Attachment

There is a Zen saying that I often remind myself of, "The tighter you squeeze, the less you have." This is especially important for me to remember even when whatever I am particularly attached to is lovely, good for life, beautiful or positively impacting others. This is not about whether something is good or not, it is about holding on, being attached to something so that there is no room for something else, for more, or for change. It is easy to rationalize. We understand the need to let go of what no longer serves us, that makes sense to the logical and emotional mind. But why, oh why, do we have to be willing to let go of something that does bring goodness to our life? The very same principles apply. Letting go of things that do not serve us well makes room for change, allows us to expand, to learn and to make room for what the Universe is holding patiently and waiting to introduce to us.

When we become attached to beautiful and positive aspects, people or things in our life the Universe is still left holding patiently the more it has for us. The more we cling to these, the less they really bring to our life. And so we need to realize that we control nothing, we have nothing, we are to be in the flow, witnessing, loving, learning, embracing and releasing as we move through the currents that Source guides us through.

The less we are attached to the fuller our experience will be. The less we are clinging to the more open our soul can be to all that awaits it. The more we live without expectations, the more wonder we can experience and on and on. This is not as easy as it sounds. Our times encourage us to obtain the good things in life, to hang on to what we have earned and to hold close those things we love. But once we learn this important lesson of not being attached, we experience great abundance, experience the true richness and live a life fuller than we ever dreamed. Blessings ~ Lisa

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Sacred Idleness

There was judgment in the passing comment, "Wow, three whole weeks of vacation time! I could never pull that off, my commitments in life, my responsibilities and my free time would not let me." It was stated in a brief conversation with a friend who asked how my summer was and I shared how beautiful the time spent with family and friends camping on Cape Cod for three weeks was. I heard her words, felt her energy and let it roll off of me...after all it obviously is part of her story, not mine. But it did get me to wondering. We value work so much in our world. Hard work especially! Sacrifice is applauded when it is related to these diligent efforts. And while, often, there is hard work required for some of our achievements and struggles in life, I am so happy I have learned that sacred idleness is equally valuable and worthy of our recognition, appreciation and respect.

Are we so addicted to being productive that we feel guilt if we take time to pause? Do we judge others for honoring this aspect of Being? It is that whole dangerous minefield of compare and contrast that we sometimes travel through. How to avoid this? What is right your you may not be right for me, but I celebrate you decision.

My sacred idleness restores balance, it rests my body and mind, it refuels my soul and it creates a peaceful presence that is much needed for the work I do when I am in that intention and focus. It is part of the needed flow of energies to keep me in integrity, to live life fully and to be in service. I celebrate sacred idleness in others. I see the delight in their eyes as they share about a walk in the park or a morning spent sprawling in bed under the warm blankets and listening to the wind outside the window, or taking a long walk at the waters edge listening to the gulls and watching the waves roll in and out. I see their body language express the wondrous balance that is restored during this important pause.

I will not neglect my sacred idleness. To me it is as important as fueling my body with clean foods, connecting with Source on a daily basis and being love throughout my day. I only can wish this for my friend, may she discover her sacred idleness can serve her well and not be a "someday" on her calendar. Blessings ~ Lisa

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A Night With My Soul

My Soul gently nudges me. I have been awake for about an hour, unable to sleep, listening to the rain outside my window, journeying and checking in with my spirit guides and allies, returning to the softness of my bed and the gentle snoring of my husband and sleep seems on pause. So when the nudge comes, I check in. Yes, I know you well, dear Soul, as you have gently held me during this journey. Coaxing me through the learning, celebrating my triumphs and waiting for me as I paused. So what do you have in your tender cupped hands for me tonight? I close my eyes and allow the sharing to begin. Familiar with our conversations I know the gifts await. Slowly in a gently swirling of colors I begin to see the images my Soul wants to share. Behind my closed eyes I see myself in joy! Scene after scene appears before me of moments of joy, celebration, happiness shared with family, friends, clients and peers. I see the energy of my soul dancing with me. The smile spreads across my face and my heart breaks open.

Then new scenes appear. Moments of hard work, times of being alone and carrying on, scenes of struggles and breakthroughs. I see on my face the determination, the commitment and the intention. I see the energy held within my body as I move forward in these moments. I see the essence of my soul supporting me. As I view these scenes I feel my breathing ease and my mind find peace.

Slowly my Soul whispers to me, "I am there with you through it all. I do not leave your side. You have taken on the challenges of this lifetime, you show up, you honor, you falter, you learn, and you celebrate. You are here because you are meant to be and you know this. You bring your heart, you bring your strong intentions, you create with flexibility and you embrace the lessons that come from it all. And I am with you through it all."

And so this gentle nudge becomes and understanding. It unfolds into a beautiful holding of what is and what may become to be. It slowly turns from what was and gracefully honors what was given in those moments to carry forward into today. My Soul and I are ready to create, to love, to live and to learn. And now I am ready to rest into a deep and comforting sleep.

Blessings ~ Lisa

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As We Heal

…As we heal, the Earth Mother feels our joy. We are like cells in and on her body. The power of love, the power of healing, the power of compassion, the power of unity, and the power of knowing are our abilities. These are the gifts our Earth Mother seeks to share with us at this time. ~ Jamie Sams Healing is an interconnected energy that flows throughout the world, to all its creatures and beings, to the stars and the ancestors, among the realms, in between the moments, and is woven between the dreams and through the hearts across all time. This healing is an energy that carries the stories, embraces the love, transports the understanding, shares the lessons, reveals the light, and showers the beauty. Earth Mother knows She is one stop on the journey and she wants this particular destination to be a vibrant and joyous one for us.

The wavering line of time eludes us as humans. We are not always able to comprehend that the before and the yet to come and the present is all about NOW. When we can sit with the realization that throughout time we are continually gathering and sharing energies. These energies are filled with our gifts and abilities and there are other energies at play that want and need to be a part of ours. It is in this union that the wonder happens, the compassion grows, the joy is built upon and the healing flows. We have a far greater impact on the energetic flow throughout the Universe than we know. If we can sit with this and embrace it we begin to feel it, to live it and to want to continue to be in this creative force.

To embrace our healing and to be open to where it takes us is vital to this energetic orchestration. We become an integrative influence. We become part of the rhythm and the flow. Our abilities begin to shine brighter and brighter. We begin to see the beauty that surrounds us with a different focus. We walk on this earth with a sense of engagement with ALL. Our soul begins to recognize its call and it shows up with great power and expansive light.

Blessings ~ Lisa

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