A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Likewise, a richer and more fulfilling life begins not with the accumulation or desire of material goods or experiences - but in a state of better awareness and understanding of said goods and experiences.
In our lives, we will encounter a whole plethora of existences and experiences. People (including oneself) experience sadness, anger, anxiety, being burnt out, anguish, confusion, depression, feelings of being victimized etc. - Yet there exists on the same spectrum; Optimism, wealth and prosperity, contentment, melancholy, joy, excitement, hope etc. The feelings that exist in the world are broad, rich and expansive. This is what it means to be human, for the goal is to experience this life fully and wholeheartedly. At least, in my humble opinion, that is. We are here to express something. To feel something. To enjoy and experience what this world has to offer us. For some, this is a rough time. It's confusing. To them I say; This is your calling, your journey. It is your responsibility to transcend negative experiences. To see things for what they truly are. Things happen, yes. Some things we may feel 'good' about. Some 'bad'. I personally try not to label situations. I don't think there are such parallels in this narrative we call life. There are only things that happen, and we base how we feel about them, purely on our perceptions. Win or lose, they are parts of the games we play in life. Our reactions to the things that happen, matter. They are signposts to how we perceive the world and ourselves. The aim is to search within ourselves, the truth of the matter. Raising awareness, simply means to experience life more fully and richly. There are times when we make bad decisions. Times when we let our egos get the better of us. These are called blind spots. Times when we make ill informed, irrational and unconscious decisions. It is quite difficult to raise ones awareness without some form of habit, ritual, prayer or exercise that works to stop the mind from overthinking. Because when we think, or are thinking, we detach ourselves from who we truly are. And who are we? Conscious, aware beings in physical bodies. The more we think - the less we are connected to the Source, or Universe, or God. This is not to say, don't think. No. Of course we need to think, calculate, plan and execute. But the trick is to return to awareness. This fluctuation, this dance - is what I mean by being aware. Take accountability for your actions. Don't lose the plot. It will take practice. To change your life, you must make changes to your life. To get better at painting, paint more. To get better at writing, just write. To overcome fear, do the thing that scares you most. To be more aware, observe the thought as the one who observes. Reconnect with your consciousness. It is that simple and profound. It's that easy. Or difficult, if you think so. Create better habits. Raise your awareness and you'll raise your experience of life. When you can take delight in just watching a sunset, or shapes of clouds on a windy day, or the forms of foliage, or the play of light and shadows on trees - You are in full awareness of the moment. A state also called 'no-thought'. Sure, your mind will want some validation - Hey! Look at this! - But that's essentially what it was made to do anyway. To warn you about dangers. Predators. Potholes. Beyond these physical dangers, it doesn't serve much purpose. Observe your surroundings for what it really is. When we cease to negotiate, manipulate, cajole, obfuscate, associate, conquer, divide - what is left is peace. Also called joy, awe, wonder, love, fulfilment, oneness, stability, connection. I think that is the goal of it all. To truly express ourselves wholeheartedly. Passionately. I think that's the secret ingredient.
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