To expect any of us to not have an ego is producing a state whereby the human condition is denied. The human condition is what we chose to have happen to us by the very act of being on earth. Accepting this (being a human body) as the very FIRST decision of every mind, is necessary in order to realize the need for a NEW decision/choice. We are not asked to deny the human condition, we are asked to deny our denial of truth. In one sense this means accepting responsibility for everything (for this first decision, for what we see, for how we act, for what we think) and then also a responsibility for changing our minds about what is actually true and for we truly want. Our human thinking is what produces all the fear and chaos and craziness of our world. Our divine (reason) thinking is what produces all the glorious, beautiful, creative and inspiring things of our world. It is our responsibility (as humans and as souls) to accept how our world is now and seek to change it both within AND without. Shifts in thinking, produce shifts in action. "Miracles induce action" A Course in Miracles: Miracle Principle #29
Thank God there is another choice to make here. This choice comes as a decision of the mind and heart for what is only good and loving for self and others. This all-encompassing idea is the END goal of our curriculum. Every day we make decisions that either contribute to the nearing of this end goal; or we delay it by making decisions reluctantly, rejecting them or denying our decision making power all together. There is a way to live life on earth that is totally spontaneous, yet profoundly rested on core decisions and ideas that make one's vision and steps effortless, whole and happy. This vision and way is directly given us through His Spirit (Reason) within. We are asked but to remember that "the power of decision is my own", look within and listen. By taking the time to listen to reason instead of letting life just happen, we are given greater direction as to what to do, where to go, what to say and what decisions to make. It takes practice to step out of the way, to be patient and to listen. But the application of this process is worth everything from our joy and fulfillment to our purpose, health, powerful relationships and peace for all.
I have learned the key to having a whole, healthy and happy life is to give my Self over to be used, perfected, training and prepared for my position as Gods Child, Founder, Mom and what ever hat is given me to wear at any given time. I am learning to learn. I am learning to make the best decisions. I am learning to apply vision to all things in my life. Everyday my life proves to me that God & our Universe is Kind and Trustworthy and that I am given everything I need. If everything is given me, then I have EVERYTHING to give. In the giving, is where I receive, and then it becomes this ever expanding all encompassing love and completion. This feeling I feel right now as I write this reminds me of what we are taught in this ACIM Lesson: "I Bless the World because I Bless Myself."
When I started this website and doing the ACIM Lessons on youtube, I had no idea what I was doing or where Life would lead me. I had had an experience that convinced me of a loving universe and I had tremendous willingness to do my part, and so I trusted the process of it all. I didn't try to plan what was next or to jump ahead of where I was. What I did do though that I think helped me to live a life of purpose, was ask big questions and ask for big things/visions. The answers were given me almost immediately upon my asking and now my life is truly exciting, creative, purposeful and headed in a direction that serves humanity on a grand scale. Not everyone will have the same part as me, obviously, but we all can make a new choice/decision for our own purpose that brings us joy. We will be told everything we need to know, but the choice for the new MUST be made in order to hear and see it and follow through with what was given us.
Currently my days are spent enjoy my time with my 2 year old daughter Ella, interwoven with a total of 1-2 hour of work/website design on the computer. I cook food we love for about 2 hours (sometimes more with baking). We go outside to for a walk and to the park as a family for over an hour a day. I practice yoga for about 40 minutes, and the rest of the day I dedicate to research and development with Tom. Our R and D is essentially doing whatever I/we want with our life and for the work that we love. Right now we live in Canada, we have beautiful friends, I read a book a week, listen to copious amounts of podcasts and we are launching a project and company that will change the world as we know it. I feel so blessed and cared for and so deeply excited for whats to come. I am grateful to have this avenue to express whats on my heart too. I get to capture this nugget of time, these passing thoughts and energy, and rest it in this blog for anyone in the world to stumble across, see and experience with me. That's such a blessing to me! I am so grateful...
This gratitude has had to build and build and build. With every new decision for the power of my SOUL and not my body, I am made free. I am able to have compassion for others when I slip, but I also have encouragement for others when my mind is realigned and I see again. So even though we all have to find what works for us, embrace a decision making process and apply new ways of thinking and seeing... the way to genuine peace and purpose can be found here. The best thing we can do is not expect others to be any where other than where they are! When we no longer want others to change, we can focus on changing ourselves. As we change our minds and change the self that we think we are within, we can give this glorious change and shifts to others. When we give it to them and they see it in us, that is when their willingness begins to shift and change along with ours for a better way. So be patient beautiful souls. Apply lessons, forgiveness and reason to your thinking. The more you embody the light of your own soul, the more you can let it shine for others to see and join in along with you. Focus on the good in you and them, and let it come ALIVE!!! More and more every day and in every way we can allow ourselves to become better and better. Last tid-bit of insight here... check out the Rules for Decision as a practice and a path to remain consistent in your thinking and decision making process. I use this process most naturally and automatically now and I swear it helps to keep me consistent in my thinking, in my actions and in my experience over all. Thanks be to everyone everywhere for doing their part to claim peace within and give it to those who need it most.
I have learned the key to having a whole, healthy and happy life is to give my Self over to be used, perfected, training and prepared for my position as Gods Child, Founder, Mom and what ever hat is given me to wear at any given time. I am learning to learn. I am learning to make the best decisions. I am learning to apply vision to all things in my life. Everyday my life proves to me that God & our Universe is Kind and Trustworthy and that I am given everything I need. If everything is given me, then I have EVERYTHING to give. In the giving, is where I receive, and then it becomes this ever expanding all encompassing love and completion. This feeling I feel right now as I write this reminds me of what we are taught in this ACIM Lesson: "I Bless the World because I Bless Myself."
When I started this website and doing the ACIM Lessons on youtube, I had no idea what I was doing or where Life would lead me. I had had an experience that convinced me of a loving universe and I had tremendous willingness to do my part, and so I trusted the process of it all. I didn't try to plan what was next or to jump ahead of where I was. What I did do though that I think helped me to live a life of purpose, was ask big questions and ask for big things/visions. The answers were given me almost immediately upon my asking and now my life is truly exciting, creative, purposeful and headed in a direction that serves humanity on a grand scale. Not everyone will have the same part as me, obviously, but we all can make a new choice/decision for our own purpose that brings us joy. We will be told everything we need to know, but the choice for the new MUST be made in order to hear and see it and follow through with what was given us.
Currently my days are spent enjoy my time with my 2 year old daughter Ella, interwoven with a total of 1-2 hour of work/website design on the computer. I cook food we love for about 2 hours (sometimes more with baking). We go outside to for a walk and to the park as a family for over an hour a day. I practice yoga for about 40 minutes, and the rest of the day I dedicate to research and development with Tom. Our R and D is essentially doing whatever I/we want with our life and for the work that we love. Right now we live in Canada, we have beautiful friends, I read a book a week, listen to copious amounts of podcasts and we are launching a project and company that will change the world as we know it. I feel so blessed and cared for and so deeply excited for whats to come. I am grateful to have this avenue to express whats on my heart too. I get to capture this nugget of time, these passing thoughts and energy, and rest it in this blog for anyone in the world to stumble across, see and experience with me. That's such a blessing to me! I am so grateful...
This gratitude has had to build and build and build. With every new decision for the power of my SOUL and not my body, I am made free. I am able to have compassion for others when I slip, but I also have encouragement for others when my mind is realigned and I see again. So even though we all have to find what works for us, embrace a decision making process and apply new ways of thinking and seeing... the way to genuine peace and purpose can be found here. The best thing we can do is not expect others to be any where other than where they are! When we no longer want others to change, we can focus on changing ourselves. As we change our minds and change the self that we think we are within, we can give this glorious change and shifts to others. When we give it to them and they see it in us, that is when their willingness begins to shift and change along with ours for a better way. So be patient beautiful souls. Apply lessons, forgiveness and reason to your thinking. The more you embody the light of your own soul, the more you can let it shine for others to see and join in along with you. Focus on the good in you and them, and let it come ALIVE!!! More and more every day and in every way we can allow ourselves to become better and better. Last tid-bit of insight here... check out the Rules for Decision as a practice and a path to remain consistent in your thinking and decision making process. I use this process most naturally and automatically now and I swear it helps to keep me consistent in my thinking, in my actions and in my experience over all. Thanks be to everyone everywhere for doing their part to claim peace within and give it to those who need it most.