Thursday, April 28, 2011

Which path do I choose - fear or love?


Most of us think that love is our relationship to some other person or object in the physical plane and it is not. Love is our relationship with the source of all life and consciousness, and that implies trust and confidence. The real meaning of faith.

CHOOSING LOVE

As we create all that happens to us through our thoughts, beliefs and expectations it behooves us to be cautious when we use the most powerful creative words in the English language – ‘I AM’.

We are not our emotions, yet we identify so strongly with them that we find ourselves saying ‘I am angry’, ‘I am a failure’, ‘I am sick’ instead of knowing these to be strong feelings and acknowledging them as such.

‘I feel angry’, I feel a failure’, I feel sick’ is seeing things as they are and knowing that these are not permanent conditions … unless you cling to them by identifying with them.

If you would penetrate these emotions you would find that they become self revelatory as you are lead to the beliefs behind such feelings. When you become more and more aware of your directing influence upon what seems to ‘happen’ to you, your conscious mind will no longer fear the emotions, or the body, as threatening or unpredictable, but sense the great creative collaboration that is inherent, and you will begin to take responsibility for your own creations.

Physical phenomena are not the cause of your beliefs and emotions, but the result. Awareness is the key to creation. Become aware of your thoughts and feelings and see how often you choose fear. Realise that these feelings form your experience.

The bottom line of every challenge you face is ‘which path shall I choose, fear or love’? Indeed, every personal problem, every global event whether it be natural disasters, wars or other forms of violence asks the same question of you. ‘Which path shall you choose, fear or love’?

Most of us think that love is our relationship to some other person or object in the physical plane and it is not. Love is our relationship with the source of all life and consciousness, and that implies trust and confidence. The real meaning of faith.

Know that you have never done anything wrong and that you are not being punished. Nor are you abandoned or unloved. The moment you become aware of your inseparable relationship to the Source of all life and consciousness, you can consciously draw on its greater strength, understanding and energy.

It is always available, but your conscious intent will bring about certain changes in you that will automatically trigger such benefits. You do not have to be a mystic to use these powers. All you need is intent. Show your intent by saying to yourself mentally over and over again – ‘I CHOOSE LOVE’

Every time you feel the emotions of fear run through the corridors of your mind, declare your intent ... ‘I CHOOSE LOVE’ and watch the miracle begin.

Zen Intuitive Healing


note from alexa - I haven't been writing much personally lately as I have been in the process of a big move (in more ways than one) but I do love to share a good article. Thank you to Zen Intuitive for today's inspiring article. May the joy and wellness be with you.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

One of his students asked the Buddah...


One of his students asked Buddha, " Are you the messiah?" "No", answered Buddha. "Then are you a healer?" ..."No", Buddha replied. "Then are you a teacher?" the student persisted. "No, I am not a teacher." "Then what are you?" asked the student, exasperated. Buddah replied: "I am awake."

I Am Space

I am space / I am the sun,

I am directions / Above and below / I am the Gods / I am the demons / I am all beings / I am darkness / I am the earth / I am the ocean.

As long as there is a you and I there is no liberation / No freedom. When there is (a difference between) you and I, there is no joy, no peace.

Renounce all notions / And then renounce the renouncer / Of those notions.

When even the notion of the ego sense has ceased / Then you will be like the ocean / Free, unbounded, eternal.

Ego does not exist anymore than water exists in a mirage; this lifetime of ours is as transient as passing clouds.


by Deepak Chopra

Monday, April 18, 2011

Letting go of the need to be liked


Not Everyone will Like You

When someone doesn’t like you, rather than taking it personally we can release the need for approval and move on.

It is not necessarily a pleasant experience, but there will be times in our lives when we come across people who do not like us. As we know, like attracts like, so usually when they don’t like us it is because they are not like us. Rather than taking it personally, we can let them be who they are, accepting that each of us is allowed to have different perspectives and opinions. When we give others that freedom, we claim it for ourselves as well, releasing ourselves from the need for their approval so we can devote our energy toward more rewarding pursuits.



While approval from others is a nice feeling, when we come to depend on it we may lose our way on our own path. There are those who will not like us no matter what we do, but that doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong with us. Each of us has our own filters built from our experiences over time. They may see in us something that is merely a projection of their understanding, but we have no control over the interpretations of others. The best we can do is to hope that the role we play in the script of their lives is helpful to them, and follow our own inner guidance with integrity.


As we reap the benefits of walking our perfect paths, we grow to appreciate the feeling of fully being ourselves. The need to have everyone like us will be replaced by the exhilaration of discovering that we are attracting like-minded individuals into our lives—people who like us because they understand and appreciate the truth of who we are.




We free ourselves from trying to twist into shapes that will fit the spaces provided by others’ limited understanding and gain a new sense of freedom, allowing us to expand into becoming exactly who we’re meant to be. And in doing what we know to be right for us, we show others that they can do it too.




Cocreating our lives with the universe and its energy of pure potential, we transcend limitations and empower ourselves to shine our unique light, fully and freely.


narrative by DailyOm

Sunday, April 10, 2011

An Eagle Mandala

Eagle Medicine: Last Fall I began a personal mandala project and also practice shamanic ritual in my spiritual life. About a month ago I was working to create an eagle mandala that I was feeling in my heart and having a difficult time of it as I am not usually good at drawing. Should I get a stencil? Print out a photo? Make a collage ...instead? There are numerous and limitless ways to create a piece. Well I settled on another design for the time being but today I stumbled upon the work of a beautiful shamanic artist. Included was this beautiful eagle mandala. It was so close to the feeling I wanted to create for myself that I wanted to share it today along with the artist's narrative on eagle medicine. And I am somehow adopting this mandala too today as my own. Namaste.

from ChristinaRai.com
Eagle

Look up and see me soar. I am the messenger that brings you spirit. I can fly beyond the clouds and ride the high winds with my powerful wings. I bring you the ability to go beyond any limits, to step outside your comfort zone and be safe.

I hold the sun close and find renewal in the cleansing rays that purge me. I am the core. I am the heart of all things.

I am the source of all creation. Watch me and learn to trust your own creative impulse. Do you see what you can do? Do you hear the music of your mind? Are you compelled to follow your inspiration. Lean on me and let me show you how.

I will lead you to the edge of all things, show you where the world ends. And I will bring you back, safe within the long feathers of my wings.

Come to me and hear your heart. Listen to what it is saying. I will take you into the truth of your emotion, deep into the core of your being.

Though your journey with me may be challenging, I will give you strength to endure, to follow the shining vision to the end. I will ground you and protect you and give you the courage to pounce at the most appropriate time. I never hunt unnecessarily but I know in an instant when the right opportunity presents.

Let me teach you to listen to your inner wisdom, to follow your inner vision, to connect to your inner truth.

I am swift. I am strong. I am courageous and wise. I see all things. I bring illumination into the darkness of despair. I am healing. I am magic. I am freedom, honour and respect. Hear my call. I am calling you to your highest path. See my flight and follow me. I am leading you beyond the boundaries of your limited vision.

I am EAGLE. I will teach you to believe.


©CRW
www.ChristinaRai.com ~ see products for mandalas



addendum ~

My Eagle came to me too finally and after all... here she is:



My Eagle Mandala