Seeing others

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It’s surprising how often we feel betrayed by our own filters of projection.

“When we first meet people, we inevitably see them through the filters of all our associations, expectations and projections. Over time, as the filters diminish, we may feel betrayed or deceived: ‘You’re not the person you were when we first met!’ Of course they’re not – in fact, they never were. ”
~Ezra Bayda~

Relationships offer opportunities to explore hidden aspects of ourselves. We act as mirrors for one another, reflecting whatever needs to be seen. Bless those who challenge you, for they are willing to risk losing your love and goodwill in order to help you discover who you are.

It often seems that the one thing that we want from another is the one thing that is hardest for them to give. This tango of desire and frustration eventually motivates us to awaken and is, in fact, the exact reason you initially attracted that energy into your life.

The best way to see through your projections is to heal the shadows within yourself. As you clear repetitive patterns, release expectations and learn to accept what is, your relationships will transform.
Today my intention is to act with integrity, do my best and accept what is.

Detachment

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Enjoy life and all that it has to offer. When joy comes from within, it is not dependent upon things, people or circumstances.

“Detachment does not mean non-involvement. You can be deeply involved but not entangled. ”
~Jaggi Vasudev~

The level of anxiety you experience in a given situation indicates the level of attachment you have created. Use the circumstances of your life to measure your growth in this area. Just observe. Notice, notice, notice, and when required, purposely shift your thoughts from desire to acceptance.

There is an ebb and flow to life that is natural and necessary. Both the highs and lows have something to teach. Enjoy your successes and all they have to offer. Enjoy too your failures, for they provide an opportunity to discover your strengths and can teach things that success cannot.

Everything changes. When we live in detachment, anxiety disappears and we learn how to truly appreciate the present moment. So, whatever comes your way, experience it. Enjoy it and create bliss you in your experience.
Today my intention is to remember that this too, shall pass. 

Life is responding to you

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Want to create change? Begin within.

“By taking responsibility for how you choose to respond to anything or anyone, you’re aligning yourself with the beautiful dance of life. ”
~Wayne Dyer~

Empowerment is not about controlling the events of your life. It is awakened by bringing a conscious awareness to how you choose to respond to the circumstances you encounter. Once we discover that all that we experience is a reflection of our own state of consciousness, we can learn to rise above blame or the tendency to complain, and go within to create change.

Pay attention to repetitive experiences. If you notice that you draw in people who create drama, seek to balance that tendency within yourself. If you notice that the people around you are generous and compassionate, realize that you, too, are expressing those beautiful qualities.

The world acts as a mirror, allowing you the opportunity to see yourself more clearly. What you do with that knowledge is up to you.

As you become more enlightened, the world becomes a beautiful place full of potential and endless opportunities to express love.
Today my intention is to honor this moment as sacred.

Karmic imprints

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There is much more to life than meets the eye.

“Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your biggest opportunity for growth. ”
~Bryant McGill~

Our energetic bodies carry the informational history of every life we have ever lived. Traumatic past-life events create a wound in the aura that can be triggered by interacting with a soul that inflicted old pain or finding oneself in similar circumstances or patterns. Often these karmic imprints seem to come out of nowhere. They feel real and disruptive and must be healed at the level of spirit.

For instance, if you drowned in a past life, being in water may be frightening for you. If your soul wants to address this, you may subconsciously choose to live near water in this lifetime so that you can face your fears. The proximity to water brings that energy to the surface. If your soul desires a break from working with drowning fears, you may subconsciously choose to live in the desert and that imprint would remain dormant.

Operate from the premise that everything in your life plays a vital role in your awakening and that you are safe, guided and supported each and every step of the way. Conscious participation allows you to find inner balance and release old imprints. Neutrality about a person or situation indicates that the karma has been cleared.
Today my intention is to remember that I am a master in the process of awakening. 

The addiction to worry

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Ever wonder what would happen if you gave up the addiction to worry?

“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever. ”
~Dalai Lama XIV~

Many masters have taught that worry is a waste of your precious energy. Live today consciously, mindfully attend to your tasks, be responsive rather than reactive and allow tomorrow to take care of itself.

When you place your full attention on the present moment and do one task at a time, it drops from your consciousness. There is no need to carry additional thought or worry about it. Worry arises only when something is left unaccomplished or we know that we have rushed through a task in order to get to the next thing.

To break the addiction, focus on doing one thing at a time – fully and completely. Your conscious focus will slow down your concept of time, everything will get completed, typically with greater accuracy than when it is rushed. Practice extreme alignment with the Now. You’ll discover the ease and grace which comes from living a Zen life.
Today my intention is to be present and do what needs to be done.

Conscious love

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Allow the winds of heaven to dance in between you.

“Love is the bridge between you and everything.”
~Rumi~

Conscious love allows you to discover who you are in the presence of another. It feels supportive, empowered and safe. The desire is toward expression and freedom.

Ego-driven love is filled with drama. It seeks to cling, demands constant validation and contains a sense of longing or fear of impending loss.

Both serve valid purposes in our awakening. When the ego engages, it provides opportunities to heal the barriers to love that we carry. We fumble toward ecstasy – sometimes caught in repetitive patterns that linger until our awareness transforms them. Soul-driven love rises above fear and is an genuine expression of the heart that leads to intimacy. It allows the other person enough space to evolve in their own way.

When you love yourself and are completely fulfilled and happy on your own, you are ready to experience authentic, conscious love from another.

Today my intention is to bring an unprotected heart to our meeting place.

Personal responsibility and empowerment

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Let your life be your message.

“If you understand it, the world is a great device to make you conscious. Your enemy is your friend, and the curses are blessings, and the misfortunes can be turned into fortunes. It depends only on one thing: if you know the key of awareness.”
~Osho~

Challenging situations are blessings in disguise – always. When faced with frustration or pain, go deeper into the present moment. Without asking the other person to understand you, seek to understand yourself.

It is helpful to utilize the energy of gratitude by saying “I am grateful for this situation. Even though I may not yet understand the lesson or be aware of gift, I know one awaits me.” The willingness to be grateful in the midst of challenge opens you to higher levels of consciousness.

As you release old layers of programming and dysfunction, your life will naturally become more peaceful. Rather than be reactive, your responses will be mindful and empowered. The key to awakening is simply taking full responsibility for your life as it is while transforming the mundane into the miraculous.
Today my intention is to stay alert. My life is a walking meditation.

Take one conscious step forward

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You can create the life of your dreams

“It is always worth considering, ‘Am I blissful the way I am living?’ If one is not then one must take risks. New paths, new life styles, a new search will have to be undertaken.”
~Osho~

Each day take one conscious step forward toward your goals, fresh ideas or spiritual enlightenment. This allows new aspects of yourself to awaken. Change provides the opportunity to cultivate facets of your personality that have remained dormant in your current way of living.

Change doesn’t guarantee happiness or success, but it does open the doors of infinite possibility. A joyful journey does not depend so much upon the path we travel as it depends upon the traveler.

If your growth feels stagnant, your current way of living may have served it’s purpose in your development. Take the lessons you have learned and move on to something new. Ultimately, you are the culmination of all that you have experienced. Mastery comes through the integration of knowledge from these different experiences into a new way of being.
Today my intention is to see potential and change it into actuality.

The path

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You were born to thrive, to learn and to awaken.

“What is the path? Residing in this very life exactly as it is right now… liking or not liking has nothing to do with it.”
~Ezra Bayda~

Your spiritual work begins here and now. Sit, observe your breath for a moment and listen. Feel the textures and nuances of the present moment and see your life, and all the rough edges of it, as perfect.

Choose to bring periodic moments of stillness into your experience today. What do you notice? With each new circumstance or interaction, seek to discover something new. Even the familiar or the mundane can be transformed through this practice.

Letting life be is an act of self love. You deserve your compassion and your kindness. Begin with what you have from where you are.
Today my intention is to open up and connect.

Be an ambassador of peace

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Choose to bring something peaceful to life’s conversation.

“One has to become feminine. One has to become receptive rather than being aggressive. One has to learn the art of relaxation rather than learning the strategies of how to conquer the world.”
~Osho~

Our state of consciousness affects everything and everyone around us. When you embrace the beauty of life with gratitude and appreciation, it naturally opens your ability to receive. Empowerment is simply the realization that you determine how you experience the present moment.

The enlightened soul operates from a place of quiet awareness. When in the midst of challenging circumstances, seek to go within to create change. The shift happens first on the inner, then we see it reflected in our life experience.

Thus, everything becomes a movement of energy in the game of awakening. We begin to see others as soul mates and participants who assist with our spiritual growth and development.
Today my intention is to live with an open heart.