Are Your Vices Holding You Back?

This practice discusses how vices are something we reach for when we're trying to either avoid something or activate something. Justin helps guides you in visualizing a world wherein the version of you absent vices is enough.

Transcript

This is Justin Michael Williams and welcome to your practice.

This practice is about vices.

And so many times we reach for a vice because we're either trying to avoid something or we're trying to activate something.

So for example,

Does your vice make you more social or maybe it makes you less anxious or more creative or more sexual even.

And what if just what if the version of you that you are without all that is enough underneath all of those vices,

There is a light and there is a power and there is a radiance that the world deserves to see,

But most importantly that you deserve to know.

And from that place there is clarity.

And one of my greatest hopes is that you get to experience that clarity because it is from there that your intuition activates and your life transforms most quickly.

As we begin this practice,

I'd like you to take a deep breath in and a deep breath out just to release any resistance or judgment you may be feeling on yourself or on anyone else.

And again,

Take a deep breath in and a deep breath out.

Last time,

Deep full breath in and a deep breath out.

If you haven't done so already,

I invite you to close your eyes.

Where am I out of alignment?

Ask yourself,

Where am I out of alignment?

Where are you out of alignment?

Listen,

Your intuition will give you a clue.

By the end of this practice,

You will have a clue.

How much time do you have left?

None.

Five minutes left.

Now,

If your mind has started to wander,

I invite you to come back.

Come back to that first spark,

That first answer that came to your mind when we asked the question,

Where am I out of alignment?

But now I want you to ask the question again,

But with a subtle change.

Why am I out of alignment?

Why am I out of alignment?

Just listen.

See what arises.

Why am I out of alignment?

Again,

If your mind has started to wander,

It's okay.

It's normal,

Especially when we're doing this kind of work.

Our brains want to run away from this stuff,

But this is where the growth happens.

So right here,

Right now,

Wherever you are right now,

This is the entry point.

Begin again.

Begin again.

Begin again.

Why am I out of alignment?

Now we ask the final question of this practice.

What am I willing to change?

What am I willing to change?

Make a clear commitment.

See what arises.

Drop into your heart.

Your heart knows the way.

Your heart knows the way.

Your heart knows the way.

I want you to go ahead and take a deep breath in.

And a deep breath out.

Make that choice.

Give it a shot.

It's time.

You're ready,

Go ahead and open your eyes.

You know what to do.

Trust it.

It is a great honor to practice with you today.

I send you love,

Clarity,

And the biggest blessings.

Namaste.

River oftaking,

Reviews

Blew me away. Where? Immediate sensation across chest and heart. Unexpected gem. Absolutely adore Justin's comforting, gentle voice and heart.

Short and sweet, but so powerful. Thank you as always for your guidance Justin 🙏🌞🧡

This was so powerful. It really made me dig deep and have a conversation with myself that I’ve never had. I’m willing and ready to do the work. Thank you 🙏🏽

Thank you! This really helped me drill down to some things I need to change. I appreciate you helping me to focus and asking the right questions so that I could discover those opportunities for change. Thanks again.

Wow. This is focused and right to the point which for me is wonderful.

I love this track. Do well thought out and structured with an elegant yet practical approach to a challenging subject t. I’ve been so focused on my health that I’ve let my job focus slide. This made me aware of this and gave me the tools to balance my focus. Thank you your work is invaluable to me.

Very inword looking and thought provoking. Thank you for this gift 🙏

Wonderful, as always. Great insights! Several things kept coming up, so I need to reflect more , do some journaling, get more clarity. Thank you!!!

I needed this. The clarity of being able to see it all and separate it and let go of what needs to shift. Thank you as always JMW 🤍

This is such a profound practice. Listening to & trusting one’s instinct is the only truth for everyone. Thank you 🙏 💕 🌟

Every time I listen to one of JMW meditations, I always feel amazing and inspired, especially today. Thank you, JMW for always helping me look inward to find the answer rather than seeking elsewhere. Namaste.

I just had a practice that I never had before. I ended up so emotional because you really made me connect with myself. Thanks thanks thanks. ❤️❤️

One of the best meditations when trying to quit old habits 🙌

Simply amazing - thank you Justin Michael. namaste 🙏

I really feel into his voice and get motivated by it. Thanks

The act of dropping into my heart fulfills me, and I like it here.

You are greatly appreciated! Sending positive energy your way:)

How powerful is to look for answers inside us instead of outside. Thanks a lot!! ✨

A deeply powerful practise, thank you 🥰✨. There’s often so much that holds us back, but this amazing meditation inspires me to go beyond, and reach for what I desire, and this time, with nothing holding me back!

So simple, so effective, so helpful. Thank you!