This is an extract from my upcoming book Kissing the Black Dog. Creative Solutions to Mental/Emotional Stress. 

When we can finally look on the adversity in our lives with a smile we have achieved what at one time seemed unattainable, the black dog (emotional. mental stress) is finally on a leash and has come to heel. The out of control terror, now walks at our side, our faithful and loyal servant. There was no battle, no war, simply the constant choose to be, do and have what we want in life.

The journey from the victim, at the whim of the winds of life, to the master, the commander of our own destiny, is a voyage of discovery and of recovery from the demons of fear to the celebrations with the gods themselves.

We were not born to live below our destiny. So many choose to surrender themselves to the fate of fear and desperation, instead of holding the space, reaching deep into their hearts and shining their light bright.

Our thoughts are never going to make us great, it is when we journey to our hearts, to seek the passion that burns deep within that our true nature shines unhindered. Our thoughts are tools to be used by our heartspace to guide us ever forward towards our true desires.

Many times i have worked with clients, helping them set goals. They start with the materialistic fantasy, which will never bring joy or happiness. With some prompting and sometimes with some gentle bulldozing they finally come to the heartspace, that deeply buried desire that seems to insignificant, so simple, yet the very object of their desire that makes life a journey of ecstasy.

I found this out personally, i was goal setting and aiming high with lots of material stuff. As i continued to work with the goals the cars, travel, fancy clothes and jewellery began to fall away. After rewriting the goals for about. 6 months i finally hit the real thing. It was so simple. The surprising part was how quickly the goal manifested. I am still exploring the incredible joy this goal has brought into my life. I am a more caring, loving, honest person. My life is working and the material stuff is coming as a side issue of going after my heart ‘s desire.

Being focussed on my heart’s desire helped me get the Black Dog back on it’s leash, have the courage to stand up for what i believe in and enjoy a level of love i had never imagined.

If this sounds like you contact me, i may be able to assist you.