The greater the challenge, the greater the breakthrough.

When challenges feel intense and overwhelming, know that you are on the verge of creating something completely new in your experience. These forays into the unknown bring our strengths to the surface and allow us to cultivate an empowered way of walking through the world.

We set change in motion; therefore, it’s helpful to utilize grace and acceptance in the present moment. Know that stumbling blocks are ultimately transformed into stepping stones. The light of your consciousness illuminates the infinite possibilities in anything that it shines upon.

Part of higher awareness is learning to navigate intense life situations while remaining open and vulnerable. In that space of openness we discover our ability to rise above and break free from the illusions of separation and limitation.

There are times when we must go inward, feel deeply and allow healing to begin.

The most profound spiritual work is often done alone. It’s helpful to enter the stillness of the present moment, step away from the input of others, feel deeply and undergo a cleansing. Getting near water can be helpful with this process – visit the ocean, step into a stream, immerse yourself in a lake or even use your shower as a conscious place of healing.

In times of uncertainly and re-evaluation, allow the element of water to inspire a free flow of feelings. This cleansing process begins to heal old wounds while creating a space where clarity can emerge. Tears are powerful. They come when we need emotional release as well as being  spontaneous indicators of the flow of love from the Divine in times of breakthrough and joy.

Give yourself freedom to cleanse mind, body and spirit. Honor your tears as sacred for they indicate the depth of your openness and willingness to grow.

Life will always present the perfect situation for your souls growth.

It is time to rediscover your innocence.

“See the world through the eyes of your inner child.
The eyes that sparkle in awe and amazement as they see love, magic and mystery in the most ordinary things.”     

~Henna Sohail~ 

After years of adding layers of knowledge and experience the spiritual seeker comes to realize the value of simplicity, childlike wonder and innocence. Thus, the path of awakening calls upon us to drop all the heaviness we have amassed and return to our true nature.

Playfulness is an important aspect of discovery because it allows us release all pretense and let laughter guide us into new realms of no-thought. Often, our striving actually pushes what we desire away from us. This energy can be reversed by moving into a state of ease and receptivity. Consider all the times you focused considerable energy trying to remember something only to have the word, idea or name dance out of reach. And then after moving on to something new, it comes to you effortlessly.

Bring this openness into your daily experience by choosing to see through the eyes of a child. Explore the immense difference between intellectualizing and hugging a tree and let your heart lead the way.

Act with integrity, do your best, accept what is.

We live in a world of limitless possibility; however as humans, our vision is often very limited by our interpretations, expectations and desire. Trust that your soul knows what it is doing and break free from the need to have everything planned out.

This openness allows you to operate from a place of enlightened doing. When you choose to act from the heart and observe how life unfolds, you leave space for the unexpected to show up in your experience. New insights and chance encounters will lead you to explore new facets of yourself.

Miracles await. When we really pay attention, everything and everyone becomes our teacher. Never stop learning for the dance of life has just begun.

Each of us is a unique expression of the Divine in human form.

Kindness is never wasted. Pausing to smile or sharing a kind word increases your own store of happiness. When you’re fully immersed in the present moment, it’s easy to become a channel for the love, light and laughter of the universe. The right words will flow and your loving energy will plant seeds that may take root.

When you purposely recognize the sacredness in another, your conscious interaction engages their energy and a healing exchange occurs. These preemptive acts of love are a masterful way of gently guiding your day to unfold in the manner you desire.

Disengage the mind and allow your intuition to assist in your daily navigation through life. You’ll know the appropriate time for stillness, observation, kindness, action or holding space. One barometer of Presence is the ability to act and move forward without second guessing yourself. Once divine energy has expressed itself through you, the transaction is complete.

Honor those who grace your life by allowing them room to grow.

Share your joy, your dance and your light with those who are ready to receive your beautiful energy. The art of friendship begins with gratitude. It must be a sharing. When you demonstrate love and friendliness toward all of life, it is reflected back to you in myriad ways.

The light of your consciousness transforms all that it shines upon. Rather than being trapped by neediness or desire, you become love and your love transforms the energy of those with whom you come in contact.

In every relationship, allow enough room for the winds of heaven to dance in between you. When you come together, enjoy discovering who you are in the presence of the other and when you have time apart, celebrate the fact that your friendship is an expression of trust, harmony and sharing.

Nothing is more important than your state of consciousness in this moment.

What are you creating right now? Stop and observe how you feel and pay attention to the timbre of your thoughts. Notice your state of consciousness. Beyond the mechanisms of the mind lies a vast energetic field of potential. In this moment, each of us has the ability to draw whatever we wish from that field.

Many choose to dwell upon the past, thus destroying their joy in the present. Many choose to project into the future, seeing the present moment only as something to get through in order to get somewhere else. But those who actively seek to awaken have discovered that peace can only be experienced in one place: here and now.

This moment is the doorway to the infinite and we stand in the presence of the Divine. Honor it as sacred by choosing to truly experience it. Bring all your attention to the Now and allow the future to take care of itself.

Attachment creates suffering.

When we utilize daily gratitude and acceptance as the foundation for creating peace in the present moment, we discover that ultimately, everything we experience is transformed. It’s important to enjoy all the various aspects of your unique journey; however, seek to do so with a fluidity that allows room for miracles to unfold.

Part of the human experience is immersing ourselves in life. Rather than seeking to shun the physical aspects of the world and meditate on a mountaintop, we integrate our spirituality into the mundane and learn that detachment is the key to happiness.

When we attach to a specific outcome, item, person, goal or self-concept, we create barriers that disrupt the free flow of energy and experience. The moment the unexpected occurs we have a choice to either accept or reject what is unfolding.

If suffering ensues, realize the amount of distress you feel is an indicator of your level of attachment. Should you notice excessive disappointment or sadness arising, go within and observe how previous expectations have dictated your current emotional reaction. This is the moment to remind yourself to create space in your experience for something new to emerge. Loss teaches us how to live and love with authenticity in the present moment.

Growth involves risk.

To be a spiritual seeker is to discover your courage. Leaving the confines of the familiar we venture out into a new world, risking all. The willingness to explore the unknown paves the way to adventure as we learn to experience life with an open heart and open mind.

Throughout this process we encounter a stripping away of the ego. Layer by layer we drop beliefs and blockages that no longer serve us. Challenges allow us to cultivate fortitude as we discover new ways of experiencing all that life has to offer.

It’s important to be vulnerable and authentic. Don’t hold yourself back out of fear. The path of awakening calls upon us to recognize our potential. Faith and action transform that potential into actuality.