Stormy week: manifestation derailment or grounding?

It is so easy to get distracted and pulled away from your manifesting goals. The daily grind puts one obstacle after another in our way so that we can only trudge from one task to the next - barely able to keep up.

My obstacle this week? KIDS! Our understaffed daycare has recently been begging for parents to keep their kids home if able. With compassion for the overworked teachers, I kept my 3-year-old home with me on Thursday and watched one of her daycare friends to help with their frantic schedule shuffles.

At first, having my day derailed from working on products for my shop was frustrating, but I noticed something midday while I played hid and seek with the girls in their princess dresses: If you just go with the flow of the 3-year-olds, it goes much smoother. That little surrender to their silliness makes all the difference. When you realize you are doing a good thing by playing with your kids, seeing them happy, healthy and safe - gratitude naturally flows into your heart.

For me, grounding and gratitude go hand in hand. Taking that deep breath to assess the moment, your surroundings and your state of mind is an automatic restart for your manifesting mindset. Being grounded and grateful for each moment elevates your vibrations - higher vibrations attract prosperity in many ways.

I wasn't the perfect parent this week when I would bring in the worry and pressure of increasing my shop's online presence and productivity. But if I stepped back and "practiced what I preach" by focusing on spreading joy, light and love, then my anxiety would drastically diminish.

That's where helpful reminders can really comfort the anxiety of a chaotic day or week. Wear your Unakite bracelet to promote that calm, steadfast energy it radiates. Carry a Joy, Confidence and Grace intention vial with you to promote love, patience and a carefree playfulness. Spend a few moments (maybe sneak away during hid-and-seek) with your Spiritual Avatar and try to emulate their serene and peaceful demeaner. You don't have to go at it all alone - grab a spiritual tool and surrender to the universe to guide you through a stormy week.

Don't sweat the small stuff and shine bright, my friend!