All you experience is part of a loving conversation between you and the Divine.

When life gets overwhelming and you need to recharge, visiting a lake can connect you with the divine feminine and bring nourishment to mind, body and spirit. Water typically symbolizes aspects of healing and mystery, and specifically, lakes awaken creative expression.

If the distance is too great for a physical trip, utilize sound, visualization and meditation to take yourself there. Engages life’s magic. Whether you can see it or not, there is a world of infinite possibility just waiting to amplify your joy, playfulness and positive intention.

You have the power to create your own reality. Observe, listen, receive… messages abound and love rains down upon you from all dimensions.

In stillness, we are transformed.

Awareness is the first phase of transformation.

Observe yourself without judgment. Beyond preferences, stories of the past, future aspirations and limiting beliefs lies a field of awareness. You are far greater than the role you play in this life.

Should you notice something that you would like to heal or release, begin by simply seeing yourself clearly. Without criticism, express gratitude for the lesson the energy has brought into your experience. You may say something like, “Even though I may not be completely aware of its purpose in my growth, I am grateful for ____. Thank you for the role you have played in my development. I release you with love.”

The technique of using awareness, gratitude and love creates space for a transformation to occur. It turns emotional and spiritual healing from a human, ego-based struggle into a conscious, loving process. When your precious energy is no longer tied up in perceptions that reinforce limitation or lack, all that remains is an infinite field of pure potential.

Seek the gift within the challenge.

You have many gifts to offer.

“True happiness has no cause. it is the natural state of our being, when unobstructed.”  

~Ezra Bayda~   

There is no one in the world like you. Your unique insight, history, passion and talents are meant to be expressed. The journey of your soul can inspire others in ways that you cannot imagine.

In a world of limitless possibility, there is great joy in exploration. New experiences can awaken facets of your spirit that are ready to shine. When we choose to share our gifts with others, we are transformed.

Never stop learning for there is always something new to discover. When we approach life with childlike innocence and wonder, we are able to play in the world of form with an open heart, full of infinite potential.

When we immerse ourselves in the present moment with all that we have, the ego-driven self disappears and, in our presence, we experience the Now fully.

During the intense moments of life such as dealing with the threat of imminent death, getting caught up in the passionate expression of art, falling deeply in love or experiencing a burst of energy that breaks you free from outmoded ways of living, we briefly become free of the ego. All our energy is focused on one thing: the present moment… and this focus becomes a flame that burns away false personality.

Spiritual practice cannot be lukewarm. In order to create distance between the mundane and the sacred, we must be willing to immerse ourselves in whatever is prompting an awaking of the soul.

Give with totality, hold nothing back. Honor the sacredness of your life by being fully present. This is the liberating beauty of a sunset that temporarily holds you in awe, the power of music that commands you to stop, listen and feel, the art that captivates. Notice these moments when they arrive. Observe what awakens within you.

Everything you experience is a reflection of your state of consciousness.

The ego will often react when the concept of self-created malady is expressed. It wants to be a victim, blame others or fate or god; however, the deeper truth is one of freedom. Once we understand that all of life is a reflection of our beliefs, we can begin to take personal responsibility for our own experience and step into empowerment.

All change must begin within. Self-awareness sets the stage for the possibility of transformation. And while the ego may seek to sabotage by replaying old scripts and stories, our creative potential simultaneously seeks to be expressed. Make your spiritual practice one of bringing awareness to your thoughts and the energy you send out into the world.

If can often be challenging to see ourselves clearly. Look to the repetitive things in your experience to gain greater insight to the working of the subconscious. As you change, the world around you will be transformed. The more conscious you are, the more possibilities you will be able to see.

When the student is ready, the teacher appears.

Imagine how the world is experienced by someone who is willing to live with an open heart.

“Spiritual practice is about increasingly entering into love – not personal love, but the love that is the nature of our being.”  

~Ezra Bayda~   

Gratitude, joy, conscious experience, embracing the Now, kindness, compassion, patience, stillness… all are expressions of love. The awakening heart is fearless. It chooses to find the gift in any situation and is willing to release control, knowing that all is well.

When you fall madly in love with life, you create a space in which a transformation can occur. Suddenly, there are countless moments of peace available to you, even within the challenging situations that may occur in your experience. You are a master in the process of awakening, and the process of awakening is fueled by love.

Your unique experience is a dance of contrasts. Dark and light, chaos and stillness, frustration and breakthrough create a tapestry of exquisite beauty. Become the artist and allow the love, light and laughter of the Divine to express itself through you. You are loved beyond measure.