GRACE

"Grace fills empty spaces, but it can only enter where there is a void to receive it, and it is Grace itself that makes this void."
                                                                 - Simone Weil

Grace is a gift. It meets us where we are, but it does not leave us where it found us. All of these statements really touch something inside of my soul because I know what it is to be BLESSED by God's Grace. It can be overwhelming and very humbling all at the same time. We must remember that Grace is ours and it is not something that we grow in to. You trust in Grace because you trust in HIM and you trust in HIM when you expand your personal and spiritual awareness.

With the expansion of awareness we understand that who we are is the greatest gift we can give to others. Your AUTHENTICITY is what enriches the lives of those around you. It is your responsibility first and foremost to be true to yourself before you can be true to others.

Grace brings a multitude of things to our lives. Grace can bring humility, gratitude, love and even devotion. Grace can bring us to a place in which we look to make changes in our lives and even the lives of those around us.

God's Grace is everlasting and is something that is given to us whether we deserve it or not. HIS Grace inspires us and provides us with a level of hope and encouragement that fulfills us more than any Human ever could.

NAMASTE

THE POWER OF BELIEVING

"A thought is a Cosmic Order waiting to happen."
                                                                                                   - Stephen Richards

As a man thinketh so shall it be... What you believe you manifest in your life. You don't believe me? Just think about it. The power of what you believe and what you speak is crucial with regard to the life you manifest. If you constantly speak of always being broke, even when you have money it will never be enough because you have spoken into existence a life that is unfulfilled financially. What  and how you think is also a key part in the Law of Attraction.

It is often said that you attract what you are. Do you believe that? Do you believe that the energy you set forth into the Universe comes back to you? Do you believe in Karma, let alone the Law Of Attraction? I am a FIRM BELIEVER in Karma. I have seen it play out in my own life. And Karma isn't always immediate, but trust me when I say that when it happens you will know. It will be like that moment when the light bulb comes on. That "AH HA" moment.

As you reflect on the previous paragraphs I want you to understand how powerful it is to BELIEVE in yourself and your DESIRES. The Energy of Attraction is most powerful when your desires are what is best for yourself and those around you.

Please know and understand that the information and wisdom that I am paying forward was provided to me through a recent 21 day Meditation I went through with Deepak Chopra. Not only did this experience broaden my awareness,  but it also reinforced many of the things I have already learned but needed to be reminded of. Life has pulled me away from some of the things that I once held has a priority in my Personal Wellness. Now that life has begun to shift courses for me, I am now in a position to re-shift and re-focus my own priorities.

Life will take us on many paths, some chosen and some not. Whatever the journey, it is important that we understand, acknowledge, accept, and respect the path. In order for us to do this we must learn to Trust The Process. We have to trust that God will handle ALL the details of manifesting our desires. With out that level of trust we will continue to get in our own way.

NAMASTE

CREATING AND LIVING IN PEACE

"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict"
                                                      - Dorothy Thompson


At some point and time in our lives we all seek PEACE. For whatever reason there comes a time and a place where the noise and chaos around us has become or is becoming too much and we just need a moment of silence. Some type of SERENITY and CALM to what can appear to be a never-ending  STORM.

I've been experiencing that storm lately and in need of that serenity and place of INNER PEACE. The solitude to appreciate the silence while in a room full of noise. In one of my previous blogs I spoke about how I had been focusing more on my ability and focus towards meditation. Deepak Chopra made a very profound statement with regard to what PEACE really is......"Peace is the space where BEING is more important than DOING"....

What that means is that BEING AT PEACE means being in a place of POWER and KNOWING. In this STATE your BEING is more important than your DOING. BEING true to your INNER SELF is coincidently the most AUTHENTIC thing that you can DO. Nothing is more humble and simple than BEING who you are.

I know this sounds easier said than done because most often we find ourselves living the lives that have been approved by those around us. That isn't AUTHENTIC LIVING. In those moments we are simply EXISTING... fulfilling a life that has been MANIFESTED through the DESIRES OF OTHERS. No where in that choice are we BEING TRUE to who we are. And because of that we will never  be FULFILLED.

It is important that WE KNOW and UNDERSTAND that WHO WE ARE is enough. We have everything we need within us to accomplish our dreams and to BE AT PEACE.

NAMASTE

BEING FLEXIBLE

Well Happy Holidays to you all. I hope that this entry reaches all those that read in good spirits. It has been quite a year and it is quickly coming to an end. I can't believe that it is already December. This evening I want to touch on FLEXIBILITY and the POWER of FLEXIBILITY.

I am really big on ENERGY and the POWER OF KARMA. I believe that WHAT YOU PUT OUT YOU GET BACK! I believe that YOUR DEEPEST DESIRES CAN BE FULFILLED if you believe that they can and if you move towards those desires. The problem that many of us face is that we have desires that we don't truly invest in nor believe. We don't have FAITH that if we work towards achieving our DESIRES the UNIVERSE (GOD) will supply us with all the things that we need to fulfill those desires. FAITH WITHOUT WORK IS DEAD!! There is POWER in that very statement. It is important that we CANNOT and DO NOT sit around and just DREAM, HOPE, and WISH. We must move with purpose and be flexible and open.
 
I know some of you may wonder what I mean when I say be FLEXIBLE and OPEN. Well let me explain. There is a saying.... "If you ever wanna hear God laugh, tell him your plans"....We always have an idea or way we want our lives to be. We have a plan or a process. We expect that if we take specific steps there will be a specific outcome. And most often when we don't get the specific response and or specific outcome we are disappointed or feel defeated. That is where the problem begins.

Although, we may have our own agenda or vision of how we may want things to be and or manifest, the UNIVERSE  (GOD) doesn't work that way. Once we speak something in existence or plant a seed, it is important that we remain open to THE RETURN. SHIT HAPPENS and not always the way we plan it. Being FLEXIBLE allows for endless possibilities. Like they say... "There is more than one way to skin a cat."

Life will come with many unexpected turns,  but our ability to adapt and adjust is what separates us. Have FAITH in yourself, INVEST in yourself, BELIEVE in the possibilities, and DO WORK!!!
   
NAMASTE

The Power Of Meditation

This past month has been a very trying and busy time for me. Fortunately, my aunt reminded me of a 21-day Meditation with Deepak Chopra. I was excited that she reminded me because I missed the last opportunity to become more in tune with my TRUE self and the energy and power that I possess within. This has been an amazing experience for me, and I must admit some days I wasn't as focused as I should have been. But, ultimately this process has been fulfilling to me in so many ways. I am Grateful because with the way life has been rolling lately, this meditation process came right on time. It has made what could have been a very overwhelming month into a month of peace, clarity, awareness, focus, and humility. I can't explain the way that I feel, but when I finished the final day of meditation tonight, my soul felt light and free. I felt butterflies in my stomach, but not from nervousness. It's difficult to put into mere words because its just something that you have to feel. It's one of those things that truly require the experience in order to gain the understanding. The ability to gain a sense of inner peace and awareness is uplifting and life changing. It allows you to refocus your desires and live a much freer existence. It affords you the opportunity to live without regrets and to make choices that are harmonious and aligned with what God has planned for you. The most profound thing that kept flowing through my mind from today's meditation was "Peace Is the space where Being is more important than Doing."  That line spoke volumes to me because Peace is the one thing I have been searching for and trying to attain for so long. At one point and time in my life I thought that Peace could come through my actions, but I soon realized that constantly "doing" still did not bring me the Peace that my soul desperately desired. It wasn't until I sat still long enough to know and understand that TRUE Peace was exactly that.... Sitting still.. Knowing that He is God and He will provide all of the answers if you sit still long enough to allow Him to do His work.
I leave you with this quote my Friends......

"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict" - Dorothy Thompson

AN AMAZING LIFE

Life is an amazing thing. It can take you to the most beautiful of places, in which the most joyous experiences are shared, and it can take you the most horrible of places, in which you feel so low that even life can seem pointless. But in the end, the sun has a chance to shine yet another day. Pain doesn't come without joy, and laughter often comes with sorrow, the sun always shines after the rain, and the rainbow always appears after the storm. There is beauty in everything in the world, but it is up to us to find it. A life without pain and sorrow is NO LIFE at all because these things build character and strength, they bring truth to reality, and humility to even the most arrogant of men. It is the one thing that can make us or break us individually, but it should never define who we are.

I sit back and often wonder if I had a chance to do things over again, would I? And I am not quite sure I can say I would. Now that is not to say that I have lived a life without regrets because I do have a few. But, ultimately I probably would change very little. I try my best not to question the path that I am on, however that type of wishful thinking is not always possible. I have to believe in my heart that where I am is exactly where GOD has intended for me to be. I have to trust that HIS PLAN for me is far greater than the plan that I have for myself. HE MAKES NO MISTAKES and I am on this journey for a reason. Whether it be from my own foolish mistakes, the lessons that I have learned and will continue to learn can only make me a better HUMAN BEING in every way possible. As ling as I truly believe that, I am able to find comfort and strength in a world where CHAOS and WEAKNESS prevail.

PEACE AND BLESSINGS!!

WHAT IS LOVE?

What is love?
Is it that feeling you get when you wake up each day and all you can think about his him/her? Is it that flutter you feel in the pit of your stomach every time you think about him/her? Or is it the moment when you can envision your future, those moments that bring true happiness. Or is it the images of his/her smile, the humility and tenderness seen through the depths of his/her eyes? Could it be the thought of his/her touch, the scent of their essence, or the soft tender feel of his/her lips? That feeling that you just cant explain, yet it's something you just cant seem to escape either.

Love can be felt in so many different ways. Love can have you experiencing a variety of emotions. But, the one thing that LOVE does is EMPOWER, INSPIRE, FULFILL, AND UPLIFT.

I decided to blog about love today because I woke up this morning feeling some kind of way.....LOL.... Yea I know that sounds different, but it's not a bad thing at all. Someone in my life is definitely pulling on my heart strings. Its a wonderful feeling, however it's not always good because this individual does not live in the state of California. But, you know what they say.........Absence makes the heart grow fonder. I don't know how long my soul can go on yearning for this individual. I mean don't get me wrong because it's an amazing feeling. HOWEVER, my nights are often lonely and the need to fulfill my inner desire to see him, smell him, and so on begins to take over. Thank Goodness I have amazing STRENGTH and WILL POWER.

I don't often speak of my own personal matters of the heart, but I woke up this morning with an overwhelming feeling of LOVE!!
PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL!!!