Everything in your life experience provides an opportunity to grow. The physical world is a canvas and upon it, you can create whatever you wish.

You may discover that each time you focus on addressing a particular area of healing, you begin to see the pattern of it everywhere. For instance: you seek to cultivate stronger self-esteem. All of a sudden it may feel that you’re under attack – others are unkind, demand too much from you or have no empathy for your feelings. These frustrations are not obstacles on your path – they are your path. The only way to address them is to go within, know your value and seek to address each situation with grace and empowerment in order to rise above. This is the process of growth.

Begin with daily efforts to be more aware. Bring a willingness to see clearly and consistently practice everywhere you can. Your awareness alters and transforms the experience until one day you notice that you are handling situations that previously disrupted your joy… and handling them very well. You have set yourself free from an old pattern of conditioning and emerged into an arena of unlimited possibility.

Something magical happens when we look at life from a higher perspective. The path of the spiritual seeker is to consistently leave the past behind in order to reside fully within the present moment. Beyond the mechanisms of the mind – thoughts, opinions, confusion, stories, histories and other facades – there is great potential and power; however, the ego often distracts us from seeing clearly.

Each level of consciousness creates a filter through which we interpret our experiences. Someone who vibrates at the level of Fear or Anger will consistently create blockages or problems where none actually exist. One exercise is to write out a brief synopsis of a current challenge as interpreted by the ego. Then, create a new interpretation from the highest levels of consciousness you can imagine, and finally create a few more somewhere in the middle. This will help you to expand your vision while cultivating compassion for those who struggle with their own limited perceptions.

Cultivate the art of looking at life’s circumstances from the highest perspective possible. Your first reaction or mental position is simply the beginning of a spiritual breakthrough. Take a step back and see how your vision changes.

 

Whenever an imbalance is encountered, be it physical, mental, emotional or spiritual malaise, realize that the answer lies within you. Most people have heard that phrase hundreds, if not thousands, of times on their unique journey without exploring the true depth of that concept.

In silence, we create a space in which transformation can occur. Whenever you find yourself running in circles, trying to fix something in your life situation, feeling overwhelmed by stress or trapped in a repetitive relationship challenge, notice the simple fact that you are looking outside of yourSelf for inner peace and purposely shift into present moment consciousness.

You can create love, prosperity, flow, joy, movement or peace in your human experience by recognizing the old patterns that have been limiting you. Go within… love, listen, act… knowing all that you need is already here. When you choose to appreciate the little things in life that bring you joy, you create a connection to your inner knowledge and enhance your ability to listen. The direction and insight you seek will arise quietly from within.

Awareness brings a new type of energy to any situation. We cannot control other people or the events of life as they unfold. We can, however, control how we choose to respond to them. The quickest way to a healthy, conscious experience is to cultivate peacefulness and balance before challenges arise. Make inner stillness a priority. Slow down, breathe, observe. When the ego demands that you react or opine, purposely choose to move into mindfulness, acceptance and compassion prior to taking action.

What will we discover together?

Division is a byproduct of ego-generated thought. Once the mind begins to cling to an idea, a narrowness ensues. Everything that falls outside of those self-made parameters now becomes suspect and much be challenged, disregarded or actively opposed. The spiritual student, seeking to expand consciousness, must be prepared to step back and view life from the broadest perception possible while realizing that there is always something new to learn.

What if you could encircle the world with your love? What if your presence transformed the energy of all those with whom you come in contact? If you had the power to touch another and witness the miracle of expansion would you only spend time with like-minded people or would you feel safe enough to engage with the world in an authentic way? You do have all this power and more. Any challenges you face are opportunities to put it into practice.

Ask yourself why many are collectively intertwined in extreme divisiveness. We may be in the process of an energetic breakthrough that will bring us closer to one another than ever before. The law of contrasts states that both polarities are possible in every situation. Where there is hate, let us demonstrate love.

Here you stand at the precipice of a brand new day filled with infinite possibility… how will you choose to use it? There are new dimensions of the Self to be explored, friendships to discover, wonders to see and old wounds ready to be healed.

Many remain in negative situations out of a fear of facing the unknown because the ego cleverly masks that decision as one born of duty or charity. Fear creates limitation, not only in regard to self-image but also in the possibilities we allow ourselves to recognize.

Practice making all of your decisions from a space of love rather than one of fear. When selecting a job, beginning or ending a relationship, spending time with family or anything else you can imagine, let love be your guide. Facing challenges then becomes a conscious act of devotion – you may strive to find the lesson or help another to heal. Integrity and passion provide a foundation for your actions and infuse greater strength into whatever you ultimately choose to do.