Category Archives: Wow Moment

Bliss

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We can reprogram our minds to consistently recognize and appreciate the beauty and perfection of the present moment.

“Being blissful is not a goal by itself. It’s just a good condition to make life’s journey.”
~Sadhguru~

Don’t wait for everything in your life to fall into place before you choose to be happy. Happiness is a choice that we can make again and again as we walk the path of awakening. Find joy in the little things and take time to appreciate the miracles that are all around you.

The mind is addicted to it’s own movement – solving problems, creating and then enhancing its stories, worry about the future – and many habitually fall under the spell of its mechanisms; however, habits can be broken and addictions can be transformed into empowerment and compassion.

You are a living expression of the Divine in human form. Take yourself to a higher level of consciousness whenever possible. When you no longer need to control, seek approval or judge others, you’ll discover the peace that is the core of your being.
Today my intention is to pay attention to the energy that I choose to contribute to the world.

Navigating obstacles

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Life Path

An empowered, positive attitude can transform any obstacle into strength.

“Whenever you’re stuck in distress, penetrate your confusion with this question: What is my most believed thought right now?”
~Ezra Bayda~

When it arises, drawing your awareness to discomfort is an effective way to begin the process of transformation. When we choose to slow down and look clearly at any obstacles we encounter, we activate the ability to consciously change our perception.

Changing your thoughts can change your life. Practice re-framing challenging situations as they arise. Cultivate your ability to be peaceful and joyous in the present moment. You have the ability to rise above frustration and transform it into a powerful aspect of your souls journey.

Remember, your interpretation of the world is a reflection of your state of consciousness. Create interpretations that lift you into a state of empowerment and freedom. Life will meet you wherever you are.
Today my intention is to be sincere, authentic and open to new insights. 

 

Love everything

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You choose how you will experience life.

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

It’s important to look beyond “good” and “bad” to understand the spiritual essence of our experiences. The ego will project fear, sometimes causing us to push perceived negative memories beneath the surface; however, until we face them, we can never move into the healing power of love.

Everything plays an integral part of your awakening. For those who choose to see clearly, life becomes a teacher. The willingness to learn opens your energy for new insights, and insights lead to empowerment.

Practice bringing love into the challenges that you face. Perhaps love calls upon you to take care of yourself or shift how you choose to respond to others. Love may ask you to listen, accept, let go or forgive. You’ll know that you’re on the right path when your choices bring you peace.

Today my intention is to remember that true joy is often just a quiet presence in the Now. 

 

Naming or knowing

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Don’t mistake naming for knowing.

“To know yourself as the Being underneath the thinker, the stillness underneath the mental noise, the love and joy underneath the pain, is freedom, salvation, enlightenment.”
~Eckhart Tolle~

Consider the difference between knowing everything about a particular tree – perhaps verbalizing that knowledge to another as you stand before it – and the miracle of being fully present with the sacredness of the tree.

You may know its gestation season, how quickly it grows, the scientific name or how it came to be where it is. The time spent in the presence of the tree is utilized by sharing the workings of the mind.

But for one who lives in the power of Presence, the tree is more than an accumulation or expression of knowledge. It is a vibrant, living expression of the Divine. If you were to stop and stand beneath it, hug it and feel your heart chakra come alive or absorb its patience and stillness, the knowing would come from the heart rather than the mind.

This is how we should interact with one another. Drop the labels and see beyond what you feel you already know. Seek to be present and fully experience all that there is to offer. You will awaken a deeper connection that aligns you with your inner wisdom.

Today my intention is to see everything only as an opportunity to awaken.

Wisdom and love

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Live the paradox.

“The heart that seeks to awaken, to live genuinely, is more real than anything. That nameless drive calls you to be who you most truly are.”
~Ezra Bayda~

Our human experience is one of paradox – everything is messed up, yet everything is ok. When we pull back from the stories of the mind and become loving observers, we discover the ability to live within the paradox.

We are One, yet each of us has a unique path of awakening and each of us must do our own work. Contrasts are required: there is no love without hate, no light without the darkness, no awakening without sleep.

Learn to see the value in everything. Move out of blame and desire and instead, see yourself as an infinite source of energy experiencing the illusion of separation. Seek only to awaken. Know that your journey is infinite and that you will never stop learning. But also, know that you are Divine, a master in the process of remembering. Human perception is small and limited… life and love are immense.
Today my intention is to live in the gap, entering the space between thoughts, breaths and heartbeats. 

Begin Now

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All things are possible.

“An end result, imagined clearly and acted upon with expectation, will always force the circumstances necessary to bring about its own manifestation, no matter how unpredictable, unlikely, or even ‘impossible’ those circumstances may have previously seemed.”
~The Universe~

Don’t wait for things to be perfect before you take a step forward. See the end result and know that if you can imagine it, you can create it. Some people become blocked because they want guarantees and want to see that it is safe before they move; however, the movement must happen first.

When I first transitioned consciously into a magical life, I had no idea how much I would learn as I went along. I leapt without a net, changed my expectations and became a witness to the miracles as they unfolded. Sure, there were occasional missteps (or what I perceived as errors at the time); however, each led me into a new realm of knowledge and insight. Every person who crossed my path became a teacher.

The work I do now is far different from what I had to offer 25 years ago. I am eternally grateful to that impulsive, trusting younger version of myself for being willing to take the risk… and I find myself wondering how amazing my life will look 25 years from now…
Today my intention is to be a lifetime student of love, to never stop learning and walk forward knowing that the best is yet to come.

 

Trust the processes of your awakening

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

“We dread the helplessness of losing control. Yet freedom lies in recognizing the reality that some things are ever beyond our control – and the only option is to make peace with helplessness itself.”
~Ezra Bayda~

Excessive planning and attachment to specific outcomes creates a narrow, limited life. The willingness to flow with the energy you have set in motion with faith and trust allows room for miracles to flow through your life.

The ego desires to create a sense of false comfort and security. Notice the fear that can arise when things go awry. There’s no indication of danger, yet the situation differs from what the mind expected; therefore, the ego deems that things are “wrong” or out of control.

As we awaken, it becomes possible to live more authentically. Be present with what is and move into acceptance as quickly as possible in every type of situation. Practice when waiting in line, sitting in traffic or dealing with stressful situations by quieting the mind, observing and being still. This practice allows you to overcome any inner resistance you may have to the present moment. In your stillness, you may receive the gift of grace.
Today my intention is to free myself from limitation by seeing life as expansive rather than constrictive.

Release old conditioning

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Each of us plays a vital part in the raising of our collective consciousness.

“Anger is one of enlightenment’s many barometers.

Basically, the more you have of one,
the less you have of the other.

Don’t get mad, get smart.”
~The Universe~

When we operate with the knowledge that all things work to the highest good for all involved, it opens us to receive wisdom and grace, no matter what the situation.

As we change, the world around us is transformed. The energy of pure potential flows through us into our experience and interpretation of the world. Grace has it’s own momentum. From a space of empowered action, we can bring about a higher state of consciousness.

Observe how often anger arises in your experience, using it as a barometer to check the progression of your spiritual growth. You may discover yourself in situations where anger used to arise and instead find that you are calm, centered and insightful. This is the beautiful evolution of your soul entering new levels of awareness.
Today my intention is to be the change I wish to see in the world.

 

Being peace

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Peace is something to be, not something to discover.

“You are awareness. It is nothing you do, it is nothing that has to be done – your very nature is awareness. ”
~Osho~

Many people seek to discover the right teacher, book, meditation or answer that will create peace and enlightenment in their lives; however, peacefulness does not come from adding to your experience. It comes from stripping away all that distracts you from the peacefulness of being.

If you desire peace in your relationships, you must become peace. Rather than fighting against things or people with which you disagree, choose to support causes that bring healing and joy with vibrant authenticity. Seek to be the light that transforms.

What you fight, you strengthen. Every thought, word or action taken in anger actually feeds greater energy into that which you disdain. To create a loving world, we must be love, and like peace, love is not something that we can discover. It is the natural state of our being untouched by ego or desire.
Today my intention is to be awake. I choose to create peace in my own experiences.

Embrace who you are

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Transform perceived flaws into your greatest assets.

“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit. ”
~E.E. Cummings~

You arranged this life: your parents, personality, energetic frequency, physical attributes, skills and imprinting, challenges and desires. These facets of your personality are the foundation for the blueprint of your life. They set the stage for your soul’s development and facilitate the karmic agreements you have chosen to address in this lifetime.

Resist nothing. All is part of the plan – your plan. Embrace who you are and see what you can achieve for you bring something special to the world. Eckhart Tolle teaches that we should embrace whatever arises as if we have created it. The deeper message here is that you do create whatever arises and that your highest self knows exactly what it is doing.

Each of us is a work of art in progress. Every layer and nuance adds to the overall beauty. Celebrate your uniqueness… for it is a gift you gave yourself.
Today my intention is to be loving and kind to myself.