The Power of Presence

Nothing is more important than your state of consciousness in this moment.
I am responsible for all my experiences.
~Louise Hay~
“See if you can give more attention to an action, rather than the result that you want to achieve through it. Give your fullest attention to whatever the moment presents. This implies that you also completely accept what is, because you cannot give your full attention to something and at the same time resist it.” ~Eckhart Tolle

When we attach our happiness to a specific end result, we give away our power. The ego loves to delay joy by planting the idea that “when so-and-so is mine, I’ll stop feeling so alone” or “when I have this job or this much saved in the bank, I’ll finally be able to feel safe.” All of these ideas treat the present moment merely as something to get through in order to experience some better moment in the future.

You are responsible for your own joy. Feel it Now. No matter what you desire to accomplish, joy in this moment is the key to manifesting the life of your dreams. Plans fall apart from time to time, people may do the opposite of what you wish they would do, you may miss the mark… the only thing over which you have any control is how you choose to respond.

Treat this moment as sacred. Whatever you choose to do, do it with complete mindfulness and bring a sense of playfulness into your experience. Your willingness to take conscious action is far more powerful than allowing your actions to be led by anger or fear.

Today my intention is to treat those around me with love and respect, handling all my experiences with wisdom, love and ease.

You are a master in the process of awakening

You are a master in the process of awakening.
I am unlimited in my own ability to create the good in my life.
~Louise Hay~
“Your inner purpose is to awaken. It is as simple as that. You share that purpose with every other person on the planet – because it is the purpose of humanity.”
~Eckhart Tolle~

Oneness is the destination. Life is the journey. Each path is unique and offers whatever experience is required for that person’s growth. When in the midst of challenge, it can be easy to forget ones divinity; however, if you have the presence of mind to remind yourself (without judgment) that you are a work in progress, you’ll be able to tap into your inner wisdom with greater ease.

The energy required for awakening drains away with every distraction that besets us. Paying bills, relationship struggles, gossip and blame, anger, drama… the list seems endless. One by one, we can eliminate these wastes of energy from our lives and utilize our power effectively in the present moment.

Complete acceptance of the Now allows the infinite and unconditional energy of the Divine to flow through us without hindrance. The willingness to be present with life’s experiences is the key to awakening to your true nature.

Today my intention is to remember that every moment is a new beginning. All that I need is already here.

Awareness is the first step of healing

Awareness is the first step of healing.
I am willing to learn to love myself.
Louise Hay
“The beliefs that are most deeply hidden often have the greatest power over us. Their strength dissipates as they are brought into the light of awareness.” ~ Ezra Bayda

The light of consciousness transforms all that it shines upon. Do not fear or hide from your past – embrace it. Every perceived error, challenging situation or moment where we may feel that we have missed the mark has played a role in our developing awareness. Sometimes we have to be who we aren’t in order to discover who we are.

Living a life of complete acceptance provides the grace that comes from not needing to hide any aspect of yourself. Those deepest, darkest secrets that once held so much power of you now transform into a sparkling manifestation of a multi-faceted piece of art.

Enlightenment is a process. Step by step we explore the layers of false beliefs and limiting patterns that block us from love. Real joy is often just a quiet presence in the moment.

Today my intention is to remember that the gateways to knowledge and wisdom are always open to me.

Nonmanifestation of anger day

Anger is nothing more than the ego’s desire to be right.
I am patient, tolerant and diplomatic.
~Louise Hay~
Anger destroys our joy in the present moment. Whether it is slight irritation when things don’t go as expected, seething at the injustices you read about or watch on tv, resentment and non-forgiveness to those who have harmed you or the righteous anger of judgment, you have made a choice to give away your power.

Acceptance does not mean that we don’t take action in situations that require action. Rather, it is the awakened persons decision to operate from a higher level of consciousness; thereby, utilizing energy in it’s most potent form – love.

When you feel yourself becoming triggered by a person or event, the negative energy can seem to arise from the depths and overwhelm the situation. To cultivate the ability to recognize and shift before problems are created, utilize the exercise Ezra Bayda calls “Nonmanifestation of Anger.”

Once a week, devote the entire day to this practice. From the moment you awaken until you fall asleep, make a conscious effort not to express negative emotions, externally or internally. It’s wonderful to discover that anger is almost always optional. When you notice your thoughts shifting into a story of anger, become aware. Observe the ego. You always have a choice and habitual reactions and behaviors can be changed.

The five steps of transforming anger:
Recognize it – notice the story
Reframe it – see it as an opportunity to evolve
Clarify – notice where you attached to an end result
Bring awareness to the physical experience of anger
Let it be – have compassion for the struggles we all share

Commit to living as a vibrant expression of life itself.

Today my intention is to be aware that what I do not want to change is exactly what I need to change the most.

Be who you truly are

Be who you truly are – not who you think you are or believe you should be.
I radiate health, happiness, prosperity and peace of mind.
~ Louise Hay~
“As we relentlessly observe ourselves, the images we have of who we are and who we need to be – which at one time seemed so real – begin to peel away like layers of an onion. Pleasant self-images may give way to uglier ones, each seeming equally real until that layer too peels away. As every illusory idea of who we are is stripped off, we can finally experience the quivering freedom of not needing to be anyone at all.”
~ Ezra Bayda

See yourself as far more than the roles that you play in this lifetime. You are more than your history. You are more than your fears. When you observe yourself through the expansive wisdom of the heart, you can begin to experience glimpses of this limitless energy. If your mind is clouded by thought and expectations, everything you see will be a reflection of your thoughts.

This is the moment of transformation. Consciously choose thoughts that empower, uplift and enhance. Take responsibility only for your joy in this moment and make it your first priority. As you create peace in your own experience, it will be reflected in your life.

Today my intention is to handle all my experiences with wisdom, love and ease.

Remember your light

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The light of consciousness changes whatever it is shined upon.
I follow my inner star. I am a shining example of love and light.
~Louise Hay~
One of the most powerful aspects of spiritual practice is taking frequent pauses to check in with your inner wisdom. Conscious breathing, ruthless observation, feeling whatever arises without judgment, gratitude… no matter how you choose to slow down, you are activating the light of consciousness within you.

Even as the darkest room is completely transformed by the light of a candle, so too, is your life transformed by the light you shine upon it. As you grow more in your spiritual practice, you’ll have more resources, more experience and more insight from which to draw.

Choose to live a life filled with passion and surround yourself with those who support your vision. Any opposition is an opportunity to better articulate your truths and become clear about your life path.

When you pay attention, everything and everyone becomes a teacher. Your experience is unique and there is nothing more amazing than discovering and living your life’s purpose.

Today my intention is to remember that there is always something new to learn. I am a lifetime student of love.

You are the Experiencer

Live each moment as if you had completely and consciously chosen whatever you are experiencing.

I am in charge. I take my own power back.

~ Louise Hay ~

This planet is a playground of imagination and experience. All things are interconnected, integral aspects of Life itself and the threads that bind us are eternal. When you say “yes” to life, you become aligned with that infinite power as an active participant in our collective shift in consciousness.

Each of us is a master in the process of awakening. Mastery requires taking full responsibility for whatever we experience. One way to begin to cultivate this ability is to consciously bring our attention to the present moment. When you function from the mindset that the experience you are having is the experience you require for your growth, stories of victim-hood depart and empowerment arises.

“The moment you enter the Now with your attention, you realize that life is sacred. There is a sacredness to everything you perceive when you are present. The more you live in the Now, the more you sense the simple yet profound joy of Bring and the sacredness of all life.”
~Eckhart Tolle~

Today my intention is to bring the light of consciousness to the present moment. I honor all paths as sacred.

Seeing through appearances

Observe how often you are attached to the stories created by the mind.
I constantly have new insights and new ways of looking at the world.
~Louise Hay~
In the midst of challenge, begin shifting your energy by choosing to see through the roles and illusions created by the mind. Often, what is happening on the spiritual level is the opposite of how things appear on the physical level. The soul that challenges you the most loves you the most, for he or she is willing to play a role that forces you into growth and greater awareness.

“Clear mind does not arise from thinking clearly. Clear mind is what remains when you’re not caught by thoughts. Knowledge alone can never heal the wound of being. Only by being fully present is our intrinsic wholeness revealed.”
~ Ezra Bayda~

Everything has its own beauty when you choose to view it from a higher perspective. Allow life to unfold. The awakened soul flows with what is without attachment knowing that this world is filled with contrasts. One must explore both sides of the equation to discover the stillness of neutrality.

See through the roles that people play. See through the stories created by the mind. Ultimately, love resides at the core of everything.

Today my intention is to live in the moment, whatever it offers. I bless all the experiences of my life grateful for the wisdom that has come from navigating through them.

Living from the heart

The choice is yours. You can run from your fears or live from the heart.
I open my consciousness to the expansion of life. There is plenty of room for me to grow and change.
~Louise Hay~
“All of our defensive maneuvers in relationships, especially our anger and blame, are born out of fear – of rejection, of being alone, of being controlled, of not getting what we want, of intimacy, of inadequacy, of unworthiness. The path to harmonious relationships requires acknowledging and facing these fears. In relationship difficulties, only by being directly present with our core pain – not as a concept, but as a complex of uncomfortable bodily sensations – can we take a step beyond thinking, beyond self-justifying, and beyond the enslavement of our narrow agendas.”
~Ezra Bayda~

When we are attached to an idea of how life should be, and it differs from what we are experiencing, pain ensues. The awakened soul has the ability to turn and face whatever fears arise, thus, addressing the imbalance while it is smaller and more manageable. If we allow the mind to create and repeat stories that reinforce the original attachment, energy is fed into the problem increasing it’s presence in our lives. Choose instead to bring peace and balance into your experience. Become a channel for light to enter your life.

The more you see any challenges you encounter as vehicles of awakening, the more compassion you’ll cultivate for others who struggle with their own challenges. This empathy teaches us the value of creating space in relationships, allowing each person to thrive and grow as the winds of heaven dance in between.

Today my intention is remember that every experience I have plays a role in my awakening. I am a lifetime student of love.

The tapestry of existence

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In every moment, we are weaving a tapestry of exquisite design.
I now choose to recognize the magnificence of my being.
~ Louise Hay~
There is great strength to be found in surrender. The ego demands reaction to the challenges of our lives, planting the desire to “fix” or change unpleasant situations. The awakening soul has learned the value of patience. Any worthwhile transition takes us into the unknown – this is a time full of mystery as we sail into uncharted waters.

Know that you are constantly emitting waves of energy that travel throughout the Universe. With this in mind, be conscious of what you choose to send out into the world. When off balance or angry, go within and process through whatever has triggered you. This is how we cultivate mastery in our daily experience. Your inner wisdom will assist you in any needed responses to life.

Speed and urgency make us confused and restless. Patience allows us to move with grace and trust. This is the moment of transformation. Honor the processes of your awakening.

Bringing conscious awareness to the present moment ensures that you are expressing the best version of yourself. Be thrilled by your journey through the unknown. Be open and willing to receive.

Today my intention is to remember that the Universe totally supports every thought I choose to think and believe.