Moving forward

Are you the turtle or the hare?
Do you measure your success by how far you have travelled or in the path which you have taken?
Do you breeze past opportunities to connect in order to reach your destination?

How do you move through your day? Do you dance with a light step or does the effort to lift your foot require all of your energy and focus? You can change this dynamic very easily with a very simple act.

Stop. Breathe. Feel the ground beneath your feet. See the light above you and invite it to surround you with its light and love. Allow it to fill you with warmth and feel the surge of energy in your veins. Allow yourself to feel the caress of love that is there for you. Allow it to light up every cell within your being and accept the joy that it brings.

See your day ahead as a day of lightness and joy. Feel that, really feel that possibility in your heart. Give gratitude for inner peace and clarity. Smile. Hum your favorite tune and listen for the universal song. It will not come through your electronic devices, but through your heart. Can you feel the vibration of it soothing your frayed nerves? For all is as it should be and you are exactly where you need to be in this moment. Allow the connection to move you forward effortlessly as you glide to your next destination.

The weight of the world is not upon your shoulders. There is no need to wear that heavy cloak of responsibility and control. The only responsibility you have is to come from love. The only control you have is whether or not you act with pure intent.

Realize that you are but one drop in the ocean of life. You are part of the whole. And the waves of movement are not controlled by you but by the combined movement of all that surrounds you. Think of how you can change the lay of the land by being an instrument of love. By providing the building blocks of a solid foundation for others.

Think of the power of the ocean and the contrast between a gentle tide slowly transforming the shore and a forceful wave causing drastic change in one powerful surge. Both affect the landscape. But of which scenario do you want to be a part?

The world will change as the universe expands in its collective consciousness. There is only forward movement. The path that is taken is your choice. You have free will to decide how you will allow your life to ebb and flow.

But you are not alone in this current of life. Allow the love which surrounds you to lift you gently and carry you forward. Allow this gentle current to take you further than you ever imagined. The possibilities are endless. The love is constant and always present. You are one very important part of an infinite whole which ebbs and flows as the ocean tide.

Be of light. Be of love.
Be one with all of thee.

Common Threads

Are you really alone in this life?
Is it possible to separate yourself from others?
How do you choose to live this lifetime?

There is a common thread that runs between you and all of existence. It is not something you can shake off or disconnect. It is the way of being. You can ignore this connection that you have or you can acknowledge it, bless it and draw from it to help you through your day. The choice is yours.

The knowledge of the entire Universe is available to you. That is not to say that you can accept it in its entirety at one time. The human body is not capable of receiving that amount of information. This knowledge is revealed to you as you move forward on your path. You will not receive the knowledge if you are not ready to receive it. This is a part of your growth.

And although you are all connected, you are all individuals on an individual path with your own lessons to learn. But understand that as you learn your lessons, you are teaching others. You may do the bulk of the work in learning from your experience. But parts of that knowledge filter on down to others with whom you connect. You cannot underestimate the influence you have on others with whom you interact every day.

You, in your Ego, think that no one is watching or listening or caring about what you do or say. When in fact every action, every thought, every word is affecting someone else along the spectrum of connection. You may live alone, you may work alone, but you are never alone and never disconnected from this common thread. Find comfort in that fact. Take responsibility for that fact. You are a piece of the whole and it is not possible to disconnect. Just as one who has chosen to amputate an injured limb continues to feel that missing appendage, so too, with your life. You may not be in the physical presence of others, but that connection remains strong and true.

Consider your vibration to be one string on a universal harp. This, combined with the vibrations of all others, creates the universal song. The waves of this universal song play throughout the entire existence of being. If one string becomes discordant, the others will compensate to continue the song that plays continually throughout existence. There will be a time that you will be able to hear this song, if you have not already done so.

Understand the connection you have and the song that you create every moment of your day. Allow the connection to lift you up when you feel unable to do it yourself. Sit in a quiet space and allow your physical body to sway to the rhythm of your song. It is playing every moment of your day. For you. For all of creation. Allow it to carry you on its waves back to the Source.

You have a part in this. Play it well.

What if?

What if you ceased all worry?
What if you began to smile more often?
What if you took a deep breath every few minutes?
What would happen?

Do you realize how much time, effort and energy goes into worry? Worry about things you cannot change. Worry about possibilities that are only that, possibilities. Worry about the past, the future. Have you ever considered the fact that you rarely worry about the immediate present? This is the time of action, the time of now, the time currently unfolding in your life.

The only time that exists is the present. The past is over and done, the future yet to unfold. So then why do you spend so much time and energy focusing on something that does not even exist? Imagination is a tool that feeds creativity. However, imagining something in your mind and just allowing it to sit there and gain strength is not productive. The present is a time of action and the only time over which you have control of your actions. Control of YOUR actions, not those of another.

Memories are teaching moments. How they make you feel tells you whether you acted from your heart or out of fear or anger. They are tools to show you how far you have come or what you should consider changing. Can you understand the continuum of your life? Actions taken. Memories of those actions. Reflection on change or not. Then actions once again with hopes of different or similar outcomes.

The key word in this continuum is action. Which can only occur in the present, for that is all that exists. You have no control of the past or the future, only of the now. Acting with pure intent is all that needs to be done. And if intent was not pure in a past instant, then it can be pure in this very instant.

There is a reason why memories are forgotten or different for everyone involved. The lesson has been learned and so the memory no longer fills a need. Individual memories of the same interaction differ because each participant has a different lesson to learn from that interaction. And once the lesson is complete, the emotional charge will dissipate from that memory. And soon, the memory will cease to exist for it is no longer necessary for growth.

The present is all that is real. The future has not yet occurred. And how your life changes from moment to moment is dependent on the web of connection and on how you choose to manifest the future. In the school of life, the past is the textbook, the present the test, and the future the result of how much you have learned from that textbook. It is the continuum of life dependent only on what you do NOW.

So smile and see the beauty around you.
Take a deep breath and center yourself.
Worry changes nothing, only action moves you forward.
And your destination changes with each passing moment.

You cannot be sure of what will happen. You can only be sure of how you will be in the moment. And as you become more accustomed to acting with pure intent, the future matters not. For you can be certain that pure intent in action is all that is required to move forward in light and in love.

Only You

Only you can change your world.
Only you can accept the love offered to you
Only you can create a life of joy and bounty.
It is up to you.

Understand that the power to change your world lies with you and no one else. For no matter what another does for you, the final decision to accept the gift, the joy, the love is yours. It begins with self-love and acceptance of the power and strength that is yours. You can give it away, which many of you do every day. Or you can use your power to make a shift in your life starting at this very moment.

How do you give away your power? Perhaps we need to give you a few examples. Do you worry what others think of you? Do you allow the actions of others to cause you great emotional distress? Do you require the approval of another before you make a decision? Do you think others are better or smarter or more worthy of love and success? Do you associate with others who constantly criticize you?

Often the life you lead is so habitual, that you do not even realize how you give your power away every day. So, stop. Review your life and ask yourself if any of these examples resonate with you. And if they do, begin to make a change without judgment, without drama, only with joy. Give gratitude for the lesson and gently move on. For remember that all are growing, all are changing, and all deserve loving kindness whether given in person or from afar. Each and every one of you has your own individual power and for that reason, you do not require another’s power to move forward in this world.

All the knowledge you need is within you in the connection that you have with the All. That does not mean you should not discuss with others, interact with others or seek advice from others. But the final decision, the final choice should be your own, regardless of what another thinks. You cannot make a wrong choice because every choice provides a lesson learned. Do not agonize over a decision. Breathe, go within and sit with the possibilities. Then move forward with pure intent and trust that all will unfold as it should. The connections that you have with others affect the result of your choice and you cannot predict the outcome. You can only move forward with pure intent and joy. Be open to the lesson that results and know that each step you take brings you closer to the Source.

Remember that you are here to learn and grow. Each life is important in what it contributes to the collective consciousness. Trust your intuition, for that will guide you on your path. Do not harshly judge yourself or others for actions taken, for decisions made. For every step you take affects another on the web of connection. And somewhere along that filament of connection, your action made a difference. Your decision taught a lesson.

Trust yourself. Move forward with pure intent. Walk gently but firmly forward and see how you can change your world.

Only you can do this.
Today, in this moment, choose joy, choose to reclaim your power.
Gently and with love.
Know the joy of self-discovery.
The possibilities are endless.

Your Daily Practice

Now is the time for you to begin your daily practice of forgiveness, gratitude and silence. It need not be for more than a moment during the course of your day. But in doing this as part of your day you will find a shift occurs for you. A shift towards peace and freedom. A shift towards clarity. A shift towards strength and knowledge.

Have you noticed how a day of intense emotion leaves you completely exhausted? Have you noticed how the mental replay of mis-deeds done to you or by you removes you from the present? How this keeps you from experiencing the beauty and joy that is present in the now? Have you yet begun to understand how taking that moment to breathe and center yourself fills you with inner strength, making you feel more secure in where you stand right at that moment?

By being aware of your immediate surroundings in present time, you are connecting with the All. The first step in this practice is to begin to dissolve Ego, which holds you in your mind and closes you off from the present. Ego always remembers the past, plans the future and makes comparisons between thee and me.

Allowing oneself to be present in the now removes power from Ego. It allows you to start fresh, as a young sprout, tender and green, opening to the light, vulnerable but with an inner strength that lies deep within its roots. You are that sprout and it is time for you to move towards the light, knowing your inner strength is there to help you stand tall, no matter what. As with that sprout, you have the anchor of strength within and the light above welcoming you to grow. Take a chance. Breathe, trust and allow your inner beauty to unfold.

Begin by pushing through the hard seed casing you have used for protection. With purpose and resolve, move through the darkness as you begin to sprout, moving upward towards the light. It is when you allow the light to shine upon you that you begin to move towards your full potential. Can you find the resolve to allow yourself to be vulnerable in order to grow? Even in that dark loam there are nutrients to feed you, water to sustain you and warmth to embrace you as you find your way.

So too in your life. But you must make the choice to grow towards the light. Use the simple daily practices we offer to you. Approach each day with no memory of the past. Harbor no judgments against others. For if you are growing and changing every day, would that not be the same for others? If you treat others anew each day, will not the old ways of being with each other begin to change?

In your relationships with others you have established a dance to which all parties have learned the steps. But what happens if you change the cadence? Everyone then, must adjust to the new rhythm to continue the dance. But the dance is not the same, because of you. Do you understand that change begins with you? For others cannot respond to you in the same way. Because you have changed how you approach your day.

Start today. Right now. Begin a daily practice of forgiveness towards all, including yourself. Of gratitude for all aspects of your life and the lessons contained within each interaction. Allow yourself just a moment of stillness to gather yourself and feel your strength and connection. Then you can move onward and upward. You have more strength than you know, more power than you realize. Use both to change your life and to change the world.

It is possible.
It is simple.
Just breathe
And live
And love.

Fear

Are your actions driven by fear? Do you take the safer path out of fear of the unknown? Are you holding yourself back because you are afraid of failure?

You hold unlimited power in your hands, in your heart, and yet, you continue to allow fear to drive your decisions. If you have accepted any of the tenets of these writings, then you should begin to understand that there is nothing to fear. Have you considered what the motivating reason is for your choices made out of fear?

Does not Ego come into play when you say you have a fear of failure? Do you not understand that every move you make is a move forward and there is no possible way that you can fail? Of course, your vision of the end result may not be reached. But perhaps your vision was too limited and your actions have a broader result. Until you allow yourself to be free of fear, you will not be able to step back and see the larger picture.

Do you avoid an encounter, a conversation for fear of hurting someone’s feelings or perhaps of being wounded yourself? Indeed, if there is physical danger, do not pursue. However, in any other encounter, if you act with pure intent, are you not engaging in a worthwhile interaction? You cannot predict another’s reaction or response to you. You can only walk in truth and love. And remember that in your daily life this physical plane is meant for learning and teaching by you.

Use your intuition daily in your interactions. Understand how the timing of the Universe works. Do not respond or act out of raw emotion. But allow yourself a moment to breathe and center yourself before you enter into a pivotal interaction. Worry not about the outcome and move forward in love.

Fear will hold you back, anchoring you with heaviness when you have the ability to fly, to soar to new heights and dimensions. Unzip that heavy cloak of fear which burdens you and prevents you from moving forward. Allow it to drop at your feet, step over it. Shake out your wings and fly. Can you feel those wing buds on your back, just beginning to form? Check them every day and feel them become larger and more beautiful. Until they are an expansive pair of wings with which you can soar above the fear beneath you. You are so much more than you could ever imagine.

Begin today. Begin at this very moment. Breathe. Release the shackles of fear. Walk in love. Do not limit yourself or your vision. Think broader, fly higher, reach further than you ever imagined. This is only the first step in your awakening. Do not let fear hold you back. You will be astonished at the possibilities. And we shall applaud your initial flight to freedom.

Do it now.
Take the chance.
You are never alone.
We are always there to help.
Just call upon us, your cheerleaders, your supporters, your partners in changing the world.
It begins with you.

What do you want?

Do you know what you really want? What would you do if you received it? Would you sing with joy and embrace the gift? Or would you shudder and say you are not worthy or not yet ready to receive it? What do you really want?

Are you clear in your intentions when you think about what you want? Or do you waver back and forth unsure of the details of your desires? Are you certain that you do not have misplaced longings?

Sometimes your desires are couched in terms or images that are not correct. You say you long for a certain thing, but if you really think about it, you are unsure if that will satisfy your cravings. Think of how often your physical body is hungry and yet nothing you eat seems to satisfy. Is it not well known that when some are depressed or lonely, they eat to fill the void? But the cravings are not satisfied in this physical manner. For the cravings are for the feelings of love, connection, and attachment and not really for food. Those are misplaced longings.

Can you be honest with yourself about what it is that you truly want? Follow through on the image in your mind and see what you do when you receive what you desire. Are you able to move forward using that new-found gift for the betterment of your life and perhaps the lives of others? Or are you unable to continue with the dream because fear and uncertainty have moved into the picture?

As you begin to move forward, you will notice that what you desire is more easily attainable…however strange that may seem to you. You will notice that the thoughts that continue to reside in your mind are suddenly manifested in the physical world. Because as you begin to walk the path back to the Source, your thoughts, your words become more powerful and are more likely to become a reality. Your calls go out into the ethers to bring back what you say it is that you desire.

Do not hesitate to believe this, for it will happen. But be prepared to receive that for which you ask. That is how it works in the world. If you do not receive it as you expected, then think of how you projected your desire out into the ethers. Be clear in your intent and your desire in order to receive exactly what you want.

Be responsible, as you begin to walk this path, in what you desire and how you ask for it. It is only a matter of time before it arrives on your doorstep, invitation in hand, waiting to be welcomed into your life.

Understand the power that is yours. Accept that power, be not afraid of it and use it wisely and for the highest good of all. Remember that your innate power does not take away from another’s power. You each have your own individual gifts and when you join each other to combine those gifts—you can change the world. Imagine the power in that.

Imagine.
Create.
And begin to change the world.
You will always have our help and support.
Always.