You are more powerful than you know

Your thoughts and words create your reality. When the ego-driven mind gains momentum, it can be hard to remember that you are a conscious creator, you are living a life of purpose and have chosen to reside in a world that offers infinite possibility.

Awakened movement can only come from within and that inner transformation begins with a thought. Self awareness is sparked by the realization that you are ready to expand yourself in a way that creates greater freedom and joy in your experience.

Some powerful statements to use in the process of creating personal changes are:

• I am willing to release the patterns within me that have created this situation
• All things work to my highest good – this situation, whatever it has to offer, is an important part of my awakening
• I am willing to grow and change. Every moment presents a wonderful new opportunity to become more of who I am

Your energy sets the stage for the filter through which you experience the world. When you take the time to create balance by cleansing your home, create a sacred space, observe your thoughts (purposely shifting them into empowerment when necessary), and making morning Gratitude Walks a priority, you create the space in which a transformation can occur.

Sometimes fear and anger seem so prevalent. It’s easy to lose sight of love in the ego-driven patterns of judgment and chaos. The important thing to remember is that life is a reflection of our collective state of consciousness and it’s up to each one of us to consistently transform our own shadows into light. Consider the idea that the dysfunction we witness is there as a reminder to look within.

Everything serves a purpose, not only for your growth but for the growth of humankind as a whole. In times of darkness, light – any light – shines brightly, making a tremendous difference.

Keep this simple idea in mind. Are you contributing to awareness or participating in the illusion? As awakened beings we have a greater capability to see beyond the roles and the world of form to the love which resides at the core of all things. There is no need to intellectually change another’s point of view; however, living in a state of grace and acceptance makes a resounding statement.

“We are all just walking one another home…” ~Ram Dass

Rejoice in one another’s good fortune. Be a blessing by helping those around you to achieve their dreams. Support searches for love, success, satisfaction and joy by offering your love and assistance without expectation. The natural flow of energy ensures that all that you give freely will surely return to you in amazing ways.

The ego says “but what about me?” or “when will it be my turn” prompting desire or the fear of missing opportunities. Rather than falling prey to the voice of limited belief, know that miracles await. So, whether you share a smile, support, compassion or physical assistance, act with a heart that is free from fear for you have amazing gifts to share.

You are responsible for your own joy.

Ego loves to blame, seeing others as the source of pain. It’s primary purpose is to distract, and it does so with stories that support the unconscious desire to remain asleep. Many people move from one drama to the next, unaware that the key to releasing turbulence lies within them.

Each of us has one primary life lesson that repeats in myriad forms until we have mastered all it’s nuances. Many souls will enter your life to assist you in this endeavor and you will discover that the more you love yourself, the less internal conflict you will have. Inner confidence and grace create awakened responses to others’ dysfunction or ego generated behavior.

When you notice yourself making the conscious decision to remain neutral in dramatic situations, you are taking responsibility for your own joy – and that is a powerful place to reside.

One wonderful indicator of personal growth is resistance from those around you. As we change, the world around us is transformed, and often, close family and friends will unknowingly attempt to keep the status quo because they may not be ready for their own changes.

Be patient with those who grace your life. Gentle reminders, detached compassion and love without expectation are new ways to respond to the existing patterns in your life. You make a difference as consistent awakened behavior becomes your new baseline.

Your intentions will manifest – often in unforeseen and miraculous ways. In the meantime, choose to live with laughter and joyful expectation. No matter where you have been or what situations have played a part in your awakening, you have the ability to transform your experience. The light of consciousness changes everything.

The point of power is always in the present moment.

Our experience of the world is a reflection of our thoughts, words and beliefs. Worry dissipates vital energy that could be directed into positive solutions, creative visualization and joyful expectation for the future.

The present moment is the doorway to enlightenment. We can engage life’s magic by understanding our power and remembering (always!) that thoughts become things.

Decide what you wish to create. Honor where you are in the present moment and visualize the end result. Any thoughts which impede your progress should be observed, examined and transformed into the realm of infinite possibility.

Be excited, enchanted and celebrate the fact that you are getting closer every day. As you walk through your lessons, they become easier to navigate and soon you will see the light on the horizon.

The soul craves experience and expansion.

The journey of awakening began the moment that we entered the realm of time and space. Here in the physical world, we have the opportunity to rediscover our true infinite nature through lifetime after lifetime of experience.

We attempt to learn as much as possible during each incarnation, flowing through three different 27 year phases – Youth (ages 0-27), Power (ages 27-54) and Wisdom (ages 54-81). Typically, we create extreme transitional events that lead to an opening in perception or prompt us to reassess the meaning of our journey. The resulting change shifts us to the next phase of our development.

Be willing to release that which you no longer need knowing that you will create the space in which a transformation can occur. The best is yet to come.

When we choose to take full responsibility for our own joy in the present moment, forgiveness becomes possible. The knowledge that challenging circumstances and people grace our lives for the purpose of assisting in the cultivation of wisdom, faith and empowerment allows us to see beyond the ego’s story to the core of infinite love.

Anything can be transformed by the light of consciousness. Situations will repeat, giving us the practice we need in order to recognize limiting patterns in myriad forms. When you find yourself realizing that an old lesson has returned you are awake. Turn and face life with courage, knowing that you have the tools to shift limitation into wisdom.

Forgiveness is a powerful tool of self-awareness and growth. Anytime a situation knocks you off balance or you need a way to access your inner knowledge, complete a Radical Forgiveness Worksheet, read it out loud to yourself and then burn it in a simple personal ceremony of gratitude. The energy will shift, setting you free to walk forward in grace.

“A quiet mind is all you need. All else will happen rightly, once your mind is quiet. As the sun on rising makes the world active, so does self-awareness affect changes in the mind. In the light of calm and steady self-awareness, inner energies wake up and work miracles without any effort on your part”

We live within the flow of love and wisdom, yet many fail to understand that joy must first begin within in order to recognize the gifts that are waiting. How many times today can you view life as a miracle? What do you choose to experience? Awareness of the self as both all and nothing is the opening of consciousness – and therein lies peace.

The mind creates separation, an abyss which sometimes seems insurmountable; however, it is the heart that builds a bridge to discovery. All that you need is already within you and is here, Now.

It feels like I’ve known you forever…

What a joy it is to reconnect with those who have walked with us on the journey! Those synchronistic coincidences of time and space that bring us together are all part of the dance of awakening. We seek to know the Divine through one another while agreeing to play the appropriate role required for one another’s growth.

When you feel a deep connection with someone, it’s typically because you have spent lifetimes cultivating the relationship. The sense of comfort or discomfort is lingering energy between the two souls and it fulfills a vital purpose in our awakening.

When someone graces your presence – whether for a brief moment or weaving throughout your experience for years – take a moment to be grateful for all they have brought to your life. We are merely reflections of one another… connecting in order to understand ourselves better, to offer support, friendship, compassion, kindness, lessons and love.