Dream the masterpiece into being

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You are a work in progress.

“Nobody else gets to live your life. You’re the artist. Paint your picture. Dream your own masterpiece into being.”
~Anna Taylor~

Some people can look at a stone or a piece of wood and see something unique and beautiful waiting to emerge. The look through the lens of possibility and dare to remove the excess in order to bring something new into being. They recognize the beauty in both its forms – the raw, pure potential as well as the exquisite finished masterpiece – and they explore the process with love.

Choose to view life in the same way. Find the inherent beauty in what is and also see what could be. It takes courage to chip away at the excess, and perhaps the vision may change as you go through the process; but it’s love, consistency, bravery and empowered action that spark the imagination.
What wonders are waiting to emerge?
Today my intention is to be a conscious co-creator of my own experience.

Consciousness is bliss

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Joy is impossible without pain.

“There is often a vague sense of danger with which we greet almost every person and every situation. If it had a voice, it might whisper, “Please don’t hurt me.”
~Ezra Bayda~

Prior to awakening, we humans relate to the world from a space of self-protection while living in prisons of our own making. When interacting with those who have yet to awaken, remember that fear dominates their world. Bring a sense of compassion and choose to show them the beauty that comes from living a conscious life.

The journey to awakening brings glimpses of joy, wholeness and inner wisdom. We begin to see greater possibilities. We learn how to transform challenges into empowerment. We discover the passion that comes from living an authentic life. Life becomes an adventure rather than a struggle.

With all this beauty and potential flowing in to your experience, it can be easy to forget the pain that originally sparked the movement toward higher consciousness. When you see someone who is in misery or distress, consider that they may be in the process of a profound shift of awareness. Rather than add to their story with reactive judgment, attachment or frustration, choose to be a light in the darkness. Your kindness can change the world.

Today my intention is to be grateful for the challenges that helped me to awaken. Without them, we would all be somewhere considerably different right now…

The love vibration

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At the core of everything – love.

“Simple kindness to one’s self and all that lives is the most powerful transformational force of all.”
~David R. Hawkins~

The higher your vibrational frequency, the simpler life becomes. From this space of experience we learn the art of non-attachment. Choices are made from the heart rather than the mind and an empowered quiet stillness underlies our interactions.

While karmic or ego-generated love can quickly flip between love and hate, authentic Love has no opposite. It is gracious, non-judgmental, inclusive and intuitive. The healing process becomes one of bringing Love to a situation until it is transformed. The light of consciousness transforms all that it shines upon.

Once we become willing to give love, we discover that it is all around us. You are a conduit for the light of the Divine. This planet offers limitless opportunities to cultivate this aspect of your experience.
Today my intention is to be grateful for the many miracles that grace my life.   

Namaste

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Seek to recognize the sacred in one another.

“Spirituality is not the practice of any virtue; spirituality is the gaining of a new vision.”
~Osho~

This moment is an opportunity to love. You can greet it with open arms or you can close down in fear. As your consciousness expands, your perception shifts and things begin to change. When you are able to recognize the sacred in another, it changes how you choose to interact – there is only support, kindness, acceptance and understanding. You are set free from limitation.

Whether love calls you into action, acceptance, grace, forgiveness or compassion, know that you have the ability to transform any situation. Become one with the present moment. Choose a quiet space and take a moment to breathe. Still your mind and go within. Imagine that with each breath you inhale vibrant energy of pure potential. Feel its sparkling power as it informs and awakens every aspect of your being to the infinite possibilities that await discovery.
Today my intention is to keep things simple. In the stillness of Now, I have the ability to transcend the realm of thought and enter the infinite realm of the sacred. 

Karmic agreements

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Everyone plays a role in your souls development.

“Your purpose is to awaken.”
~Eckhart Tolle~

There are many types of karmas that help us to rediscover Oneness, create balance, learn through experience and prepare for the next level of our spiritual development. You have a support circle of 12 souls that have agreed to assist you on this journey of self-discovery. The more conscious you are, the more likely to are to accept the support that is available for you.

Each of us has one person that consistently challenges us. Think of the person that frustrates or triggers you the most – that soul is likely playing the role of “Discipline” in order to help you to be stronger in your beliefs, more articulate or mindful of your own truth. He or she behaves in a way that helps you cultivate positive attributes such as patience or acceptance.

Consider this: the person that challenges you the most on the physical plane, loves you the most on the spiritual plane. They are willing to act out a negative role, perhaps losing your love and good-will in the process, in order to help you evolve more quickly.
Today my intention is to choose to find the gift in every situation.

Life begins where fear ends

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Fear paralyzes.

“Everyone feels fear. But giving in to fear is what makes our lives narrow and dark. Fear-based action is the source of all conflict; fearful response, the root of all sorrow. Fear is what prevents intimacy and undermines love. But we’re often not aware of how fear drives so much of what we do. There is often fear behind what  we call kindness, fear in ambition, in depression, and always fear in anger. Every time we give in to fear we lose our life. In fear we imagine a terrible future, and in this imagining we create a terrible present. We bring upon ourselves the very misery that we are desperately trying to push away. The secret to living with fearful feelings is saying yes to the objects of fear – not being swallowed by them, but welcoming them as invitations to move toward freedom.”
~Ezra Bayda~

We transform fear into empowerment by shining the light of consciousness upon it, seeing it clearly and taking heart-informed action. What you fight you strengthen; therefore, when you accept the feelings as they arise you’ll discover the power of non-resistance. Instead of engaging in ego driven “what if?” thoughts or attempting to repress them, you’ll purposely find a way to step into the flow of a joyful, blissful life.

Nothing is more important than your joy. Don’t wait to celebrate your journey. If this were the last moment of your life, all the petty angers, disappointments and enmity would become pointless and unimportant. In the power of the present moment, love becomes important, forgiveness and friendship become meaningful and we discover that joy connects us to the Divine.
Today my intention is to move forward with ease and grace knowing that all is well. 

Living a multi-faceted life

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Enjoy the fullness of human experience.

“Jump into the river, that is the only way to know life. Jump into the river. Never be a spectator. The spectator is the poorest person in the world.”
~Osho~

This planet is the only place to explore the nuances of human experience. While many tend to create opinions and judgments that dictate how they participate in life, the spiritual seeker understands that everything has the potential to teach and desires only to expand their awareness.

Has your life been a celebration? Do your choices create or reinforce a bubble of limitation in your viewpoints and beliefs or can you recognize everyone who graces your experience as a teacher? No matter what you choose to do, immerse yourself within it. If it has virtue for you, it will become a facet of your infinite beauty. If not, you will emerge wiser, stronger and more compassionate.

Being fully present with the totality of life brings freedom. There is no worry, no judgment… only the expansiveness of an infinite divine spirit exploring the beauty that only earth-bound experience has to offer.

Today my intention is to let it be. Without struggle, life is bliss.

Saying Yes

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Allowing the new to enter your life brings about transformation.

“Looking with a mind that’s awake reveals the shimmering pulse of life. Looking with a mind full of thoughts reveals only your thoughts.”
~Ezra Bayda~

The ego has a fear of the unknown. Why? Because the adventurer, the seeker, the student, the spiritualist learns a new way of being and discovers safety in unexpected places. They are willing to heed the call of new ideas, people, places and experiences and live in a constant state of evolution.

Many people are afraid to go beyond the boundaries of the familiar. Be willing to live each moment with intensity so that you can recognize the many gifts that are available for you.

New experiences help you to grow. New friendships or loves allow you to discover unexplored aspects of your being. Yes, there are risks inherent in adventure; however, all the skills you have cultivated can blend into something new when you choose to say “yes” to living a multi-faceted life.
Today my intention is to remember that growth needs one fundamental thing – courage.

Tranquility and happiness

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Happiness comes from within.

“The more we practice with our own struggles and relate to them as our vehicle to awakening, the less we will judge our struggles as defects. Likewise in relationships; the more we can remember that others also have the wish to learn from their struggles, the less we will judge others as defective when we see them caught in their distress.”

~Ezra Bayda~

When you move from judgment to compassion, a sense of peacefulness enters your experience. Observe how often feelings of discontent or anger are tied to judgment or opinions and you’ll quickly discover that the prison of frustration is of your own making. With this in mind, know that you have the power to create peace and grace in your experience. Re-frame the situation utilizing the filter of compassion, honor the moment as a teacher and embrace the joy that is your birthright.

Awakening is a process. Each spark of awareness leads to another and each moment provides a new opportunity to love. Smile upon life. Appreciate your infinite beauty and potential and it will be easier to recognize the beauty and potential around you. The world needs more kindness.
Today my intention is to bring a quiet acceptance to the present moment.

 

Balanced energy

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Chakra Healing

Listen to your body.

“Begin difficult things
while they are easy.

Do great things
when they are small.

The difficult things of the world
must have once been small…

A thousand mile journey
begins with
one step.”

~from The Simple Way by Lao Tzu~

You are an infinite spiritual being having a temporary human experience. There are seven layers of energy around you, each connected to a corresponding chakra. When an imbalance occurs, the body begins sending messages to help you become aware so that the issue can be addressed.

Everything is a message. Periodically take a moment to tune into the body and listen. Things occurring on the left side are connected to women, feminine energy and receptivity, while the right side is impacted by male energy, men and the what we give out to others. Awareness allows you to address issues while they are small.

In this quick paced world, people tend to medicate, ignore, multi-task and push the body until illness forces a slow down in order to balance and re-charge. Love yourself enough to put yourself first. Slow down, breathe, meditate and commune with the Divine in a way that heals your soul. Then, take your beautiful energy out into the world.
Today my intention is to lovingly allow joy to flow through my mind and body and experience.