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  • Never Stop Learning

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    \”Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment.”

    ~Eckhart Tolle~

    We are constantly engaged in transformation and all of life supports our awakening. As we strip away layers of illusion that create separation, we come to understand the truth of who we are. When challenges arise, dig deeper. Understand that you are safe and supported, even though it certainly can feel like the opposite sometimes.

    As you awaken, new facets of your soul begin to shine. When working in the spiritual realm with clients, I often see them as pure light emanating in all directions that is somehow both gentle and powerful. The purity of love and light is almost overwhelming.

    Understand that others\’ responses to you will vary based upon their level of consciousness. Some will be drawn to your light for inspiration or to bathe in your radiance, others will want to try to extinguish it, and some, recognizing a kindred spirit, will offer kindness, friendship and support.

    Every circumstance offers the possibility of greater awareness. You are  more powerful than you can possibly imagine.

  • Intuition

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    “There is a universal, intelligent life force that exists within everyone and everything. It resides within each one of us as a deep wisdom, an inner knowing. We can access this wonderful source of knowledge and wisdom through intuition, an inner sense that tells us what feels right and true for us at any given moment.”
    ~Shakti Gawain~

    To cultivate your intuition, explore aspects of yourself that are less developed. If you are typically a person of action, practice waiting and listening. Spend time in nature or send your focus inward. If you are normally good at going with the flow while allowing the world to unfold, practice setting new things in motion. Don’t wait for your world to have an implosion before you practice new ways of being, you can grow without needing to manifest disruptive energy that forces you into new directions.

    To live a passionate, awakened life, we must be willing to trust the messages we receive from the Universe. Sometimes we are called to jump into the unknown and if we stop to rationalize or plan, we may miss a window of opportunity. Utilize the rational mind as a servant rather than a master and trust that the way forward will make itself known.

  • Living in the Light

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    “I understand, better than ever now, that “living in the light” involves traveling into the darker places within ourselves and shining the light of our consciousness into them so that we can truly love and express all that we are.”
    ~Shakti Gawain~
    Each of us has a very simple role in the awakening of collective consciousness. We must shine the light of awareness and be loving witnesses to our own transformation. It\’s imperative to observe of our own process of healing rather than getting lost in projection, defensiveness or reactivity.
    Once we allow the mechanisms of the ego to take hold, it can be challenging to feel peaceful. Utilize the beauty that shines upon you to bring yourself back into balance. Appreciation and Presence quiets the mental chatter and in the gap we discover other possibilities or interpretations.
    Consciously choose to bring the best version of yourself to this moment. That may entail being an attentive listener, avoid spreading gossip or bad news or jumping into the fray to voice an opinion. Notice that all of these actions are actually non-actions. Used mindfully, stillness is transformative. Then, after a purposeful pause and some introspection, your actions and words will naturally be filled with the light of consciousness.

  • Playing in the Field of Consciousness

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    \”This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.\”
    ~Alan Watts~
    Often the only difference between work and play is attitude. As we awaken, the field of consciousness takes on new meaning. Rather than plodding along through life tolerating work, waiting for the weekend or the next vacation, we find joy in the present moment. This playful attitude then creates a difference experience – a vibrancy that is stimulating and smile inducing.
    The choice to see spiritual exploration as play rather than work brings out childlike innocence and wonder. It expands our ability to maintain humor in the face of challenges and reminds us to celebrate the ridiculous rather than fall prey to self-criticism. The old adage \”he who can laugh at himself will never cease to be amused\” comes to mind.
    Since the world is built on contrast, every situation offers an opportunity to find and maintain a healthy balance betwixt two polarities. When you choose to utilize playfulness as a powerful aspect of your awakening you demonstrate a willingness to be responsible for your own joy. This is empowerment.