Creating and maintaining an altar can be a simple and effective way of shifting our focus from an outer world of doing to an inner world of being.
Being in Our Body to Connect with Spirit
When you are embodied, you bring light to planet earth by being a hundred percent you and by sharing your unique offering. You wouldn't feel doubt or lack of clarity, or at least, you wouldn't focus on them and let them drain you even more. You'd know why you are here and get on with your mission. When we are not here, not embodied, not grounded, we allow all those dark things that are happening around the globe to take over.
The Illusion of Being in Control – The Reality of Being Vulnerable
Despite all my good choices, all the accomplishments and effort, some things happen that are completely out of my control. I hate that. I prefer the idea that if I just do all the right things, life will work out. I mostly live within the illusion of being in control. That works well – until it doesn’t.
Bridging a Feeling Mind with a Thinking Heart
Mind combines the abilities of concrete and abstract thinking that are a powerful, busy, and dominating force. The mind focuses on the physical world so that we get our needs met, complete tasks, and manage our lives.
Why Are You Doing That?
When I realize what I’m doing is making me miserable – or it’s putting me at risk of a physical or emotional injury – I look deeper and ask myself, why am I doing that? Is there another way to get the benefits I desire without putting myself at risk, without making myself miserable? What do I need to let go of to make that happen?
Soul Bridging Inspiration ~ A Gift of Loneliness
Loneliness is something that most of us experience at some time in our lives. The feelings of detachment, seclusion, and not being understood associated with loneliness can usher us into restlessness and a painful hunger for connection. We may find ourselves wondering if we can ever find a sense of loving connection again. For relief, we may turn our search outward and struggle to nurture relationships that aren’t uplifting or joyful. We may start new activities or distractions that provide only temporary comfort.
This Can NOT Be Happening
It’s the stories that cause the trouble. Actually it’s a combination of lousy stories, plus resistance to what is happening that causes me misery – that causes me to suffer. Case in point. I notice sensation in my throat. Here’s what happens next. [First the story] “Oh no – this feels like the beginning of a cold.” [Now the resistance] “This can’t be happening.” [More story]