“When life is simple, pretenses fall away; our essential natures shine through. By not wanting, there is calm, and the world will straighten itself. When there is silence, one finds the anchor of the universe within oneself”

~ Tao Te Ching, 37th verse

Just be. Reside in the stillness of what is and look at the world through the filter of infinite possibility. There is great beauty to be found in observation. We can discover gifts within the challenges and peace within the present moment while we cultivate the art of acceptance.

When we choose to approach life with an attitude of simplicity and calm contentment, it changes how we interact with one another. Instead of reaction, we embrace mindful action. Instead of fixing, we honor the lessons and challenges for what they have to offer. Empowerment replaces resistance.

Pause before taking action or offering advice to others. Instead, choose to be an anchor of peacefulness and one who resides naturally and in the perfection of the present moment.

Compassion is an inclusive and uplifting energy that can shift our experiences. As we change, the world around us is transformed.

The most powerful aspect of spiritual growth is choosing a tool that works for you and applying it to your experience again and again until it is your natural way of being. “By the practice of kindness, one becomes kind, for kindness itself is transformative.” (David R. Hawkins)

As love becomes more spiritual, we discover that it is aligned with the Divine rather than attached to a specific person or outcome. Peace and inner joy become a lifestyle and interpersonal issues cease being about whether or not we can be forgiving, loving or compassionate, but more about how they can best fulfilled within our experience.

Be willing to respond to the needs of others (and ultimately the needs of all creatures and the planet itself) with kindness, forgiveness, compassion and love. As a unique channel of Divine energy, you will draw this wonderful energy through your mind, body and spirit and it will flow out into the world in beautiful ways.

This moment is all that matters. Your state of consciousness sets the stage for every experience that comes your way. There are infinite ways to express yourself and the higher your vibration, the more aware you’ll be of the limitless choices which are available for you.

Purposely set your intention today and watch how life rises up to meet you. Before you walk into a meeting, set your intention. Before interacting with a loved one, set your intention. Remember that the words “I am” are the most powerful words we can use knowing that whatever comes next creates our reality.

Move beyond the limitations of old programming and align yourself with the Divine. There, in the presence of love, anything is possible.

Our challenges provide the opportunity to explore new facets of our unique potential. In the midst of depression, anger, fear, doubt or anxiety we recognize old wounds or patterns that are ready to be cleared. We begin soul searching only to discover new teachers, ideas and tools to utilize in our quest for wholeness. Sometimes you may have to traverse the dark corners of your psyche – do not reject these shadows, for they too have something to teach, and you will emerge transformed by the light of consciousness.

Honor the processes of your growth. You have the love and support of countless beings who are here to assist you along the way… If you’re feeling trapped within the mind, go back to basics – physically cleanse your home, car and work spaces. Make daily gratitude walks a priority and state your intention clearly. Don’t forget to breathe and take time to be kind to yourself. Observe yourself without judgment.

The most important thing to remember is not to get lost within the drama. Nothing is more important than your state of consciousness and your joy. And that’s what these gifts of spirit have to offer: a new level of inspiration, passion and insight.

All to often we get caught up in the drama and minutia of life. Consider the truth that you are a spiritual being, your life is sacred and you are an expression of the Divine. Some people might feel that this perception is a lot of pressure, but to me, it seems to simplify things…If I feel anger – is that an expression of the Divine, or my ego running amok? If I am frustrated or impatient, is that an expression of the Divine, or am I feeding my energy into things which do not serve my growth?

The place to begin is ruthless honesty with oneself. If you feel anger or frustration, feel it – immerse yourself within it in a conscious manner. Doing so will almost immediately diffuse the situation and you will see things more clearly.

Let compassion be your guide. This is your moment of transformation.

Life is constantly unfolding in unexpected ways. The human condition often begins with resistance – we have plans and goals and tend to fight against that which seems to knock us off our path. But… it is the journey that is important, not the destination.

How we respond to the events of our lives dictates how much joy we are willing to experience. Begin by mastering your state of consciousness – consistently observe yourself with kindness, face your fears, trust the processes of your growth and know that everything has a purpose on this sacred journey of yours.

Miracles happen with you create space and allow the Divine to surprise you. New people, changes in perception and conscious interactions can alter your life in amazing ways. As we incorporate the lessons, we can flow with changes with incredible grace and faith knowing that all will unfold perfectly.

Love does not fluctuate because it’s source comes from within – it is not dependent on outside factors. It is a way of being in the world and those who have reached this high vibration learn to bypass reason and relate from the heart.

Thought deals with specifics whereas love deals with the whole. It is able to see clearly and look beyond the obvious to the inner dimensions of being. It dissolves negativity through supporting rather than attacking.

In the energy of love, we learn that love is everywhere and what we give out returns in miraculous ways. When making decisions, choose from love – for instance, deciding to leave a job for a new exciting adventure is far more powerful than becoming fed up and quitting out of anger. One opens energy, the other destroys.

The path to unconditional love lies in surrender and forgiveness. When we release the stories of the ego, move past our history and simply bring an unprotected heart to our meeting place, the spirit enters the realm of infinite possibility.

Our lives are filled with so much opportunity… don’t be afraid to recreate yourself from time to time. One day we awaken to discover that our current expression of life no longer provides the challenges it once did and we begin longing for something different.  That’s normal – it simply indicates that you have mastered the lessons of your current level and are ready to expand into new ways of being.

Sometimes the path of transition is clear; however, there will also be those moments when we simply jump off the edge of the abyss into the unknown with faith knowing that all we need to understand will present itself at the perfect moment.

Don’t doubt those first instincts. Follow them to see where they lead. Of course, the ego will pop in with thoughts of worry (that’s it’s job!), but we have the capability to choose to consciously see through the fear to the infinite possibilities that await… new friends, new experiences, the opportunity to share and receive and much, much more. Yes, part of us may long for the “known” and all the perceived safely that it brings, but the soul longs for growth, for dramatic expansion, and there is nothing to fear but fear itself.

Intention sets the stage for all that comes into our experience, though it may sometimes come in unexpected ways. We humans have limited perception and often forget that we don’t see the big picture. Knowing this, we learn to work from the end result of happiness – choosing joy, taking baby steps, being willing to take a risk – and allow space for the Divine to bring about our desires in the perfect way.

Trust your intuition. There will come moments when you make a leap of faith and things will seem to go awry. Often, when things seem to be falling apart, they are really falling together. Let the pieces fall into place – sometimes, one person leads to another, one opportunity expands into something completely unexpected or we discover members of our soul’s support group along the way. The key is to behave as though the end result has already manifested.

Look at yourself from a space of compassion and love and healing will begin. What we forgive in others, we forgive within ourselves and then it disappears from our experience. This is how we create transformation in our world.

Anger can be experienced in many ways. It can be suppressed, hiding under the levels of awareness where it creates physical symptoms in the body, experienced as depression or explosive rage. When the ego provides a story, it can present itself as righteous anger and we will seek out others who will provide support in order to justify moments of imbalance. We can explode in reactive anger saying that it’s important to let it out; however, that energy creates wounds in our auric field an in the fields of those nearby.

You can transform anger into awakening. When it arises, feel it without justifying, repressing or acting on it – just observe. Notice what it does to your body, pay attention to the thoughts that run through the mind, and bring the light of consciousness to the present moment.

In that quiet light of awareness, you may experience a release or see through the mechanisms of the ego, thus transforming that flash of anger and bringing your attention to an unhealed wound.

When you have learned the lessons that anger has to offer, you’ll discover the art of living with an open heart. Compassion and acceptance are the gifts which await the awakened spirit.