Staying Stuck

March 19, 2013

stuck-in-a-rut… keeps you locked in a bad place.

And who wants to be locked in a bad place?

We seldom realize that we are the ones who have put ourselves into bad places. We are so quick to give up our power over our lives and say that something or someone else is responsible for holding us back. But the truth is, we are responsible for holding ourselves back – no one else is. No one has control over your life unless you give it to them. End of story.

Sometimes we find ourselves swirling in a negative cyclone of emotions and wondering why things are not changing for us? Almost as if we cannot get out of the space we are in. If you find yourself in this space, this is your indication that you are in a rut and you have unfortunately put yourself there by allowing it to continue.

Being stuck is like being caught in a doughnut hole. You keep spiraling and spiraling around with no way out and the walls seem too thick to penetrate. Since the energy that is trapped is negative, it holds a very dense and low vibration that is very heavy and overwhelming. It keeps you stuck in the hole and makes it almost impossible to see the light of day.

How do we break the cycle and climb out of the doughnut hole? Allow change. Any change. Any small amount of change in your life will work to infuse lighter, clearer energy into that doughnut hole and break up the stagnancy so that you may be lifted out of your own trap.

Life is too short to keep yourself stuck in a hole. Take small steps towards change. Invite fresh energy in and watch how life suddenly lifts you out of your hole.

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Written by Donnalynn Civello

5 Comments
  • Laura Moran, March 21, 2013 Reply

    What a resonnating message this week! I am booking my trip to Lisbon today and can already feel myself moving out of the "doughnut hole". Your blogs and yoga classes really make a difference in my life. You are awesome! Merci!

    • dlcivello, March 21, 2013 Reply

      Oh yeah!!! So happy about that, Laura! So glad this week's message gave you inspiration. And I am so happy that you are going to Portugal. How wonderful! Shake it up!! Bring in a bit of change and before you know it, that new energy will suck you out of that hole. Good girl! xo dl

  • booinla, March 22, 2013 Reply

    I found myself with a humorous twinkle as your yoga class greeted me this morning with a little 'Miyagi love music' followed by an awesome song by Sting. 80's music, check, dimly lit room or people moving their Soulspace, check, incredible essential blends that deepened my practice and spoke in a language I understand, check.. Thank you for reading your blog aloud as a part of practice and offering your time so early - with the ongoing invitation of yoga and other wellness modalities exploring 'stuck' seems to be a right and a privilege. :]

  • booinla, March 22, 2013 Reply

    I found myself with a humorous twinkle as your yoga class greeted me this morning with a little ‘Miyagi love music’ followed by an awesome song by Sting. 80′s music, check, dimly lit room with people moving their Soulspace, check, incredible essential blends that deepened my practice and spoke in a language I understand, check.. Thank you for reading your blog aloud as a part of practice and offering your time so early – with the ongoing invitation of yoga and other wellness modalities exploring ‘stuck’ seems to be a right and a privilege. :]

    • dlcivello, March 22, 2013 Reply

      Oh so glad you came to class this morning, Kahshanna. :) I am glad you were inspired by the teachings and the music! I hope to see you again in class. Have a wonderful weekend. xo donnalynn.


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