Inspired Practices

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Light Meeting Light

There has been so much progress and enlightenment throughout millennia regarding social issues.

We are now meeting the clash of this progressive world with the social norms of the past.

With increased understanding about mental and emotional capacities in both genders, there has been increased freedom in all roles.

Suddenly, we have reached a tipping point, where the forward momentum has to define itself in a more intense fashion.

This is happening; we are seeing consensus along a wider and more expansive front than ever before.

And there is a powerful backlash that tries to refute the progress and expansion which has been occurring.

Since this enlightenment is in people’s hearts and souls, it cannot move backward.

It is so well established that it is running over, crossing every kind of border.

The old postures of the past are no longer valid.

They were only stepping stones to the present, which is continuing to evolve to include everyone.

The paths that have enlightened the past have evolved to today, and they continue onward, igniting the spark in everyone’s heart.

Freedom is found, and it reaches out its light to everyone.

It will not be stopped.

www.pebblesofpeace.blogspot.com

Called To a New Time

All kinds of evolutionary points have hit all at once.

Social, political, economic, justice, environment.

Our new times calls for them to be uplifting to all, instead of only for some groups.

Our individuality has been documented across gender and cultural norms, in every field.

Oppression is being opposed in real time as well as in history and literature.

Access to and protection of resources is critical for everyone.

We all breathe the same air, we all need to expand the way we live, and to live in responsible ways.

Our intense and crucial goal is an uplifting life-practice for everyone.

www.lovedchersihedadored.blogspot.com

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Within, Then Without

I take care of what is within, so I can take care of what is without.

Everyone I know takes care of what is within, so they can take care of what is without.

Everyone I don’t even know, all over the planet, know takes care of what is within, so they can take care of what is without.

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I must start with what is within.

When I go to the quiet place within, I can hear the peace that is mine for the day.

When I am within, I have no distractions.

When I am within, I feel the strength of my well-being.

When I am within, I feel the balance and harmony of my life.

When I am within, I am fulfilled and happy.

when I am within, I have expectancy of all good things.

From my deep peace and well-being, there will come a message for action.

I will feel guided to take little steps.

I will be put in touch with people who can help me.

I will find a new client.

I will be on time.

I will able to live my life in order and balance and harmony.

So I start within, and then I take care of what is without, naturally.

www.takethreedeepbreaths.blogspot.com

Receiving Ideas

You need room in your life and in your mind to receive original ideas.

Usually, our lives are so filled with carrying out someone else’s instructions for work…

or in school…

or taking care of someone else’s needs at home.

We cannot hear the ideas that are truly ours.

And yet, we exist to honor our individuality.

You can set an appointment to take care of any other kind of need.

One of the ways to do that is to provide a reception area.

Only this time, you are setting an appointment for yourself.

You are creating a place and time to receive the original ideas that are yours to express.

When you sit down with your journal and a cup of tea in a quiet and comfortable spot where you will not have any interruptions, you are preparing yourself to listen within.

As you breathe deeply and shut out the distractions, you feel yourself relax.

You sit quietly, with no demands on you.

This is your time.

You have prepared a space.

You have designated the time.

Now, you can listen.

Breathe. Listen. Write.

www.yourdiamondmind.blogspot.com

Unclogging Resentment

I noticed several items which I resented because they frustrated me.

I could not get them done.

I was too afraid, or too worried, or too convinced it would do me no good to try to get them taken care of.

And I resented carrying them around with me mentally, day after day, week after week, and longer.

So, I decided on a course of action.

I decided that even if I did not take action or could not take action, I would close the worry, frustration and resentment “account”.

And I would not judge myself.

I would simply move on.

So, I made the call. I made the pitch.

And I was taken care of.

And so I shall move on.

I am grateful to come up with a plan for action.

I am grateful I took the steps to enact it.

I am very grateful for the way it turned out.

The flow is restored.

www.pebblesofpeace.blogspot.com

The Reach of Character

How far does character reach?

It is something within you that you share every time you are with someone else.

It comes out in your day-to-day actions.

Your thought processes are built around your character.

Your judgements come from your character.

Your self-assessment comes from your character.

Your business dealings come from your character.

Every time you have a thought about some event anywhere, your character adds to the strength of the event.

Where you focus your thought not only affects you, it affects others who are reacting or responding to the event.

A study with random number generating computers showed a distinct definable effect when a world-wide scheduled event was monitored (from the movie “What the Bleep?).

When you continue to build your good character even when it looks like it is meaningless as far as the way the rest of the world is reacting, it still does have an effect.

When you model good behavior and good character in all the little ways, it has an effect.

When you teach it to your children and your students and use it at work and in how you conduct meetings, and how you treat salespeople, it has an effect.

You are using the tools you have to be an uplifting presence in every situation.

It is contagious.

People notice.

They respond will a more elevated mood, and it contributes to their next action.

This is happening all over the world, and it is one of the main causes for improvement in all the ways we can measure it.

Is there a need for more?

Of course.

So know that your expression of good character is part of an important movement, both within and all around you.

www.sharedglobalvision.blogspot.com

Active Replacement

When something becomes emotionally overwhelming, it is necessary to find a replacement.

Even though I cannot change the events, I can change my response.

Since many events are changing all the time, I find replacing them works when I find something that is unchanging.

The only relationship that I am aware of that is unchanging is my relationship to the Universe.

So when things are so disturbing, I go within order to listen for a message there.

The message is usually one of peace.

It comes as a peaceful feeling.

As I breathe deeply and simply experience this feeling, it expands.

I am able to calm myself.

Within this peaceful feeling, if I have anything on my mind, I can listen for ideas.

I will get a sense that I should do something, or more often, just wait.

When I come back to ask again, I will get whichever response is appropriate.

That is how I replace my upset feelings and even panic attacks.

I can replace them with powerful inward listening.