Take a moment and realize that no matter where you are at right now in your life you have the ability to change it if you don't like where it is drifting. That's right, I said you have the ability to change it. You are the creator of your own life experiences. The free will God has given you is the director of the movie. Your true self has control over your free will.
The past is gone. Forget about it. None of knows what the future holds. Don't worry about it. That leaves the present moment. That is the here and now. Not yesterday or tomorrow, but only today. Go within and develop the ability through silence to harmonize all your activities in life. Strengthen this ability and see your life become more in control and not the feeling that every life circumstance is out of your control. It is the gradual simplification of our perceived problems that allow us to break through to freedom. And with freedom comes creative ability. Creative ability lets us travel in directions previously thought to be impossible to achieve.
Stay focused. Keep out of the minutia. Don't let life lead you. You are the director. Direct yourself a masterpiece.
Let's take a moment and compare how your thoughts create your reality against what ancient spirituality says about karma. Karma is said to be the cause of your present circumstances formulated from your past actions in various life experiences. This is no different than the concept that we create our present circumstances based upon how we think. If our thought processes are negative in nature; that is the was we perceive our lives today.
Even in the most apparent negative situations, seeds of hope exist within our subconsciousness. Working on meditation to blot out all the negativity and learning to focus on the good in our lives will result in outward appearances that represent that scenario exactly. We reap what we sow. No matter how much of a failure you may think that you are, success is within you and at your fingertips. Be studious. Listen to your heart. Stay out of your head. Focus on the good within.
True yogi possess the ability to create whatever he needs at any given time. Even in my own life situation I see that more and more clearly everyday. Whatever I need, even when I don't think I need it, appears at just the right time. As long as I stay focused on the power within and keep my ego out of it, miracles seemingly appear out of nowhere.
Your experience tomorrow is determined by your thoughts today. It is how your reality is shaped. Take some time and analyze your life. Are you at where you want to be? Do you have everything you want to have? Getting out of the incessant mind chatter and in to the stillness allows you to focus in on the things you want out of life
It is possible to have wealth and no inner peace; so what good is it? I have seen some extremely wealthy people like this and see how miserable they really are. It is actually quite sad. Set your analysis to find out where you are currently at and then develop a plan to set out to what you truly want out of life. As you plant the seeds of your future, remained firmly planted in today continuing to do your best at whatever it is you are doing at the present moment. As the plant sprouts, water it continuously with proper thoughts and take care of the plant. Remain doing whatever needs to be done to help the plant grow. Pick the weeds of bad habit out and before you know it you will behold the most beautiful plant of your life plan that was ever sprouted.
Don't give in to bad habits when opportunity arises. That may be why you are where you are at the present moment. Do not be tempted and stay the course. You will see miraculous results.
Want to win? Overcome doubt and adversity? Stop living in fear? Then learn to control your thoughts. You would be amazed to find out how much control you have over your life simply by controlling your thoughts. Too often we place undue burden on our mind by what we think about. We burden ourselves with worry and anxiety and ultimately overwhelm ourselves. Fear creeps in and we lose touch with our own reality.
The trouble is that, rather than living in the present moment, we are fixated with what has happened in our past or fearful of what may or may not happen in the future. The past is gone. Whatever you may have perceived to have happened - forget about it. It's over and done with. Stop beating yourself up. No one knows what tomorrow brings. Our thoughts have a great deal of bearing on the outcome and if your thoughts are based in fear; then that will be your experience.
Yet, there are still many others who live in the past and future at the same time. That is the most taxing. Use the lessons of the past as a guide for today and dwell no longer. Don't live in fear for what you may perceive to be something not to your liking happening tomorrow. It is the practice of training our mind to think only in the present that will bring victory. When you are focused on the present moment answers you seek will appear if you listen. Don't focus on what you cannot control. It serves no purpose. Learn to control the ego. The ego loves pain and will dwell on past or future to continue to hold control over your true self.
I strongly suggest you try and do your best and let the results take care of themselves. We cannot please everybody. Although we may try, it is a fruitless exercise. Because you see when you try and please everyone you will be ultimately criticized by someone. Others may not appreciate your efforts. My litmus test is this - I try and do my best today without regard of what happened yesterday or what may or may not happen tomorrow. When I lay my head down on my pillow at night, following the lesson of the previous sentence, it is easy to fall asleep knowing I did my best.
Let me tell you something that will inspire you or disappoint you. You and you alone control your destiny. You heard me right. It's all up to you. We are the makers of our own destiny and we get results based upon how we think about ourselves. When we get past the ego and its continual beating it inflicts on us, we realize that our connection with the Universe (God) is the greatest power known to mankind. We must also realize that God has given us free will and that can be a double edge sword.
That free will allows us to seek him or not to seek him. We can focus on the material things that we feel we must have in our experience to fulfill us, only to realize that they usually never do. We must also realize that God does not expect anything from us. We do not owe Him anything. Our experience is based upon our thoughts. Align with the higher power that is available to all and see where your life will take you.
God speaks to us through our thoughts, through our ideas, through the littlest thing we come across in our daily experience. Look around you today in whatever is happening at any moment. Realize that it is all based upon how you think about yourself. Align with the higher power that is available to you and see your divine birthright unfold before your eyes. Find your purpose. Find your destiny. It is right before you.
I can't tell you how often I see answers to desires, problems, etc. occur right before me when I focus on the now and how Universal Laws behave. Many times throughout each day I get caught up, as most of us do, in the ego centered life and before I know it I am at odds with something. But there is this undeniable knowing that when I focus on my desires in the now, understand how Universal laws operate, answers begin to appear as chance encounters, coincidences and sometimes bizarre occurrences all to show me that I do have a huge say in the outcome of my choices. Or rather I should say because of my choices.
Knowing the realization of being part of the one Universal energy is an amazing power to access. Being one with that energy through Universal laws puts you in a protection that is unknown to the ego man. I know that I am safe. I know that I am secure. I know that I am protected no matter whatever may be occurring in my experience at any given moment.
I do not live tied to my worldly attachments for they ultimately pass away. I know that when I am at one with the Universe, I have at my disposal anything that I need. Know who you are and claim your birthright. It is your's for the asking.
One of the most important life lessons I have learned is to "Seek ye first and all things will be added unto you." I had often wondered what exactly that had meant. Many of us are no more than beggars in the Universe, myself included in that statement from time to time. We seek money and that becomes our God. Some seek power, while others may seek peace. Many years after my accident I began to subtly realize that all I need to seek is God and his infinite power. When I know that I am part of the one life flows for me. Whatever I need at any given time appears for my use. It is when I get out of that mind set that lack appears. Then the wanting. Then the begging.
Jesus had true connection with that power and knew how to use it. He was able to feed five thousand people with five loaves and two fish. Jesus was able to produce material abundance because he had God, knew he was one with God.
We all need to change from beggars to demand our divine birthright. As you become one with the Universe, demand what is yours and you will be amazed at what happens. But seek God first; then all the material and spiritual things you need will appear and added unto you as your divine birthright.
If you seek things of this world (money, power, etc.) they can be attained, but ask yourself at what cost? Know God first. Then know that all is well.
As the new year begins, we all have the opportunity to mentally clean the slate from whatever happened in 2011. But I suggest to you that this year to forget limitations. As long as you focus on what you think is missing in your life; that will continue to be the experience you will remain stuck in. Thinking small will keep you confined right where you don't want to be. Go beyond what bonds you to your current experience. Know that the Universe provides you with limitless opportunities to achieve whatever you desire. Know that you were created in the image and likeness of God. Allow that knowledge to seep in to your consciousness and forget your limitations.
Your consciousness is the vehicle to expand your horizons and ultimately, your results. Work on the knowing of who you are, not who you limit yourself by thinking small. If you want love, be love. If you want prosperity, act like you are prosperous. Let the negative thoughts begin to fade and realize the greatness that is you. If you continue to think small you will ultimately die full of unfulfilled desires. This is your time. Now is the time.
I am asked many times if we are to wait in stillness for answers to come, how are we to know when to act. When I stay be still, I do not mean to do nothing and wait for the sky to part with the answer you seek. On the contrary, be ready to act when an inspired idea strikes you. Be ready when someone shows up out of nowhere to assist you along your way. Be ready for whatever occurs at any given moment that you know is assisting you.
Sure it is easier to focus on the difficulties you perceive you are having at any given moment. I am sure it may seem easier to continually list your grievances about your current situation. Why not try something different. State in clear, concise terms exactly what you want. Focus on what you want. Get still and listen.
This does not imply inaction. On the contrary, being in stillness, knowing that the Universe is working for you, is the opposite of inaction. It is the action that is needed. If you put forth an intention but just sit still waiting for something to appear or change, you are a dreamer. Many times action is required that takes us out of our comfort zone. Remember this however. The Universe will be with you step by step and will assist and protect along the way.
As we wrap up another Thanksgiving weekend, some of us are traveling home from family get togethers, while others spent the weekend with friends, while yet others spent the weekend alone. Whatever your situation may have been, take a moment and look at all you are grateful for. Not the shallow meaning of things to be grateful for, but look deep within to see the infinite amount of things we should be grateful for every day.
Having an attitude of gratitude clears the way for more good to come to us. Infinite possibilities exist in our current circumstances that can allow us to achieve the goal in front of us. Many times we choose to hold onto the hurts that don't allow us to see the good in any situation and keep us stuck. There may be a reason something isn't happening and we continue to be frustrated. It happens with me too. But sometimes it isn't happening because something bigger awaits us only if we allow to enter our experience. And part of the framework for this to occur is to be grateful for whatever we have at this very moment.
Show gratitude for whatever have at this moment. No matter how small you may perceive it to be. I promise you it will assist you in getting out of your suffering and on to all the good that awaits you.