Magic of Giving

Everyone has something to give in order to stay in constant motion of the Universe. When we can readily give of ourselves it is impossible to stay stuck in our own life's dilemmas and struggles. Many times when things do not seem to be going our way; our first instinct is to wallow and back ourselves into a corner, wondering why situations have occurred or fearing the uncertainty of what will happen next. There is a wonderful way out of these moments; step back and reach out, lending ourselves to jump back into the flow of life's wonderful journey.

There are countless ways to give and each of us have something to offer. An easy unassuming smile to a friend or holding the door for a stranger are simple tasks that may brighten the day for someone else. No matter what is happening in our own lives we can always make the time to really listen and support someone else; realizing that we do not have to know the answers, only to understand that nobody ever has to feel alone. We can donate blood or clothes without wondering where they'll end up. We can give just a little time to an elderly person that just needs a little bit of human connection, we will receive the gift of wisdom without even realizing it. We can freely dance around with a child and feel the presence of hope and imagination in our hearts. By singing at the top of our lungs, a song that moves us, we give others permission to step out of themselves and drift away into that harmony. Each day let us find something to give of ourselves; step back and watch in awe as we discover the magic of giving.

Explore

We can find out much about ourselves by observing and exploring the vast world around us. There are times in our lives when we will overwhelmed, wrapped up in our minds and fixated on what has happened or what is to come next. These are the best times to stop what we are doing and realize that The Universe is revolving around us and not the other way around. No matter what has happened in our life already, we are in no position to change it. We can only learn from our experiences and be certain that the lessons can benefit another in any specific moment along the way. Though we can't be sure what will happen tomorrow, we can be readily prepared for it by teaching ourselves to understand that everything we encounter is a moment in time with a possibility to cultivate new freedom and happiness within our souls. It is not within some of us, but all of us to bring to each other harmony and the beautiful gifts of our unique presence; we will begin to feel whole by exploring the fantastical world around us.

We can feel our hearts begin to rise by observing a soaring hawk above mountain tops or comprehending that within the most dense forests there is vast life moving about and breathing the same air as ourselves. Under the exact same moon and stars of night there are people from our largest cities and most desolate towns affecting the Universe in each of their own unique ways, with their own distinct purpose. We can see ourselves in everyone and everything around us and find confidence in our own purpose when we take a moment to appreciate all of the distinct gifts that are consistently flowing around us. Let us always be present and explore like children; with innocence, non-judgement and awe the beautiful world around us. We will discover within our souls the freedom and harmony which allows us to be self assured that our individual purpose will help create the perfect energy surrounding us. Dare to dream our biggest dreams in order to allow others to do the same.

The Prize

Our journey will inevitably flow toward our biggest dreams when we teach ourselves to live in the moment. Keeping our "Eye on the Prize" is a quick way to rattle ourselves with fear and possibly quit before the miracles happen along the way. Each day we receive little gifts that will show us that not only are we being directed toward our deepest desires, but there are no fantasies that are too big. Many times we are taught to be a certain way or strive for something "realistic", this forces us to look ahead instead of being aware in any instant that we are exactly where we should be. If others are not in tune with our greatest wishes, we must realize that our purpose is not to be who everyone else intended us to be. We are all meant to shine in unique ways that are true within us and will illuminate everyone and everything around us along the way.

Keep fear where it belongs, along side of us on all of our terrific adventures. As we learn to do this and take tiny risks we will become aware of the constant flowing energy that is around us and have the opportunity to seize the moments which can bring us to life. We may suddenly realize that our thoughts are powerful and life's moments which we tend to take for granted will have us enchanted. Forceful rains are consistently feeding blossoming flowers. Music we remember when we were kids can allow us to dream as though we are young once again. We may find ourselves enriched by the smile of a stranger or reconnecting with an old friend. Becoming aware of the world around us may turn us on to new ideas and the possibilities of learning more about what is evolving inside our hearts and discovering what feeds the soul of someone else. Our greatest prize does not come to us in the form of the end result, but in the freedom of loving each step of the journey.

Create our Future

We have the power to create our future when we let go of fear and expectations. Though none of us can predict what is to come, we are capable of generating the life we imagine by staying in the flow of our dreams. In our search for true freedom we must learn to risk, teach ourselves to believe in the impractical and trust our instincts. Each of us have a light inside that can't be dimmed and the capacity to acquire anything that our hearts and souls desire. We can change our perceptions this minute; instead of believing that we can't take risks because life is difficult, we can change our thoughts to life is difficult when we do not take risks. Our greatest good is right now in the present moment where we can take action to create our future.

Today we can envision our life with the curiosity of a child, the time in our life when there are no dreams that seem impossible. Our minds can be our biggest ally or our worst enemy depending on how we choose to believe. Our past may have taught us that we should live a certain way, confined to our background or circumstances that we have had no control over. The great fact is that we can achieve inner freedom by setting in motion the actions that make us feel alive this instant, letting go of our past and walking confidently toward our dreams. We can begin now preparing for the opportunities that will surely come our way as we drift away in the flowing river of LOVE, HAPPINESS and FREEDOM. Make a decision today to let go of fear and expectations, dare to live out our wildest dreams.

Accept what is right NOW

Accept where we are right now and allow for the mystery to unfold before our eyes. Situations and circumstances occur in our lifetime that may rattle us with fear and discouragement; the great fact is that we can not fail when we begin to trust that we are not in control. Everything is going to be alright so long as we sweep away prejudice, think honestly and look diligently within ourselves for each of our individual truths. We can't afford to judge others or even ourselves, instead accept what is right now and walk self assured that our great faith will allow us to be liberated from fear and that dreams really do come true.

We may find faith in anything we choose and along with it comes an indescribable feeling of usefulness and freedom. We will find inspiration in many gifts The Universe grants us each day. The delight of a child's new discoveries. Wisdom that an elderly person seems so free to give us. Allow ourselves to get lost in music that moves us and frees our soul. When the world outside seems unkind, change direction and do or say something kind for someone else to begin the transformation. Know that their are sunrises and sunsets, blossoming flowers, light at the end of the darkest tunnels and imagination within each of us that can take us through time and space, above all limitations. Go and dance naked, bring a smile to an old friend, take a tiny risk that will make us feel great. The mystery will unfold and dreams will be found when we accept what is right now.

Unique Intuition

Allowing our own unique intuition guide us gives everyone the freedom to discover and share our greatest dreams. We can entertain the exact opposite of what we have been trained to believe, this concept lets us find our own conclusions and search for our own special aspirations. Many times we are taught to fear the unknown, to live a certain way and strive to live the in the eyes of someone else. While the intentions of others may come from love, it is only when we are willing to clear our own path that we will be confident and useful to everything and everyone around us. We will begin to walk with self assurance and confidence as we are guided by our unique intuition.

What may be the dreams of someone else never has to be our guiding force. We are able to take risks and let our desires be our own. Today, let us allow ourselves a quiet moment to imagine our most fantastic dreams, apply our own uniqueness to all we undertake and let ourselves manifest the beauty that lies within us. We need not fear what we do not know, instead embrace whatever it is that makes us feel alive. Trust our ability to respond to all circumstances in front of us and know that everyone has gifts to offer each other. Take in the beauty of everyone and everything surrounding us and with our own unique intuition; Follow our dreams wherever they may lead.

Grateful Heart

There are no feelings that can overcome a GRATEFUL HEART. Each day is filled with new adventures, new challenges and new mysteries. No matter what is happening in our lives we can be assured that these times will pass and from each circumstance there is a lesson to be learned. When life is flowing in a positive direction and seems to be falling into place, let us be grateful for the gifts that are opening up to us in these moments. Sometimes we feel as though the world is crashing around us and there is no place to go, let us be grateful for the lessons we can learn in these instances. There is always much to be grateful for and all we need to do is look around us to feel the gratitude within us.We will find that by gearing our thoughts in this direction and truly discovering the many gifts of The Universe, our energy will feed all of our strongest desires.

Simple pleasures in our lives are the source for discovering serenity and peace at any time. Savor the taste of our favorite foods, let the twinkle in a child's eyes sink into our souls, sing at the top of our lungs; the songs that move us and share an affectionate smile with a stranger. We can surprise ourselves by taking the time to write down everything we are grateful for... air we breathe, sights we see and sounds we hear. The comfort of a seat cushion, a dollar in our pocket or the rain that helps cultivate blossoming flowers; a message from an old friend and the freedom to imagine, the world around us is full of wonderful gifts. When we are grateful from the heart we will feel the wind at our backs, taking us to that place we really want to go.

Clutch onto INSPIRATION

Difficult times are when our true faith comes to the forefront of our lives. No matter where we are in this moment, we must believe that within our souls is the power to go in the right direction. In just a few minutes we can look all around us and find that we are exactly in the place we are supposed to be. We must learn to accept pain and continue on toward our greatest good. Many times we are knocked back by rough times and circumstances we have no control over. In the constant flow of the Universe, what we see as setbacks can be a springboard of personal freedom. There is a time to feel pain, we can embrace it by understanding that there is no such thing as forever, only right now. Right now we can redirect our thoughts and clutch on to inspiration.

Each of us have have or will endure fear of what may come tomorrow or what has already happened, feeling like we are always going against life's current. In an instant we can find the inspiration to get back in life's amazing flow. Each dark night turns into daylight and every storm passes, people leave us as others enter into our lives and with each new day, beautiful life is growing all around us. We can find stimulation in the smile of a stranger and watching a child's first steps. This very minute there is a rainbow soaring above the clouds and someone is wishing upon it. In what seems to be an unkind world, there is forgiveness and redemption of past mistakes. Music is moving someone to tears of joy and the first stroke of a paintbrush is creating the world's next magnificent artwork. In our biggest cities someone has just helped someone they do not even know and expect nothing in return except inner gratitude that they were able to do something good. We can be part of this in an instant, let go of fear and clutch onto inspiration.