What’s On Your Mind?

This weekend I went to an event called “Dream Machines” that showcased hundreds of cars from multiple eras, along with a few vintage airplanes. There were several absolutely stunning machines and it was fun to see the love that the owners poured into them. We also got to see a group motocross riders perform some amazing stunts. These guys would jump a ramp and go air born, take their hands off the handlebars and stand on the motorcycle seat while flying at 70 some-odd feet in the air. It was pretty amazing to witness.

All of this got me thinking about machines and how much we’ve advanced technologically over the past century or so. It also got me thinking about how we’ve used this technology to allow ourselves to do things that we’re usually physically incapable of doing.  You know, like flying through the air – whether via airplane or a death-defying feat. It’s mindboggling if you think about it.   

This week’s message talks about our mind as a powerful tool and amazing device that is the conduit for creation. Pretty potent stuff. So next time you have an idea that just seems too crazy to achieve remember this: we can fly…without wings…and into space at that.

With Love.

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From Over There: 4.26.15 weekly focus

The mind is a powerful tool of creation and there is vast and unlimited potential to create anything that it imagines. And with this potential comes great responsibility to build a society based on the principles of love and support, not of destruction and hate. This is your most important test as a human race. There have been many failings, but also much reward for the greater whole. It is the immature mind that clings to resentment, fear, and judgment of the self and others. As a race, you are still in early development of utilizing your mind’s greatest potential. You are still in an infantile stage of development, but with openness and consciousness of thought you have much opportunity to expand the capacity of your mind.

It is the responsibility of each individual to be mindful of the thoughts they choose to hold on to and to those thoughts they choose to act upon. Within the framework of the mind nothing is impossible. It is to acknowledge the power of thought. There are some who think of the mind as a trivial mechanism of random thoughts. This is not so. It is a powerful tool that has the ability to bring manifest changes to one’s life.  It has the ability to create great works of art and technologies that allow the human body to move beyond its limited capabilities. The human mind has the ability to reason, and in doing so can choose whether to stay in a state of love or a state of anger. And it is from this state that the mind creates reality for the individual. It is through desire for personal evolution and commitment to conscious awareness that one recognizes the vast capacity of their mind to choose creation through the state of love.

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Big, beautiful blessings, until next time…

A Couch & Evolution

You ever have one of those days when you just don’t feel like doing much of anything? Well, today is that day for me, so I thought I’d leave you with an excerpt from the book that been writing off and on for a while now. This snippet comes from one of my favorite chapters on evolution. And since the message relays that love is at the base of our personal advancement, I’m going to move down my evolutionary path a little more with a dose of self-love in the form of staying nice and comfy on this couch. 

Until next time…

With Love.

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Q: Is our race, our human race, considered advanced? Or are we low on the evolutionary chain in relation to the other life forms in the Universe?

A: You are neither advanced, nor low. You are beings guided by instinct on an evolutionary path toward guidance through love. There are times when you are guided by love, but it is not yet your overarching motivation for action. You are still in early development stage and are in a growth period of moving from a strictly survival mindset to a more conscious state of being. It is the beginning of this shift...

 …Your race has the capacity to evolve into an advanced race, yet is still too much in survival mindset for that to occur. There are many who are awakening to a more love-based mindset, yet many are still unconscious to the true meaning of love. The true meaning of conscious universal love. It is this mindset that will speed the advancement of your race. This and only this.

Q: Can you speak more on the love-based mindset? I'm sure it's a pretty simple concept, but I want everyone – including myself – to get a really clear picture of what this is.

A: Love-based mindset is one of acceptance, is one of appreciation, is one of gratitude, is one of kindness, is one on compassion, is one of respectful action toward the self and others.

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Thanks & Blessings!

What an Interesting Personality

Throw a bunch of people together in a room and then shut the door and it’s a sure bet that there will be a few personality conflicts. We all know someone with whom we don’t feel a real affinity, but what I’m talking about are those individuals that irritate us like fingernails screeching across a chalkboard. You know, that person who doesn’t seem to have a conscious grasp on how they throw their energy around or has no filter regarding what comes out of their mouth?

Though the point is, we all come from very different experiences and those experiences – for better or worse – shape who we are. Understanding this can help you gain a little empathy and tolerance when you come across somebody that may not align with you energetically.  

I know whenever I feel someone “getting under my skin” I try to take a step back and figure out why. Oftentimes I find that I have an underlying judgment about what is “acceptable” behavior. But really, who am I to judge? Ahhh, trying to stay conscious is so much work…

At the end of the day (unless confronted by a blatantly abusive a-hole) everyone has a right to let their freak flag fly in their own special way. If their flag flaps a little too much for your particular taste then you probably want to figure out why that is, or keep your interaction to a minimum.  

Unfurling my flag and waving it high…

With Love.

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Q: How can we better tolerate those whose personalities we may find irritating?

A: It is to understand that each of you carry a reality that is based on the perspective of life experience, cultural etiquette, and ancestral cellular lineage.  To understand this is to value the differences of another and embrace what unique energy each individual brings to the collective whole.  Each truly sees a different world, even those with similar traits.

It is to honor one another for your differences while honoring the self through adhering to healthy boundaries.

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Thanks & Blessings!

The Perfect Rhythm

We all move at different life rhythms. Depending on your own personal energy those around you can seem to move at warp speed, or in super-slow motion, or somewhere in between. Simply put, if you’re an extremely methodical person trying move lightning fast will most likely feel overwhelming to you. Or if you have the vortex spinning energy of the Tasåmanian Devil a methodical pace will probably leave you extremely frustrated. It’s all about understanding who you are and what energy level works best for you and your overall happiness – and pursuing those things that fit best for you.

So get ready, get set, and go…at your own pace!

With Love.

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From Over There: 4.5.15 Weekly Focus

To find your own rhythm is to honor your way of being. It is to understand this so as to find a life path that aligns with your natural rhythm. It is in not comparing oneself with others. It is in not allowing other to impose their rhythm’s pace upon you.

To honor your own rhythm is to open to the synchronicity of life around you. It is to open to your own divine nature. Find the pace that most energizes, motivates and inspires you. Align with this pace and you will find greater inner peace and self-acceptance.

When one attempts to alter a natural rhythm of another that is dissimilar than their own, it creates discord within the relationship. It is to honor both your own rhythm and the rhythm of those around you. To understand the personal rhythm of another enables you to decide what is the best way to interact with them and if interacting with them fits into your particular lifestyle. Doing so honors and respects the self and the other.

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Thanks & Blessings! 

My FFF (Furry Friend Forever)

Are you a cat person? Or a dog person? Or any kind of animal person at all? I think that most of us at least have some sort of affinity for the furry little buggers, and those of us who choose to have them as members of our family understand what a wonderful relationship it can be. For me it’s pure joy, and with our totally spastic, 20 lb. cat Eddie, a lot of comic relief. But what is it about these little (and sometimes not so little) guys that we bond so deeply with? And what about those barbaric individuals who think it’s ok to abuse animals?

This week’s message talks about our relationships with our animal companions and why we love them so much. And yes, why some feel compelled to mistreat these innocent beings. So no matter if your beloved buddy comes in the form of a cat, dog, reptile, rat or something else, may your life together be filled with much joy and happiness.

From Eddie, Miss Abbie and me…

With Love.

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From Over There: 3.29.15 Weekly Focus

Q: What makes us bond so deeply with our animal pets?

A: The bond between human and domesticated creatures is a bond of pure love. It fulfills in the human the need to nurture and to form an uncomplicated relationship with another. This relationship is based on simplicity and requires that the human individual have the capacity to love unconditionally, as the role of the creature is to strengthen this capacity within the human. This relationship between human and creature opens the compassionate heart more fully. It is love in its simplest form and can help heal grief, loneliness and despair in the human heart.

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Q: What about those who mistreat animals?

A: To mistreat any innocent sentient being is the act of a less evolved individual. This individual believes they are superior as a way to avoid their feelings of inferiority. They are not aware of their energetic connection to all, whether animal, plant or other humans. This is an individual who is absorbed with the self and carries rage within. This is an individual who feels marginalized in life yet does not take responsibility for their actions or lack of achievement. It is an individual who blames others for their woes. It is an individual who has lost their true sense of self. It is possible for these individuals to reclaim their true self, but it must start with the awareness of their actions and the effect on those around them. They must desire change. As it is with all, change begins with the self.

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Q: What else would you like us to know about our furry friends?

A: When one loses their creature friend through death it is a lose as great as any other, though it is to understand that there is always another creature waiting to help raise love and compassion for humankind. 

Treat these companions as you would a beloved child, each as an individual with their own unique needs. Know that like with any being, human or otherwise, each carries their own personality and should be honored as such.

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Thanks & Blessings!

Irritated, with a Side of Compassion

Have you ever felt irritated by someone's mistakes, or poor life choices? Almost as if you're offended by them, even if they're not directly targeted at you? I think we all have in one way or another and this week's message speaks to why that is and how we can move from a place of judgment to a state of compassion.

I really don't like judging others - even if my personal opinion is that they're being ridiculous -and I try my best to keep an open mind and an understanding perspective. Though truthfully I've found it to be a bit challenging at times. The message below is a good reminder of how sometimes those who irritate us are blessings in disguise.

So let's spread a little compassion for you, for me, and for that irritating guy over there...

With Love.

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From Over There: 3.22.15 Weekly Focus

Q: How do we stay in a state of compassion for someone when we don't agree with their actions?

A: It is to look outside of their actions to the deeper motivation for their behavior. It is to understand the pain and fear that keeps them acting in such a way.

It is to look inward at the self as well, to understand why you judge their actions. What is it about their behavior that brings up pain in you? Or fear? Or guilt? To understand this gives one a greater sense of inner freedom and helps release the constraints of the critical mind.

It is to move toward the healing of the self through discovery of the pain or trauma. It is to find value in the ways in which others show you what needs to be brought forth into your awareness. It is to bring it into consciousness that it may move through and release, leading to greater happiness and peace.

The Wheels on the Bus Go 'Round and 'Round

Thinking about this week's message reminded me of the humbling experience of taking public transit. I know that may sound a little funny, but for someone who has always been blessed with having a running vehicle, taking the bus is not something that I've had to do. Now that I commute into San Francisco during the week, the bus is the easiest way to get around, and I've made myself one of the crowd.

I'm a bit of a people-watcher and am always intrigued by the different ways everyone approaches their lives. Jumping on the bus definitely subjects you to a wide variety of individuals - from the downtown business suits to edgy arts students to service workers and sometimes those who look like they've been on the streets and just want a place to sit for a while. It took me out of my I-drive-everywhere-secluded-in-my-own-car comfort zone, but I'm glad it did. I have a better appreciation for those who have to use this as their only source of transportation.

While you don't necessarily need to start taking the bus everywhere, what can you do to stretch your experiences and broaden your view?

Prepping myself for tomorrow's bus ride...

With Love.

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From Over There: 3.15.15 Weekly Focus

A deeper connection to one's true self is established when one chooses to understand another's circumstance. It is through empathy for another and embracing a broader life experience that broadens the mind and leads to greater acceptance of a diverse spectrum of humanity. This also leads to less judgment of the self and of others.

When one chooses to constrict their experiences to a narrow scope it limits the mind's capacity to accept the world around them. It is through diverse experiences that one gains understanding of those with variant lifestyles and with cultural differences. This creates a deeper connection with all of humanity and a true understanding of peace.