Month: August 2015

Sometimes you have to be who you aren\’t in order to discover who you are

Experience is a great teacher. Through experience we discover what ignites our passion as well as what leaves us feeling blocked. In frustrating situations we often come to very important realizations that impact the way we choose to approach life thereafter.

Bless the moments of clarity as they arise. Your soul knows the purpose behind challenging moments and living consciously makes the breakthroughs that much more freeing and empowering.

The road that you walk creates sparkling facets which allow the love of the Divine to shine beautifully through you.  Not only are you a light in the world, but you are discovering the necessary balance of dark and light and the perfection which lies within the power of the present moment.

Everyone participates in our awakening.

Spiritual awakening is a progression. Step by step we expand our vision, cultivate new knowledge and find ways to apply it to our lives. Though a shift in consciousness can happen in an instant, more often it occurs over time. Periodically take a moment to assess your responses to life. It\’s likely that you\’ll discover you process challenges differently, are less reactive and move more quickly from anger to peace. How much have you grown over the last year, or five or ten?

When the ego seeks to distract by planting the thought that you \”should be more evolved by now\” – recognize that you are exactly where you need to be. Lessons may repeat in differing forms until you\’ve had the opportunity to explore every nuance. Myriad situations will arise which allow you to cultivate unconditional love and acceptance, and ultimately, the periods of harmony and peace will far outweigh the moments of frustration.

The way you can measure how far you\’ve come on the journey is to recognize how much peace you are experiencing in this moment… what are you choosing right now?

Know thyself… pay no attention to the opinions of the multitudes.

The world is full of opinions, perceptions, beliefs, trends and causes. In this infinite universe, there are certainly enough nuances to go around and until we become aware, it can be easy to get caught in the web of expectation.

While others always have something to teach, one must discover their own path, live their own passions and stay true to their unique soul\’s mission. Once this inner balanced has been attained, nothing can shake it.

Challenges that come your way offer an opportunity for you to cultivate what you have learned on the Path of Transformation. Sharing with others provides a space in which you can articulate your truths. Resistance from those in your sphere of influence indicates that powerful change is occurring.

Live your truth. Pay attention. Learn all that you can… and allow your beautiful light to shine.

At the core of everything… Love.

When we choose to live with an open heart, we set the stage for a deeper connection with one another. Love allows us to stay in alignment with the Divine no matter what the circumstance. We follow our bliss, give freely and honor the journey of awakening.

There is nothing to fear. As infinite beings, we simply experience the ebb and flow of life. Endings and beginning are intertwined and beauty lies within the threads of the tapestry we weave together.

Courage allows us to create a space in which a transformation can occur. We honor the lessons and pace of one another\’s growth by moving into acceptance at every opportunity. Love is the absence of resistance.

Be the change you wish to see in the world

All to often we shake our heads in disbelief, amazed by the lack of consciousness that we witness in the world around us. But, we are all intertwined. In order to make a difference, we must first begin within.

As we release the need for drama or chaos, it ceases seeking us out. As we heal our wounds, we are able to experience one another with open hearts. As we move past judgment into compassion, a new picture emerges… and it is beautiful.

Don\’t try to fix others – not your friends, not your family. Seek only to tend to your own state of consciousness, bringing awareness and kindness to each and every moment. This is how we change the world.

Nothing is lacking. What a powerful statement.

Ideas of lack or abundance create the way we choose to inhabit the present moment. Depending upon which filter we use, we build the momentum of our experiences.

Consider the difference between someone who looks at a bank statement and feels broke and another who feels safe. Obviously, the feeling of poverty or safety has nothing to do with a particular number but with ones relationship to money itself.

Gratitude opens the pathway for abundance in all of it\’s forms. We can choose appreciation, find joy in the present moment and celebrate life as it unfolds… or we can resist what is. Resistance causes pain while acceptance opens up the world of infinity possibility in miraculous ways.

Nothing matters more than your state of consciousness.

Thoughts can create terrible discontent and unhappiness when the \”What ifs?\” become more important than the present moment. No matter what unfolds, you have the ability to face it with strength and integrity. Living in the Now brings all your energy, passion, intuition and talent to the forefront where you can creatively navigate through whatever experiences life has to offer.

The mind, on the other hand, can debilitate by sending one\’s energy on a wild goose chase. It imagines every possible scenario, considers the worst, most painful outcomes and attempts to prepare for, or try to avoid, failure, thus diffusing one\’s precious energy and resources.

Peace is yours Now. The way to determine how far you have come on the path of transformation is to observe the amount of peacefulness you experience each and every day.

All that you need is within you.

All too often people attach their happiness to a particular outcome. When we allow outside events to control our joy, we become trapped by circumstance.

Step into empowerment by taking personal responsibility for your own state of consciousness. No matter what arises, move more deeply into the Now. You can choose how to experience the present moment. When we release the ideas of right and wrong and simply honor the path we walk, we have a greater ability to choose peace. Even moments of sorrow or frustration are Divine, for they often lead us inward where we discover our truth.

Behind the sounds, beyond the experience, under the chatter of the mind lies the brilliance of your own Divine nature.

Peace is a simple thing… all we need to do is clear away the clutter and listen. The conscious awareness of the spiritual seeker opens these moments of connection, and from there our perception of the world expands into something wholly new.

Wherever you are, be there completely. Listen, just listen. Find the heartbeat of life and enter into it. You are infinite. You are divine. You are awake. And so it is.

\”Normal\” is overrated…

Many people spend a great deal trying to anticipate what others expect of them. Whether parents, lovers, co-workers or strangers, all that we see is a reflection of our own beliefs. So, if you believe that someone wants you to be emotionally stronger than you feel, it truly means that you desire to be emotionally strong. Unfortunately, it\’s easy to become distracted while getting stuck in the loop of blame, projecting our beliefs onto those around us and then becoming frustrated because they seem to misunderstand us or judge us.

You can step into your own power by knowing and accepting yourself. Stop trying to please others. When you live in your integrity, life becomes more clear. You\’ll have a greater understanding of yourself and, as a result, will be more apt to project confidence, kindness and truth.

Each of us is unique, with special talents and desires, perception, dreams, soul mission and history. This unique blend creates the space from which you can experience the world in your own way. From there, breakthroughs and transformations are possible.