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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.

The Journey

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Everything in your history has contributed to the person you are today. When you choose to view past experiences as a series of stepping stones without attachment to adulation, judgment or karmic dramas, you will recognize the part each circumstance has played in your spiritual growth.

Observe those who grace your life. Be a loving reflection that encourages exploration into new possibilities, find their strength and expand their perception. The greatest gift that you can give another is to provide space in which transformation can occur. Only provide advice or share your viewpoint when specifically asked for it. This ensures that the other, on some level, is ready to hear what you have to say. Otherwise, consistently live your truth and demonstrate what a balanced, empowered life looks like in the world of form.

Your dreams will continue to expand into new dimensions as you discover the incredible depth of your own potential. Embrace who you are Now – a master in the process of awakening – and allow joy and passion to lead you onward. Empowerment is taking full responsibility for every aspect of your life. Challenges often prompt new discoveries. From self-reflection to spiritual nourishment, the journey is the destination.

Vocation

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“Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up.”

~Terence McKenna~

Everyone needs someone or something to love. A passion, purpose, family, social cause, pets, art, or vocation sets the stage for our spiritual journey of discovery. It’s not enough to believe someone else’s story. It’s time to create your own myth.

Obviously, this differs greatly from person to person. Consider; however, that your exact temperament and set of talents are unique. When you have a calling, it sparks life into all that you do. Empowerment is realized when we do things for love rather than for notoriety or attachment to outcomes. The love eventually becomes a powerful driving force that prompts movement forward, even when things feel overwhelming.

When you find your calling, consistently work toward it in some manner every day. Weave love, playfulness, passion and purpose into an energy field of potential from which you can drink when you need inspiration. This is your path of awakening. The flow will lead you to the experiences and community that ultimately facilitate growth.

 

 

Walking By Moonlight

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“What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished.”

~Deng Ming-Dao~

There’s something beautiful about walking in moonlight. Its gossamer light creates shadows and mystery that transforms the night into a world filled with magic.

For those ready to explore the shadows, it’s a powerful practice to befriend the night. Its stillness provides a gentle wave of emotional healing. Just as the moon pulls the tides, it impacts the water within our bodies as well. For some, it is an intense, emotional time. For others, romantic and magical.

As we awaken, everything takes on greater meaning. Life reflects your state of consciousness; therefore, consider adding a little other-worldliness into your spiritual practice. Nurture the ebb and flow of energy in your experience in whatever way speaks to your soul with the knowledge that your attention and intention align you with the spiritual laws of life.

Be true to yourself. Honor your path as sacred and be conscious about where you place your attention. A simple rule of thumb is to focus on the solution rather than the problem. Therein lies your strength.

The Essence of You

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When used consciously, the breath can be utilized to access a sacred realm. To calm the mind, to honor the present moment as sacred, to enter the gap between thoughts, to open yourself to receive… visualize yourself as pure Essence. Expansion occurs as we drop the layers of limiting belief. Distractions become diaphanous and Presence, more profound.

When stressed, a typical reaction is to hold one’s breath or become rigid. That starts a cavalcade of imbalances that often present in the physical form as mishaps, reactivity, misunderstandings or accidents. In panic, one can spiral in reactivity and fear. Caught in the moment of perceived limitation, the ego will attempt to distract.

Practice creating moments of Presence consistently. Like any repetitive action, this becomes easier the more you do it. Rather than waiting to correct an imbalance, amplify your moments of peace. Over time, this awareness transforms your experiences from the mundane into the mystical. Your awareness expands through conscious action in the present moment.

As an evolving human, you’ll still encounter lessons, triggers, and facets that are ready to be explored. By utilizing the tools you have cultivated, challenges morph into multi-dimensional aspects of character, insight, compassion, patience and empowerment.

Harmony, Faith and Intuition

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When we live in harmony with all that surrounds us, we learn how to be in the moment and leave the past behind. The awakened spirit sees life as a dance with the Divine where adventures await. As we release our fears, knowing that we are loved and supported each step of the journey, an innocence and trust emerges. This support makes itself known in unusual and ever evolving ways and we learn to follow our inner guidance and intuition.

Taking the leap into the unknown is nothing less than a leap of faith. In the beginning this can be very difficult – we have spent lifetimes cultivating our knowledge. However, maturity allows us to surrender with joy to what is, continually release the past and go on trusting as we walk forward. Every situation has something to teach and with this inner flowering and wholeness comes unlimited possibility.

All of your experiences have brought you here to this moment of perfection. How would it feel to allow the eternal beauty of your being to sparkle with joy and excitement at the thought of the never-ending journey of discovery? That is the freedom of empowerment.

Choose Celebration

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“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
~Nelson Mandela~

There is no need to wait for a reason to be joyful. Honor this moment through laughter and playfulness and bring a gentle awareness to the perfection of your life. The ego-mind creates a heaviness that distracts one from enjoying the present moment. It may tell you that things are not good enough, that you are not yet good enough or that there’s too much to be done… there’s no time to be silly or frivolous. Consider that the egos job is to teach through the contrast; therefore, choosing to purposely explore the opposite of it’s serious inclination is a good use of your energy.

Those who know how to celebrate life also know the joys of working hard, and loving deeply. They bring an empowered, meditative quality to the present moment rather than being lost in thought. See if you can recognize the sacredness in the ordinary. Existence responds to the wonder of your light. Open your heart to the moment and be the loving witness to all that you see.

The Answers Are Within

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Honor your journey as sacred knowing that every bridge you cross brings a higher level of fulfillment, connection and wisdom. Transformation begins within. Once emerged in higher consciousness, understand deeply that it must consistently touch every aspect of your experience.

Begin by healing your relationship to yourself. Then observe how your various relationships with family, co-workers, strangers and the planet reflect that change. Spiritual practice is often a blend of paradox – confusion and clarity, separation and wholeness, detachment and presence. The word paradox itself comes from the Greek para dokien which means beyond thought. See yourself as a physical expression of the Divine who wishes to experience life in all it’s forms. Look through the illusion and act consciously within the present moment.

The true power of spiritual awakening resides in finding one’s own truth through personal experience. There are many paths of enlightenment. In this infinite Universe, there is room for you to be uniquely you – an expression of the infinite in physical form.No matter what you feel called to do, live it fully. When you are aligned with your true nature, it’s easier to experience a deepening connection with the Divine. Distractions become less intrusive and you will discover the love and guidance that are all around you.

Using Relationships As Spiritual Growth

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“We often look to our relationships to mask an anxious quiver of being that cries out for relief. Yet another person can never heal our anxiety; we can only do that for ourselves. But that doesn’t keep us from asking others to do it.”
~Ezra Bayda~

Some relationships seem to cause a lot of pain once the honeymoon period is over. Relationships do not cause pain – they awaken and show the wound that is already carried within, and do so for the sole purpose of healing.

Many become confused and feel they may have chosen poorly. That is the voice of ego saying “Run!” When one turns from a challenging situation without attempting to learn the lessons it has to offer, there may be moment of temporary peace; however, the exact same issue will then be recreated with the next person… and the next… until the lesson is no longer needed.

You can consciously shorten this process of discomfort by consciously turning into the karma and looking within to determine the true source of the trigger. Whether your inner work is focused on worthiness, self-love, finding your strength or choosing joy, your role is to explore and celebrate the sacredness of your true infinite nature.
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Once healing has occurred, you will see it reflected in all of your relationships. Once your wound was reflected, now your peace is reflected.

Stillness and Sanctuary

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“Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen – that stillness becomes a radiance.”

~Morgan Freeman~

There is a quiet sense of being that holds the deepest truth of who you are. It resides underneath the mechanisms of the ego – the calmness beneath the turbulence – accessible at any moment.

The inner strength that comes from quieting the mind is unfathomable. All anger, stress, anxiety or discomfort can be traced back to a thought that has taken up residence; therefore, observing thought is a powerful tool of transformation.

Many speak of waking from the dream or seeing through the illusion as part of the process of awakening. To forget ones-Self is to become lost in the dream. Whether one wakes from the dream gently, rising to the surface of consciousness, or abruptly due the shock of an intense challenge or unexpected life transition, waking still ultimately occurs.

Rather than avoiding the obstacle in the path, address it head on and you will discover a great deal about the strength, wisdom, peacefulness and love of your soul in the process. The vastness of the universe resides within you. Without distraction, what might you discover?