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Fun isn’t something that is given or done to you, it is something you allow yourself to experience.
As adults, we often get so caught up in “grown up” business we can forget how to have pure, unadulterated F-U-N. This isn’t the kind of fun that comes from doing a specific kind of activity or being in a specific mood for fun. Rather, this is the fun born from the state of pure being. We see this kind of fun in small children who are so busy being fully present to their lives & in their own bodies that the glow of fun radiates from them just because they are alive: the delight that flashes across the eyes of a child who discovers water flows with the turn of the tap knob, or the squeal of pleasure from a young baby whose tongue is being tickled by cold ice cream; then there’s the full, infectious laughter of a child watching the same hat trick for the fiftieth time.
Back when we were children, this experience of pure delight didn’t have to come from a heightened, heady event in order for us to feel like our day had been made; and it can be that way for us again – IF we’re willing to remember & reconnect with the part of ourselves that knows how to be in the flow of fun.
You can begin this process by reminiscing on what was fun for you as a child. Think about what caused you to giggle in delight, or wriggle in pleasure, or burst into endless laughter that you couldn’t sit up straight no matter how much you wanted. Try spending a few moments with each memory & really feel what it was like to be in those experiences – allowing that feeling of pure fun to wash over you. It lives, in you – that feeling. It can’t be bottled, manufactured, or sold. You just have to call it back up in order to experience it again.
Pure fun happens when we’re fully engaged with ourselves & our world in every moment. It’s the spontaneous delight bubbling from us when we let go just long enough to bring it through; it’s the experience of natural, organic pleasure springing up from our bellies, through our souls, up through our faces down to our toes. We’ve naturally known how to have pure fun since we were babies & the flicker of lights caused us to jump to attention from the sheer enjoyment of being able to see. Approach your life today with the knowledge that pure fun isn’t something given or done to you; rather, it’s something you allow yourself to experience. So, get to spreading those fun wings & remember to stop sweating the small stuff, instead, embrace & turn these things on their head. WARNING: Once you start, you’ll have a hard time stopping.
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When we’re fully present, we offer our whole selves to whatever it is we’re doing. Our attention, our integrity & our energy are all focused in the moment and on the task at hand. This is a powerful experience & when we’re in this state, we feel completely alive & invigorated. This kind of aliveness comes easily when we’re absorbed in work or play we love, but it’s available to us in every moment, and we can learn to summon it regardless of what we’re doing. Even tasks or jobs we don’t enjoy can become infused with the light of being present. The more present we are, the more meaningful our lives become.
Next time you find yourself fully engaged in the moment, whether you are making art, trying to solve an interesting puzzle, or talking to your best friend, you may want to take a moment to notice how you feel. You may observe that you’re not thinking about what you need to do next, your body feels like it’s pleasantly humming, or your brain feels tingly. As you enjoy the feeling of being located entirely in the present moment, you can inform yourself you may try to recall this feeling later. You might try this while driving home or getting ready for bed, allowing yourself to be just as engaged in that experience as you were in the earlier one.
The more we draw ourselves into the present moment, the more we honor the gift of our lives & the people around us. When we’re fully present, we give & receive aliveness in equal measure. For today, try to be fully present in your daily activities & watch a new reality open.
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"I had come into the world to show you how
easy it is to fall into the rabbit hole, yet I forgot!
until it was too late and I was trapped inside,
unable to breathe, void of my voice and the
will to stay alive, without a creative outlet
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once blinded by the false light, it is so easy to
lose sight and your own self in the mass, if I
could give you one advice from this side, it
would be to never follow a crowd, no matter
the cause, stand in your own sovereign lane
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guard your inner spirit at all cost, don't be
afraid to say 'No' when your heart screams it
loud inside, surround yourself with people who
lift you up, not those who praise your name, yet
squash your light to advance their own selves
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for when your inner light is compromised, you
become a shell of your true self, the power you
came with is sucked out and you walk around
dazed in a haze, lost in the maze, the rabbit
hole pulls you in, you lose sight and your mind!
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by the time I realized that I was too deep to
pull myself out and those I called my friends
had turned their backs, so choose wisely and
know your own price, don't sell yourself
short and only follow your own guiding light" sth
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ᒪ♥ᐯε. ᒪ!ϘηΤ. HεαᖇΤ. #uvbnChanneled
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You may be feeling an appreciation for your uniqueness and find it easy to come up with innovative solutions to problems, or you could simply feel inspired about the qualities that set you apart from others. In order to honor this new mind-set, you may want to try experimenting with methods of self-expression. You could spend some time writing, painting, or even enrolling in some dance lessons. Simply close your eyes and call up a vision of yourself in your mind’s eye. Imagine brilliantly colored energy flowing from the universe into you. Make this energy any color that inspires you, and feel it filling you with joy, lifting your spirits, and awakening your creativity. Now surround yourself with this color.
As we honor our individuals uniqueness, we connect more deeply with our authentic selves & awaken our creative spirit. While we may often feel too busy or distracted to spend time honoring our uniqueness, making an effort to do so can enrich our lives beyond measure. As we take time to express ourselves creatively & honor our authentic selves, we begin to experience our lives in a more meaningful and profound way. We’re able to engage more deeply in each moment, grow further into ourselves as individuals, and share more of ourselves with others. As in architecture, all the decorating in the world can not hide a structural flaw, by beginning to follow the urgings of your heart & honoring your uniqueness, you can awaken your authentic self and begin to express the true beauty of your spirit.
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This anecdotal short story was recently discovered and I felt it worth sharing. It has great message…..
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family.
He would miss the pay check, but needed to retire – they could get by. The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build “just one more house” as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
When the carpenter finished his work the employer came to inspect the house. He handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said, “my gift to you.” The carpenter was shocked. What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.
And so it is with us. We build our lives, one day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building aspects. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we’ve built. If we could do it over we’d do it much differently. But we cannot go back.
Remember: You are the carpenter. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. “Life is a do-it-yourself project, “someone has said: “Your attitudes and the choices you make today, build the “house” you live in tomorrow.” So. . .
Build wisely!
Work as if you don’t need the money.
Learn as if you will live forever.
Love as if you’ve never been hurt.
Dance as if nobody is watching.
Physical space acts like a sponge, absorbing the radiance of all who pass through. And, more likely than not, the spaces we move through each day have seen many people come and go. We have no way of knowing whether the energy footprints left behind by those who preceded us will invigorate, or drain us. Yet, we can control the energy footprint we leave behind for others. In blessing each space we enter, we orchestrate a subtle energy shift that affects not only our own experiences in that space, but also the experiences of the individuals who enter the space after us. While we may never see the effects our blessing has had, we can take comfort in the fact that we have provided grace for those that follow.
When you bless a room, or an entire building, you leave a powerful message of love and light for all those who will come after. Your blessings thus have myriad effects on the environments through which you pass. Old, stagnant energy is cleared, creating a vacuum into which fresh and invigorating energy can freely flow. The space is thus rendered harmonious and nourishing, and it becomes a hub from which positive feelings are transmitted. Intent is the key component of the blessings you leave in your physical wake. If your intent involves using your own consciousness as a tool for selflessly spreading grace, your blessings will never go awry. Whether you feel more comfortable performing a solo blessing, or prefer to call upon your spirit guides for assistance, visualize each space you enter becoming free of toxins, chaos & negativity as you speak your blessing. Then imagine the resultant emptiness being replaced by pure, healing white light and loving energy. Even a quick mindful thought of love can bless a space.
This type of blessing is cumulative & will grow each time you bestow it. Try leaving your footprint by blessing every home, business, and office you visit for an entire week and observe the effects of your goodwill. Your affirmative energy footprint will help brighten your day as you contemplate your blessing’s future impact on your siblings in humanity and your environment.
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g.d.: K. Alane Golden, eyewash design, c. 2013.
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You may find yourself feeling frustrated and impatient in your interactions with others. You might experience misunderstandings & miscommunications and this could leave you feeling like you want to withdraw from the world. While you may not be able to set aside all of your obligations, you might find it beneficial to escape from tension & enjoy a short period of personal time today.
Consider a restorative intermission in which you can pursue activities that soothe your nerves & fill you with a sense of peacefulness. Ideal pastimes would be calming meditation, quiet reading, or inspiring visualization. When you emerge from these activities, you should find you feel stronger & better able to connect with others in productive ways.
Taking a break from stressful circumstances can clear our minds, lift our spirits, and return a sense of harmony to our interactions with others. We often feel obligated to continue with our normal activities even when we’re feeling overwhelmed & frustrated. By giving ourselves permission to take a short break from stress, we’re able to gain control over our emotions and foster a more positive mind-set.
Engaging in restorative activities like meditation & visualization also help us release tension & clear our minds of scattered thoughts, which can improve our communications with others. With lifted spirits and a clearer focus, we’re able to continue our normal activities feeling refreshed & renewed. Your activities can become peaceful and productive if you make time for a restorative intermission. Creating a home containing food and fire for both the mind & the body will help restore your soul.
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'The most detestable act in the eyes of God is to hurt and harm the friends of God.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar
Last Saturday, after completing a beautiful five mile hike with the Allentown Hiking Club, around the Merrill Creek Reservoir outside of Clinton, New Jersey, through four inches of new fallen snow, I decided to get something to eat in Easton before heading home. Through the widow of the restaurant I noticed the Country Crafters store. While looking around, I selected this plaque as it contained some words to live by. So after over a year and a half without uploading anything to flickr, I decided it was finally time to do so. Technically this is not a photo taken by a camera as it was scanned on my printer into My Pictures on the computer.
g.d.: K. Alane Golden, eyewash design, c. 2013.
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Taking small risks in life teaches us when to take big ones by helping us fine-tune our intuition. When we weigh the rewards & consequences of emotional risks such as asking someone out on a date, asking for a raise, daring to share a piece of artwork, or installing say, a porch swing in our living room, we can see that the benefits usually outweigh the negatives.
There are times when our sense of fear is guiding us correctly, however, we can only learn to understand our inner compass by using it regularly in safe situations and paying attention to the results. As we learn to stretch boundaries, we’re learning to be less concerned about the opinions of others & more about perfecting the art of taking appropriate risks that will allow us to more fully become the people we are meant to be.
Often, it’s easier to practice this newly discovered audaciousness in our homes. Daring to be bold and taking risks can easily be implemented within the walls of our own homes. With each brazen step, no matter how unconventional it may at first seem, we take an opportunity to test these bold decisions upon the fellow inhabitants & visitors to our space. Doing so will bestow courage to implement this outside our normal comfort zones. Remember, baby steps eventually lead to further journeys extending beyond our wildest imaginations! Visit eyewash for everyday design inspiration: eyewashdesign.wordpress.com/
'If you have vowed to take someone's hand into yours, then do not let go.' - His Divine Eminence RA Gohar Shahi
As human beings, we cannot help but be subject to our preferences. However, we do have control over the manner in which these manifest themselves in our lives. Every value we hold dear is an expression of either support or opposition & it’s our perspective that determines whether we are for something or against it. We can direct our energy & intentions into activities that promote peace, rather than using our resources to speak out in opposition. On the surface, these appear to be two interchangeable methods of expressing one virtue, yet being for something is a vastly more potent means of inspiring change because it carries with it the power of constructive intent.
When you support a cause, whether your support is active or passive, you contribute to the optimism that fuels all affirmative change. Optimistic thoughts energize people, giving them hope and inspiring them to work diligently on behalf of what they believe in. Being for something creates a positive shift in the universe, which means neither you nor those who share your vision will have any trouble believing transformation on a grand scale. To be against something is typically easy, as you need only speak out in opposition to it. Standing up for something is often more challenging, because you may be introducing an idea to people that may scare them on a soul level.
Throughout our lives, we’ve likely been told the actions of one person will seldom have a measurable impact on the world. Yet, a willingness to stand up for what we believe in instead of decrying what we oppose can turn the tides of fate. The thoughts projected when choosing to adopt a positive perspective will provide a means to actively promote your values and, eventually, foster lasting change.
Every value we hold dear is transferred to our home environment – whether consciously or otherwise. In thinking about the values, people and things most important to you, is your home revealing the values most important to you? Whether it’s incorporating your Grandparent’s antique vanity, or merely displaying important family photos, what you include in your home says a lot. In evaluating your surroundings, ask yourself, “Does my personal style stand for the things most important to me?” If not, don’t fret. Shedding negatives is always cathartic, and exchanging the negative for positive will make you and your visitors feel even better. Go ahead & try it out for yourself, you’ll be amazed how simple changes can affect great results.
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"an avalanche of truths is about to sweep
the world, it is already in motion and much
like the natural phenomenon cannot be
stopped at this time, none of the
perpetrators can hide, all offenders will be
exposed by their lesser-known, real names
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a wave of disbelief will settle in, followed by
deep grief and many may deny the 'unbelievable'
as it seems, so if you have been awake for a
while, please hold your bright light up high,
for those who a lost in the sea of lies
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show compassion at this time for your fellow
brothers and sisters who are waking up, they
have been asleep much longer than you and
are now being shaken awake, for the truth
cannot be silent anymore, it all must come out
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you may be surprised by some of it yourself,
dig deep in your heart and extend your love
to all around, even those who are on the
other side of the fence, we have won the fight
for next to each other we all stand as One" sth
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ᒪ♥ᐯε. ᒪ!ϘηΤ. HεαᖇΤ. #uvbnchanneled™
JFKjr made me think he had been anticipating to be taken out most of his adult life but did not expect it to happen the way it played out ▪ he thought he would be shot
was his wife pregnant at the time of the accident? he is making he think she was, very early stages, carrying a girl ▪ I get the feeling they were not supposed to be on the plane, last-minute change of hearts ▪ he is most upset that his unborn girl did not have a chance to shine her light
I get a sense they were not in the best place of their marriage, their body language towards each other is very reserved, both are rarely making eye-contact ▪ he has incapable manners and style
was he a lawyer? he kept saying, 'they will face the court of high crimes"▪is that a thing?
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Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,
Old Time is still a flying,
And this same flower that smiles today,
Tomorrow will be dying. - Robert Herrick
The Way I See It #243
To meet our energy challenge
requires the most important energy
of all - human creativity. That's the
real prize.
-- Daniel Yergin
We’re wonderful creatures who have it in us to create. “Creativity” is the word we use for our desire to make use of our inner resources, employ our imagination, knit together our thoughts and our feelings into beautiful things like songs, quilts, or novels, and feel like the hero of our own story. It’s the way we make manifest our potential, make use of our intelligence, and embrace what we love. When we create, we feel whole, useful & devoted.
Unfortunately, we often also feel anxious as we create or contemplate creating. There are many reasons for this. We get anxious because we fear we may fail, because we fear we may disappoint ourselves, because the work can be extremely hard, because the marketplace may criticize & reject us, and so on. We want to create, because creating is a wonderful thing, but we also hesitate to create, to spare ourselves anxiety. This is the simple, profound dilemma in which millions of people often find themselves.
The solution is very simple to say, although much harder to put into practice. In order to create & to deal with the anxiety that can come with creating, we must acknowledge & accept anxiety is part of the process, demand that we’ll learn—and then really put our creative juices into practice.
When you begin to think of your home as your own personal treasure chest, you start to envision the spoils of success in which you’d like to surround yourself & every visitor who finds his or her self in your abode. What does your home say about you? Are you humble? Daring? Creative…extravagant…or thrifty? Perhaps you’re a combination of many of these? Whatever your personal style, do your best to make your home the treasure chest you always dreamed of discovering.
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