It has been a little over two months since I've last made an entry in this space. Funny how life leads us in unexpected directions when you just allow yourself to flow with the universe.
Well, since my last post I've started work at a medical device company, moved into a new place with a friend, and have been re-adjusting to these changes. By re-adjusting I mean I have had to come to grips with my return to the 'normal' world. It is so easy to fall back into old habitual ways of acting. Even though my spiritual perspective has not changed and continues to grow, I am learning how difficult it is to stay focused on every little detail. My how the universe loves to test our resolve! I have found myself putting weight back on without realizing it. Well that's not the correct way to put it... I wasn't paying attention (being conscious) of my actions. It is so easy to indulge in the different temptations that are placed in our path. I've come to realize the awesome lesson being provided to me. We must walk the path of life in conscious awareness of our actions and their effects on us and around us.
I went from being broke to having a consistent source of very good income. With that came complacency and a return to some old habits. It has made me realize that even though I continue to grow and strengthen my connection to source, I must also continue to focus on my intentions on all aspects of being. To truly live a harmonious life we need to pay attention to the physical, emotional, financial, mental, and relational aspects of life. James Ray calls this Harmonic Wealth.
Being aware isn't as easy as it sounds. The world we live in (here in the US, specifically) is geared to keep us unconscious and in a constant state of fear. We are bombarded with advertising that plays on our emotions. Most everyone we know is plugged-in to the television which is our societies main source of entertainment and information. The airwaves are filled with misinformation of one sort or the other. I've become more aware of the effect this bombardment has on us since I gave up constant television watching over eight months ago. When I do watch tv on occasion, I have a negative reaction to the advertisements and the sentiments being presented. I do follow some television shows online and also sporting events; however, I no longer tie my life to the tube. It is amazing how many people have asked me what I do with my time when I tell them I don't watch tv! Usually that's the first reaction. think about that one. So as a start on working on the mental aspects of Harmonic Wealth, I highly recommend you turn off that idiot box for a week or so.
Well going forward I will expand on each aspect as I continue to learn, grow, and remember who I really am. The picture I've included here presents a metaphor for us here. The faint point of light represents the viewpoint of many folks' idea of source. The tree can represent our soul's desire to reach out towards that source. Like the tree, we are growing towards the light. What we don't realize is the light is already around us! We only need to awaken our awareness to understand our roots are in the light and that we are here to remember and experience that aspect of ourselves.
My next post will focus on relational aspects of Harmonic Wealth and the challenges I've encountered as I grow this part of my being. Love and light to you as we travel this path of existence. Namaste.
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2/15/08
Reaching for a star
It has been a little over two months since I've last made an entry in this space. Funny how life leads us in unexpected directions when you just allow yourself to flow with the universe.
Well, since my last post I've started work at a medical device company, moved into a new place with a friend, and have been re-adjusting to these changes. By re-adjusting I mean I have had to come to grips with my return to the 'normal' world. It is so easy to fall back into old habitual ways of acting. Even though my spiritual perspective has not changed and continues to grow, I am learning how difficult it is to stay focused on every little detail. My how the universe loves to test our resolve! I have found myself putting weight back on without realizing it. Well that's not the correct way to put it... I wasn't paying attention (being conscious) of my actions. It is so easy to indulge in the different temptations that are placed in our path. I've come to realize the awesome lesson being provided to me. We must walk the path of life in conscious awareness of our actions and their effects on us and around us.
I went from being broke to having a consistent source of very good income. With that came complacency and a return to some old habits. It has made me realize that even though I continue to grow and strengthen my connection to source, I must also continue to focus on my intentions on all aspects of being. To truly live a harmonious life we need to pay attention to the physical, emotional, financial, mental, and relational aspects of life. James Ray calls this Harmonic Wealth.
Being aware isn't as easy as it sounds. The world we live in (here in the US, specifically) is geared to keep us unconscious and in a constant state of fear. We are bombarded with advertising that plays on our emotions. Most everyone we know is plugged-in to the television which is our societies main source of entertainment and information. The airwaves are filled with misinformation of one sort or the other. I've become more aware of the effect this bombardment has on us since I gave up constant television watching over eight months ago. When I do watch tv on occasion, I have a negative reaction to the advertisements and the sentiments being presented. I do follow some television shows online and also sporting events; however, I no longer tie my life to the tube. It is amazing how many people have asked me what I do with my time when I tell them I don't watch tv! Usually that's the first reaction. think about that one. So as a start on working on the mental aspects of Harmonic Wealth, I highly recommend you turn off that idiot box for a week or so.
Well going forward I will expand on each aspect as I continue to learn, grow, and remember who I really am. The picture I've included here presents a metaphor for us here. The faint point of light represents the viewpoint of many folks' idea of source. The tree can represent our soul's desire to reach out towards that source. Like the tree, we are growing towards the light. What we don't realize is the light is already around us! We only need to awaken our awareness to understand our roots are in the light and that we are here to remember and experience that aspect of ourselves.
My next post will focus on relational aspects of Harmonic Wealth and the challenges I've encountered as I grow this part of my being. Love and light to you as we travel this path of existence. Namaste.
9/18/07
The Comfort Zone
I've recently made some (more) big changes in my life. I have let go of the majority of 'things' I had been holding onto and moved out of the home I had been living in for the past 7 years. Many of the items I have let go of, had been in my possession for over 20 years. Why would I make such a change??
If you have been reading my posts, you'll note that I've been focused on personal development. My hope is that sharing my experiences will help you on your journey and reinforce the lessons I am learning on my path. Now, it isn't easy to make changes that take you beyond your comfort zone. You know that familiar place that we all live in.... that place where we know what will/should happen as we go about our daily routine. Well as I've become more aware and conscious of my day to day actions, my intuition has gotten sharper and more insistent about doing things out of the normal routine. Once I determined what my purpose and desire to do in life is, I've begun making decisions that reflect the person who I want to be. Part of that included the realization of the things that were holding me back. This required me to depart my comfort zone. One of the things emphasized early in James Ray's Harmonic Wealth Weekend is:
"When we encounter something new, we either retreat or we take a leap of faith and push out of our Comfort Zone. Your Comfort Zone either holds you back or expands with power and opportunity.
The person of power views change as an opportunity for adventure and growth."
I've chosen to view all my challenges as opportunities for growth. That viewpoint gives freedom from stress and worry. It also allows you to realize that YOU have the power of creation. Expanding your comfort zone is not easy; nor is it meant to be. Resistance comes from all angles and even from those who support you the most. It is at those times that you reinforce the lesson that everyone in your life is a reflection of your inner state (more on that in the future).
So what's holding you back? Are your things keeping you in the comfort zone? What opportunities are you missing out on? These are the questions that have lead me to release and move on from old habits and attachments. You can't imagine how good it feels to let go of things that you've held onto for a long time. The energy contained in the attachments can be transformed into something better. By releasing my attachments, I am allowing the universe to replace them with something more in alignment with my greater good and purpose. I can't wait to see what comes my way and I'll share my experiences with ya.
Namaste.
9/10/07
An Amazing Experience...
I attended James Ray's Harmonic Wealth Weekend event held here in San Diego this past weekend. What an inspiring, exhilarating, and enlightening experience James facilitated.
I came out of this intensive experience with so much its hard to encapsulate in this space. I will be sharing many of the principals and teachings over time. I will use this entry to provide a foundation for follow-up subjects.
James teaches the Universal Laws from a practical level (MY perspective). During the weekend he teaches, walks us through various interesting experiential exercises, and tells stories that illustrate and amplify teaching points. He is a very dynamic, engaging, and powerful speaker who was able to keep the attention of the audience through many hours. James teaches how to create practical real world results using spiritual principles. Click here to learn more.
There were many "aha" type of lines that were provided during the event. One of my favorites is: "If you aren't growing, you're dying". That is so profound on so many levels. To me, it reinforces my need to continue to learn, study, and practice spiritual principals to enable me to experience a deeper level of connection to the source of creation. This enables and assists me to continue the discovery of Who I Really Am in this human existence. I hope I can help you on your journey as well.
Namaste.
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