…to understand what is, one must observe what one thinks, feels and does from moment to moment.  – Krishnamurti

what is…

We’re babies in the Universe. We found ourselves born on this planet, surrounded by a variety of people, thoughts, attitudes, mores and more. Essentially we have to make sense of our place in this reality. We are conditioned, biased and generally not super capable of figuring it all out. So what should we do?

The first and main step is that of becoming more aware. More aware of self, reactions, attitudes, tendencies, drivers, intentions and purposes. Once we understand our proclivities and actions better we’ll be on our way. The Universe rewards awareness and curiosity. We can define the questions that must be asked as we increase our awareness. The two combined, will yield most of the answers we seek!

awareness + curiosity = understanding

affirmations

Today I AM observing. I AM observing self, my thoughts and attitudes. I notice that I notice. I notice others, their attitudes and actions. I notice when my awareness results in my acting differently. I pay special attention to my biases and how they influence my life and actions. I AM slowly awakening and truly appreciate Life!

Recommendation: The Awakening of Intelligence by Krishnamurti

The important thing is to be able at any moment to sacrifice what you are for what you could become. – Charles Dubois

potential

We create our thoughts. We define our attitude. We determine how much of our potential we will reach on any given day. What are we choosing?

affirmations

Today I AM taking ownership of my thoughts. I pick the thoughts that serve me well. I allow Spirit to fill me with lovely thoughts. I AM happy and creative at the same time.

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

Seek not to change the world, but to change your mind about the world.  – A Course in Miracles (ACIM)

change

As the cliché goes, change not the world but self. Changing self is all about changing our habitual thoughts and our world-view. It helps to examine our thoughts about the world and the people who make up our lives…

affirmations

Today I AM aware of being a child of God. I receive the ministrations of Spirit and readily follow its leadings. I AM encouraged to love all who come in contact with me. I seek to understand and to serve. I AM teachable by all who I encounter and by the events I experience. I AM a flexible and adaptive creative force here on Earth!

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

Stripped of causes and plans
and things to strive for,
I have discovered everything
I could need or ask for
is right here—
in flawed abundance.

– The Way Under The Way – Mark Nepo

right here

There’s a way of being which allows us to experience completeness. There are no ‘plans’ and there’s not much to do yet everything gets accomplished. One becomes a vehicle for Universal Intelligence to flow through us…

flawed

While it’s all here and easily accessible it’s not plainly visible. We can’t try too hard and we can’t be lost in our thoughts. A certain mindset can more easily engage in this eternal and momentary play. Children play this game much better than we do.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM dancing to the music of eternity!

Recommendation: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo

It is better to know some of the questions rather than to know all the answers.  – James Thurber

another quote

"He that knows not, and knows not that he knows not is a fool. Shun him

He that knows not, and knows that he knows not is a pupil. Teach him.

He that knows, and knows not that he knows is asleep. Wake him.

He that knows, and knows that he knows is a teacher. Follow him."

– Attributed to :: Omar Khayam, 13th century philosopher

questions

When we’re lost does it not help to ask rather than to assume and act as though we know? Well it’s the same way in life. To seek and find answers to life’s most difficult and mysterious questions; we must ask. If we go about thinking we already know, that would be true, except limited to what we already know! Let’s think in questions! Refine these questions. Journal all questions. We grow when we do that.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM asking questions!

Recommendation: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard