You are a star on this world stage,
Your talents and existence are vital.
The secret is for you to be you, while I be me, and all others be them.
And then heaven on earth has arrived.
Excerpt from, Living On Purpose: Life Beyond Mediocrity
Living On Purpose (LOP) is remembering, believing in, and expressing who we really are. This blog is the sharing of the moment by moment experience of practicing Living On Purpose . . . because we all want to feel good.
Friday 2 December 2011
Not Interested In WIRA
The journey from depression to LOP has included many changes in what I believe and how I be. And that adventure, when I am LOP, never ends. Those who have known me for a long time have been around for those changes, but they may not be interested in them.
As one begins to LOP it is only natural to want to include those who are important to us in the journey. I want to share who I really am (WIRA), not only because I am excited about the journey, but because the more you know and understand WIRA, the more connected and fulfilling our relationship can be. When we get past the surface details of life, there is a treasure chest of beliefs and desires and inspirations and knowing to share with one another -- however, not every one will be ready to go there, and there is nothing wrong with that either.
Friends and family may not be as excited about your journey as you are. They may not even want to hear about it. When you try and share eyes may roll, resistance may come up, your exuberance may feel confusing and questionable. When we are excited about something, we sometimes tend to come across aggresively, or superiorly, and that won't feel good for them. We may feel, "If they really cared about me they would ask and be interested in what is going on for me." It may feel like they are trying to quash my new found knowing of Me, and that won't feel good for me.
My response in these situations has become one of remaining silent, as best I can, until there is an enquiry -- realizing they may never want to know. As I have relaxed into these relationships as they are, I have found that a few different things start to take place. I find other things on which to focus with those who are really important to me. Some people have just drifted out of my experience because there is no longer a meaningful connection. As I remain committed to my truth, others who are of like mind, are showing up in my life. And those with whom I have not yet found my peace, remain in my life until I do.
So, all is well. There's no one to convince, no one has to know WIRA. As well, there's nothing for me to hold back or deny. It is just the envitable journey of change as we all move forward at our own pace with remembering, believing in, and expressing who we really are.
As one begins to LOP it is only natural to want to include those who are important to us in the journey. I want to share who I really am (WIRA), not only because I am excited about the journey, but because the more you know and understand WIRA, the more connected and fulfilling our relationship can be. When we get past the surface details of life, there is a treasure chest of beliefs and desires and inspirations and knowing to share with one another -- however, not every one will be ready to go there, and there is nothing wrong with that either.
Friends and family may not be as excited about your journey as you are. They may not even want to hear about it. When you try and share eyes may roll, resistance may come up, your exuberance may feel confusing and questionable. When we are excited about something, we sometimes tend to come across aggresively, or superiorly, and that won't feel good for them. We may feel, "If they really cared about me they would ask and be interested in what is going on for me." It may feel like they are trying to quash my new found knowing of Me, and that won't feel good for me.
My response in these situations has become one of remaining silent, as best I can, until there is an enquiry -- realizing they may never want to know. As I have relaxed into these relationships as they are, I have found that a few different things start to take place. I find other things on which to focus with those who are really important to me. Some people have just drifted out of my experience because there is no longer a meaningful connection. As I remain committed to my truth, others who are of like mind, are showing up in my life. And those with whom I have not yet found my peace, remain in my life until I do.
So, all is well. There's no one to convince, no one has to know WIRA. As well, there's nothing for me to hold back or deny. It is just the envitable journey of change as we all move forward at our own pace with remembering, believing in, and expressing who we really are.
Honoring Priorities
Posted to FaceBook Dec. 2nd
How well did you honor your priorities today?
I know my best days are when I have honored my priorities, stayed in alignment with who I really am (WIRA). It's how I say to myself, "I believe in, and trust me." When I honor my priorities, I am honoring me. But how do I know when I have been focusing on my priorities and not something I've assumed is a priority?
It can be tricky because over the years I have heard a lot about what is suppose to be important to me from well meaning, friends, family, teachers, media, and various professionals. My priorities are not necessarily what others are expecting, they are not my to do list, they are not this seasons latest trends, they are not even your boss' priorities. And chances are your priorities are not the actions of your daily routine, where you spend most of your time.
So what are your priorities? Perhaps they are something you have been putting off doing until you retire, go on holidays, or when the kids leave home. Perhaps it is what you are promising yourself you will do once you finish the daily chores (which never happens). Maybe your priority is to simply find a quiet place and be by yourself. Maybe your priority is an idea that gets your attention once in a while, but you keep dismissing it as silly. Maybe a priority is simply to feel more connected to the people and life you already have. Maybe your priority is less about the 'what', and more about the 'how'. Maybe your priority is just to be curious about what are your priorities?
Over the years, as I have honestly reflected upon what really matters to me, my priorities have changed. Here are what some of my priorities are to date: quality over quantity; being as present in this moment as I can possibly be; being honest with myself and others; exercising my body a few times a week; surrendering; taking the time to stimulate my mind; acknowledging inspirations in the moment that they occur, and trusting them enough to follow them; remembering we all want to feel good; appreciating everyone that stands in front of me as best I can; reading; following the ebb and flow of life; including the foods that my body enjoys; writing; taking the time to remember and connect with who I really am.
Those are mine; by tomorrow they may be different. There is no right or wrong when it comes to what is important to you. What are your priorities?
How well did you honor your priorities today?
I know my best days are when I have honored my priorities, stayed in alignment with who I really am (WIRA). It's how I say to myself, "I believe in, and trust me." When I honor my priorities, I am honoring me. But how do I know when I have been focusing on my priorities and not something I've assumed is a priority?
It can be tricky because over the years I have heard a lot about what is suppose to be important to me from well meaning, friends, family, teachers, media, and various professionals. My priorities are not necessarily what others are expecting, they are not my to do list, they are not this seasons latest trends, they are not even your boss' priorities. And chances are your priorities are not the actions of your daily routine, where you spend most of your time.
So what are your priorities? Perhaps they are something you have been putting off doing until you retire, go on holidays, or when the kids leave home. Perhaps it is what you are promising yourself you will do once you finish the daily chores (which never happens). Maybe your priority is to simply find a quiet place and be by yourself. Maybe your priority is an idea that gets your attention once in a while, but you keep dismissing it as silly. Maybe a priority is simply to feel more connected to the people and life you already have. Maybe your priority is less about the 'what', and more about the 'how'. Maybe your priority is just to be curious about what are your priorities?
Over the years, as I have honestly reflected upon what really matters to me, my priorities have changed. Here are what some of my priorities are to date: quality over quantity; being as present in this moment as I can possibly be; being honest with myself and others; exercising my body a few times a week; surrendering; taking the time to stimulate my mind; acknowledging inspirations in the moment that they occur, and trusting them enough to follow them; remembering we all want to feel good; appreciating everyone that stands in front of me as best I can; reading; following the ebb and flow of life; including the foods that my body enjoys; writing; taking the time to remember and connect with who I really am.
Those are mine; by tomorrow they may be different. There is no right or wrong when it comes to what is important to you. What are your priorities?
Thursday 1 December 2011
I Am . . .
I am breathing deeply, relaxing completely,
Tingling with the knowing that all is well.
I am swept up into the beauty of a moment,
Seeing the usual with fresh eyes.
I am allowing the fulfillment of a moment to overflow as tears,
Surrendering to the intelligence of every cell.
I am witness to the most perfect unfolding,
Loving for no reason,
Feeling the wealth of the world,
Seeing the future as now.
I am basking in the warm embrace of sunshine,
Comprehending the incomprehensibly vast Universe,
I am feeling the miniscule-ness and profoundness of each minute,
Believing in me, believing in you,
I am shining brightly,
Laughing loudly,
Infusing each moment with appreciation and grace.
I am all this, and so much more,
Because I am remembering who I really am.
It's Nicer
Posted to FaceBook Dec. 1st.
It's nice to be rich, meaning having a full bank account. But, it is even nicer to feel affluent, meaning being like Ted Turner and knowing, "the world is awash in money." One is something we are trying to fill ourselves up with, the other is something we are full of that spills out into our reality.
It is nice to be loved; it is even nicer to love.
It is nice to have the right to liberty; it is even nicer to be free.
It is nice to win; it is even nicer to know I am a winner.
It is nice to receive compliments on a job well done; it is even nicer to be confident in my job well done.
It is nice to get a clean bill of health from the doctor; it is even nicer to feel vital and know that I am well.
It is nice to get suggestions from others; it is even nicer to be inspired with ideas.
It is nice to accomplish things in life; it is even nicer to know I am able.
It is nice to compromise; it is even nicer to create win-win situations.
It is nice to be good looking; it is even nicer to shine.
It is nice to own things; it is even nicer to appreciate them.
It is nice to be smart; it is even nicer to be your genius self.
It is nice to talk with someone; it is even nicer to 'hear' them.
It is nice to have goals; it is even nicer to have a vision.
It is nice to live a good life; it is even nicer to live a life on purpose.
It's nice to be rich, meaning having a full bank account. But, it is even nicer to feel affluent, meaning being like Ted Turner and knowing, "the world is awash in money." One is something we are trying to fill ourselves up with, the other is something we are full of that spills out into our reality.
It is nice to be loved; it is even nicer to love.
It is nice to have the right to liberty; it is even nicer to be free.
It is nice to win; it is even nicer to know I am a winner.
It is nice to receive compliments on a job well done; it is even nicer to be confident in my job well done.
It is nice to get a clean bill of health from the doctor; it is even nicer to feel vital and know that I am well.
It is nice to get suggestions from others; it is even nicer to be inspired with ideas.
It is nice to accomplish things in life; it is even nicer to know I am able.
It is nice to compromise; it is even nicer to create win-win situations.
It is nice to be good looking; it is even nicer to shine.
It is nice to own things; it is even nicer to appreciate them.
It is nice to be smart; it is even nicer to be your genius self.
It is nice to talk with someone; it is even nicer to 'hear' them.
It is nice to have goals; it is even nicer to have a vision.
It is nice to live a good life; it is even nicer to live a life on purpose.
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Faith
Faith -- belief without proof or evidence, is also referred to as trusting. It's a big topic, prevalent in religion and relationships throughout the centuries. It appears world wide, in some form or another, in every culture. It seems to be an integral part of who we are to have faith in something whether it be our God, our senses, our bosses, our spouses, our children, our science, our governments, or each other.
It also has become the source of pain in many a movie or novel. We demonstrate our lack of faith with having pages and pages of contracts for the littlest things. Bylaws, rules, and legislation are written with the essence of mistrust woven in between the lines, instead of a declaration of clarity and faith. Today's usage of the word often seems to have the underlying essence, "I am trusting you to not hurt me," which is a 180 degree turn from the 'belief without evidence,' definition.
Belief without proof is not about trusting others to be a certain way so that I get what I want. It is not about putting my power in someone else's hands. It is not about believing in something as long as I can measure it, touch it, witness behaviours in support of it. Faith is not accompanied by the essence of fear, hoping something does not happen.
Belief without evidence means, I choose to believe in this thing without anything on which to base my belief. It means I believe in something so completely I need not one other thing to be a certain way. It means that without anything in my physical reality to give me hope, I know this is true for me. That kind of faith fills me with power, energy, confidence, clarity, and from that place my allowing and believing in others expands.
This kind of faith is grounded in me. Not because I am perfect, or that I know everything, or that I'm at the top of my field. This kind of faith is grounded in my belief that I can handle it, whatever it is. I don't need to hold back, or be afraid. I know that I will do my best and my best is good enough. That kind of faith is based in, 'I am choosing to trust me.' If I fall down, all I have to do is get back up again.
From that faith, rooted in me, and knowing that I can handle it, I am now in a place to have faith in other things. I can have faith in others as in 'I know others are doing the best they know how.' It may not be what I want, or how I want it, but I can always trust them to do and be the best that they can in this moment. If they are lying and cheating and robbing it is because that is the best that they can do right now, and it doesn't really matter, because I trust myself and I can handle this situation.
From a faith rooted in me I can have faith in the natural order of evolution, and that we are never devolving no matter what the world's state of affairs seem. I can have faith in mother nature and her incredible intricate system of balance, even if I don't understand it. I can have faith that everyone wants to feel good even if many of them appear afraid. I can have faith in our 'geniusness', because I have faith that no one can be you as well as you. I can have faith in the idea that there is nothing serious going on here. I can have faith in the idea that all of this is here for my benefit of exploration, evolution, and continued expression of who I really am.
What do you have faith in?
It also has become the source of pain in many a movie or novel. We demonstrate our lack of faith with having pages and pages of contracts for the littlest things. Bylaws, rules, and legislation are written with the essence of mistrust woven in between the lines, instead of a declaration of clarity and faith. Today's usage of the word often seems to have the underlying essence, "I am trusting you to not hurt me," which is a 180 degree turn from the 'belief without evidence,' definition.
Belief without proof is not about trusting others to be a certain way so that I get what I want. It is not about putting my power in someone else's hands. It is not about believing in something as long as I can measure it, touch it, witness behaviours in support of it. Faith is not accompanied by the essence of fear, hoping something does not happen.
Belief without evidence means, I choose to believe in this thing without anything on which to base my belief. It means I believe in something so completely I need not one other thing to be a certain way. It means that without anything in my physical reality to give me hope, I know this is true for me. That kind of faith fills me with power, energy, confidence, clarity, and from that place my allowing and believing in others expands.
This kind of faith is grounded in me. Not because I am perfect, or that I know everything, or that I'm at the top of my field. This kind of faith is grounded in my belief that I can handle it, whatever it is. I don't need to hold back, or be afraid. I know that I will do my best and my best is good enough. That kind of faith is based in, 'I am choosing to trust me.' If I fall down, all I have to do is get back up again.
From that faith, rooted in me, and knowing that I can handle it, I am now in a place to have faith in other things. I can have faith in others as in 'I know others are doing the best they know how.' It may not be what I want, or how I want it, but I can always trust them to do and be the best that they can in this moment. If they are lying and cheating and robbing it is because that is the best that they can do right now, and it doesn't really matter, because I trust myself and I can handle this situation.
From a faith rooted in me I can have faith in the natural order of evolution, and that we are never devolving no matter what the world's state of affairs seem. I can have faith in mother nature and her incredible intricate system of balance, even if I don't understand it. I can have faith that everyone wants to feel good even if many of them appear afraid. I can have faith in our 'geniusness', because I have faith that no one can be you as well as you. I can have faith in the idea that there is nothing serious going on here. I can have faith in the idea that all of this is here for my benefit of exploration, evolution, and continued expression of who I really am.
What do you have faith in?
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Free to Fly
A couple of years ago I began to realize how important the essence of freedom, to allow myself to fly, is for me. It is important because it is who I really am.
I realized, at that time, that I had been resisting things that got in the way of my perceived freedom. My belief was that once I got everything under 'control', taken care of, handled, then I would be able to do what I wanted to do. Controlling things was the way, or so I thought, of creating freedom.
Well, there was a big flaw in my method, because based on the law of attraction, the vibration/intention/habit/essence of control will create more to control (that’s the last thing I wanted), not a feeling of freedom. The essence of freedom, the acting free, the feeling free, the making the choice to be free, creates more freedom in my experiences with people, situations, and things.
I can’t control my way to freedom any more than I can war myself to peace, scrimp my way to abundance, suffer my way to happiness, complain my way to appreciation, justify my way to worthiness, victimize my way to power, brag my way to self-confidence, struggle my way to ease, or sacrifice my way to upliftment.
If I want to feel free I want to relax my way to freedom, laugh my way to freedom, surrender my way to freedom, forgive my way to freedom, "let go and let God" my way to freedom. If I want to feel free I want to stop being who I am not, and be who I really am -- free to fly.
Is This All There Is?
Posted to FaceBook Nov. 29th
The other day someone said they were experiencing the sensation, "Is that all there is?"
I too have had that experience. It has come in my life when everything is up and running quite nicely, no real troubles or worries. It comes when I am in a place where all the 'regular' desires one strives for -- nice home, happy family, financial comfort, healthy body, managing the details of life -- have been achieved, but a feeling of being a bit bored with it all has appeared. It has seemed like there is something missing. I would say to myself, "Could this really be it, all there is to life?" I know now there is a whole lot more.
It is because of this experience that the subtitle to "Living On Purpose" is "Life Beyond Mediocrity." The experience of, 'Is This All There Is?' for me, was the mediocrity that LOP surpassed.
LOP is the culmination of the adventure, the excitement, the creative inspiration, the peace of knowing all is well, and the devine relationship with who I really am, that was missing when I was just living the general mediocre goals of norm. Once I started to pay less attention to what others were saying I should want, and I started to focus more on what I honestly wanted, the journey beyond mediocity was unleashed.
At first what I thought I really wanted were bigger and better 'things.' Since then I have noticed my hearts desire has continued to expand its depth, and not just its breadth, to wanting to increase my experience of the 'peace that passes understanding' and 'remembering, believeing in and expressing who I really am.' But that is just me, and the great thing about going beyond mediocrity is that each journey is specially tailored to surprise and delight each person.
So is mediocrity all there is? My heart tingles with excitement with those words, because the 'more' is going to knock your socks off.
The other day someone said they were experiencing the sensation, "Is that all there is?"
I too have had that experience. It has come in my life when everything is up and running quite nicely, no real troubles or worries. It comes when I am in a place where all the 'regular' desires one strives for -- nice home, happy family, financial comfort, healthy body, managing the details of life -- have been achieved, but a feeling of being a bit bored with it all has appeared. It has seemed like there is something missing. I would say to myself, "Could this really be it, all there is to life?" I know now there is a whole lot more.
It is because of this experience that the subtitle to "Living On Purpose" is "Life Beyond Mediocrity." The experience of, 'Is This All There Is?' for me, was the mediocrity that LOP surpassed.
LOP is the culmination of the adventure, the excitement, the creative inspiration, the peace of knowing all is well, and the devine relationship with who I really am, that was missing when I was just living the general mediocre goals of norm. Once I started to pay less attention to what others were saying I should want, and I started to focus more on what I honestly wanted, the journey beyond mediocity was unleashed.
At first what I thought I really wanted were bigger and better 'things.' Since then I have noticed my hearts desire has continued to expand its depth, and not just its breadth, to wanting to increase my experience of the 'peace that passes understanding' and 'remembering, believeing in and expressing who I really am.' But that is just me, and the great thing about going beyond mediocrity is that each journey is specially tailored to surprise and delight each person.
So is mediocrity all there is? My heart tingles with excitement with those words, because the 'more' is going to knock your socks off.
Monday 28 November 2011
Friends
Posted to FaceBook Nov. 28th
Sometimes I may have trouble hearing who I really am.
Sometimes I might need to hear a voice outside of me instead of my own thoughts.
Sometimes I may want someone to just listen to me as I find the words I want to share.
Sometimes I desire a sounding board to reflect back to me what I am saying.
Sometimes I may want some new/fresh/unbiased perspectives.
Sometimes I just require someone to hold a light while I find my way.
Sometimes I am looking for someone who knows me, to ask me some really brilliant questions.
Sometimes I am just looking for someone who is able to be unconditionally honest with me.
Sometimes I want assistance in pulling back the layers and getting to the clarity and knowing that is me.
Sometimes LOP is having a friend.
Sometimes I may have trouble hearing who I really am.
Sometimes I might need to hear a voice outside of me instead of my own thoughts.
Sometimes I may want someone to just listen to me as I find the words I want to share.
Sometimes I desire a sounding board to reflect back to me what I am saying.
Sometimes I may want some new/fresh/unbiased perspectives.
Sometimes I just require someone to hold a light while I find my way.
Sometimes I am looking for someone who knows me, to ask me some really brilliant questions.
Sometimes I am just looking for someone who is able to be unconditionally honest with me.
Sometimes I want assistance in pulling back the layers and getting to the clarity and knowing that is me.
Sometimes LOP is having a friend.
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