Horizons Magazine
APRIL 1997
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties, talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be. Patanjali
Purpose and Empowerment
I love the above quote, it inspires me greatly and infuses me with enormous energy. Actually, I find the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali a great guidebook for the daily management of energy on this planet and, more recently, Energy Anatomy: The Science of Personal Power, Spirituality and Health by Caroline Myss, Ph.D. Talk about empowerment ~ as you take in this material, you'll feel all the answers falling into place, you'll know from this moment on that you're in charge of your own life and how to make the most of it.
Internal Work and Connection
Here's something I read the other day, regarding Earth Changes:
Drunvalo: This is something we teach... Basically, it's meditation...connecting...knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that the presence of God is within and all around you at all times. Knowing that there is a total connection there at all times, and in knowing that absolute connection to the reality, and to All-That-Is, knowing that all these different aspects, whether seen as positive or negative, are all part of a perfect growth plan that is not an accident. It is all part of what Is. We have been around forever, and we will always be around. When someone really knows their connection to God and to all life, then these kind of changes can be watched with great interest and not with any kind of fear, worry, or anything else.
Val: I suppose it would be easier for those individuals who have had near-death experiences or out of the body experiences, in essence those who have gained a feeling of personal continuity within the universe, to handle these things.
Drunvalo: Yes, that is another way to say it. If you know..... if you don't know, and you really think that you are a little being inside a body and everything out there is totally out of your control and has no connection to you --- that way of interpreting reality, which many people have, it's going to be a very fearful situation.
That kind of person needs to begin to do internal work. They need to begin to work on their emotional bodies, physical bodies and get into a spiritual path and begin to understand the nature of who they are. That is the main problem. People are still deep into polarity consciousness and are scared to death. That, of course, is the problem. If we were all sitting in the place of unity and love, we could ride this into a whole new way of experiencing the One reality, which involves pure bliss and beauty. We are not, but we are getting there very fast in a totally unique way. We have chosen a pathway that no one has ever chosen before. No one has ever seen it. We are moving at incredible speed and evolving in completely unique ways. It appears now that we are going to come into this place...everybody....is going to this place of understanding where we understand that there is only One Spirit moving through everything, so deeply and experientially within our heart, that we will be able to make this transition. To a reader reading this, it probably seems like fantasy, because of what is going on....because outwardly it looks pretty crazy.
Daily Intent, Nightly Review
It does look pretty crazy, doesn't it? The world around us and all that is happening? It's comforting knowing that with a little daily work, we can get to a place of inner knowing, where we truly feel connected and safe and protected and loved. Begin to do your internal work, begin a nightly review of all that takes place each day and see if in retrospect there are any changes you'd like to make. Re-run the scene in your mind with the changes you'd like. Re-dedicate yourself to reacting consciously the next time. Close with a prayer to have peace and understanding fill your heart and guide you to clarity.
Each morning, as you plan your day, set forth your intentions for the day . Take a moment to note any challenges that may arise, and prepare for them in advance as best you can. Send up a daily prayer that this day bring you guidance, insight and understanding.
Empowerment
I've just returned from Gillian MacBeth's New Millennium Symposium where she spoke about her trip to Egypt and the insights gleaned from that. Gillian is an engaging speaker with important things to say. She touched on the subject of giving power away; how often we give power to a “sacred site” when in actuality it is we who, by virtue of our power, fuel the site we visit and experience. I believe that and I believe that by virtue of our vibrational resonance, we feed our environment. I believe we all have much more power than we can possibly imagine. I believe that everytime I say a prayer for someone, the Universe takes it up and offers it as nourishment for the one prayed for, at the moment of the prayer. The idea of prayer working scientifically is a relatively new concept. As I was growing up, it never occurred to me that it wouldn't work, so I'm never surprised when it does. But I am continually amused at the form it chooses.
Exercise Your Power
Notice and begin to feel the power within you. Use it every single day, exercise it. Say a little prayer whenever you see an opportunity for one. If you read the paper or watch the news, you'll see many opportunities. Say some kind words to a stranger. Say some kind words to a friend. Say some kind words to your family. There is much more power in this than you can imagine. Exert your power in your world, use your power to comfort and uplift those around you. Everyone in your life right now is your multitude, each neighbor, each family member, each friend, each co-worker, and for each person that rubs you the wrong way, you are their multitude and they your greatest teacher. Pour your love and compassion out upon them as often as you can, and take nourishment from them as well. Hear what they have to say to you, and take it into account when making decisions about how to manage your life, but rely more on what comes forth from within you.
Inner Guidance
The less you rely on the opinions and guidance of others, the more your own guidance system develops. That's what's meant by don't give your power away. If others are constantly giving you their ideas, your own can't develop. Your own ideas and guidance develop in the silence of your own mind as you consciously give thought to whatever subject you seek guidance on.
All you need to ever know is locked within you. You don't need others for answers, but others can be valuable for inspiration. Would you keep a cast on a leg that no longer needed it? Wouldn't that eventually hold back the leg from healing on its own? Wouldn't the muscle atrophy and thus hinder you? Have friends and listen to them for inspiration and, afterward, give twice as much thought to the subject as you spent listening to their ideas. Reflect deeply on what you're contemplating. Exercise your power to draw forth guidance from deep within yourself, and use it to better your life and hasten your evolution.
On Earth Changes and Attitude
I believe that yes, there will be lots of changes through the coming years here on Earth. I personally don't foresee in my lifetime any of the major catastrophes that have been predicted, and I also know that no matter what occurs where, it doesn't have to be my experience. Through the years, I've learned that my experience is dependent upon my mindset and aspiration, and my quality of life is directly connected to my attitude. Period, end of story.
When I took steps in my life years ago to cease all criticism, to speak only words that are true, kind and necessary, and to take conscious control of how I perceive life and how I react to it, my world changed. It got easier, magic began to happen, people got nicer, money came easier, my hayfever even stopped! You cannot imagine the change that will take place in your life if you cease all criticism for 30 days. 30 days. This is a powerful exercise, friends. Can you go 30 days without criticism? Try it and let me know your results.
I know that I am a powerful being, I know the power of my own mercy and I feel a real dedication to my brothers and sisters in this Earthwalk. If we develop a sense of purpose, and align ourselves with others who hold similar interests, and with dedication throw ourselves into whatever our project may be, I guarantee that when that flood or that hurricane or that tornado or that earthquake comes, it will wash over you or around you or under you and you'll just brush yourself off and continue on your merry way.
It Doesn't Matter What The Project Is
Maybe your project is raising your kids as a single mom, teaching them to speak only kind words, giving them helpful affirmations, teaching them to understand there are a variety of viewpoints. Maybe your project is a menial job in a miserable place, and you throw yourself into doing the very best you can there, and take pride in the wonderful service you are providing and wish happiness upon the people who'll benefit from your work. Maybe your project is being a teacher or an artist or a tax accountant. If you have a sense of purpose, a sense of mission and strive daily to move forward toward your goal, if you take responsibility for the thoughts you feed to yourself and others, the Universe will absolutely arrange it so you avoid any catastrophes that may come your way.
While we're talking of catastrophes, I hear many lament that “Social Security won't be around when we need it.” So? So what? Unplug from the idea that the only income you might have is Social Security and know that by the time you're ready for it, some system will be in place and providing for you. Know that if your husband never made another child support payment, if your mom didn't make your car payments, if your daughter didn't repay her loan, you'd have income from somewhere. You'd have a roof over your head, you'd have food to eat. If you've read this far, you're at the stage that you can direct your own destiny by the power of your thoughts, and that certainly includes financial sufficiency.
Steering Clear Of The Path Of Destruction
What can you do in advance to make sure you survive Earth changes? Begin to make peace with everyone and everything. Become at peace with whatever is in your life right now. Forgive every one who's ever harmed you. Seek forgiveness (at least in your heart) for anyone you've ever hurt. Strive each day to uplift others. Seek happiness in all that you do. Do your job cheerfully, with gratitude and humility. Speak kind words to everyone. Pour your love onto others. Seek no recognition for good deeds. Initiate a project and throw yourself into it. Make a difference. Work daily to get yourself into a mindset of abundance and happiness and purpose right now, starting today, right where you are, so by the time the earthquake hits, you'll be miles away on a camping trip and miss all the action. You'll have worked up enough momentum by the power of your purposeful, guided thought, that the Universe will see to it that you're spared from whatever might be going on around you that you might not want to participate in. I believe it's as easy as that.
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