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“Spontaneous Evolution” by Bruce Lipton and Steve Bhaerman  is a wonderful book that presents a worldview that helps us understand where we are today, how we got here and more importantly what we can do in order to move forward with strength, power and optimism.

It is chock full of science and history and yet written in such a light and entertaining way that it is a joy to read.

Here is a quote that I came across today that seems worth taking in….”In the linear worldview, Heaven is a destination, far removed from life on this planet. In the quantum worldview, where time doesn’t really exist and the only time we have is now, a heaven far removed in the future makes no sense. Likewise, all we can do in the now is be, which, in itself is Heaven. In other words, Heaven is a practice, not a place. Perhaps the new spiritual bumper sticker should read, ” Not Perfect, Just Practicing Being.” ”

This excerpt is in a section where the authors are talking about going sane and instead of behaving as children of God we should become adults of God and own our power as co-creators. What a concept!

In the video included in the previous post you may have noticed a contrast in your energy between the beginning and end of the film. At the start of the video it would be quite easy and common to have your energy fall and feel quite slow moving and depleted with accompanying feelings of overwhelm, stress or hoplessness. Keying into the severity and complexity of these issues can leave you depressed, despondent and depleted.It is very hard to think clearly or logically in this state.

Toward the latter part of the film there is a case made for the right use of imagination. You may have felt your energy, thoughts and feelings becoming lighter and brighter during this segment.

We all go through this kind of cycle on a regular basis but do not usually respond in a proactive way in the moment to shift it. It is important to notice this cycle and respond ASAP to clear negative, stress filled negative feelings. When we do so, our energy naturally rises and we have access to inspiration,new ideas, and  hopeful emotions that can bring new solutions or options to our dilemmas that we could not access when in a depleted or downtrodden state.

Imagination is a powerful tool that can help you create for good or ill. By itself it will take the path of least resistance and bring all your worst fears to the foreground. You get to choose how to use this fabulous tool….what do you choose?  

Toward the end of the video however there is a case made for the right use of imagination.

In my mind this ground of Being is not only THE source of the peace and happiness we seek but it is also the space from which we create more easily, effortlessly. It is from this space that we can create most effortlessly the best of ourselves…and a life that nurtures, supports and enlivens us and those around us.

From The Institute of Noetic Sciences

“Recent discoveries have shown that the heart generates a mysterious and powerful electromagnetic field. In this video, Rollin McCraty, Ph.D, Executive VP and Director of Research for the Institute of HeartMath, explores the scientific basis for understanding the ways in which we are deeply connected with each other.”

http://oneminuteshift.com/videos/rollin_mccraty_video/science_of_the_heart

When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.

Runi

Happiness is a state of being that arises from within in response to how we are experiencing a present moment. The lower mind, the province of our habitual mental and emotional states need to be trained to choose happiness. We can cultivate the energy of happiness through our choices of how and what to focus on…we can choose to make it a daily practice to engage in activities that build and support feeling happy. In short, we can make happiness a habit!

As I was out walking today … on my summer route, along a somewhat rural road … I noticed a few dogs loose and running around.  I was on a road where the dogs on one side of the street are always restrained and are often “yippy.” 

As I was watching the dogs, a car came into view.  The car slowed as it went by the dogs.  then a truck came along in the opposite direction and passed me.  As the car came closer, the driver stopped and we chatted. It was a neighbor I had met a few days ago.  He asked if I brought 2 dogs along today.  I told him “no” and said I was hoping they might be his dogs.  We continued chatting while I also kept my eyes on the dogs.  By the time we said our goodbyes, I decided to continue along.  By that time the dogs had disppeared down a driveway and were out of sight.

 Although this may seem like nothing to many people, the sight of the loose dogs running around surfaced my fear of dogs.  Although I’ve done release work around it, I know that my hestitation about the dogs today means that my fear still exists.  While I was determining what to do, the Universe responded.  The car and the truck gave me some time to consider the situation and to decide what to do.  I could have turned back and taken a different route or take a chance and continue along.  Once I decided to continue along, the situation resolved itself.  The dogs disappeared. I expressed gratitude and tapped my collarbone a few times.  Later,  I  grounded my energy as I continued along.

I am particularly tuned to my surroudings when I am out for a walk.  Usually I notice the ground all around me, I study the sky (which was gorgeous today), listen to the birds and other assorted animals, notice subtle changes in the neighborhood, sort out my activities for the day and set some intentions.  Unfamiliar dogs running loose, however, do stir up a deeply seated fear of being bitten.  (It actually happened one day, many years ago.)  Now that is has surfaced again, I’ll actively continue to release it.

By the way, I never saw the dogs for the remainder of my walk. I did notice a beautiful butterfly moving right along with me.  It reminded me of the bird that acted as a guide in the The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe film. 

I know that fear is not real but it feels so real every time it shows up.  Fear is irrational and it surfaces to be released and to be transformed.  It’s a continual reminder of work waiting to be done.