Let love lift you higher

Each day presents an opportunity for you to create whatever you wish. Every thought, word, belief, desire or action sends waves of energy out into the Universe, and whatever we send out returns to us… often in unexpected ways. Life provides a blank canvas filled with possibility and no matter what you may have created or experienced in the past, this moment of unlimited possibility is here now.

Allow love to lift you higher bringing compassion and clarity to situations both old and new. The high vibrational frequency of limitless love can change things that once were stagnant. It can bring empowerment and freedom to your experience and create a new foundation from which you can move forward in the days to come.

In the stillness of infinite possibility, we discover that all things are possible, yet none are necessary. The unknown contains every conceivable (and inconceivable) possibility, and our job is to release limitation wherever it is found. The only thing that remains is love.

Today my intention is to remember that this moment provides the perfect opportunity for me to experience life with compassion, empathy, love and infinite possibility.

Postponing joy

Many people, caught in the grip of ego, think they can’t be happy until they’ve reached a particular goal, found the “right” person or have a peaceful life. This postponement of joy is a never-ending mechanism of the mind, for once the goal is reached, the next one presents itself and the quest for happiness begins again.

There is nothing positive to be gained by waiting for the future to unfold before you choose to be fulfilled, grateful and happy. It’s often said that the journey is more important than the destination – and this idea is such a beautiful truth. The joy is in the discovery, mastering the challenges, meeting new people, cultivating new skills, etc. In fact, the end result is nothing more than the idea that gets us moving – once that has been accomplished, it’s role is complete.

Start being blissful Now. If this moment were your last, would you want to finish this life feeling frustrated or incomplete? Don’t persist in your misery, let the small things go and realize that nothing is more important than your joy.

Today my intention is to joyfully do one thing at a time.

Going with the flow

Trust allows you to flow with what is without fighting or fear. The point of power always resides in the present moment and surrender is the source of that power. The Tao Te Ching often compares higher consciousness with water – flowing to the low places with ease, moving around obstacles, or having the ability to transform things as immovable as stone with a consistent flow. We too can elicit such change. The slow flow of grace moves mountains and we emerge not only transformed, but leaving things subtly altered in our wake.

This is what is called the divine feminine energy – quietly powerful, transformative and understanding the power that resides in the art of going with the flow. The next time you face an obstacle, remember this! You can create change – lasting change – by tapping into the Now with ease and grace. Cease fighting. Nothing is stagnant and you can be the bringer of transformation.

Today my intention is to love what is.

The awakened spirit

The awakened spirit is set free from the neurotic trappings of the egoic mind. Things become simple and in the ordinary, the extraordinary is discovered. All of life is transformed by your transformation. Everything becomes sacred and in that sacredness, there are infinite levels of divinity waiting to be explored.

The source of all light, love and laughter resides within you. It has always been there and isn’t going anywhere. Go inward in whatever way pleases your soul and bring that light into all that you choose to do. This incredible untapped potential will be reflected by the world around you – it’s time to share your unique gifts.

As we raise our consciousness, we begin to affect those with whom we interact. There may be times when you find yourself still witnessing the ego as it arises within you, and perhaps think that you’ve missed the mark. The difference is that you now have a greater awareness of the mechanisms of the ego and have cultivated the tools to recreate space and balance in your experience. In that awareness, you’ll discover that the ego’s responses have less and less power over your ability to live a life filled with purpose and joy.

Today my intention is to be an authentic example of kindness and acceptance.

 

Success

This week of moving has been wonderfully challenging. As I sit amidst the chaos of boxes and furniture waiting to be arranged, I can see that things are going to work out perfectly as they always do. Though my desire was for a transition filled with ease and grace, the challenges (primarily physical and mental) brought wonderful lessons and experiences that an easy flow can never bring. As I searched for inspiration for this mornings Wow, I pulled the “Success” card from the Osho Zen tarot deck and read this passage, “Just go on moving, enjoying whatever becomes available. If success is there, enjoy it. If failure is there, enjoy it – because failure brings a few enjoyments that no success can ever bring. Success also brings a few joys that no failure can ever bring.” …and I gave a simple thank you to the Divine for the reminder that all is well.

The gifts of grace and the gifts we receive from rising above the challenges are equally uplifting and life-changing when we allow them to be. I am grateful for every bump and bruise received along the way for they have brought me here Now – surrounded by love and supported by life.

Today my intention is to do one thing at a time, mindfully.

Allowing, enjoying and experiencing life

Allowing is the secret to happiness. Once we begin to let go, space is created in our lives, and in that space we discover beauty that was there all along. All too often the mind engages in a kind of warfare – holding on to old resentments or patterns that result in unhappiness and while we’re engaged with this inner dialog, life continues on around us.

Each of us has the capacity to set ourselves free from the burdens that we carry. Create enough openings in your life to participate in the mysteries of the Divine. Don’t postpone your happiness – life is here Now.

Love this moment and participate in it fully. When it’s time to work, be fully present and engaged. When it’s time to relax, leave work behind and allow yourself the time to recharge. If the moment calls upon you to lie in the sun – enjoy every aspect of it.

Today my intention is to choose to experience love wherever I go.

There is always something new to learn

You are stronger than you know. Every moment provides an opportunity to explore the fathoms of your divine nature and you can step into that flow of love and life whenever you are ready. No matter what you choose to do, do it mindfully. Once you understand yourself, you will understand all of humanity.

People create walls around them as a form of protection. One aspect of empowerment is the process of learning to understand and define your own boundaries, saying no when appropriate, until you discover the true boundlessness of your soul.  In that instant of awareness we begin to sense how we are interconnected and become consciously aware of the energies that flow from each thought, word and action.

Accept yourself, knowing that all will be revealed to you at the perfect time. Acceptance is the doorway to tremendous growth and empowerment. Life provides the opportunity to dance, celebrate, create and rejoice – and in that celebration, we evolve beyond limitation and step into the realm of infinite possiblity.

Today my intention is to let love be the foundation of all my relationships, from the most fleeting to the most intimate.

Love as the highest law

The foundation of personal integrity and compassion is love. This is a much higher vibration and more powerful than any moral codes, commandments or judgement. Those who are willing to judge others are also ready to suffer separation in order to feed the ego’s need for superiority. It’s much easier to condemn another than to look within and face the need for change.

The spiritualist carries an entirely different quality throughout their experiences. Always ready to forgive (or to recognize that forgiveness is not even necessary), he or she embodies compassion for those who struggle with unconsciousness and understands that everyone is in the process of transformation, regardless of how it appears.

The awakened version of morality comes not from conscience, fear or societal pressure but from a higher state of consciousness. Seek always to become more aware of your own inner mastery and wisdom – this will allow you to live in complete harmony with the Divine and you will see it reflected by the world around you.

Often society will not understand the peacefulness of an enlightened person – Where is your anger? Why aren’t you complaining about the state of the world? Aren’t you worried about what might happen? Let love express itself through you in unusual ways and be the change you wish to see.

Today my intention is to live in a constant state of acceptance and joy.

Learning through experience

The only way to truly understand oneself is through experience. Life is an exquisite montage of trial and error and we must have personal experience in order to fully integrate a lesson. Wisdom comes to those who have developed an understanding that lies beyond knowledge. Often this takes many lifetimes to achieve. We arrange to encounter a similar type of situation multiple times so that we may explore every nuance it has to offer. Once a particular situation or lesson has been completely experienced and integrated, we face it without fear and move on to the next.

Allow yourself to grow stronger through the experiences of your life. Let anger teach you compassion. Let hatred show you the value of love. Consider those who challenge you as your healing angels and walk the route of Oneness with all life.

Today my intention is to reside in harmony with what is knowing that all things work toward my highest good.

Simple pleasures

My dogs are great teachers. Always willing to play and experts at living joyfully in the present moment, they remind me to keep things simple. But they are also wonderful energetic barometers. Domestic animals are our guardians of spirit and like everything else in the world, they reflect the energy around them.

As we are immersed in the process of moving, the energy in the house is disrupted. Boxes are piled in every room and a phase of cleansing has begun. Their behavior has shifted a bit as well – not negative or misbehaved, just different… and so I pay attention because it’s a reminder for me to continue to take the time to re-balance myself and purposely carry the intention of smooth sailing through the process. On the other end of the spectrum is construction and the re-imagining of new ideas coming to light… and betwixt the two, I carry the knowledge that everything will fall together it it’s own perfect way.

I can choose to feel safe throughout the ever-changing flow of my life. I can choose to honor each and every aspect of the process as a sacred journey. I can choose to see the potential of new beginnings… and since thoughts are things I joyfully send my intentions out into the Universe.