Written by Wes Annac, The Culture of Awareness

“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” - Steve Maraboli (1)

If we want to emotionally survive in this world, we’ll want to learn to roll with the punches and let things go. Things will happen each day that we’d rather ignore or hide from, and the best thing we can do is embrace them and ask ourselves how we can solve the problems they’ve presented.

Or, we can hide away and hate the world for the challenges it gives us. It’s easy to stay rooted in our own negativity, which can pop up at random times over silly things that, when we look back on, we wonder why we reacted so strongly to, but happiness will seem further and further away if we do.

I’ve had plenty of experience with the self-created negativity that comes with facing challenges, and it’ll get us down and keep us from shining our light all day if we let it. It’s far more worth our time to willingly meet the challenges we face as we flow through life, but as long as we let it, the mind’s rigidity will keep us from handling challenge in a centered way.

To all those who have a recurring pattern of freezing up when wanting to move forward with something:

Banish the reality this moment of 'freezing up' with your work/love/abundance/anything. The you who froze is an illusion, a concept created by old fears that no longer live in your neighbourhood.

You are flowing with creative water. You are creative water flowing. That is who you are, and who you have always been. The ice is now shattered like the illusion that held it together.

(c) Dana Mrkich 2015

Here are 23 potent reminders for the advanced spiritual seeker, serving as guide to his or her inner journey toward light and bliss:

1. Perspective — Use It or Lose It. If you turned to this page, you’re forgetting that what is going on around you is not reality. Think about that.

2. Remember where you came from, where you’re going, and why you created the mess you got yourself into in the first place.

3. You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self. Don’t turn away from possible futures before you’re certain you don’t have anything to learn from them. You’re always free to change your mind and choose a different future, or a different past.

Never interfere with the beliefs of another -- they will learn in their own time that beliefs are merely a crutch for the mind to stand on for support.

The mind cannot heal itself, or realize the essence of our being. Something more is needed.

The believer will learn over time, or even lifetimes, that beliefs do not lead to truth.

Feelings originate in the heart and lead to knowing and an understanding of self. They place us in touch in a way the mind is not accustomed to.

Feelings provide inner intimacy and reveal our knowing self and truth is the recognition and expression of our true beingness.

Namaste,
C.J. and Robert

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Susan Raven, Contributor
Waking Times

Einstein’s famous phrase stating that ‘No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it’ seemed to appear with increasing regularity last year, in both conversations and publications. Why? Because I believe even the most dedicated hedonists are feeling the pervasive disquiet (and anticipation) percolating through the collective consciousness of humanity at this time, as the true scale of environmental vandalism, economic disparity and social injustice reaches breaking point. Einstein’s stark, abrupt and challenging phrase is a powerful pause and reset button. It forces us to stop, look, listen and find the courage to dig deep into uncharted territory. It calls for the will to deliberately steer our mind-body-spirit vehicle out of the illusory comfort of the middle lane and to consciously choose a path of exploration and acceleration into the borderless world of the imagination.

TAKE CHANCES, MAKE CHANGES   We cannot overemphasize the necessity of looking within and pulling out the thoughts that keep you from experiencing your dreams. Know beyond any doubt that you are loved and worthy of all the Earth has to offer. You did not come here to be in misery or to solve all the problems of the world. You did not come here to save the souls of others. You came here to enjoy this realm and to be part of the solution, yet when you wallow in negative thinking, you create more problems.

You have the ability to change your thoughts by focusing on things you desire. You have the ability to change your actions by doing the things you want. You have the ability to change your words by expressing your truth. You have the ability to change your attitude by focusing on gratitude.

Only you can make you happy. Do not give this power to others. Recognize that at all times, each of you is doing the best you can. Sometimes you may know what you are doing is harmful to others, yet fear and belief codes motivate you to continue. You each have the power to support one another and gain each other’s trust so you can each live more fully in your truth. Be mindful that you cannot change people, although you can support them. Allow them to make the choices they prefer; you would want the same for yourself.

Anthony Gucciardi, Natural Society
Waking Times

Many pharma drugs have only one clinical trial.

Marijuana and its use has been studied over the course of the last few decades more so than even many leading FDA-approved pharmaceutical drugs, with researchers categorizing the effects of marijuana to a much greater degree than many of the pharmaceutical drugs you or your family may currently be taking.

In a revelation that really demonstrates our scientific focus in the United States, where marijuana is still considered by federal law to be a dangerous and illegal substance placed in the same class as hard drugs like heroin, even mainstream media publications have begun calling out the strange doctrine of the medical community that pushes pharma drugs on the public at warp speed. This, all while scoffing at the use of ‘no high’ marijuana alternatives like the juicing of cannabis oil.

What makes you happy? Let Me count the ways.

A kind word spoken.

A smile.

Looking into someone’s eyes and seeing Mine.

Looking up into the sky and seeing an opening into Heaven.

Sunlight and moonlight.

Sunrise and sunset.

The gloaming.

A breeze.

Flowers coming up.

Leaves turning color.

Leaves falling.

A snowman.

A whiff of soup bubbling on the stove.

Eating the soup with buttered bread.

The sound of the word cockleshells.

A new dress.

New shoes.

A new anything.

A new thought.

A good book.

A child.

A good time.

Remembering someone.

Forgetting what is better forgotten.

A day off.

School called off for a snow day.

Swimming in a pond, a lake, or the Ocean.

Gargling.

Taking a bubble bath.

An old song.

A friend.

Helping someone.

Loving someone.

Having an idea.

A photo.

We are just beginning, aren’t We? We haven’t yet touched on texture. Walking barefoot. Squeezing mud between your toes. Walking on sand. Dancing on air.

Finding something.

Letting go of something.

Hearing a sweet voice.

Seeing someone you haven’t seen in a long time.

Gaining an insight.

A hand in yours.

What day is not a good day? It takes only your say-so.

Say so.

Have a great day.