One can either feel peace or frustration in a state of not knowing. Sometimes we just don’t know what direction in life we should embark on next. It is the emotion that we attach to this not knowing that can cause stress. Peace follows when we realize that when the time comes, the knowledge will follow, and then the direction becomes clear.

Namaste

Rui Palha

Anger can be a direct result caused by the resistance created when the ego and the spirit are at odds. Often times we don’t know why we feel angry, so we look outwards for the possible causes, blaming anyone and everyone within our eyesight. When we allow ourself honest communication with our spirit, it is amazing the potential gift anger holds, causing the blame game to losses its grip. Anger’s job is to tell you that something is not quite right. So next time you find yourself feeling angry, take the time to go inward. This space of reflection will help you to go beyond the ego, so you can become truly open to your spirit’s guidance.

Namaste

I have the ability to really see you, to really see your spirit, when I remove myself from fear. But when I move through this life with the energy of fear fueling my decisions and actions, my eyes can barely see two feet in front of me, let alone far enough to allow your spirit to penetrate these walls. Fear is the prison, and the question is not so much how does one escape, but it is how does someone learn to let go and let in the energy of love. When I mediate and go inward, I find this connection to my spirit, which allows me to connect with you. 

Namaste

My husband sent me this TED talk by Brene Brown, and I loved it. Brene is a human behavior researcher. Her research led her to study the topics of connection and shame which eventually led her to the study of vulnerability. What she found was that vulnerability is the gatekeeper for either shame, fear and disconnectedness, or it can be the fertile ground for joy, happiness and love. 

Vulnerability is a human trait that we all feel. Being vulnerable means allowing your true self to be exposed and it requires authenticity. This can feel very scary. Normally the feeling of shame follows when we feel exposed, imperfections and all. I know I have felt this way and it is in these moments that I have wanted to go run and hide, even if not literally. We run and hide by putting emotional walls up to try to protect ourselves or we may lash out in judgement, directed towards ourselves or towards others. Will I be loved, if you really see me? This is a question that many of us ask ourselves deep within our hearts. The real question should take out the “you” and it should be, “Will I love myself, even when I see all parts of me?”

With everything in life that the Divine has created, an opportunity is created to feel freedom, joy and a true connection to your spirit when we feel vulnerable. This type of vulnerability only naturally leads to deep connections with other people. When you are able to have the courage to show your whole self to the world, imperfections and all, you no longer have to hide, to build walls, to skirt intimacy, and you no longer have to avoid taking the risks needed to live the life your spirit longs to live. 

My definition of vulnerability means being open. When we are open, we open ourselves up to all aspects of life and the emotions that go with every experience. If you close your heart to pain and sorrow, joy gets left out as well. Vulnerability involves a level of acceptance, for yourself and for others. It involves having compassion for yourself as you make your way through life, especially when you fall down, and it involves celebrating when you have had the courage to get back up. It involves taking risks so that you experience intimacy with others and so you especially feel intimacy with yourself. Vulnerability is the Divine.

Namaste

Wow, it has been a while since I have posted. I missed writing but sometimes the life that inspires one to write, overshadows and doesn’t allow much time for the process of writing. And sometimes a transformation or shift in consciousness, deep within, is occurring and it is hard to express this process in words. Both of these are happening right now for me. 

At the physical level I have had a bunch of sick kids, a list of activities that goes on and on, and a back that decided it needed to get my attention with muscle spasms. Let’s just say, my back got my attention. The responsibilities of life and the persistent shouting from my back forced me to sit still and look inward. I was brought to my knees and in doing so I am finally starting to learn to let go. I am starting to learn to let go of anger, sadness, disappointment, control, and false beliefs. This isn’t always a fun process, but gradually the load I have been carrying is getting lighter. I think my back is quite happy about this!

Namaste

I just wanted to give a reminder about the Inspirational Contest I am holding. You can read about it here.

Also, I mistakenly gave Inspirational for Women’s web address, instead of it’s email address. If you would still like to enter, you can email your response to inspirationalforwomen@hotmail.com. The deadline is this Friday.

Namaste

Yesterday, on New Year’s day, my husband, children and I gathered together with a couple of other families and went for a sleigh ride through one of our local Provincial Parks. Although we are now in the middle of winter, with the expected cold weather, we all bundled up, headed outside and had a wonderful time.

It was so cute because at the beginning of the sleigh ride, my five-year old son called to me from the back of the sleigh, to ask if we were flying up in the air. I couldn’t help but smile at the innocence of his question and in the beauty of his belief that magical things could still happen. His belief made me wish I could say yes, but I also know that even when he comes to realize that somethings are just make-believe, my hope is that he will then realize the eternal magic of the Divine.

Namaste