Consciousness

CONSCIOUSNESS~The quality or state of being aware especially of something within oneself.
~ The state of being characterized by sensation, emotion, volition and thought.

“Everything in the “physical world” is made up out if atoms. Atoms are made out of energy. And energy is made out of consciousness.” ~ The Answer

“Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be transferred and transformed.”
“We humans can project our energy by focusing our attention in the desired direction…’Where attention goes, energy flows’…influencing other energy systems (people, animals, plants, things) and increasing the pace of ‘coincidences’ in our lives.” ~ James Redfield

Coincidence – Occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection; of similar nature; Harmonious.

Coincidences are sign posts along your path. They occur more often when you are participating or aware of The Flow of life, in The Zone, Connected, Energized, Positively Vibrating, or a State of Grace.

Our ability to access this State of Grace:
1) Occurs only in the present moment
2) Is dependent on the quality of your thought(s) – Loving, Joyful, Compassionate, Peaceful, Self-Assured, to name a few seem to be connected to a State of Grace.
3) Is influenced by your physical condition – caring for your body – will yield to more positive thoughts (see #2).
4) We need to be AWARE of our connection to our Source Energy or Life Force.
5) Communication – you are the vehicle in which you experience life – use your voice (internally, externally) and ask for what you need or want.

Meditation is one of the greatest means to achieving this State of Grace.
By focusing on your completeness, your wholeness and surrendering to this abundance, you will be flooded with everything that reflects that Totality – that perfection.

Our consciousness is made up of our mind, body and spirit. Our minds include the simplicity of our “egos”, which have been compared to a terrible-two year olds mentality. And they include the eternal, endless possibility of the realm of Pure Consciousness – where our Source of Energy comes from.

Our goal with meditation is to tap into that realm – where anything is possible and you are complete, and come back to our everyday consciousness with a fully charged battery.
We will be equipped with everything imaginable to live our best lives.
Breathing techniques
Deep belly breathing, single nostril inhales, exhales

Mindfulness / Grace Visualisation  Meditation
Begin this meditation practice by doing a series of deep inhalations and exhalations. Breathe in deeply through your nose expanding your lungs and your belly, holding your breath for three counts and exhaling completely out of your mouth. Please repeat this five times.
Now allow your breathing to return to a normal, gentle, rhythmic pace. Continue to be aware of your breath as it simmers down. Let go of all judgments, let go of all to-dos, and just breathe.
Allow yourself to be aware of the sensations in your body in this moment. Notice the presence of your head as it connects to your neck. Breathe and be aware of this part of your body. Notice your shoulders and how they connect to your arms and your arms to your hands and finger tips. Take this moment to reflect on these parts of your body. Notice your torso – your chest as you breathe in and out your back your stomach, bring your awareness to these areas. Bring your awareness to your pelvic region and how it connects to your torso and your legs. Breathe and feel. Focus on your legs, your knees, your ankles, your feet, your toes. Take this moment to reflect on the sensation of these body parts.
With your mind’s eye:
Imagine a star filled sky in the middle of a mountain valley where a beautiful river runs through. The only sound you hear is the zipping of the wind, and the gently rolling river. The stars reflect on the placid areas on the river and doubles the beauty of the eternal sky….
From this state of grace ask yourself if there is anything specific I need to learn at this time…Something may reveal itself or may not…just surrender to whatever the moment is offering you.
Take this time to meditate on your own…

"The Butterfly Effect"

Today I received a piece of wisdom through an email message sent to me regarding the notion of "the butterfly effect". The idea is that every experience, or every moment, has equal value. There is just as much value in your encounter with your grocery clerk as your encounter with your family member. It is hard to grasp the two moments being equal, except for when you recognize that in each moment YOU are still graced with LIFE. And if you view each moment as a link to the next, the quality of each link effects the quality of the next. This does not mean that you have to be "on your game" each moment. It probably means that the loving-kindness and compassion that you express each chance that you take, will expand the quality of all your experiences. It brings up your overall vibration to a higher level of existence. I truly believe that loving-kindness,compassion, acceptance, service, and so on are all as powerful on a small scale as on a larger one. And it is demonstrated beautifully through this "butterfly effect" - or the ripple effect. A "small" gesture can vibrate onward to yield much larger vibrations. We should try to remember to not have any prejudices with whom we express loving-kindness and compassion. And always remember to begin with ourself. Imagine all of the ripples you will witness after experiencing a loving gesture. They are endless...