I have heard it said that our life is governed by immutable laws and principles that never vary. These laws are in operation in all time and places. I have also heard that every effect is the result of the cause, and that the effect becomes the cause, which creates other effects, and on it goes. I have found my life experiences unfold beautifully when I choose from a place of love. This brings “Endless Possibilities” into my experience. The power of thought is so powerful because it creates a result. I am magnetic, you are magnetic. This poses the questions “What am I bringing into my life, and what motivates me in my decision making?” I have to say that as each day passes, and I choose love as the motivating factor, my life expands. When I go back to old habits of thought, feeling and action, it is reflected back to me very quickly.
I choose to see it as a privilege to have the ability to make a conscious choice in each moment. How I think, feel and act has a vibratory effect that flows out into the world. I want to see change in the world, just as you do. The best way I can make my individual contribution is to act in accordance with love and peace. If I see this world as broken, I am part of the problem. I prefer to see this world pristine, healed, in a state of peace, love and joy. If I have a desire yet doubt it can be a reality, how can that desire show up in my life? It can’t. I envision this world in a state of magnificence and see it as an already existing fact. I have planted a seed thought of peace. I will nurture it endlessly.
How do you see your life, your environment, the world? Wisdom requires an understanding of the basic knowledge and working principles of the Universe. These laws and principles never vary. As you learn to work with these laws, illuminated wisdom will light your way. Miracles do happen. If you have no knowledge of your power, your courage, how can you use it? Accessing and applying the knowledge deep in your heart and soul will allow you to act with purpose and determination.
What are you thinking about throughout the day? Your thoughts and feelings are being fertilized by your attention to them. Have you ever looked through a camera lens that is out of focus? The object was blurry, hard to see or unrecognizable. What is in your viewfinder? Is it blurry or in focus? What you think, feel and act upon will find you. Acting on a desire out fear and doubt will send you less than desired results. When love and joy are the motivating factor, you will develop crystal clear clarity in attaining your desired result. Be vigilant, move forward, expand and stand in your power. The Universe if infinite. The unseen can be brought into your reality, because there are unlimited resources available to the Universe that you may not be aware of. Choose to work on one desire you want more than anything else. Focus the force of your thought, feeling and action upon it, while allowing the unseen forces of the Universe to handle the details. Stay happy, on course, never lose sight of your desire and know that it must come to you. If you are not focused, doubt your desired outcome, hopping from one desire to another, your end result will scatter like leaves in a strong wind. Do not worry about the time frame in which it comes to you. Have faith, knowing it is done. Once you take back your creative powers, you will never be the same.
I was reading a quote today about how the difficult moments in our life have the potential to open our eyes and open our hearts. I realize life has been challenging for most people this last couple of years. I also know that people are expanding their knowledge of the world around them. Taking more interest in how the world works. I see people from around the world collaborating together, while keeping an open mind and attitude toward other cultures, religions and values. Almost everyone wants the same things in life…love, happiness, success, peace and all the great qualities life has to offer. Yes, we each go about in different ways, but we must learn tolerance, kindness and respect toward our fellow man. It is time to put our best foot forward in the pursuit of peace. I know we are courageous enough to do this. I have faith in humanity, as well as those of us that are here to lead the way into the global shifts that are to take place before our very eyes. Get ready to open your hearts!
“Each difficult moment has the potential to open my eyes and open my heart. – Myla Kabat-Zinn
Think of the creatures of the woodlands and forests as your soul; they are pure, shy creatures that only reveal themselves when they feel safe and in harmony with your physical presence. Crash your way through the undergrowth and you will see and hear nothing of nature and her companions, but sit quietly still and wait patiently for a while and you will gradually be able to sense their presence. Wait a little longer and you will tune into your environment and begin to hear their movements and songs until eventually they will show themselves to you with no fear of harm.
As with nature as with the soul; crash your way through life, taking no time to connect with your inner self and you will feel nothing but pain as your soul hides in the shadows not knowing who you or your intentions are. The only way to get in touch with and be able to understand your emotions is to find a stillness of the mind, sit quietly still and patiently for a while and you will gradually be able to sense the presence of your soul.
There are many theories on how to get in touch with your inner self, to discover who you are and to bring your mind, body and soul into harmonious balance; but as with various religious beliefs they all boil down to simplicity, finding a place away from everyday life, to be still for as long as you can manage and drift inside of yourself. I do this through nature, others may find music or simple silence does the trick and I am not here to tell you the best method, only you can find that out for yourself. All I can do is to share my own experiences of nature with you so that you can explore that route if you wish, and that is what I hopefully do here thanks to Debra.
I think I have become closer to nature and in turn to my inner being as I have grown older; I used to go for long walks in the countryside which looking back at now were more like an army route march and to quote and old saying, ‘I saw but did not see.’ But nowadays I take leisurely strolls, often not even getting to my predetermined destination; I stop, look, listen, touch and smell the things around me so often that I find myself no more than a mile or two on my journey after a couple of hours, but I have experienced so much more than if I had marched ten or twelve.
Make time in your life to sit and sense everything about you, really listen to a bird singing, really listen to the breeze through the trees, really smell, feel and taste those herbs you use every day to cook with and gradually you and your soul will greet each other in harmony.
Are you tired of people thinking for you? It is exhausting, and leaves you feeling unfulfilled. At birth we were each endowed with the Secrets of the Universe. Each one of us holds the key to our own destiny. Learning to de-program the illusions presented to us from the outside world can be quite a task. It takes vigilance, courage and determination. Not only that, it needs to be done in love. Are you kidding, you might ask? After finding out about world domination, I have to love these people! You couldn’t write better material. It’s freaking genius…it is enough to drive people insane! Oh, wait, it has!
Do you consider yourself sane? I seriously question all of our sanity. By allowing ourselves to be dragged into the quicksand of the outer world, we turn away from who we are. Our true identity is taken from us bit by bit. Over time, we don’t even realize what has happened and why our world is in such turmoil. Who are you? Why is that knowledge repressed? The many are controlled by the few. An entire population has been convinced that everything is under control, they want us to stick to the routine of daily life and keep on sleeping in the shadows.
“Humanity is now faced with a stark choice: Evolve or die. … If the structures of the human mind remain unchanged, we will always end up re-creating the same world, the same evils, the same dysfunction.”
— Eckhart Tolle
Courage is constancy under the most trying of circumstances and action at the moment when it is needed most. This statement that is applicable to life in many ways. Replace the word courage with love, harmony, encouragement, inspiration, or peace. These are concentrated actions that can assist us in times of need. When we do anything in life that requires these qualities, life improves. Choose any word to add to the beginning of this statement that appeals to you and see how it fits.
Our world is based on well being. When we allow this feeling to flow in it’s fullness, we feel very good. Watch this inspiring video on well being! You are the only one that holds the keys to your happiness, courage, love, abundance and all good things.
There are challenges before us in the world that seem insurmountable. Our education teaches us about the difficulties the world faces, the difficulties we face as a human race. This affects every one of us. Inspiration is key because it inspires us to take action, to stand up and face challenges. We can’t accomplish healing our planet alone, but we can do it together. Each person needs to take responsibility for their visit here. The Earth is fine, and will be here with or without us. By harming our ability to live on the planet in a healthy way, we are destroying a great gift that has been shared with us. This world is full of beauty and abundance. As we each take a stand for peace, love and unity our planet and our lives will return to the state of love we were meant to live in.
Courage is a quality that lives in every soul. Living in courage is a journey. How easy or rough that journey will be is up to you. Everything you do has consequence, no exceptions. Being vigilant each day of your intentions, is a beautiful way to move forward in peace.
“Most people can look back over the years and identify a time and place at which their lives changed significantly. Whether by accident or design, these are the moments when, because of a readiness within us and a collaboration with events occurring around us, we are forced to seriously reappraise ourselves and the conditions under which we live and to make certain choices that will affect the rest of our lives.” – Frederick F. Flack
What a profound quote…..
People around the world are reappraising their lives. How have we been living? What changes can we make in our own lives to leave Mother Earth a better place for future generations? Towns, villages, communities and cities are going through global change . What affects one, affects all. People are concerned for the future of their children, and grandchildren. As well they should be. Changes are happening rapidly around the planet. People are speaking up, exposing old corrupt systems that have not been for the highest and greatest good of the people. Grassroots movements are cropping up everywhere. It’s like the 60′s with more focus and enlightenment. I did so love the 60′s!
Have you noticed how many people are planting their own food? I know people all over the world are growing organic gardens, looking for cleaner water, choosing to live a more simple, peaceful life. There is a reconnection with Nature. She has amazing gifts to share with those who acknowledge her presence with love and respect. The damage that has been done can be repaired, but it will take many coming together individually and collectively for the beautiful shifts we dream of. This is a time of significant change for all of us. It can be by design if we each step in to do our part.
There is a need to look beyond color, nationality and class. There is a pecking order that does not serve anyone. We are all a part of life, all connected. A creation of the Universe….our existence depends on us. Striving to have a better home, car, job or more money than your neighbor, when coming from a place of ego, is not neighborly! It is ego driven identification. We are God beings in physical bodies expressing ourselves in every moment through thought, feeling and action. We are creators who create in every single second. Let’s be vigilant about what we are creating for ourselves and others.
As I lay in bed with the strange sensation of vertigo, I have been contemplating life and the seeming inability for humanity as a whole, to change. I have often talked about the garden of our consciousness. Pulling weeds, then planting seeds of love, wisdom, peace, gratitude and grace. All watered with unity. As we make a conscious effort to make changes within ourselves from the inside out, shifts occur.
But what about our Higher Selves? The true perfection of who and what we are. Imagine our Higher Self, or Presence trying to plant just ONE seed of a Universal Law inside us. One that can be nourished and grow! Not easy to do, as we all run around busy busy, trying to survive in the “outer” world. That one seed could deliver our true identity, or some information critical to our survival as a species, or our gift – the passion in life we came here to live. I want that connection, don’t you?
This is two fold. One, by taking responsibility for our own life’s garden. Two, by being receptive to a more important message from our one true source. It’s time to take the blinders off, to get busy living our true authentic life. Not the person the world thinks we are, or expects us to be. Reaching inside gives us the courage to look deeper, past what is in the “outer” world. Only by living from the inside out, will we survive on this planet. Unity is critical at this point. Everyone needs to come to terms with the fact that we have created quite a mess down here. We do have the ability to re-align ourselves and this beautiful planet, back to the original state of purity/perfection of creation. Our responsibility is to our Creators, the Collective, Mother Earth and all her Kingdoms. It is time to return to that divine place in our hearts that will heal everything, bringing us all back into alignment. Are you in?
Climb Your Stairway to Happiness by reading David Leonhardt’s book – Climb Your Stairway to Heaven. Everyone searches for inner happiness, but it is not something you can purchase or build. David has written a book that is funny, insightful, full of great quotes and antidotes. You will receive instructions on climbing the stairway to greater happiness. Imagine becoming happier every day. It really is possible to make your dreams come true. You will be taught nine habits that are achievable. You will enjoy the pop quizzes, quotable quotes, and stories to learn by. Most people like to learn while they are having fun, and this book delivers from cover to cover.
I quote David Leonhardt – “Many happiness books on the bookstore shelves are just some author’s personal viewpoint. That’s fine, if you happen to be extremely similar to the author. But what about facts? True, I include many of my own experiences in this book — in fact, that’s what inspired me to write. But I also spent three months with my nose in the psychological journals. This self-help book is based on both my personal experiences and the best psychological research available. I did the work so you don’t have to.
On the other hand, several happiness books are written by very knowledgeable authorities, but most tend to the boring side. Many even sound like a session on a therapist’s couch. What gives? Shouldn’t a book on happiness energize you? Motivate you? Inspire you? Pump you up? Shouldn’t a book on happiness be fun to read? So I decided to write a fun, energetic, and engaging book. Go figure!”
Book like this are inspirational, encouraging, fun, courageous, motivating, and give value to the reader. I hope you enjoy this excellent manual on Happiness!
Innocence exists in each of us. We came into this world free of judgment. Our senses loving, inquisitive, and at peace. There is no pretense in a very young child. Everyone loves a baby’s innocence – which carries a sense of wonder. Perhaps reminding us who we are, how we have changed, and directing us back to living in the NOW. Children radiate joy and innocence. They are clear, living fully present in each moment, trusting that they will be taken care of.
Look into your eyes. What do you see? Are they free of judgment of self and others? Are there clouds of fear, confusion or doubt? Can you look at yourself feeling good about You? Do you love yourself? Children are in touch with being present in each moment. Most people half commit and lose themselves in the process. I think a good question for each of us to ask ourselves is, “Am I ready to commit to being all in – NOW”? If the answer is no, what is stopping you? A lifetime of “stuff” has been piled high upon all of us. You are not alone. Our outlook went from innocence to hundreds of different qualities, some which keep us safe, in a world that is less than peaceful and loving. You can choose to throw off the “stuff” you don’t want, or anything that does not serve you. As an adult, it is wise to take responsibility for everything you create. Yes, people influenced, shaped, educated and directed you. Most of them dusted off their own experiences, passing them on to you as advice. Some good, some bad. Take the good, discard the bad. Look inside to find YOU. Not the “you” that other people helped shape, but the YOU that you truly are. The return to innocence will lead the way.
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