Here is another Daily Om that really hit home for me. I hope it helps you too.
Softening And Expanding
Being Receptive To What You Want
In order to get what we want in life, we have to be willing to receive it when it appears, and in order to do that we have to be open. Often we go through life with defenses we developed early on in order to protect ourselves. These defenses act as barriers, walls we needed at one time to feel safe, but that now serve to shut out desired influences, like intimacy or love. So an essential part of being receptive to what we want is to soften these barriers enough to let those things in when they show up. For example, we may spend a lot of time alone as a way to protect ourselves from being hurt by other people, but we can see how this is now preventing us from meeting new friends.
Another obstacle to our receptivity can be our tendency to believe that we have to act aggressively in order to achieve our desired goal. This can cause us to become mono-focused and to fail to see, and be open to, opportunities on the periphery of our vision. So becoming receptive involves a softening of our defenses and a willingness to remain open to possibilities outside our immediate realm of vision. If we are looking for love or friendship, it means first looking within ourselves to see where we are shut down, and second, not getting too fixated on where we might find the love we want. In this way, we become more open as individuals and more expansive in terms of what we see as possible.
Often, the things and people we want to draw into our lives elude us because we are unconsciously blocking them out, either with our defenses, or with tunnel vision that causes us to not see them when they appear. When this is the case, we can take action by exploring and softening our barriers, and expanding our vision to encompass new possibilities. These actions are the essence of receptivity.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Unblocking The Path
Yesterday my daughter was struggling with her toy and asked me to help her. She was trying to get her toy lion out of another toy she had put it in previously. It's one of those circle/ramp things where you put different balls in and they roll down the ramps and out the bottom. But the balls were getting stuck because my two year-old thinks it's okay to put other toys in the round holes where the balls go. So now I'm on my hands and knees struggling to get that lion out so the toy will work again. I finally dislodged the ball that got caught behind it, but that lion wouldn't budge. Then I noticed that the legs moved so if I could just change their position so they'd take up less space I could free it. After almost giving up, I finally pulled it out, much to my daughter's delight. Now the toy works properly and she's got the lion to play with again too. What does this have to do with acquiring abundance? As I was pulling on that lion to dislodge it, I started thinking about how it's the same with our energy and vibrations. No matter how much we fill up on positive thinking, if there is still some negativity hidden deep down inside, that positive energy will get stuck and our natural flow is disrupted.
That's why clearing out the negativity is so important so we can make way for the good energy we want to help us create the life we want. It sounds so simple but sometimes that negativity is so ingrained in our brains, it's really hard to get rid of permanently. At least for some of us. Every time I think I'm free and clear, I get blocked again. Thank God I have the script and even better, EFT to clear out old beliefs and start running smoothly again. I was really stuck in a rut this morning before doing a few rounds of EFT to get clear again. It's amazing how fast it works. Sometimes I think I'll never get this Law of Attraction working for me but then I remember I have EFT to get me back on track. It's like a miracle. And since I've started using it, all the aches and pains I used to suffer have subsided tremendously. I highly recommend it to try on anything. For more information on that, check my sidebar for "Things I've Tried That Worked."
So that's it for today. Another little metaphor brought to you courtesy of my two year-old daughter. So simple, yet why aren't more of us living the life we want? It takes work, patience and persistence. But we can clear the path to abundance and use tools like EFT to move obstacles whenever they inevitably pop up.
Until next time, be prepared for the best.
That's why clearing out the negativity is so important so we can make way for the good energy we want to help us create the life we want. It sounds so simple but sometimes that negativity is so ingrained in our brains, it's really hard to get rid of permanently. At least for some of us. Every time I think I'm free and clear, I get blocked again. Thank God I have the script and even better, EFT to clear out old beliefs and start running smoothly again. I was really stuck in a rut this morning before doing a few rounds of EFT to get clear again. It's amazing how fast it works. Sometimes I think I'll never get this Law of Attraction working for me but then I remember I have EFT to get me back on track. It's like a miracle. And since I've started using it, all the aches and pains I used to suffer have subsided tremendously. I highly recommend it to try on anything. For more information on that, check my sidebar for "Things I've Tried That Worked."
So that's it for today. Another little metaphor brought to you courtesy of my two year-old daughter. So simple, yet why aren't more of us living the life we want? It takes work, patience and persistence. But we can clear the path to abundance and use tools like EFT to move obstacles whenever they inevitably pop up.
Until next time, be prepared for the best.
Friday, October 19, 2007
A Clear Current
Here is another excellent example of clearing that I've posted so many times about here. This is from The Daily Om and right on target. Enjoy and remember there are many ways to get clear. One way is to use EFT. Check the link in my side bar under things I've tried that worked--it does.
A Clear Current
Maintaining The Flow
The essence of all being is energy. Our physical and ethereal selves depend on the unrestricted flow of life energy that is the source of wholeness and wellness. Though the channels through which this energy flows are open systems and influenced by factors outside of our control, we ultimately choose what impact these will have in our lives. It is up to us to identify and clear blockages in the energy field to ensure that flow is maintained. A healthy, grounded individual absorbs some portion of the energy emitted by other people and the environment, but this does not interrupt the continuous stream of balanced energy sustaining them. The same individual copes constructively with stress and upset, and they are not subject to the stagnation that frequently goes hand in hand with negativity. When we keep the energy in and around our bodies flowing harmoniously, we are naturally healthy, vibrant, and peaceful.
Life energy flows through us like a swift stream when there is nothing to obstruct it, but various forces such as trauma, downbeat vibrations, and disappointments act like stones that impede the current. If we allow these to pile up, our life energy is thrown off its course or blocked entirely, causing illness, restlessness, and a lack of vigor. If, however, we take the time to clear these forces away, we rob them of the power to impact our lives. When we cultivate simple yet affirmative habits such as taking regular cleansing baths, practicing meditation and breathing exercises, smudging, and self-shielding, we protect ourselves from outside influences that might otherwise impede our energy flow. Likewise, we lessen the impact of inner influences when we clear our auras of unwanted attachments and divest ourselves of blocked emotions.
A strong and fluid energy field is the key that unlocks the doors of self-healing and peace of mind. Your awareness of the flow of energy sustaining you empowers you to take charge of your own well-being by taking steps to unblock, correct, and enhance that flow. Fear will likely be the culprit when you cannot identify the source of stagnation—you may simply be afraid to let go of what is obstructing the flow. Letting go can be challenging, but the exuberance you will feel when the flow is restored will be a welcome and blessed reward.
A Clear Current
Maintaining The Flow
The essence of all being is energy. Our physical and ethereal selves depend on the unrestricted flow of life energy that is the source of wholeness and wellness. Though the channels through which this energy flows are open systems and influenced by factors outside of our control, we ultimately choose what impact these will have in our lives. It is up to us to identify and clear blockages in the energy field to ensure that flow is maintained. A healthy, grounded individual absorbs some portion of the energy emitted by other people and the environment, but this does not interrupt the continuous stream of balanced energy sustaining them. The same individual copes constructively with stress and upset, and they are not subject to the stagnation that frequently goes hand in hand with negativity. When we keep the energy in and around our bodies flowing harmoniously, we are naturally healthy, vibrant, and peaceful.
Life energy flows through us like a swift stream when there is nothing to obstruct it, but various forces such as trauma, downbeat vibrations, and disappointments act like stones that impede the current. If we allow these to pile up, our life energy is thrown off its course or blocked entirely, causing illness, restlessness, and a lack of vigor. If, however, we take the time to clear these forces away, we rob them of the power to impact our lives. When we cultivate simple yet affirmative habits such as taking regular cleansing baths, practicing meditation and breathing exercises, smudging, and self-shielding, we protect ourselves from outside influences that might otherwise impede our energy flow. Likewise, we lessen the impact of inner influences when we clear our auras of unwanted attachments and divest ourselves of blocked emotions.
A strong and fluid energy field is the key that unlocks the doors of self-healing and peace of mind. Your awareness of the flow of energy sustaining you empowers you to take charge of your own well-being by taking steps to unblock, correct, and enhance that flow. Fear will likely be the culprit when you cannot identify the source of stagnation—you may simply be afraid to let go of what is obstructing the flow. Letting go can be challenging, but the exuberance you will feel when the flow is restored will be a welcome and blessed reward.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Angels of Abundance
Here is an interesting story from beliefnet.com about abundance that I really enjoyed reading and I hope you do too.
When our mortal eyes close on this world for the last time, our angels open our spiritual eyes and escort us personally before the face of God.
-Eileen Elias Freeman,
"The Angels' Little Instruction Book"
From "Angels Around Us." Compiled by Karen Maguire. Reprinted by arrangement with Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Angels of Abundance
Learn how to attract a life that is spiritually and emotionally fulfilling.
By Richard Webster
Whenever I talk about the angels of abundance, people immediately think in terms of money and material possessions. However, abundance means much more than that, it means a plentiful supply of all the good...
Read more
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/224/story_22430_1.html?WT.mc_id=NL24
When our mortal eyes close on this world for the last time, our angels open our spiritual eyes and escort us personally before the face of God.
-Eileen Elias Freeman,
"The Angels' Little Instruction Book"
From "Angels Around Us." Compiled by Karen Maguire. Reprinted by arrangement with Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Angels of Abundance
Learn how to attract a life that is spiritually and emotionally fulfilling.
By Richard Webster
Whenever I talk about the angels of abundance, people immediately think in terms of money and material possessions. However, abundance means much more than that, it means a plentiful supply of all the good...
Read more
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/224/story_22430_1.html?WT.mc_id=NL24
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Seeing The Good
Here is another Daily Om I want to share with you. Enjoy and have a happy holiday weekend.
October 5, 2007
Gazing Upon Goodness
The Importance Of Seeing The Good In All
Our perception shapes the lives we lead because the universe adjusts itself almost instantly to our expectations. When we look for negativity, we are bound to come across it in abundance. Conversely, we create positive energy when we endeavor to see the goodness around us. As easy as it is to criticize the people and situations that frustrate or hurt us, we do ourselves a disservice in the process. It is important to see the good in all as there are blessings hiding in every aspect of our outer-world reality, and the potential for grace exists in all human beings. When our lives are flooded with challenges, grief, and pain, we may be tempted to believe that some individuals or incidents are simply bad. But if we look for the good in all, good reveals itself to us, easing our doubts and reminding us that the universe is a place of balance.
There is a perceptible energetic shift that takes place when we choose to see the good in all. The unnecessary tension that came into being when we dwelled on negativity fades away and is replaced by sympathetic tolerance. We can forgive those that have wronged us because we recognize in them traits we admire, and we may even discover that we can bring out the good in one another. Though loss still grieves us, we recognize the beginning of a new phase of existence that abounds with fresh opportunities. Each new challenge becomes another chance to prove ourselves, and we learn to show great patience in the face of difficulty. There are few pleasures greater than gazing outward and seeing beauty, wisdom, and harmony. These are the attributes of the universe that help us to cope when we encounter their opposing forces.
Since you create your reality, you make your world a better place each time you acknowledge the good in your circumstances and in the people you encounter. As you draw attention to the positive aspects of the world around you, your understanding of the affirmative nature of all existence will grow. There are few lessons you will learn in this life that will prove as instrumental to your happiness and satisfaction. In appreciating the all pervasive goodness that exists in the universe, you internalize it, making it a lasting part of your life.
October 5, 2007
Gazing Upon Goodness
The Importance Of Seeing The Good In All
Our perception shapes the lives we lead because the universe adjusts itself almost instantly to our expectations. When we look for negativity, we are bound to come across it in abundance. Conversely, we create positive energy when we endeavor to see the goodness around us. As easy as it is to criticize the people and situations that frustrate or hurt us, we do ourselves a disservice in the process. It is important to see the good in all as there are blessings hiding in every aspect of our outer-world reality, and the potential for grace exists in all human beings. When our lives are flooded with challenges, grief, and pain, we may be tempted to believe that some individuals or incidents are simply bad. But if we look for the good in all, good reveals itself to us, easing our doubts and reminding us that the universe is a place of balance.
There is a perceptible energetic shift that takes place when we choose to see the good in all. The unnecessary tension that came into being when we dwelled on negativity fades away and is replaced by sympathetic tolerance. We can forgive those that have wronged us because we recognize in them traits we admire, and we may even discover that we can bring out the good in one another. Though loss still grieves us, we recognize the beginning of a new phase of existence that abounds with fresh opportunities. Each new challenge becomes another chance to prove ourselves, and we learn to show great patience in the face of difficulty. There are few pleasures greater than gazing outward and seeing beauty, wisdom, and harmony. These are the attributes of the universe that help us to cope when we encounter their opposing forces.
Since you create your reality, you make your world a better place each time you acknowledge the good in your circumstances and in the people you encounter. As you draw attention to the positive aspects of the world around you, your understanding of the affirmative nature of all existence will grow. There are few lessons you will learn in this life that will prove as instrumental to your happiness and satisfaction. In appreciating the all pervasive goodness that exists in the universe, you internalize it, making it a lasting part of your life.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Achieving A High Vibration
This is today's Daily Om, which I thought I'd share because it ties in so well with things I've been blogging about. Enjoy and good vibrations!
October 3, 2007To Rise AboveAchieving A High Vibration
All matter is made up of energy, and that energy is in motion continually. Everything in the universe, from the smallest molecules to the most complex living beings, has an optimal rate of vibration to keep it healthy. We reach this high vibrational level when we are whole, healthy, and fulfilling our potential. Human beings are able to consciously control these vibrations within themselves using a variety of techniques. We know when we have reached a high vibrational state because we feel good and can sense that we are aligned with all that is. We find we are capable of healing and have good intuition and perception that are a result of our resonating closer and closer to our ideal frequencies. Thoughts, emotions, intentions, choices, and actions contribute to our vibrational state, as do the environments we inhabit. Affirmative activities that leave us feeling joyous, appreciative, loving, and peaceful raise our vibration. Constructive, creative, and expansive thoughts do the same. When we cultivate habits that contribute to our physical health and strength, our vibration is likewise raised. Certain mantra meditations, breathing exercises, and chants are designed to increase vibration. But simply practicing gratitude and forgiveness, surrounding ourselves with loving high-vibration people, eating whole foods, and spending time in nature can also help us transcend our current vibrational limitations. When your desire for change is strong enough, you will find yourself gravitating toward what can help you achieve and maintain a high vibrational state. A positive outlook will then become the most important tool you possess, and this outlook will sustain you when the path leading toward transformation is wide and winding. As you evolve, your vibrational frequency will also evolve, aiding you in the creation of an even higher reality. Consciously and unconsciously, you will attract auspicious circumstances and positive people that will help you continue exploring the scope of your higher self until you move beyond the earthly plane.
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October 3, 2007To Rise AboveAchieving A High Vibration
All matter is made up of energy, and that energy is in motion continually. Everything in the universe, from the smallest molecules to the most complex living beings, has an optimal rate of vibration to keep it healthy. We reach this high vibrational level when we are whole, healthy, and fulfilling our potential. Human beings are able to consciously control these vibrations within themselves using a variety of techniques. We know when we have reached a high vibrational state because we feel good and can sense that we are aligned with all that is. We find we are capable of healing and have good intuition and perception that are a result of our resonating closer and closer to our ideal frequencies. Thoughts, emotions, intentions, choices, and actions contribute to our vibrational state, as do the environments we inhabit. Affirmative activities that leave us feeling joyous, appreciative, loving, and peaceful raise our vibration. Constructive, creative, and expansive thoughts do the same. When we cultivate habits that contribute to our physical health and strength, our vibration is likewise raised. Certain mantra meditations, breathing exercises, and chants are designed to increase vibration. But simply practicing gratitude and forgiveness, surrounding ourselves with loving high-vibration people, eating whole foods, and spending time in nature can also help us transcend our current vibrational limitations. When your desire for change is strong enough, you will find yourself gravitating toward what can help you achieve and maintain a high vibrational state. A positive outlook will then become the most important tool you possess, and this outlook will sustain you when the path leading toward transformation is wide and winding. As you evolve, your vibrational frequency will also evolve, aiding you in the creation of an even higher reality. Consciously and unconsciously, you will attract auspicious circumstances and positive people that will help you continue exploring the scope of your higher self until you move beyond the earthly plane.
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