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Finding Joy in the Success of Others · We Are One

Finding Joy in the Success of Others

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Finding Joy in others happiness and success is one of the greatness gifts we can give ourselves. Our joy is multiplied in greatness when we celebrate not just our own accomplishments but all those we chose to surround ourselves with. So often individuals become defensive or immediately personalize accomplishments or happiness of a fellow human being. In this situation, one loses the chance to share and create happiness within one’s own life. Instead, another’s happiness is turned into a negative emotion because one personalizes it and in return this often can contrive one to feel less as a person. In this case, instead of acknowledging, sharing and multiplying the joy, one in actuality diminishes joy.

We all live individual lives on this planet. It is valuable to be able to relate to situations, it helps us feel for each other. However, it is of no value if we compare, relating and comparing are very different. Comparing often creates a negative energy, it doesn’t offer anything positive. When one compares, one is immediately thinking of themselves and not experiencing the truth and joy of the moment.

Let your defenses down, life is not a contest. In truth, the only competition we have is with our own ego. Our ego limits our growth and joy- we need to let it go. Celebrate the joy of others. It’s a magical feeling to have true excitement in the joy and success of another human being.

Acceptance of Oneself · We Are One

Acceptance of Oneself

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We all have room for growth within ourselves. It is vital we accept who we are. We are here to learn, continuously progress and evolve. If we want to thrive, we can’t work with a false vision we have of ourselves or a vision of what we want to be. We need to separate ourselves from what we think we are and live within who we really are in the present and unvarnished truth.

Accepting oneself is the first step in growth. We all make mistakes and if we take ownership of those mistakes, its ok, we grow. If we are currently not in the place we ultimately want to be, we can use this awareness as a tool to help project us forward. If we don’t accept ourselves with all of our imperfections and take responsibility for all of our actions, we will be wedged between two worlds, unable to move forward. We can’t grow if our foundation is based on fantasy. It shows great strength when someone avows to their place in life with all imperfections included. It’s ok to feel as though you don’t have everything figured out because that is not plausible. As our life moves along there are always things we can work on. Even the holiest and most spiritual teachers were continuously learning and growing and that is what made them so successful in their evolution.

When we are not open to truth, it has an impact on all the relationships in our lives. When we function in a space of who we think we are or who we want to be, we perpetually manipulate everyone around us, sometimes unknowingly. In that place of distortion, we try to make them believe us even at the detriment of the relationship. When we are not living in truth, we might project our insecurities on others and may be defensive when anyone challenges our identity. In conflicts when there is the need to look within, we often don’t listen, we try to change minds, deflect or shut down; people tend to back away and distance themselves from that behavior.  When we are sure of ourselves and live within truth, there is no desire or need for defensiveness.

If we cannot be honest and accept ourselves, how can others accept us. We can’t expect others to follow us in our false realities. Others are more apt to accept and respect us if we are honest, open and embrace ourselves, knowing there is always the ability to grow. As we start to be honest it will allow others to be more open to us, it will allow others in. When we open ourselves up to our truth, it will attract more healthy relationships in our life. In current relationships, it is important to address and come to terms with all wrong-doings, it is only then, the relationships can move forward. It is difficult to trust someone who is not able to trust themselves in who they are.

Be You, Accept, Grow and Live in Truth

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Believe

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Find yourself, be alone in your presence, embrace your true essence and your true beauty, no one else is needed to confirm this.  When we depend upon others as our primary source to fill a void within ourselves we ultimately give away our power and our life force, we lose a part of ourselves. If we consistently look to others for our goodness, we become more and more diminished and open ourselves up to becoming depleted.  When we are depleted, we become fragile and sometimes lost and desperate without even realizing it.  When we are in this fragile state we become susceptible to loss of truth, allowing mind and/or body to be compromised.

If we are initially not taught to find the answers within ourselves, we may believe we are powerless within ourselves. We may find strength in falseness without even realizing it. Others can guide us or help put us in touch with ourselves but we should not allow others to dictate everything we believe; their truth is not your truth.

We were given this opportunity to be the best we can be as us.  We are fortunate.  Life is fortunate.  Our life is ours to do with it what we want.  It is up to us to find goodness in every situation.  We have a choice always to live in love or to choose otherwise, if we choose the latter, we are the least to benefit.  We are born of goodness, don’t let anyone take that away from you.  Find yourself within yourself, you are capable- believe.

You are me, we are not the same but I can feel as if we were.  When I see you as me I have deep affection for you and your struggles.  I want you to find peace.  Peace is truth.  Peace is always within reach, it is within you.

I am you.  I see you, I feel you, I love you, I hear you. You may have felt or feel alone but please know you are never alone.  You may not see me or feel my presence but I am always there.  We are all connected.  We are always there.

 

Different Shapes · We Are One

Different Shapes

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Each one of us is born into this world given an opportunity.  Many things shape our existence , our environment including our parents and family, any beliefs we are ultimately taught, our nutrition, our schooling, our friends and so on.  A multitude of distinct things contribute to the shape of our being.  If we look at it in those terms, often at the start of life we are existing on someone else’s terms.  This is for our safety, we can’t take care of ourselves and make life decisions as infants and children.  Unfortunately, there are times when the people making decisions for us are not qualified themselves.  Maybe they were not given the means to start off living a full life themselves and they were not able to move on from that.  This then can become a cycle if they never find the ability to break free.  Unfortunately, our world and humanity often tend to let these people down.  It doesn’t have to be that way if we realize we are one, while still respecting our differences.

When we grow up and separate, our surroundings continue to shape us but at this point we have more of a choice.  It is up to us to take responsibility for action and present life.  The past has shaped a lot of what we are but it doesn’t have to be what we are.  The past does not represent the present.   If we recognize that, we can take lessons and live our current life in a place of now and make decisions from our place of truth and growth. Everything we are looking for resides within each one of us. As we get older we can have difficulties when we depend on someone else to make life decisions for us or rescue us from ourselves when we are capable individually.  Every moment we are living we make a choice.  Growth cannot happen if we are not willing to take responsibility and live in truth and action.  Our reactions and outlook are our individual responsibility. We all make mistakes but ultimately if one learns from that mistake, takes responsibility and sends love to that place, there is positivity.  Just as someone else may hurt us, we have a choice to continue to live our lives in pain or to move on and use that experience to grow in a positive way.

Each one of us is spectacularly different, it is such an amazing process in how each of us gets to our current reality.  Because of our differences, it is important as adults, we do not place our beliefs on someone else.  When we do that, it can cause an abundance of judgement. Ultimately judgement causes turmoil for everyone and stops progress.  That is also why it is important to always be open and never assume or get transfixed on being right.  What is right for you in that moment, may not be right for someone else and that is ok.  We all have the right to live truth.  We should always question our motives in everything and always try to have kindness and love in our hearts when making decisions.  Our words and reactions are very significant and play a huge role in shaping our existence.

When we live in love and kindness with an open heart, open mind and truth, it becomes easier to see the truth and have compassion for all.  When we appreciate the fact, each one of us was born into this world each breathing in our initial first breath of air, existing in that moment, we all share this experience.   We are all one, all connected but we do not all have the same experiences, capacity or abilities in life.  In that truth, all of us have a responsibility to one another; while respecting each one of our differences based on where we have come from and where we are going.  It is up to all of us to recognize when our assistance is needed while also appreciating each of our journeys   We all have an ability to contribute in some way.   In this we find peace.

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Every Breath

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These last few weeks have clearly shown us how divided humans can be. Division is not a new thing but I think many people had hoped the division wasn’t as decisive as it has proved to be.  The cause of division is a lack of connection and truth.  In life, it is very important that we look at the whole picture of everything and not just the area that appeases our ego.  We should always search for truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.  In truth, we find Unity.

It is vastly important to realize as humans, no one else is responsible for us and our place in life, unless of course you are a child.  We make decisions every moment that influence our lives as a whole.  We are born into this life each given a task to live it to its fullest, no matter what we start out with.  Some may seem to have an easier start in life and others may have a more difficult beginning.  It is up to us to use the experience bestowed on us in a positive way. Each step we take, each word we speak, we make a choice and in turn we decide our life on our own.  It is important that we learn from every breath we take.  We have each been given a truly magnificent gift.

We are not here on Earth to just observe and hope stuff falls into place.  We are here to push ourselves out of our comfort zones and take a leap into the infinite possibilities of growth.  We may get busy and lose touch with that but it is important to always bring ourselves back to that place.  Every moment we breathe we essentially affect the outcome of our lives and in turn affect others as well.  Each of us has endless potential but many lose touch with that. 

So, if you really put some thought into that.  Wow, each moment can be exciting, it helps us live more in the reality of our being, in a place of love.  Whatever we spend our time doing or thinking shapes the life we live.  If we think unhappy and negative thoughts, then our life is negative and unhappy.  If we think positive thoughts and do positive things, then our lives can only be positive.  Imagine if we as humans could all live in that way, you see how it would affect all life.

Sometimes people can get caught up in negative patterns and it becomes almost an addiction for them and they live it for so long it’s all they know.  Changing that pattern can be quite scary and difficult.   When one is in a continuous negative place one is doing themselves a disservice, their spirit suffers tremendously. The first step is recognizing what has been taking place.  Recognition of this, is the hardest part.  One must confront themselves, accept themselves and move on to a better more harmonious place.  It can take extreme bravery and courage but in the end that person is the one who benefits the most and in turn adds truth to the World.

If we want to grow, we must always be open to change.  We must be open to changing our opinions and beliefs.  Truth is our life source; it is of utmost importance we follow truth throughout our lives. If we are not open to our minds being changed, we are not open to growth.  We are stagnant.  The world is ever changing and we must be able to change and evolve our thought structure to allow ourselves to grow in positive ways.

Each time we breathe, it has a ripple effect.  The more individuals that live from that place of truth the more benefit and then possibly live from that place of truth. We must be an example of goodness to live and spread goodness.  It is always our choice.