It’s been awhile since I’ve written a blog–summer is such a busy time and it seemed to fly right by this year! I wanted to share with all of you a little of what I’ve been up to these past few months. Positive energy and energy healing. My focus has shifted from that of panicked mom worrying over EVERYTHING to one of that is trying to learn to stop and smell the roses. It certainly hasn’t been an easy transition, let me tell you! For the past 7 years, I’ve been living in sheer panic mode and barely hanging on to my sanity. I’ve been researching treatments, supplements, therapies, etc. I’ve been in autism warrior mode for a LONG time now. I’ve learned so much and made some really good connections with some really wonderful parents over the years, but something was missing. I wasn’t really enjoying life. I hadn’t realized just how much of a dark cloud I had been living under. I was barely participating in my own life. Sure, I was going through the motions of the day to day, but I wasn’t really enjoying any of it. For so long I was just maintaining–and that is no way to live.
One of my son’s favorite things to do is go to the library. Every time we went I would go into panic mode. Loud meltdowns and the quiet stillness of a library don’t exactly mix, so I was on guard the minute we walked in. I would be a wreck on the drive over preparing for the worst. I would instruct my daughter to get her books as quickly as possible so we could get in and out quickly before any outburst that would send us fleeing for the exits! Talk about sucking all the life and joy out of a family outing!
Today, our outings are much different. I visualize our trip to the library going smoothly. I feel at ease knowing that my son will handle himself beautifully and we will sit and enjoy the books and our time together. I don’t even allow myself to think about meltdowns anymore. I even allow him to explore the shelves on his own instead of hovering over him. Guess what? Our library trips are the highlight of our week, relaxed and full of joy. No more fear!
The power of visualization is enormous. It has had an incredible impact on me and my family. I’m able to handle my fear and worry so much better. My children’s behavior has improved. They are more relaxed and happy. My son is doing things that surprise me on a daily basis. His anxiety is way down, and the tics he had because of the anxiety are nonexistent. He is becoming more expressive in his thoughts and feelings. He looks happy and healthy. People who haven’t seen him in awhile note how healthy he looks.
I came across a website and what this author wrote really resonated with me:
“Visualization is a powerful tool because it creates for us a reality that is as real as it can be before becoming manifested in physical form. The mind is an extremely powerful machine; it is what creates our understanding of the world outside of us. We receive input from our senses, which in turn affect our psyche by stimulating reactions of different emotions and triggering memories, always drawing links from our past. The world that we know truly only exists in our minds. The physical world only exists to us as far as we can experience it. This is why visualization is so important. By visualizing, we experience events without them occurring anywhere other than in our minds. If we are able to focus on one single event that we wish for ourselves and we focus on it intensely, we begin to experience the emotions and begin to feel what we would feel if the event were to actually transpire. In a way, we are living that moment without it yet being a reality. With this reality being your only focus, you will almost automatically move towards that dream. You will begin living the life you want to live before living the life you want to live. There is no need to wait to reap the benefits of success. Sit down, close your eyes and visualize it. Do this often enough for long enough and one day you will open your eyes and come to realize that you are already living your dream.”
I took this picture a few weeks ago on an impromptu trip to the lake. No planning, no scheduling. I visualized us having a great time and we did! There were no sensory agitations from the wind and the sunlight, only love and laughter. As each day passes, I feel like we are moving toward the dream! We are starting to live the life we want to live! Without fear. Just Joy.
Namaste, Savage xo
Before I read this i was feeling so down and discouraged!
To see the ups and downs of this long road makes me so crazy and sad!
But your article lit something in me and I am printing it also and I am going to post it on my wall and read every time I am down or sad!
Thanks so much for writing this!
Isabel
You’re welcome 🙂 Thank you so much for reading it!! xoxox
well, I am glad you all saw this note, as I was seriously flabbergasted…that anyone, let alone someone who can read, let alone a Doctor, can make such assertions. Not only that, Anderson Cooper sat there nodding and agreeing with him, thanking him for “informing” etc etc..
I was outraged that he could state such obvious lies, but now that I consider it all, I do NOT believe he does not know the actual numbers. So, it seems he made these ridiculous assertions for some reason.
So, it begs the question, what could his reasons be?
-Fed gov’t is going to legislate total vaccine coverage and ban exemptions (have seen articles seeming to lean that way)?
-Fed gov’t is going to increase the number of vaccines?
-Big lawsuits are coming about number of vaccines and the “Dr” has been sent out to “educate” ?
-?????
I think because school is starting for most kids, the vaccine push is on big time. A lot of parents who don’t do their research may be swayed to pile on the shots out of fear of this measles outbreak. What better way to make you feel nice and fuzzy about injecting yourself with neurotoxins than to have Sanjay Gupta, MD tell you it’s okay? (Obvious sarcasm)
SavageTMR…maybe so…however, he seemed so “hearfelt” about his declarations…and so obviously stated facts which are very easily found to be bogus, I have to wonder…….
is he going to now / soon show up on a vaccine company board? on a government panel to “push” vaccines? etc..
WHAT A COMPLETE MORON!!! :/ He OBVIOUSLY doesn’t know how to use a computer, THE ACTUAL VACCINE SCHEDULE IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET!!! IDIOT
my apologies, for completely off topic, and possibly you all know about this, but…
tonight I was flipping channels, and turned on Anderson Cooper..He was interview Dr Sanja Gupta..
I was completely flabbergasted at what the Doctor, not only stated, in the course of his bashing anyone who did NOT vaccinate/bashing Dr Wakefield/etc..
The Doctor said something to the effect..”people, and even “some” doctors are concerned about the number of vaccines children are now currently exposed to. “Some people, and even “some” doctors are concerned that the current vaccine schedules advise too many vaccines”…etc.. The doctor went on to say…”this is completely incorrect. We NOW/Currently administer FAR FEWER vaccines than thirty or forty years ago. The Doctor went on to “explain” that anyone who thought children (currently) receive more vaccines than many years ago, was completely wrong and uninformed…etc
well, that is the gist of it all. my apologies that I do not have the exact words, but , it is the general gist. Just thought you all should know of the ridiculous assertions.
I think Sanjay Gupta forgot he interviewed Julie Geberding where she admitted that there is a link between vaccines and autism. 😉
You are singing MY SONG!!!!! I stumbled into meditation this past January. Then I started learning about the law of attraction, that positive brings positive. I’ve been dealing with the extreme stresses of Autism for 25 years now and it has been killing me (I’ve gained 100 pounds, in that time, had a major surgery in 2011 and I’ll be getting a pacemaker/defibrillator in 2 weeks.) However what I am learning is slowly changing for the better in big ways!! I am trying to drag my daughter along into realizing that is can change her life to,. Thank you so so much for sharing your story
God Bless Jan!! xoxox
Great post.
I have no doubt that visualization has played an important role in the ever evolving good health and well being of both my kids. It doesn’t take long. Five minutes after the kids go to bed, picturing them healthy and strong and happy. Daring to go there. It’s powerful stuff.
Yes!! Very powerful 🙂
WOW, THANK YOU!!! You just made me realize that I’m doing that!!! Possibly my spouse is too…..? Thank you so much!!
🙂
Love this post! 🙂 Thank you for sharing your joy with others as you move into a positive and embracing space. Just reading this gave me a little boost!
My pleasure 🙂
Great blog today Savage! I am becoming more and more interested in Energy, and using it to make our lives better! Thank you!
Thank you xoxo
Your new found joy in visualization spills over onto the page and can be felt through cyberspace. Now THAT’S powerful world changing energy.
Thank you for your post and reminder. My favourite cover for the song? Willie Nelson. Off to play it now as I read email posts!
peace and love on the continued journey,
donna
I’ve never heard the Willie Nelson version!! Now I have to go find it 🙂