our self with the Self

THE SOUL DOES NOT CARE ABOUT WHAT SOCIETY VALUES. IT DOESN'T MEASURE SELF-WORTH BY THE SIZE OF OUR BANK ACCOUNT, THE SIZE OF OUR HIPS OR BICEPS, THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF OUR HOME OR HOW MANY CARS ARE PARKED IN OUR GARAGE. THESE ARE NOT SPIRITUAL MILESTONES, BUT THEY CAN BE MILLSTONES CHOKING OUR SPIRIT. WHEN WE DON’T MATERIALLY POSSESS WHAT WE FEEL WE DESERVE, COMPASSIONATE PATIENCE DISSOLVES ILLUSIONS OF ENTITLEMENT AND SELF-BLAME. WE QUIT PICKING ON OURSELVES, WE QUIT TINKERING WITH SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS AND BEGIN DIGGING DEEP INTO OUR INTERIORITY.  WITH COMPASSIONATE PATIENCE, INSIGHT BECOMES THE INNER AUTHORITY WE LISTEN AND RESPOND TO

Rev. Michael Beckwith

How we choose to measure success, is rooted in how we measure our relationship with God and ourselves. How do we decipher from the voice of our ego or emotional self with the voice of Spirit or our intuition? 

While listening to the sermon this morning from Rev. Michael, it was clear to me that this idea of "letting go" and really choosing to be free from our attempts to control, fix or participate in arguments of limitations is absolute. it is something we really should choose to do. it's more than just letting go of the past or memorizing affirmations to alter our damaging thoughts about ourselves, circumstances or others -- it's about KNOWING we have all that we need and without thinking about much else, focus ourselves on being our most honest and brightest lights through the wisdom, creativity and joy that lies within us. 

we do this with our spiritual practice -- meditation, yoga, prayer, running, cooking, music, art -- whatever lends itself to being still, quiet and grateful. we use our practice to enhance our connection with ourselves, each other and the world. the extensions come with the gathering of like minds -- whom the universe supplies when we are ready!

i'm learning that there are worldly and spiritual meanings to everything, especially success. with intention, today i choose to lessen the grip my ego has when it comes to opportunities, where i usually place weight on my degrees and levels of education -- i know that what the universe opens up, is meant for me. everyday i strive to be a global citizen, working towards changing the conversations and agreements on a global scale. because i believe that love is really all that matters. 

last week-- my work and talents have become bi-coastal in a very unexpected way! my heart is open and i am so excited for what's to come. nyc i'll see you in may :))

xo, me.

OPT-in?!

....taken from Agape newsletter!

Observation is the first of three simple steps! Physics has proven that you are only aware of the reality you choose to observe. In order to observe, you’ve got to wake up, smell the roses, hear the celestial sound of silence, taste the timeless in the precious words you speak, feel the Holy Presence in the core of your being, and see the Best of Everything everywhere. Especially right there where you are this moment. Your observation of an activity actually changes the activity. You already have within you this awesome power to observe and thereby expand your awareness. What you intend-- you immediately create. The Rev says Observe with intention and intend to see and be the Good.

Participation is the second simple step. It is quite the opposite of anticipation, hoping on a wing and a prayer that you might win the lottery or at least the wheel of fortune. Don’t assume that spiritual growth and development can be attained by trying to ride in on the coattails of someone else. Oh no, uh-uh. You must actively participate, wake up and move into divine right activity like there is no pie in the sky in the sweet bye and bye. Activate your inherent capacity to be aware that you are aware.  And then, whole-heartedly respond to what you Observe is Real. This is definitely not about waiting for your ship to come in or some long-lost relative to write you into her will. The Rev says Participate in the Good that is always already happening right where you are.

Transformation rounds out the circuit as the third simple step. It naturally flows from, through, and as your earnest observation and precious participation. Those who seek always find, and those who ask are always answered. The prefix ‘trans’ means to ‘go beyond.’ To transform is to ‘go beyond’ the ‘forms’ you have taken on. Interpret ‘forms’ as ‘conditions,’ ‘circumstances,’ and ‘situations’ and you've got the gist of this list. Go beyond your present point of view with divine insight and revelation. Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by continually renewing your mind. Stop walking lock-step in your past opinions, present limitations and future fears.  Give your gifts and live your bliss. The Rev says Transform your life by going beyond your self-imposed barriers to catch the Vision and live the Life ordained for you from the beginning!

He also said…. you have ‘choiceability.’ Yeah, it’s another word he made up, but it fits doesn't it? You can choose wholeness regardless of the conditions. You can choose to be happy no matter what the circumstances. You can choose to transform your life in spite of the situations. Choose ye this day to opt-into excellence in every area and dimension of your life. Observe, participate and transform. YOU are the only one who can.

xo, me. :))