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Detachment
You can be at peace now by being at peace in the present moment.
“It is only in our thoughts that ideas, beliefs, and problems become solid, dark and unyielding. Reality itself is moveable, light, ever-changing. In our minds we seem trapped, in reality we are utterly free.”
~Ezra Bayda~
Detachment is a world away from apathy. While apathy says “I don’t care” within a cloak of darkness and despair, detachment allows one to be fully engaged in life without fear or disappointment. This is the secret of happiness and it can only be found within the present moment.
Allow the Divine to express itself through you. In the Now we can participate in life’s dance by choosing to be in harmony with what is. In our free will universe there is always a choice. In the midst of anger or disruption, we might ask ourselves, “Why am I choosing to be angry when I could easily choose to be joyful?” The answer is simple – we’ve allowed the stories of the ego to have enough energy to temporarily take over our state of consciousness. The spiritual seeker may be distressed to realize they’ve dropped to a lower state of consciousness; however, the realization that you’re unconscious actually means that you are awakening.
You are far greater than your thoughts and your emotions. Observe them, detach, accept, dance, share, step into joy, repeat.
Today my intention is to release patterns that no longer serve me.
Conscious suffering
Challenges create a space where a transformation can occur.
“Suffering turns into hopelessness when you forget that it’s your teacher.”
~Ezra Bayda~
When we seek to avert pain at all costs or when we seek to protect those we love from the challenges in their lives, we block potential breakthroughs. The core of this behavior comes from the belief that we shouldn’t suffer… that the spiritually awakened should no longer draw in the challenges of daily life. This belief is what causes suffering in the human condition.
If instead, we simply saw the experiences that challenge us as opportunities to grow, we would cease to fear them. Cultivating acceptance (saying yes to life) means that we accept all that is. That acceptance immediately begins the process of self-transformation as we journey through the levels of consciousness.
It’s important to remember that anger and resistance strengthen the ego. How quickly can you choose to move into love? Life provides constant opportunities to awaken. Each moment is filled with infinite messages of love from the Divine and as we become more empowered, we purposely transform frustrating life situations into spiritual depth, wisdom and compassion.
Today my intention is to remember that I am responsible for my own joy.
Karma
Honor your own path as sacred.
“Knowing that friends and lovers were once strangers to me, I welcome new people into my life.”
~Louise Hay~
Everyone and everything you experience is responding to your spiritual needs and supporting your journey, regardless of how it may appear.
Prior to birth, we arrange specific karmic agreements such as birth, marriage, betrayal, support, love, inspiration, assistance or opposition, etc. Each karmic situation is meant to teach or balance energy until it is no longer required.
We also have self-karma. This is an internal experience, based upon limiting beliefs or behaviors (addiction, self-worth, judgment, criticism). While processing through these karmas, we energetically draw in people and circumstances that assist us by bringing them to the surface.
As we do our spiritual work and take a more active role in the raising of consciousness, we draw in those who can assist and support us with the goals of acceptance, unconditional love, forgiveness, peace, clarity and the like.
Whether they last for a moment or for a lifetime, all of your relationships play the perfect role in your growth. Take some time today to be grateful for those who challenge, support, teach and inspire.
Today my intention is to send love to those who have graced my life with their presence.
Love
Authentic love has no opposite.
“Once we become willing to give love, the discovery quickly follows that we are surrounded by love and merely didn’t know how to access it. Love is actually present everywhere; its presence only needs to be realized.”
~David R Hawkins~
When we discover the joy of loving without attachment, a whole new world opens for us. Peacefulness and gratitude fill each moment with a sense of grace and life becomes simpler.
You can choose to fall madly in love with life. It is filled with blessings and opportunities to explore new aspects of your being. See it as an adventure.
Repetitive patterns show where we are blocking our ability to give and receive love. What you are willing to receive is directly connected to the amount of love you have for yourself.
As you become aware of this deep connection to the Divine, you will allow yourself to tap into the mastery that is your true birthright. Your experience will be one of passion, appreciation, enthusiasm and vitality. All that you need is already here.
Today my intention is to be a conscious creator. I am here to play in the world of form in ways that are deeply fulfilling.
Act without expectation
All pain is self-inflicted.
Celtic Vows of Friendship
I honor your path
I bring an unprotected heart to our meeting place
I drink from your well
I hold no cherished outcome
I will not negotiate by withholding
I am not subject to disappointment
The degree of attachment we have to an outcome determines the level of disappointment we feel when things don’t go as planned. This is one barometer we can use to measure how much we have grown as well as what remains to be healed.
When you choose to consciously live fully present, two things occur: your history, and the baggage that goes along with it, becomes less important and you learn to joyfully embrace what is.
Living (and acting) without expectation cultivates the ability to move into acceptance more easily. We learn to allow people to be who they are. Challenges are transformed into opportunities and we discover empowerment.
You can create the life of your dreams. Honor your path by acting with integrity, doing your best and accepting what is. Everything else will fall into place.
Today my intention is to hold no cherished outcome.
Agape
Be kind and gentle with yourself as you grow and change.
“Within grief and loss there is always longing – for wholeness, for harmony, for connection. Trying to ‘move on’ too quickly denies the value of inner exploration.”
~Ezra Bayda~
Most people treat those they love and respect with compassion. They offer supportive words, a hug when required and provide kindnesses to lift the spirit. But when the focus goes inward, the voice of criticism appears. We tend to be much harder on ourselves, subjecting the psyche to an endless diatribe of expectation, recriminations and judgment.
It’s time to see the sacredness in yourself, to honor the past that has brought you to this moment and to celebrate the strength and wisdom you have cultivated along the way. Choosing to see the perfection in the imperfection is a good place to begin. Make a point to observe your self talk and focus on being loving and supportive only. Do not allow corrosive words to create patterns of limitation and lack. You are here to discover Oneness with all life and the unique energy you bring to the planet with your smile.
The love you have for yourself determines your ability to recognize and receive love from others.
Today my intention is to nurture myself with kind words, conscious choices and supportive action.
What matters most
The pathway to love is forgiveness.
Leave the past behind and embrace the beauty of the present moment
“Fear of the future no longer exists when the past has been healed…living in acceptance enables us to find freedom from most of life’s problems and to experience fulfillment and happiness.”
~David R Hawkins~
Living a life of grace allows us to grow from our challenges, find peace in the midst of sorrow or confusion and experience the vast, infinite healing power of the Divine. How gently can you greet and accept what is?
Awareness heals. Bring your attention to how you respond to the situations you experience. Sometimes you may be amazed at your own motivation and empowerment and others may leave your presence wondering what in the world just happened. Act with integrity, do your best, accept what is – this is the process of awakening.
Choose to see beyond the labels of good and bad, recognizing all experiences as opportunities to awaken. You can embrace life’s wonder and mystery as easily in the midst of traffic as you can meditating on a mountaintop.
Today my intention is to live with an open heart.
Conscious surrender
Life’s wonder and mystery can only be discovered where you are.
“When our plans crumble and there seems to be nothing left, it is only by completely surrendering to what is that we can realize that what is left is more then enough.”
~Ezra Bayda~
The awakening spirit becomes empowered through surrender. Rather than trying to force life to meet their perception of perfection, they seek to see the perfection in life as it is. As human beings, our view is narrow – typically focused on ego-driven desire and based upon our immediate life experience. We cannot see the threads of life as they are woven together to create the tapestry of creation. The hand of the Divine is always at work in ways that we cannot imagine with our limited perception.
And yet, often there is an aspect to our belief system that prompts us to attempt to control, plan for every contingency or need assurance prior to taking action. Spiritual mastery involves conscious surrender to what is. As you cultivate worthiness and self-esteem, it becomes less important to be seen as right. Inner humility guides us. Love becomes the expression of our joy and what you need to know will make itself known at the perfect time.
Today my intention is to act with integrity, do my best and accept what is.
Be
Be what you wish to see in the world.
“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change toward him… we need not wait to see what others do.”
~Ghandi~
Humans are amazing mirrors – reactive, often afraid and trying to hide it, wanting to be seen a certain way. We tend to mirror what we see because that is how we learned as children. This habit of mimicry allowed us to try on all sorts of behaviors and eventually the habit became an ingrained part of us.
But what happens when someone breaks free from the restrictive aspects of the fearful self? Everything. A new energy is set in motion which allows us to explore undiscovered facets of the soul.
No matter what you wish to experience, begin to attract it by consciously choosing to immerse yourself in that energy. Tired of all the fighting in the world? Remove conflict within yourself. Wish for better communication in your relationships? Slow down and communicate with love and positive intention. Choose your words carefully and be mindful of the energy you add to our collective consciousness.
This is the moment of transformation. What will you choose to do with it?
Today my intention is to live a peaceful life.