 weeks’ and he said ‘that’s BS’. Which, I agree with the bodybuilder that a lot of her statements are misleading, but what do you expect from a YouTuber who has videos titled ‘Boobies & Triceps workout’ and ‘Grow booty not thighs’? 

If you compare Chloe Ting with me back then, of course, Chloe Ting is FAR way better than me. At least her video editing skills and the recipes she share on her channel are great. Meanwhile, I stood in front of 50 people telling them to follow my shitty form for a whole session, and I had so much ego in CrossFit deadlifting 155# when I can barely lift 65# with a good form.

So, am I any better than Chloe Ting today? Still, a no. Her content may not be fully truthful etc but still, look at how many people she managed to motivate to move! We all started learning somewhere, most times we learn from mistakes, failures, sources we thought were reliable etc. What matters is - our drive to continue learning.

I have yet to understand a LOT of things. There are always times when I don’t know how to answer my clients’ questions. There are always days when I feel like a super shitty PT and that I'm cheating off their money. But at the end of the day, I know that the only option I have is to always try to learn more and figure out with my clients what works well for them with the best of my knowledge.

I workout to compete, to teach and for my general wellbeing. And if you’re working out to look like Chloe Ting and she can really motivate you, BE IT.

And from the deepest part of my heart, I am really thankful to my clients who have trusted and stayed with me, allowing me to be part of their health/fitness journey, and giving me a platform for my own self-improvement. 

Hope you guys had a great weekend! 

[peggyrojas]

When I’m facing your FEARS ... . I feel attacked I feel helpless I feel inadequate I feel disengaged I feel negative I feel NOT ENOUGH . Have you had those feelings too? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ . Here’s the words of Encouragement I received from my Entrepreneur Team leader Trudy Beerman . He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Mathew 17:20 . A mustard seed guys... I know HE loves me, how Am I forgetting all HIS PROMISES? . Time to reflect and pray for CLARITY AND FAITH . Are you FACING A MOUNTAIN? . #ReflectionSunday #beachlover #holisiticlifestyle #40andfabulous #bebeautiful #fashionandfitness #tonedbody #momofboys (at Microsoft) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_dC-kh-SJ/?igshid=154ggrc1rg5wd

[altsy01-blog]

I was surprised to wake up and see the positive response to my Sunday morning writing installment. #slowsundaythoughts might continue to be a feature piece for the #minorprolife if you haven't had the chance to check it out head over to the #linkinbio👉💻 and catch up with it yourself. Thank you for the support🇨🇦 Tak for støtten🇩🇰 Tack för stödet🇸🇪 _________________________________________ #blog #slowsunday #writing #collectivethoughts #writingstyle #thoughts #newfeature #blogger #hockey #Living #Lifestyle #creating #contentcreators #reflectionsunday #checkitout #yycblogger #traveling #denmark #canada #mentalhealth #bekind (at Voldby, Arhus, Denmark) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoYtCt2C6qI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nntd92qrla2g

[meltingheartboutique]

Lesson of the dayS! I love my Reflection Sundays. It’s the only real time I get a few hours to listen to my self without concerns for ANYTHING. Listen to your heart not your mind. When you know you know and you don’t know why or how you know but you still know. That is our intuition. It’s the very first thing that had to be developed when we did not have knowledge, language or wisdom. When we could not google. We have evolved thanks to our intuition and now we disregard it. #reflectionsunday #evolveintolove #trustyourgut

[japharii]

#ReflectionSunday People have this crazy fixation that we hate the police... Truth be told we work directly with them at times such as this... This officer was the only reason @BLM757 and the citizens of #Charlottesville were able to have a peaceful vigil the day after Heather was assassinated... The KKK was still in town, the KKK continuously sent threats.. This officer reserved State troopers for us to watch the block ... And when it was all said and done he even walked me to my car to ensure MY safety. 🚨 I have been nominated for Activist of the year on #iHeartRadio @iheartradio ... You can vote for me TODAY! Truly humbling being top 4 out of 50! I grew up on 103 Jamz @103jamzradio so this really means A LOT to me! Even if i dont win i would like to work with all who have been nominated because TOGETHER we can achieve SO MUCH MORE! Thank you so much #757 I love you ALL! 🤙🏽 #BLM757 #iAmTheChangeTODAY #TheVoiceOfReason - vote JaPharii Jones on the ballot 🛑 *LINK* 🛑 https://103jamz.iheart.com/contests/vote-here-for-the-best-405968/ #HU #ODU #NSU #VCU #VUU #UVA #VT #DMV #ActivistAF #Activist #MLK365 In 2017 i saw things from 1970 .... But it was 2017 .. Stood toe to toe with and against law enforcement... Got used by the Democratic party.. Had my name slandered and dragged ... Tasted pepper bomb .. Was placed in cuffs in front of kids and news cameras .. Marched with a #NFL hall of famer ... Tried to make peace with the #KKK... Made international news.. Stood with grieving families ... I march 365 .. I march for the PEOPLE .. In MY mind #iAmTheChangeTODAY ... In my mind #iAmTheDream .. In my head i AM #Martin mixed with Malcolm - in my mind i AM ... #TheDream .. Made easier on me by greats like #Martin ... I personally told @revjjackson we have him ... Whenever the torch is to be passed ✊🏿🤠🤙🗣 #KeepHopeAlive #BLM757 #TheVoiceOfReason #MLK #ActivistAF #Activist #BlackLivesMatter757 #MLK50 #BlackLivesMatter

[yeseniabatalla]

Sunday vibes 🦄 #sundayvibes #reflectionsunday #love #light #abundance #positivity #home #homesweethome #grateful #energy #cleansing #sage #spirituality #wellness “Being spiritual has nothing to do with what you believe and everything to do with your state of consciousness.” #happysunday #relax #enjoy #lifeisshort #steadyasWEgo #onelove https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv-D_nBnkrG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9678rkr6h7dl

[fantasticradiouk]

@hectorobeng with #reflectionsunday #worship #gig ⚫️After 20 yrs of being married to my Queen. God blessed us with a miracle in the form of our beautiful daughter 😇. Today in fulfilment of testimony. We all went to FCI church for the first time as a family. #blessedjoy #thankful #Gig #agape #familyvalues #love #wakanda #couples #ps103 #ps1 #ps91 #ps128 #royalty #priceless #calisthenics #fitfam #fitnessmotivation #ghanaian #madeinengland #gyyame #steppingout 🔴📸 Professional official photos were by amazing @victorianixonphotography. Her patience and skill know no bounds . She helped create magical timeless classic stunning shots. Such mirrored zeal for our crafts and creativity. (at Harrow, United Kingdom)

[thoughtlessgugz]

The power of your W O R D S

We live in a world where words hurt more than actions. Unlike physical pain, you cannot cover them up with a bandaid or makeup and they do not heal to one day get better. They stick with us. That alone makes them more painful no?

When we are angry, frustrated, mad, or even confused, we speak before we have the chance to think about what we are actually going to say. The consequences from this are irreversible. 

You cannot take back what you say. You cannot pretend you did not say it, how it was taken, how was it interpreted, and what happened as a result. You cannot close the door that you opened and that in itself is the danger. 

So why not learn from your actions? Why don’t you learn that if it did not work the first, second, third, umpteenth time, that it will be the same? It’s harmful and it hurts! Why must you feel the need to inflict the same pain over and over again knowing that everyone is hurting as a result? The downside is that this is only 1 side of the equation. The other side often ends up closing themselves off and become the silent listener. The one who internalizes the pain, the anger, the frustration and most importantly the hurt. This hurt piles up to only one day be unleashed in an unknowing capacity....cliche some might say, but like a ticking time bomb. 

Sad isn’t it? The ones who have so much to say don’t...and the ones to do the talking don’t realize that they’re actually saying. 

Which one are you?

Either way, stop for a second and think before you speak. Speak only if you know there is the ability for the possibly of change or goodness to come from what you are going to say, otherwise don’t speak at all. This does not mean that we should not have difficult conversations, but more so means that we should communicate with one another more often. In said of speaking in anger, speak to each other as equals. Have a conversation. Let each side have a moment to express what they are feeling and thinking, and respect the other for sharing. 

As a silent listener myself, trust me when I tell you to pick your battles. Yes you cannot speak at every chance. Yes you cannot sometimes express the words you want to say. But do not let they consume you either. They will eat at your like a parasite, from the inside out. They will hurt you and cause you pain that no matter what you do, will never go away. Choose to let them go. Choose to acknowledge the pain for what it is and then let it go becuase you deserve more than that. I too am on my own journey and wish that you too have the opportunity to stop for a moment and just think....think about what you will say before you say it. Part 1 are your words...Part 2 are your actions... So start off on the right foot. 

The choice is Y O U R S.

[teri-photos]

When you go to check out a huge event and find something that is there all the time! It’s not like I didn’t know it was there, I’ve walked along here loads of times...this time I had a tripod and camera to hand ready for #lumierelondon , so it had to be done 😏 #kingscrossgasholderspark #canalwalk #reflectionsunday #reflection (at Gasholder No. 8)

[akatrinaschu]

Oh my goodness. I have quite the story about pie crust from today! Be looking for more on that tomorrow for #ReflectionSunday. For now, let’s get the #happymothersday party started early because my momma saved the pie crust fiasco tonight after getting home from work. Also, she’s awesome and deserves more than just a day to recognize that. Love you, Momma! 💗🌸💗

[valleystreamatelier-blog]

Ralf Lauren magic. In the heart of New York City #reflectionsunday (at Upper East Side)