Nothing is more important than your state of consciousness. Periodically observe yourself, checking to see if you’re holding any tension in the body. Notice if the mind wanders to disquieting memories or doubt and consciously bring yourself fully into the present moment.

Bask in the radiance of this new day. Open to the realm of infinite possibility and simply Be Here Now…

Breathe deeply and create inner balance. Then all your decisions and actions will come from a place of clarity and empowerment.

When patterns repeat, it’s because the mind is more comfortable with the known than the unknown, even when the unknown brings peace, joy, harmony and balance…

Awakening is a different process for each of us. One day, the spirit breaks through the stories of the mind and plants a seed of awareness, that change is possible and we begin to tend that idea with conscious intent.

For those not ready to break free from patterns of limitation, be compassionate. Hold the knowing that all will unfold perfectly and consciously interact with kindness. It’s challenging to watch someone you love harm themselves; however, all is part of the process of awakening.

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

When you live in alignment with the Celtic Vows of Friendship, you consciously create harmony in all of your relationships. Sometimes love requires that we allow others to learn their own lessons in their own time. Compassionate detachment teaches us to listen with empathy and non-judgment, rather than attempting to remove their pain.

Relationships are tremendous vehicles for spiritual growth. In all difficulties, if we are directly present with our own pain and seek all peace from within, we can step beyond the limitations of the past into a world filled with vibrant possibility.

So, love by allowing the winds of heaven to dance in between you. Be present, and let kindness be your guide.

Seek wisdom

The heart that seeks to awaken, to live authentically, cuts through the illusions of the mind. This spiritual quest opens the door to new experience, and only through releasing desire and expectations can we tap into our inner wisdom.

There is great value in expanding beyond your comfort zone. New experiences provide an opportunity to awaken our senses and awareness. Learning to be comfortable in the face of the unknown is a stepping-stone to clarity and truth.

Those who challenge you the most on the physical plane, love you the most on the spiritual plane…

Your purpose is to awaken. Those who challenge you should be considered your healing angels because they are willing to risk losing your love (in this lifetime) in order to assist you in your growth.

Until we are ready to awaken, we often run from these challenging relationships, only to draw in another person who will offer the same lesson in a different way. This will occur until it is no longer needed.

Consider those who trigger you and purposely send gratitude and light to them. Ask to see things clearly and look from the heart, rather than through the filter of the ego. You may find the breakthrough for which you have been searching.

The greatest gift that you can offer is an authentic interaction without judgment. Everyone wants to have the same experience on their life’s journey – acceptance.

What if you had someone in your life that consistently supported you each and every step of the way? There would be no need for the ego to engage, to become defensive or insecure or to worry about someone else’s mood. If you are fortunate to have cultivated such a relationship, you know how valuable and rare it is.

You can choose to be that person for someone (or everyone!) in your life. What you give is returned to you, often in wonderful and unexpected ways. Practice with the little things – day to day matters are there to aid us in cultivating our desirable qualities. Explore different points of view, celebrate your connection and honor each path as perfect. This will open new dimensions of wisdom within you.

The beauty of free will…

Living a mystical life means seeking a conscious inner experience in every situation for the sole purpose of discovering truth. Beyond words and thoughts lies the infinite energy of the Divine, guiding and directing our quest for awakening, leading us to whatever situation is needed for our soul’s growth.Inner wounds cannot be healed until an experience brings them to the surface. Once they are causing an upset, we have the opportunity to become more aware of the message and purposely chose to transform them into steppingstones of awakening.

This is the beauty of free will – you can choose to remain trapped in the limiting patterns of the past or set yourself free with intention. There is a spiritual lesson in every moment you experience – if you choose to seek it, you will surely find it.

Be love.

This is your moment… your moment to shine and consciously send love to those with whom you interact. If you find yourself replaying a past hurt, stop for a moment and send light to that person. Whether rushing through a busy Monday morning or walking in the woods, choose to see the world around you through the eyes of love.

What if we, collectively, simply moved into conscious, patient, compassionate inner space and chose to spend the day there? How much difference might that create in the world? I can think of nothing better.

The journey of awakening is a process of releasing old patterns and being willing to receive while taking one more conscious step forward.

Each of us is a master in the process of awakening. The only difference is one’s level of consciousness. As we learn to expand our thinking, we become more aware of the absurdities of life and step outside of the melodrama.

Understanding and awareness bring about change. Spiritual teachings begin to be absorbed and applied to daily life and resistance becomes a thing of the past.

Your spiritual progress benefits the world because it raises the level of consciousness of all. Even a little bit makes a difference because it changes our response to life.

Soul work is a constant process of letting go, surrendering, accepting and expanding and then stepping out of the known into the unknown. This takes courage and faith in the Divine… that we will wind up just where we need to be.