Your story is still being written.

We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Both are equally important and ultimately, each of us will find our unique way of bridging the two realms by bringing higher consciousness to our choices and demonstrating compassion through our actions.

As we heal, our experience of the world is changed. Awareness transforms challenges into opportunities to grow. It opens the doors of perception and allows us to see more clearly. Oneness becomes possible.

See your struggles as aspects of your growth that are still being written. Every great story has adversarial energies to overcome, lessons to be learned and breakthroughs that lift the spirit. These epic tales touch the soul and inspire others to see their own potential. You are the author of your own experience and now is the time to create a new reality.

Just a little bit of insight and awareness can transform your entire life.

What you place your focus upon grows stronger in your experience.

Intuition is like a muscle. We all have it, but not everyone chooses to develop it. People often question how to differentiate between the inner voice of wisdom and the voice of the ego. The answer to that question is that the ego is loud and repetitive while intuition comes through silence and typically speaks once.

As we learn to listen and act upon the voice of intuition, it becomes stronger. We also may experience accompanying physical indicators, such as goosebumps, tummy flutters or tears. The more you trust your inner wisdom, the more clearly these indicators will be felt. This process of connection eventually transforms into the ability to live a life that is awake and connected to the energy of the present moment.

Pay attention to what repeats in your experience.

Repetitive struggles show us where we are stuck. When a challenge repeats, the initial response is “Not again!” or “I knew it!” The ego loves to be right and these recurring patterns solidify the limiting belief and add to the energy keeping it in place.

Awareness is the first step of transformation. Rather than getting trapped in victim consciousness, seek to change your inner dialogue. Empowerment means that we take full responsibility for how we respond to life; therefore, this moment of insight calls upon us to honor the challenge as a teacher and respond accordingly. So how does one respond with empowerment? By utilizing gratitude and being willing to change without self-criticism.

As you change, the world around you is transformed. People will respond to you differently. You will rise above the old patterns and set yourself free. You will discover a new way of being. The possibilities are limitless.

There are many paths to enlightenment. Choose one that brings you joy.

Sparks of enlightenment dance all around you. They enter your experience as a flash of insight, a shift in perception, chance encounters, the smile of a dog, the beauty of a sunrise, music that opens the heart or through countless other ways not yet imagined. The awakening soul recognizes the miraculous in the mundane and these sparks become the flame of awareness.

The light of your consciousness transforms all that it shines upon. Purposely turn your focus inward illuminating all the aspects of the Self. This attention cultivates the ability to see past mind-made illusion to the truth of who you are – a master in the process of awakening.

The mind may tell you that mastery is out of your reach; however, mastery is not something we attain, but something that we remember. When you are ready, the fires of awareness will burn away all that blocks your ability to see.

Judgment blocks our ability to connect with one another.

Imagine how much energy you’d have available to utilize if there was nothing to change, worry about, strive for or fix. The ego wouldn’t have any problems to focus upon and instead, all your energy and attention would flow into the perfection of the present moment.

Embrace this practice with those who grace your life. Through acceptance, you can create a space where transformation is possible. When their ego feels no need to defend, the walls of resistance begin to weaken and the spirit is set free to discover new aspects of being.

Acceptance and awareness walk hand in hand. They open doors of new perception and spark creativity. Honor the sacredness of the present moment through the realization that everything unfolds in the way that is most beneficial for all involved.

What will we discover together?

Life should be an exploration, a dance of discovery. When we live fully immersed in the present moment, amazing things begin to happen. Coincidences unfold and we draw in the people and circumstances that conspire to move us into new directions. Have faith in this process of awakening and be willing to step out of your comfort zone.

Walking through the unknown awakens all of your senses. There are times when we simply must risk all and accept the gifts that life has to offer.  Allow new friendships to enrich your your experience, teach you how to love and how to let go. Give up the perceived safety of control, expectation and attachment and simply learn how to embrace joy and celebration in the present moment.

Love is discovering who you are in the presence of another.

Unconditional love calls upon us to honor each path as sacred. Regardless of how it appears, life is perfect and facilitates the perfect circumstances for our continued growth. Choose to allow enough space in your relationships for each person to thrive. The awakening soul provides a consistent place of safety and acceptance for the other.

This type of soul-based love has no opposite. It will never get triggered into hate or anger, nor will it become mired in the endless loop of desire. It allows the present moment to be as it is.

See those who grace your life as your teachers. Whether they stay for a moment or for a lifetime, you will be transformed. In the same way, never doubt the impact you have on those whose lives you touch. Be guided by the Celtic Vows of Friendship:

Facing your own darkness is the only way to transform it into light.

Realize that everything you experience is part of your spiritual practice. More than mindfulness, meditation or spiritual studies, your life contains a richness that exceeds imagination. Our interactions often bring neglected energy to the surface of our awareness. From there, we can choose to see more deeply while utilizing the human experience as a powerful aspect of personal growth and evolution.

The awakened heart transforms challenging situations into wisdom. This alchemy of the spirit is powerful. It teaches us to take personal responsibility for our own journey and all that it entails. This moment contains the opportunity for a breakthrough. Embrace what is and the drive for awareness will lead you on an amazing journey.