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Generosity of Spirit

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“I don’t care whether the world’s going to end tomorrow or it’s going to go on forever. I’m still going to do the same thing I do every day which is to love, serve, remember, love, serve, remember, love, serve, remember.”

~Ram Dass~

No matter what unfolds in our collective experience, each of us ultimately creates our own reality. When deeply aligned with your inner purpose, Presence can be effortlessly and consciously demonstrated throughout day-to-day transactions while honoring all paths as sacred.

Pay attention to messages you receive. Notice what brings a sense of peace and fulfillment and purposely work with any unexpected energies that  trigger old wounds. Their appearance indicates that healing is at hand. This is the purpose of existence. Awakening souls utilize compassion as a foundation that informs Right Action.  All transformation begins within.

When evoking the mystery of enlightenment, it’s powerful to observe ourselves and and our life situations with acceptance and clarity. First, accept what is. Then work with that knowledge to create greater peace and empowerment in your experience. You can lead, inspire and spark awakening simply by living authentically. Stretch out your hand in love. Hold kindness in your heart. Be the change.

Looking Through the Eyes of Love

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When falling in love, everything looks different for a while. Seeing sparkles of beauty and vibrancy everywhere, lovers often see past the challenges. The rush of passion heightens their frequency and changes the filter through which they view the world. For many, once the honeymoon period is over, the passion gets dampened by the mechanics of living. Now the weight of expectation and the desire for that missing spark take precedence and create a heaviness in the life experience.

Everything ego-driven is subject to contrast. Karmic lessons and the habit of attachment cause pain. While there is no going backward, the expression of authentic Love can be cultivated as a learned refinement of spiritual transformation.

Without attachment, there is no ebb and flow. Love becomes a powerful way of being. When we choose to fall madly in love with life, we become pure conduits for the infinite Love of the Divine. Imagine being a consistent source of kindness and acceptance, consciously providing support and encouragement to all those with whom you interact. Life lived in this manner has very little disappointment. Of course, preferences still make themselves known; however, happiness is not tied to obtaining them. Instead, happiness simply is.

Conscious Faith

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Like everything in our experience, faith can look vastly different depending upon ones level of consciousness. When based in Fear, Shame or Anger, faith becomes something that enslaves. The ego will fight to the death to defend the belief or force it upon others. In many cases, the personality becomes rigid and restrictive.

On the path of awakening, faith begins to take on new qualities. Still dysfunctional when filtered through the level of Pride, faith now becomes judgmental and verbose. It seeks to persuade, to show how faith and favor are intertwined and sees all others as heathen, evil or wrong.

Within healthy levels of consciousness such as Courage, Willingness, Acceptance or Love, faith sparkles with possibility. Optimism and empowerment blend with wisdom, forging it as a powerful tool in our exploration.

Consider the beliefs that guide your choices and behavior. Are they expansive or restrictive? The ultimate goal is to recognize the essence of Oneness. Faith allows us to see through illusion to the soul of a situation. We can then live utilizing intuition, transforming challenges into strength and expanding consciousness. Ones’ measure of enlightenment is demonstrated through authenticity. There is no need to prove or defend. Just be.

Conditioning

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“A spiritual teacher is sometimes necessary to help you uncover that one thing you do not wish to see.”
~Ezra Bayda~

Our culture is based upon doing rather than being. Throughout many facets of life, we are taught that we must take some action to fix, achieve, or be productive in order to feel happy and fulfilled.

A life of spiritual practice is often one of opposites. When a challenge arises or when triggered, take a moment to simply be with it. Be a loving witness to whatever unfolds in your experience rather than immediately jumping up to fix the problem. Consider that it has some meaning for your journey.

Remaining present and in a continuing state of acceptance is not passivity or apathy. Quite the opposite, it takes an incredible amount of conscious awareness and discipline to stay deeply centered in the Now – aware, empowered and aligned with grace.

Observe how often anger or reactivity arises in your experience and utilize 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.

Just Be

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“To go beyond the mind and reconnect with the deeper reality of Being, very different qualities are needed: surrender, nonjudgment, an openness that allows life to be instead of resisting it, the capacity to hold all things in the loving embrace of your knowing.”
~ Eckhart Tolle~
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The pathway to peace is acceptance. You can choose to release attachment to the stories of the past or anxiety about the future and turn your attention to this new day. This spiritual practice takes you more deeply into the Now.
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Focusing your awareness completely within the present moment opens your ability to access the energy of pure Presence. Consciously observe yourself, your thoughts and what you choose to focus upon. The ego loves to distract us from stillness by keeping the mind busy. When you really pay attention, you’ll notice the repetitive nature and meaningless chatter of the mind.

In the power of conscious surrender, a portal opens, drawing in the limitless potential of  Divine energy that consistently moves through you. There are no problems in the Now – only situations that must be dealt with or accepted. Act with integrity and do your best. You are a master in the process of awakening.

Surrender and Acceptance

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“When we bring a gentle awareness to the layers of our conditioning, and to the struggles that arise out of our conditioning, the power of that conditioning slowly dissolves. Life then moves toward the unconditioned – where the vastness, or love, just flows through.”    

~Ezra Bayda~

The ego often seeks to fight, prove oneself right, defend beliefs or struggle against life. Whenever you observe this happening, consciously move into surrender. Allow the energy around you to flow unimpeded. You’ll access the strength and peace that reside underneath the mechanisms of the mind.

When we choose to surrender to what is, we demonstrate that we have faith in the processes of life. The awakened soul often discovers that things flow better when we get ourselves out of the way.

Trust the wisdom of your higher self. Place your focus upon how you are responding to life rather than trying to control how it unfolds. Are you operating from a space of joy, enthusiasm or acceptance? Choose to view your experiences as opportunities to awaken. The present moment is your point of power. When you really pay attention, you’ll discover that everything is your teacher, life supports your awakening, and you are enough.

The Gift of Love

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“Detachment does not mean non-involvement.
You can be deeply involved but not entangled.”
~Jaggi Vasudev~

True love, whether expressed through romance, friendship, our relationship to the planet or to ourselves, requires the gift of space. When we drop expectation and neediness, what remains is authentic compassion and kindness. We learn to honor one another’s paths, thriving during moments together as well as those spent in solitude, and consistently tend to our own healing. In this manner, loving relationships are based upon mutual respect rather than drama or conflict and there is no desire that anything be other than what it is.

Many people believe that drama (emotional reaction and conflict) proves that someone cares. This is an ego-driven concept that measures worth by how much energy we absorb from one another. When you notice that you are no longer interested in participating in drama, love becomes a higher, more accepting quality that is born from the culmination of experience. And from there, we enter the realm of detached compassion.

See life as an adventure to be lived. Walk forward with the trust of a child in the process of discovery. Relate to life from a space of gratitude and bless all the moments we share with one another and take one more step into the unknown. Allow those in your life to learn their own lessons in their own time-frame and in their own way. This is a gift of love.

Grace

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Each of us chooses how we participate with life. Our day to day experiences run the gamut – from tragedy to bliss, darkness to light, pain to pleasure. Rather than layering a mind-made story on top of various events, we can choose to accept, then act.

Dark moments and challenges are not a punishment, nor are they a predetermined script by which we must abide. Instead, every situation offers a moment to shine, to learn, to expand. With our attitude, we determine how to interpret the events of our lives. Gratitude creates a space where insight and growth can occur.

The awakened person lives in gratitude and joy, content within whatever the present moment offers. This peaceful sense of connectedness comes from inner understanding, unlimited richness and spiritual maturity and is not tied to any desired outcome or reliant upon the decisions of others.

No matter what has been troubling you or unfolding within your experience, allow grace to infuse the situation. When we approach each moment with a pure heart and sincerity, we open the door for healing, empowerment and liberation to flow throughout our life. Grace is always available for those who are willing to receive it.

Loving What Is

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“Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don’t have to like it… it’s just easier if you do.”

~Byron Katie~

Loving What Is is a powerful aspect of awakening that frees us from the stories of the mind and habitual patterns which no longer serve our growth. How often do we witness someone desperately fighting against the present moment saying, “This shouldn’t be!” without realizing that the rejection actually prolongs the perception of pain?

Acceptance creates space in which something new can emerge. It doesn’t mean that we become apathetic. Quite the opposite – we begin to see more precisely that which is ready to be healed or released within ourselves in order to create clarity of spirit.

Act with integrity, do your best, accept what is. Don’t hold yourself back out of fear or uncertainty. When we consciously choose to release ego-driven stories and beliefs, all that remains is a quiet sense of connection to the Divine. From this space of peace, our actions will either move us forward or teach us something – and this is a very empowering place to reside.

The Power of Acceptance

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“Accept – then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it not against it… this will miraculously transform your whole life.”   
~Eckhart Tolle~   

Life is constantly unfolding in unexpected ways. The human condition often prompts a response filled with resistance. We have plans and goals and tend to fight against anything that appears to block the path; however, it’s the journey that is important, not the destination. Acceptance and awareness walk hand in hand, opening doors of new perception and sparking creativity. Honor the sacredness of the present moment through the realization that everything unfolds in the way that is most beneficial for all involved.

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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.
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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.