They say in life, that in order to succeed, you must have a strong competitive nature. That this is true in business, sports, and just about all areas of life where one strives to have great notoriety.

The competitive atmosphere that society has created, has led to many great accomplishments.

While competition can drive people to succeed and become better, it also creates severe wounding, emotional and psychological. This is a survival of the fittest attitude. Only the very best should reap the rewards. And this belief has its foundation in fear.

Fear

Fear of not being good enough, or that there isn’t enough for everybody.

In addition to this, a subculture of ridicule and criticism has been formed around those who don’t seem to fit in, compared to what is considered acceptable in society. Those who are not as successful as others, as beautiful, or as healthy are deemed less desirable. This enhances fear and the feeling that there isn’t enough to go around. Therefore, the cycle feeds on itself and grows.

All of the things that are associated with this: social cliques, social and caste systems, as well as racial and other stereotypes, none of which have their roots in spiritual truth, are just fear.

This condition has carried on for centuries.
There is enough 

The truth of it is, this fear is an illusion. There is enough of everything for everyone. It is when people hoard, from the pain of fear, that this act causes pain to others.

But you don’t have to live this way. As an individual, you can still live the greatest life you can possibly imagine and step out of the cycle of fear.

Your power comes when you are not driven by this fear, but when you are focused on your own goals and have an appreciation for your own skills and talents.

I firmly believe that we all have the potential to accomplish great things. It is only fear that holds you back. The condition of fear is what compels you to compare yourself to others and holds you in judgement and others in contempt.

Live Your Life

The solution, is to quit comparing yourself to others. Do not measure yourself by the acts of another individual. You have not lived their life or walked in their shoes. You may set your goals as lofty as you desire, even greater than those of which others have done, but do not compare your life to others. It is your life, not theirs.

If you must have a comparison, then compare your results to your desires.

Then take a look at your actions. If your results are not what you want, adjust your actions so that they support accomplishing your goal.

And in doing this, you may look to the actions of others who are successful for information, to see what is working for for them, but not for a comparison of value or worth.

As a Bonus

When you stop comparing for judgement, but more to appreciate the gifts of others, you build goodwill toward them and also begin to see your own gifts more clearly. This is the cycle of the universe, what you can see outwardly, you can see within.

Remember the old axiom, fortune favors the bold. Fortune also favors the prepared. So I encourage you to be bold and daring. Be observant of the actions you are taking and their results, so that you can achieve the greatest successes. In this way, you will shine your light to the world.

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When Lianne took the stage, I instantly felt a huge shift in my body. She was so….soothing. This woman emanated love and I wanted to run up and hug her. This was super alarming since I am not a huggy, chirpy type of person (at least until I reaaaaally get to know someone).

She started talking, and I was captivated. She took us back to when she was a little girl. She talked about how she always felt loved by her father, no matter what; she never felt there were any conditions on his love. She knew that she could be “good” or “bad” and there was no doubt he would still love her. In fact, exactly what she said was,

“I never worried that who I was or what I did would remove me from his love.”

I started sobbing, because I knew my girls couldn’t feel that way. I did withhold my love. Not in an outward, “I don’t love you” kind of way. But in a passive-aggressive, I will turn my back on you kind of way. Sometimes, if my daughters didn’t act how I wanted them to act or be how I wanted them to be, I would unconsciously withhold my love. I was giving them the message that they had to be a certain way in order to earn my love. As Lianne said, I was using love as a tool to manipulate them. If you please me, I give you my love. If you don’t, I remove it.

I decided right then that I never wanted my daughters to feel that way again. 

Does that mean that I let them run around and trash the house like crazy people? Throw noodles at people in restaurants? Eat fruit loops and pickles for dinner? Do whatever the hell they want? Of course not. But it does mean that when they forget to take their shoes off for the 428th time and get mud all over the floor, I don’t make them feel like they just threw a puppy against a wall. It means that while I tell them their behavior is unacceptable, I never tell them they themselves are bad. It means that I try to let them have their emotional reactions, even the highly annoying ones, without lecturing them, talking them out of it, or attempting to “fix” it. And most importantly, I reassure them. A lot.  I tell them there is nothing they could ever say or do that could make me stop loving them.  They never tire of hearing it (and they love to thrown down challenges like “even if I put dog poop under your pillow?” or “even if I rubbed your toothbrush on my butt?”)

How do you want your kids to feel? Do you want them to expend energy worrying about whether or not they are earning your love, wondering if what they are doing is acceptable?  Or do you want them to feel loved, safe and secure so they can go out into the world to learn, play, and explore, knowing that they can count on you to be there when they get scared or fall down or make mistakes?

I want my daughters to feel like Lianne. So, as always, I’m never going to stop trying.

In the comments below, let me know…

• What is the best parenting advice you ever got?
• Do you find yourself withholding your love?
• What changes can you make to ensure that your kids always know you love them unconditionally?

Guest Author Jess Ryan

We’ve all been there. Staring in the face of a major life decision. The neck tenses, the hands tighten as stress builds. Something inside tugs at you. And you know a choice must be made.

 Choices… 

Choices can be frustrating and even scary. The more important the decision, the more difficult the decision is.

A few years ago, I was at a crossroads in my life. I wanted to make a change, but was uncertain as to how to proceed.

Fear, doubt, indecision. What if I made the wrong choice. I had been living in a spiritual community for several years. And had learned a lot there.  I had started my first study of Kabbalah, and some rather deep esoteric training (which was deep to me at the time).

Though I loved the people there, I was feeling that this was no longer the lifestyle I wanted. I needed to get back into the world, and see what I could learn and maybe create.

For me it was a secluded life, like living in a monastery. This gave me plenty of time to reflect and to study. My concerns about leaving were that I didn’t want to hurt the feelings of the people I had been living with. I also worried they would judge me for leaving.

And isn’t that the way we approach all indecision?

We have doubts, and worry about others people’s thoughts and opinions of us. We’re afraid to make the wrong choice. Perhaps because of fear we won’t succeed, fear of rejection or being alone. Fear of change.

All of the thoughts that run through your head stir up a chaos of indecision. The thing is, there is no reality to these fears. They’re just distracting thoughts.

The thoughts come from the mind. Memories of past experiences where things were hard. And most likely they’re just words of fear echoed in your mind from friends, loved ones, and society.

Herein lies the problem.

When you try to make a decision with your mind, it’s a calculated process. You mentally weigh the factors, the pros and cons and try to come to a logical conclusion. To top it off, the pros and cons are weighted by the pains of your emotions, which creates a feeling of being stuck. Yet you know you have to do something different in order to get a different result.

This is the way I made decisions for years, weighing the pros and cons. I made some good choices and some bad, because those pros and cons don’t really tell the future.

I will tell you the single most important thing I learned in that spiritual community was how to make a decision.

This is what I do, and what I recommend.

When making a decision, think from your heart.  Yeah, it sounds cliché, but this is what I mean. Whenever I have made a decision that is supported by my true desire and passion in life, I found a way around any obstacles that came up.

When you choose your heart’s desire, not based on fear or ego, but based on what truly inspires you, your excitement is contagious, not only for yourself, but to those around you. And you also have the foundation of energy to see you through the most difficult of times.

Your mind gets in the way of your heart, your passion.

It brings cloudy confusion, which rains upon your joy. If you are in this place and do not know where your heart’s desire is, then you have to find a way to clear the fog.

Nothing works better than being engaged in nature. Go for a walk or a jog. Do something that brings a sense of joy and well being to your life . And in that moment of joy, ask yourself, which decision would you make that would help you to feel this way in life. Try to feel the answer within your chest.

Then you are more likely to make a decision that you are committed to and excited about. The more committed you are to your decision, the greater your chance of success.

Try this.

Think of a decision you need to make.

Take several deep breaths and relax. If you need some help, try this free breathing excercise…and remember to come back to this page for the rest. 

Stay focused on your breath, and when you feel calm…

Ask yourself, “How will I feel about myself in 6 months (or 1 year or 10 years) if I make this choice?” Think about one decision and feel it, and then think of the other choice. The choice that feels the best to you is probably the choice that your soul is trying to guide you to.

This is actually the technique that I used when deciding to leave the monastery. And the results were just as I had imagined, even years later.

What are some of biggest decisions you’ve made in your life? How did you decide, and what was the result? Share with us in the comments below. 

We received this question recently,  and it is actually a question we get a lot. 

 I am struggling with which path to take and feel there are multiple paths calling me! I feel like I may be just going with flow. I want to be able to make the decisions that are right for me and take action. What should I do?

Here is my answer

 About fifteen years ago, I was in the exact same place. Wanting to make a change, having many opportunities available to me, and I really did not know which path to take.

As I look back, my mind was clouded with indecision. It wasn’t until I actually made a decision to do something, and committed to that endeavor, that the confusion abated.

I’m not going to say that first choice was perfect because I did change direction later on. And in fact I made another decision 6 months later, and I’m not doing that today either. But I committed to doing something and got things in motion, and because I committed to an endeavor, I learned things about myself and about other people.

And, my third choice, was what I always wanted to do (even if I didn’t consciously know it) and that is what I am doing today.

Making a Choice

Maybe I got lucky that it only took three choices to get there. I don’t know a single person who has achieved success in their lives without simply making a choice and boldly stepping in that direction.

Each direction gives you the opportunity to learn new talents and skills and to get new perspective. Just because you choose to follow a path, doesn’t mean that you can’t decide to change your mind later, and  choose another direction. Eventually, you will settle into a direction that truly resonates with you.

Keep in Mind: Some people like to change directions every 3 or 4 weeks. They struggle with staying grounded in any of the choices they make. This can be caused by a couple of things

1. Making choices based on what you THINK will make you happy, instead of coming from your heart and saying “this is an expression of me.” When you think its what’s going to make you happy, there is a momentary sense of excitement, much like infatuation. But as you step into the actions and responsibilities of that choice, the excitement fades. When it comes from your heart, its not about an excitement, its about being yourself more expressively in the world. Its peaceful AND joyful.
2. Making choices based on insecurity and fear. If you jump into a situation hastily, based on, for example fear of not being good enough for what you really want to do, fear of making a mistake or being judged, or fear of not knowing how to begin, there is no deep sense of commitment or connection to what you are doing. The energy dissipates quickly and you are back to where you were. So it is important to be grounded AND bold.

I learned from each experience.

The first choice I made 15 years ago was to work in construction. I was always good with my hands and loved building things. But what I really learned from that experience, was how to supportive team and comradery within a group of people.

The next choice I made was to work in massage. Quite a difference. Because I Ioved healing and helping people. What I learned from this was how to provide healing without taking on other people’s energies.

Both of these choices helped me to understand the value of good boundaries. Which became a natural lead into what I do now.

Finally

When I finally made the decision to be a spiritual healer and teacher, I had to overcome great fear. Even though I had been studying healing at that point for over 20 years, and had immersed myself into spiritual disciplines for at least ten years, I thought “who was I to teach anybody or heal anybody?” I still had my personal issues that we all struggle with every day.

When I finally committed to being a spiritual teacher and healer, doors opened that I had never imagined were there. I had greater support and opportunity and I felt more fulfilled and more at peace than I had ever felt in my life. I’m not saying its easy, I’m saying I felt better about myself.

The very first class I taught, that I reluctantly agreed to teach, was organized by a friend. And while I was extremely nervous and unpolished, everyone was compassionately grateful for the class. Although I know it was far from what I would consider a good presentation, I had never felt more at peace with myself for doing something. And still today I have no thought about changing professions, only ways to improve upon it.

Dare to Be Bold

When you make your choice, make sure its not just a distraction from your indecision and doubt, but rather something that you choose that gives you a sense of inner peace and confidence. The more grounded the feeling is in your decision, the more you will align with your soul’s purpose.

Just make a decision. Just go for it! Movement in a direction will propel your life in ways that you can’t even begin to imagine. Its ok to make a different decision later.

P.S. Astrological note: Unless you were born during a mercury retrograde, avoid making large decisions during a mercury retrograde period (though its great to continue with projects you have already started), because they are often undone a few weeks later. It is a great time to consider your options and think about all the directions available, review your feelings, and then make a solid decision next week, when mercury is direct. 

Talk to us in the comments below. Share a time when you felt pulled in multiple directions. How did it feel? Are you still there? What did you do?

Most people think they are engaged in their lives, because they are busy, active, and doing something. You may be pursuing your goals and keeping yourself moving every moment, but are you really engaged? Our research shows that true engagement, the kind that leads to fulfillment in every area of your life, is guided by your deeper yearning.

More In Touch With Your Wants Than Your Yearnings

The problem is we’re not accustomed to talking about our yearning let alone identifying it. The word yearning may seem too touchy-feely or old fashioned to us. In our career goals, we know what we want to achieve, but we may be uncomfortable relating our goals to a deeper yearning. Even in our personal life, we may be uncomfortable orienting to our yearning, because we are so accustomed to talking, instead, about all the things we want–the next iPad, a promotion, a vacation, a new car.

Real engagement means having the courage to identify the deeper yearning beneath our goals and activities and then orienting our engagement from there. So what is this yearning and how do we identify it?

The “So That” Test

One great way to find out what you yearn for is to give yourself the “so that” test. Let’s say you’ve got a goal to run a marathon. Say to yourself, “I want to run the marathon so that….” and fill in the blank. Maybe you respond that you want to run the marathon so that you’ll be in better shape. Give it another “so that.” Well, if I’m in shape then I’ll have more energy, be more attractive, and maybe attract a relationship in my life. Give it another “so that.” Well, if I do all of those things then I will feel like I matter and am loved.

Great! You’ve hit the jackpot. Underneath my marathon goal, I yearn to matter and to be loved. Terrific – go ahead and run the marathon but don’t wait for that moment to meet your yearnings to matter and be loved. You can start meeting those yearnings immediately, before you even dust off your shoes simply by calling a friend or offering support to a co-worker.

Apply It In Your Career

You can apply it immediately in your career. Let’s say you’ve been frustrated at work, because things are taking a direction that you think is problematic for the company. You haven’t been willing to speak up. You’re afraid of being fired. You’re afraid of people not liking you. But if you stay oriented to your yearning to matter – to make a difference, it gives you more fuel. Because you’re in touch with your yearning to matter, you choose to take a bit more of a risk to have your opinions to be known. Yes, people may not agree with you, but you are more fueled because you are acting more in integrity with who you really are, with your deeper yearning.

Your Assignment:

This week, try out the “so that” test. See if you can pick a goal or activity and keep giving yourself the “so that” test until you identify the yearning beneath. Here are some of the common universal yearnings beneath a lot of what we do: We yearn to matter, to exist, to be seen, to be heard, to be understood, to learn, to grow, to create, to love, to be loved, to connect, to make a difference. See if you can take what you want and identify one of those deeper yearnings underneath. Notice how, just identifying your deeper yearning-and engaging in ways that meet it-can shift your day.

Be prepared to be delighted by the progress you make in your life project!

Wishing you a spectacular week,

Bob and Judith Wright

Guest Authors Dr. Bob Wright and Dr. Judith Wright

The Wrights and their work have been featured on over 80 top-ranked TV programs including ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning America, the Today show, Oprah, Fox & Friends, and more…plus more than 500 radio programs and over 80 newspapers.

No matter what your life looks like or what you want it to look like, the Wright’s will help you develop a vision and live your dreams. Find more at their website Wrightliving.

Find out more about their amazing and inspirational book, Transformed.

Imagine if you could see yourself in the best light possible. If you could identify all of your beautiful qualities, and then…bring them out even more in your life. How can you do this?

My spiritual background isn’t in religion. I have shied away from that. I have trained extensively, though, in the deeper, esoteric teachings of spirituality. The teachings that underscore the basic themes of most religions (without dogma) and whose main purpose is to help you become more empowered.

With that in mind, here is something that I would like to share, that all of us know at the core of our beings, but sometimes, just need to hear it.

The Beginning

In the beginning, God created all things, and then he created us. And he created us in his image. This isn’t just a Christian or Jewish teaching, but a teaching in many spiritual traditions.

Now if you are a literalist, you are going to be believe that God created man and therefore, God is a man. But if you are open to some of the deeper esoteric teachings, you learn that man does not mean “dude with penis.”  

Consciousness

Another translation of the aramaic word for man, is consciousness. So, when God created man in his image, what he really did was to help us to think as he (or they) think. To always be persevering, to aspire for greatness and immortality, to be caring and compassionate, and to be courageous.   The more you can aspire to understand this nature, the more you understand who you are. The more you understand the nature of God.

What would your life be like if you had the consciousness and the attitude of God? How would you face your challenges? How would you face your frustrations?

Would challenges be difficult and overwhelming?
Or would they be simply an opportunity to exercise your skills and talents?

Perhaps this is too obvious to all of us and the real question isn’t “do I want to think like God,” but is “how do I think like God?”   While the vastness of this subject is too large to cover in a simple blog article, lets start simply.

A Step Closer 

Think of one word that describes the nature of God and how God truly sees you. Infinite…beautiful…powerful…truthful…a word that truly resonates with you.

And write that word down in the following sentence:

“I am an expression of __________”

Read this several times a day. Take notice of how this word is reflected in your attitude and actions and also in the attitude and actions of others. Its best if this process is done for a month.  Each day, read this same sentence and notice this expression in your life. 

We’re a little over one month into the new year, so let’s check in on the resolutions and goals. Everybody knows it is important to set goals, and there is a little secret to making sure you get them accomplished.

The power of goal setting can be a dynamic force to overcome resistance and obstacles. But goals also help steer your way clear from distractions and maintain your focus to achieve the success you desire.

Why is it then, that it is so difficult for most of us to write down goals and follow through? In fact, by this time of the year a good portion of the population has given up on their New Year’s resolution, if they made one.

Why does this happen?

I don’t think the issue is not wanting to change or grow. I think it is that most goals that people set are founded on momentary desires or hopes and are void of any real passion.

Most often goals are based on the desire to avoid criticism or on public image or opinion, more than what really sings from your heart.

You have had many experiences with making a decision, setting a goal, and achieving it with dynamic results. The opposite has also happened, where no matter how much you wanted your goal, nothing seemed to fall in place. Obstacle after obstacle arose until eventually you forgot your goal.

What was the difference?

There are many influences to achieving results with your goals, one fact remains true. If the goal is something that you truly desire with all of your heart and you are impassioned by this dream, that passion, that fire, will support you to an inevitable result.

The passion and commitment will override all criticism and self doubt. And instead of just stubbornly hanging on to a process, you become flexible in your pursuit to achieve your dream.

All your heart

So when setting a goal, I encourage you to really be clear about your commitment level to this goal.

Let’s get practical…

Write a list of goals. Define them in priority of which is the most important to you, determining which one is the top. And ask yourself this question, would you be satisfied living your life without accomplishing this goal? If the answer is yes, then perhaps you need a better goal. This is about your goal becoming your life, your purpose, an expression and extension of you.

The more committed and impassioned you are about this goal, the more opportunities you will have to achieve this goal. Keep in mind the need to be flexible in your plans and activities.

One final note, I encourage you to have a maximum of four goals, with a commitment to one above the other three. Any more goals than this becomes a dispersion of emotion and mental energies. This reduces your ability to accomplish.

Focus on one goal at a time.

Recap 

• Write a list of goals.
• Prioritize them in order of most important to you
• Narrow the list down to 4 things, holding one as your main priority
• Write your level of commitment to your main goal, 1-10. If its not a 10, think more about your goals and priorities until you define what goal is a 10 for you right now.

If you need some extra support with reaching your goal, we have designed a group coaching program specifically to help you with this. You may enjoy being a member  when we start, which is coming soon.   Contact us, to let us know if you would like to join us.

Welcome to the new year. Not that I got here before you; I think we all got here the same time (Unless you’re in Japan, which means you got there before everyone else).

All kidding aside, its a new year. And a new year brings in new goals and dreams. It is commonly understood now that everything is energy. A new year brings in new energy. This energy impacts everyone in subtle ways.

If you can recognize the energy and employ it, it benefits your life. If you resist the energy, it will expose the resistance.

What is the energy of the new year?

Its the energy of community and service. Its the energy of communication and creating balance, for not only your personal life, but those around you.

In a practical way, it is a year of strengthening your community through supportive actions from all members of the community. Its about creating a strong foundational network of people dedicated to the empowerment of everyone within that community. Essentially, a team mentality.

The key to this is that every member of the community recognizes their own personal strengths and talents and how those talents can best serve, not only their purposes and needs, but also for the needs of those around them.

I know this sounds very similar to everything we have ever talked about in spirituality and self improvement, about being a good person, but the push here, is to take all of the personal work you have done in your life over the past decade and start to share it with your community.

Its not to preach, but just to be a good friend. And if you can share in a way that people can receive, you move past enabling patterns and create a more authentic relationship.

 Don’t Be Meddlesome or Enable

On another note, building a strong community does not mean getting caught up in other people’s problems. Be supportive and positive, but stay focused on creating a better community and world. We humans have a lot of experience in trying to “help” and fix other people as a means of empowering them. This can become counter productive and even dis-empowering.

2013 is a year to share your positive message, because the year’s vibration will allow people to be more receptive. Its a good year to finally heal those old wounds of the past from old relationships. Its a good year for strong emotional growth, and a good year for creativity in the arts.

Expand Your Community

Additionally, this is a year to expand community, and also to expand into other communities. Not to form a strong “clique” but to discover how similar we all are and how unified we can all be.

 What big changes did you make in 2012? What are some things you learned and experienced that you may even want to share with others in the coming year? Leave a note in the comments below.

Breath…so important to life. Whether spiritual or physical.

It’s basic function is to provide life and cleanse the body, mind and soul. In with the good, out with the bad.

Breath also provides you with the ability to chant. You are able to make sounds with breath because of your voice box, or larynx. By passing air through your vocal folds you make sounds. The voice is an amazing structure. It is also extremely fragile. It can be easily injured or damaged. The vocal folds stand against the air pressure that you push from your lungs, which can be significant. That pressure is the reason the voice can be harmed. So you should take it easy on that delicate vocal mechanism while chanting.

Chanting

Chanting is about peace and harmony. You can chant simply in several ways.
Use Your Natural Voice

One way is to be as loud as your natural speaking voice while chanting. The universe is around you when you chant. It hears you easily. You can make the sound you need by gently releasing air and keeping the volume dial on your voice turned down low.

This way of breathing is easier, because you are using less air to make sound. When I was taught to chant and meditate many years ago, I was told to keep my ribcage gently expanded. Then inhale, filling my lungs from the bottom up, and exhale from the top down. Just like filling and emptying a pitcher. I had just been taught diaphragmatic breathing.

 Relax Your Shoulders

Another important factor is to keep your shoulders hanging loosely. If your shoulders are rising and falling while you breath you are creating tension in your body and voice. That could be a major reason you’re not satisfied with your chanting. Keep everything relaxed while inhaling and exhaling.

 Drop Your Jaw

If you wish for more volume because the person sitting next to you is loud…simply drop your jaw to open your mouth and open your throat, leaving your tongue flat on the bottom of your mouth. More volume is achieved instantly.

If you follow these simple techniques, you will find that you have a more relaxed body, mind ,and chant; which will in turn give you improved chanting and meditation times.

Guest Author Nancy Badger

Nancy Badger is a nationally known voice teacher, voice coach, and experienced stage performer. She also has written and co-authored internet articles on the voice and music industry. Nancy studied with Ron Anderson almost 10 years and uses the same vocal method that he uses on celebrity voices to bring out the unique qualities in any singer’s voice. It is a timeless and world renowned vocal technique, Bel Canto. A technique that suits all genres and voices. Her website is badgervocals.com. She can also be followed on Twitter for free vocal tips.

December 21st

Regarding the Mayan Calendar and 12/21/2012. In the Mayan Calendar, it is the end of the long count, which starts over again the very next day. The Mayan Calendar is divided into a short count, medium count and long count. The long count is approximately 5,125 years, and five long counts is the amount of time it takes for our solar system to complete one full revolution around the center of the galaxy. This is where we are at today.

So, as the long count comes to an end, it completes one cycle and a new cycle begins with different focus and energies. This does not mean the world comes to an end, it simply means there is shift in the energies on the planet. And this change and energy we can have direct impact on.

So what does this really mean to us? This is something that many people have pondered. And I believe it provides us with a great opportunity. In deeper spiritual teachings, there is a concept of the void.

The Void

The void represents the essence of spirit, where energy is transformed into physical creation, and that whatever is placed into the void is created in your future. The void gathers and collects all material and gives birth to a new future.

And I believe that our planet is crossing through a void, for 3 days. I have been meditating and contemplating this concept and I have had much discussion regarding this subject.  I believe that the most empowering thing you can do for your own life, and for the progression of the human “experiment,” is that during these three days of the void,  focus on how you want the world to be. Not just your personal life, but the general well being of all people.

What Can We Do

That all people have enough to eat, that all people have hope and purpose, and are truly unified in love and respect. That we forgive and respect each other and that we love.

So, for the next few days, especially from the 20^th through the 23^rd,  but even on into the new year would be awesome (we can never have enough of this vibration of hope and love), hold onto not only positive images but also wishes of love and compassion in the hearts of those people that have been hardened by life to find forgiveness and light, that this may be a guiding principle in their actions.

I know there has been much pain and sorrow this month, with violence and murders. Unexplained acts of cruelty. And I do not in any way try to take or belittle the process people must go through to find healing from their grief. Loss of a child is one of the most painful experiences a soul can have.

But my desire is that we unify in our efforts, so that this sort of thing won’t even be in the consciousness of mankind, so that there will be a time when this will never happen again.

Find Joy. Do Something Fun. Eat well. Enjoy Life

In addition to your loving thoughts and prayers, I highly encourage everyone to spend these three days engaging in something joyful and playful. Something rewarding in life. Have good food, rest when you need it, play and really enjoy life, so that this is the energy sent forth into the rest of your life.

Happy Mayan New Year