A Different Face of Power

When we act out of compassion, when we act with integrity, when we bring love to our acts and when we look with eyes of kindness we bring a beautiful essence into our life and the lives of others. People are often surprised that it takes far less effort and energy to walk in peace than to walk with negativity, anger or in conflict. We become more and more power filled when we adopt this graceful way of life. We see obstacles in a different life; challenges become lesson filled gifts, disagreements become opportunities to learn, and unsettledness blossoms a chance for growth. When we meet people on our path that wish to challenge this place of grace we reside in, it gives to us a chance to step even more fully in this powerful place of love and peace. We do not allow the other’s negativity to take away from us what we have learned to honor and cherish, instead we hold them in a position of kindness neither wavering in our intention nor needing to convince them of our perspective. Instead, we bring love to the moment; see the beauty of what is unfolding as a blessing to both, and walk away with what was given to us. It may be the gift of insight, or a lesson in humility, or a chance to be seen … but regardless, we can still stay in this place of refined power.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch ... of a smile ... a kind word ... a bit of sympathy ... a sincere compliment, or the smallest gesture of love, all things that could transform someone's life. ~ Leo Buscaglia

Imagine the energy of control that is often charged up when we meet confrontation, the power that is blocked when we face struggles, and the pain that is often contained in words, imagine all that dropping away as it is met with the power of love, kindness, compassion and beauty. We like to believe that strength is big, bold and mighty. Sometimes it is, but it is more often subtle, gentle and tender. When a person understands this facet of power, they become mightier than they ever imagined and everything becomes possible.

Blessings ~ Lisa

©COPYRIGHT 2013 Lisa Meade

Release the Lies

Have you noticed that sometimes someone will say an unkind thing to you and it just rolls off your back? And yet there are those comments that sting like no other and we have a hard time recovering from them. Have you ever wondered why? “It is not insult from another that causes you pain. It is the part of your mind that agrees with the insult. Agree only with the truth about you, and you are free.” ― Alan Cohen Hmmm, so could that be it? Could it be that somewhere within us we have bought into the lie of the insult? Somehow we have given agreement? No wonder we cannot let it go. I often tell my clients that when they see someone that they admire it is because they can identify with a characteristic of that person that is mirroring back the very same characteristic that resides inside of them. SO if you see someone and you think, “She is so generous and kind.” You admire her and can relate to her because the generosity and kindness within you resonates! Your soul recognizes the alignment.

Let’s now flip that, when someone insults you and you own it, your soul recognizes that it is a lie and the pain and sting and hurt created is your soul’s attempt to get you to see the truth and reject this burden. By not owning the negativity of the comment and seeking to replace the lie with the truth, you are able to walk away free of the burden.

When we have cared well for our soul and met its needs, it serves us well. It helps us identify what is authentic to us. It helps us filter troubling messages. It aids us in living in the present and not getting trapped in baggage of yesterday or the worries of tomorrow. Our healthy soul brings clarity to our view.

Blessings ~ Lisa

©COPYRIGHT 2013 Lisa Meade

Power and Presence

“All the possibilities of your human destiny are asleep in your soul. You are here to realize and honor these possibilities. When love comes in to your life, unrecognized dimensions of your destiny awaken and blossom and grow. Possibility is the secret heart of time.” -John O'Donohue The above quote inspires much in me today. To hold the belief that anything is possible adds a beautiful rhythm to my day. To think that the components, the ingredients, the tools, and the essence are all within my soul waiting for me to realize them is a glorious and empowering component to my day.

I realize that I am ever evolving and what may seem impossible right now does not mean it is for always and that with time I will begin to step more fully into this powerful realization of who I am. Knowing that love is the nurturing support for what is and what is to be adds a sense of surety to it for me.

Finding ways to weave self-love more fully into my personal tapestry sometimes takes creativity. And then there are times when it takes commitment and perseverance. Old habits, patterns and thoughts like to hold on firmly. But I know with the release of them I create room for the blossoming and growing of my experience.

Recognizing our power and identifying the ways in which it can serve us can take time. But every effort that is made takes us that one step closer to the beautiful and brilliant being we are being called to be. Bringing presence to the realization of our power keeps our focus on its importance and necessity in our life. It also allows us to recognize how it fuels our service to others and to Source. To be in the practice to help and support others, in whatever way our spirit is called, requires us to be courageous, aware, ready and awake! Bringing our presence along with our acts of love and grace creates a power-filled relationship with those who we share each moment with and with ourselves.

Blessings ~ Lisa

©COPYRIGHT 2013

Life Security?

Sometimes we get stuck. We like to think that we are stuck and mired in the mud of life because of someone else, some other thing in life, some circumstance or situation that is beyond our control. All our energies go towards our attention of being stuck. But we truly are stuck because we are seeking the familiar, even if it does not feel good or make us happy. Somehow this familiarity gives us security but that security is a false balm for our needs. “It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power.”― Alan Cohen But if what we are stuck it no longer holds the possibilities we once hoped for, no longer has our commitment, no longer awakens our passion or supports our intention then it is most definitely time to move on. This letting go takes strength and courage. It means stepping into a new realm of unknown. But we were once there before and from that place we grew! Our gifts shined brightly. Our soul danced. Our vision and calling was clear. And we went with it, as far as we could. And now it is time for a shift, a change and a move. Often to do this we need to let go. Letting go of what no longer serves us is not always easy. It can be bittersweet. It can be down right painful and we will experience loss. But that is part of the evolution of our being, our essence expands and fills the void that the loss creates and we are able to pick up the pieces and move on.

To embrace our power and be vital and alive with the spirit of our life we need to face these challenges and not allow them to hold us back. If we need to take our time, that is fine, but we need to make the progress onward. Otherwise we are in a life half lived! To be fully the wonder that the Universe knows us to be, there may be leaps of faith, calculated risks, releasing of the unnecessary and embracing the room for possibilities. The void created will get filled choices, newness, and opportunities for us to expand and grow.

Blessings ~ Lisa

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