Category: ESSENCE Book #1

  • DAY 21 of 55: Aspect #15

    DAY 21 of 55: Aspect #15

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 21 of 55: Aspect #15

    HEART CENTEREDENESS  •  3 min read
    DAY 21 of 55: Aspect #15

    “It is better in prayer to have a heart without
    words than words without a heart.”

    ~ Mahatma Gandhi

    ESSENCE: Heart-centeredness resides at the core of conscious and regenerative living.

    Heart-Centeredness is puts the heart at the focal point of one’s life. Heart-centeredness enables us to live peacefully and harmoniously with Nature, the Universe, and ourselves. As a result, our positive thoughts, ideas, behaviors, actions, and love originate from our hearts, not our minds.

    In our life’s journey, the longest distance to travel is the 18 inches between our mind and heart. Westernized conditioning has embedded in our collective consciousness that we should lead with our minds, trying to figure out life’s challenges, imposing our egos and personal wills to get the outcomes we want. This thinking is flawed, as evidenced by our fear-based reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s time we move our egos out of our minds and into our hearts; it’s time we collectively become unconditional love.

    Sleeping Souls generally have closed their hearts. Fear is keeping them closed, as many fear rejection if they dare to truly love another. Societal programming views love as a jail sentence, because it’s perceived as a loss of freedom and control. A controlling mind cannot coexist with a loving heart. People’s need to control others stems from their own fears and insecurities about themselves, and it represents clear evidence of a closed heart. The greatest crimes, fear, and hatred all come from closed hearts. Souls tend to view the world through a perspective of separateness, which is a reflection of living in the mind, and not in the heart. Separateness fuels wars, discrimination, religious differences, judgment, resistance, inequality, and a host of other negative outcomes. The illusion of separateness is a form of oppression, because the best way to control a society is to separate it–just like the political divide in the United States at this moment in time. Too many Sleeping Souls fail to realize that if we drop the political narrative created by the politicians and no longer identify as being Republicans or Democrats but as Americans, then we’d unite as One, becoming at least twice as strong as a country. So long as we are divided, we will remain weak. It’s time to unite. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to be traversing from mind-centeredness to heart-centeredness. They tend to transition by viewing the Earth through eXpansive awareness, vastly broadening their perspective. This new perspective enables them to let go of fear, the illusion of separateness, and other limitations. Many choose to create a new personal vision, using it as a blueprint to then build their new heart-centered life.

    Awakened tend to have successfully moved their egos out of their minds and into their hearts. Many perceive the ego as a powerful source of energy, and what directs this energy are the intentions fueling its direction. So when the ego is in the head, the energy is constricted; yet when the ego is in the heart, the energy is maximized. This is why Awakened fully trust their hearts to naturally guide them in the right direction. They realize that when heart-centeredness is a challenge, then it’s time to go inward, expressing forgiveness….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I live a heart-centered life,
    making heart-centered decisions.

    INSIGHTS

    Is your ego in your head or in your heart?

    Do you make heart-centered decisions?

    If so, how so? If not, why not?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

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  • DAY 22 of 55: Aspect #16

    DAY 22 of 55: Aspect #16

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 22 of 55: Aspect #16

    FORGIVENESS  •  3 min read
    DAY 22 of 55: Aspect #16

    “To forgive is to set a prisoner free

    and discover that the prisoner was you.”

    ~ Lewis B. Smedes

    ESSENCE: Forgiveness is among our greatest strengths.

    Forgiveness is one of our greatest strengths. We tend to think that forgiveness is mainly for others, however, it is primarily for ourselves. It’s amazing how drama in our lives quickly dissipates when forgiveness is in our hearts. The healing of past hurts and resentments enables us to be fully present, positioning us to maximize our human potential.

    Achieving forgiveness for all is among the most difficult challenges we face on our quest for ascension. Nonetheless, once we reach a certain altitude—leaving the drama at base camp—forgiveness simply becomes a new way of life. We learn to release the negative energy blocks holding us captive: anger, resentment, and perhaps even hatred. We begin anew with a clean slate, creating solid foundations for our new lives, while strengthening the foundations of the communities in which we live.

    Sleeping Souls tend to be rather weak in the area of forgiveness. Many remain stuck in their stories, ruminating, clutching onto negative thoughts and emotions, gossiping to others about others, justifying why they are victims. A victim mentality has a very low energetic vibration. Vibrating at such low levels will attract more like-frequencies of energy into their lives. Then they will wonder why their lives are full of fear, drama, doubt, worries, and insecurity. A lack of forgiveness is often passed onto the next generation, continuing its power of separation. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to learn that forgiveness is a key that all of us possess that unlocks a door to mental and emotional freedom. When our minds and hearts are filled with negative thoughts and emotions, energy blocks form, constricting our forward momentum. They learn that true forgiveness releases these low vibrating frequencies of energy, making room for the magical essence of Spirit to fill this newly created space. Many learn that forgiveness must be authentic and pure. Many Seekers create new boundaries going forward, establishing the understanding that they will not tolerate any form of future abuse, disrespect, or drama.

    Awakened tend to understand that all of us are teachers for one another and that life experiences happen for us and not to us. They realize that every single human being makes mistakes and has regrets. The difference resides in whether they can forgive themselves and others. They tend to know that carrying guilt and shame around eats away at their aliveness, drains energy from their cells, and holds them back from realizing their full potential. Guilt and shame are very low energetic vibrations, so releasing these negative emotions improves their well-being tremendously. Awakened know that forgiveness reflects a powerful state of acceptance….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I forgive myself and others, as we are all teachers for one another. Forgiveness is my path to freedom.

    INSIGHTS

    Do you realize that forgiveness is one of your greatest strengths?

    Do you see yourself a “victim of circumstances” or a “student of life” or neither?

    Are you ready to extend “forgiveness for all,” beginning anew with a clean slate?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

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  • DAY 23 of 55: Aspect #17

    DAY 23 of 55: Aspect #17

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 23 of 55: Aspect #17

    ACCEPTANCE  •  3 min read
    DAY 23 of 55: Aspect #17

    “Be curious, not judgmental.”

    ~ Walt Whitman

    ESSENCE: Accept what is, as is, when it is, to experience tremendous inner peace.

    Acceptance is the acknowledgment of a situation or condition without attempting to either change it or deny it. In human psychology, acceptance is a person’s recognition and assent to the finality of a situation without attempting to change or protest it. In spirituality, acceptance is embracing what is, as it is, when it is.

    Furthermore, acceptance is recognizing that we each have our own unique life and that fully respecting this uniqueness in each other’s lives is a key to living a life of acceptance. By living with acceptance, we are living without resistance, allowing Divine will to reveal itself in our present-time life experiences.

    In general, anyone or anything that judges, separates, or controls describes the old paradigm. Being judgmental fuels racial discrimination, gender disparities, religious differences, and separatism. Transcending our behavior from being judgmental to becoming nonjudgmental begins with acceptance.

    Acceptance that, according to neuroscience, we are 99.99% the same, as our human differences represent one-100th of 1%. Acceptance that we are connected with Nature, including the birds, mountains, oceans, and streams. Acceptance that we are an aspect of the Universe and therefore an aspect of the infinite. Acceptance of our differences. Acceptance of our similarities. When we accept, there is no longer any resistance to life. Living life without resistance yields tremendous freedom and inner peace.

    Sleeping Souls tend to be judgmental, viewing the world through a lens of separation and control, thus living with low awareness and a narrow perspective. They tend to spend their time convincing others why they are right, while judging people and circumstances through their finite conscious minds. Sleeping Souls tend to fear others who look differently, speak differently, and dress differently. Their judgment causes them to miss out on opportunities to connect with others on a deeper and more meaningful level. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to learn to accept themselves as they transcend out of their internal dramas. They no longer judge the sleepers because they realize that they were once them. They generally accept a new level of character and self-sufficiency, no longer needing the external validation of others. Seekers generally learn to handle life with ease, assuming full responsibility for their emotions, habits, and actions.

    Awakened accept what is, as is, when it is, and do so with love and compassion. They tend to view diversity as a strength, and equality as simply a way of life. They can be excellent observers of situations and people. They observe to learn, contemplate, and be more aware and accepting. They realize that the energy associated with judging carries a low vibration, whereas acceptance carries a high one. Awakened live at a high vibrational frequency, attracting what they truly desire. They tend to know that in order to access the Divine flow of life, they must do so from a state of wholeness….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I accept what is, as it is, when it is.

    INSIGHTS

    Do you accept yourself as you are?

    Are you fixated on what others think of you?

    Right now, do you accept your life as it is?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

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  • DAY 24 of 55: Aspect #18

    DAY 24 of 55: Aspect #18

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 24 of 55: Aspect #18

    WHOLENESS  •  3 min read
    DAY 24 of 55: Aspect #18

    “If you are feeling whole and complete inside yourself,
    there are no psychological needs.
    Psychological needs come from your blockages.”

    ~ Michael A. Singer

    ESSENCE: Wholeness occurs when our heart, conscious mind, subconscious mind, and unconscious mind are in harmony, with one another.

    Wholeness is a rich and fulfilling state of existence, in which our spiritual and human existences are in harmony with on another and all of life. Wholeness portrays soundness, health, and/or well-being in our heart, body, mind, Spirit, and Soul.

    Wholeness implies a state of completeness, a sense of being fully integrated where nothing essential is lacking; all aspects are present with each other. Wholeness is accompanied by inner peace.

    Our conscious mind is the part of our mind that we are actively aware of right now. Our subconscious mind is the bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind. It stores emotions, habits, learned behaviors, and automatic functions. Our unconscious is the deepest part of the mind, where suppressed memories, traumas, and instinctual drives reside. It holds information that the mind has buried due to its intensity or irrelevance to daily life. It stores emotions, habits, learned behaviors, and automatic functions.

    We are whole when we realize that we are good enough and we are loved. At our core, we want to be seen, heard, loved, honored, respected, and accepted for who we truly are.  Traumatic events from the past cause energy blocks in our bodies. Removing these blocks returns us to our natural state of homeostasis, our natural state of wholeness.

    Sleeping Souls tend to have fragmented Souls. Meaning, they experience a state of existence where they feel disconnected, incomplete, or divided within themselves. Every time a trauma, illness, or a distressing experience occurs, it chips away at their Soul. Through spiritual practice, every fragment can be retrieved, returning us to a state of wholeness. Unfortunately, too many Sleeping Souls don’t retrieve anything. Rather, they live with a lack of awareness. They don’t know what they don’t know. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to learn about the power of a Soul retrieval, gathering all their fragments through a ceremony led by a shaman or spiritual practitioner. Once found, these fragments are reintegrated into a Seeker’s core ESSENCE, restoring balance, wholeness, and vitality to their lives. Many have learned and experienced how restoring lost Soul fragments leads to profound emotional, psychological, and physical healing.

    Awakened are whole. They’ve done their inner work of gathering their Soul fragments and now enjoy greater balance, wholeness, and vitality. Awakened experience harmony among their conscious, subconcious, and unconscious minds, enabling them to unleash their power from within. They are strong and determined people who realize the power of wholeness, and have taken the steps to achieve this high vibrational state of existence. Consequently, their spiritual Light shines bright, experiencing greater love, joy, and peace. Many Awakened have established positive Self-talk that uplifts and inspires them, while embracing Self-love….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I am whole, fully embracing all Aspects
    of my Self, including my shadows.

    INSIGHTS

    Do you realize the importance of wholeness?

    Do you feel as though you are whole?

    If not, are you willing to experience a Soul retrieval?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

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  • DAY 25 of 55: Aspect #19

    DAY 25 of 55: Aspect #19

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 25 of 55: Aspect #19

    SELF-LOVE  •  3 min read
    DAY 25 of 55: Aspect #19

    “Loving myself has been such a challenge.”

    ~ Alison Stormwolf

    ESSENCE: Loving ourselves is a healthy way to live.

    Self-Love is an intense feeling of deep affection for one’s Self. Self-love is where love originates. The old paradigm programs us to think and feel that Self-love is selfish and narcissistic. This is an illusion.

    The new paradigm teaches us that there is no guilt or shame in Self-love, there is only love. And with Self-love comes self-care. We prioritize ourselves, remaining grounded, operating and creating from our ESSENCE, from our core power, from our sense of being.

    Sleeping Souls tend to live in their minds, figuring out what they want and need. Their Self-love is rather low. As a result, their love for others can be rather empty and is often a manipulation to get love or attention in an attempt to fill their void of not loving themself. Relying on others to fill them with love, while being incapable of returning the love because of their hearts being closed, simply doesn’t work. Dependency on others to fill themselves with the love they are seeking from within is a recipe for disaster. Many don’t realize that they cannot deeply care for and love another until they deeply care for and love themselves. For example, many women are lacking in Self-love due to old limiting thoughts that they learned in the old paradigm, which has them believing that they are not good enough, and therefore, subordinated and unworthy. Many men are lacking in Self-love, as their hearts are being closed by old limiting thoughts that expressing feelings and crying are only for sissies. Many Sleeping Souls don’t realize that the love they are seeking already resides within themselves. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to learn that centeredness and calmness can’t exist without love and that the key to unleashing love in their life begins with Self-love. When Self-love is unleashed, Seekers are inspired to embrace their authentic selves, thus increasing their confidence, self-esteem, and independence. They forgive and accept themselves. Many Seekers come to discover that if there are attributes of themselves that they don’t love, then they are able to forgive and accept themselves regardless of what transpired. After all, they view themselves as students of life. They discover the power to simply choose a new way of life, because “the decisions they make today, determine the stories they tell tomorrow.” Seekers realize there is no better time to change their life than the present time.

    Awakened generally realize that a solid foundation for a wonderful relationship exists when two confident and independent people, who are filled with Self-love, unite. They are together because they desire to be together, not because they need to be together. This brings about relationships based on love and equality. Many know that Self-love means rediscovering the heart as their home, which is about embracing and loving their true, authentic Selves. This enables Awakened to be secure and centered, while owning the joy of life without denial. As they embrace Self-love, they feel the importance of living with a clear sense of honesty….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I unconditionally love myself.

    INSIGHTS

    Do you love yourself?

    Are there any instances of guilt or shame that prevent you from fully loving yourself?

    If so, what are they? What’s a daily affirmation that you can use, which will support your healing, enabling you to fully love yourself?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

    eXpand Your Self-Awareness

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  • DAY 26 of 55: Aspect #20

    DAY 26 of 55: Aspect #20

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 26 of 55: Aspect #20

    HONEST HEART  •  3 min read
    DAY 26 of 55: Aspect #20

    “A half truth is a whole lie.”

    ~Yiddish Proverb

    ESSENCE: A conscious and regenerative life is built on a foundation of an honest heart.

    Honest Heart reflects a quality of being genuine, forthright, transparent, collaborative, loving, and uncorrupted. An honest heart illuminates purity, lightness, and truthfulness. Honest hearts connect and unite, aligning our speech, behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and actions. Together, we stand strong!

    Honesty through our speech is speaking our truth with sincerity, not lying or deceiving. Honesty through our behaviors is being upright and fair in our dealings with others, neither cheating nor stealing, not deceiving others by the way we act, such as making things appear to be one way when they are, in fact, different. Honesty through our thoughts is refusing to deceive ourselves. Honesty through our emotions is expressing how we truly feel. Honesty through our actions is carrying ourselves with integrity.

    Honesty begins with being honest with ourselves. Do we honor honesty? Do we live our lives with absolute truthfulness? Do we take responsibility for our actions? Do we apologize to others when we hurt them? Do we forgive others who hurt us? Do we forgive ourselves? Do we realize that partial truths are lies? Are we living our truths, or are we living our lies? Living with honesty enables us to sleep well, as we aren’t hiding anything. We experience greater joy and peace.

    Sleeping Souls tend to live in the old paradigm, which teaches them that cheating is OK, so long as you win; and white lies are acceptable, justifying their deceit by not wanting to hurt the other person. Some believe that they are living honest lives because they are not out stealing cars and robbing banks, even though they may steal supplies from work, fudge on the time clock, and/or cheat on their income taxes. Many Sleeping Souls are hypocrites, pretending to possess certain virtues, morals, beliefs, and success, when in reality they do not. Some Sleeping Souls are tired of living a life of lies. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to be truthful; however, they also learn that honesty is not about “letting it all hang out,” justifying their candor by claiming that they’re just being totally honest. Rather, they learn that honesty in speech must be both truthful and controlled. In other words, they speak their truth in love, and they desire to support others’ gifts. Seekers tend to learn not to attempt to change others. Rather, they may simply offer the wisdom which has worked well for them. They realize they need to be honest with themselves in order to be honest with others.

    Awakened remain true to themselves. They tend to make a commitment to live with honesty and integrity. They tend to no longer placate others by telling them what they want to hear. They utilize honesty as a form of protection because in their hearts they know the truth, so attempting to convince others is unnecessary. By living their lives with honesty, they tend to gain a stronger sense of inner peace. And through living with honesty, Awakened are able to fully embody their authentic selves….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I live my life with a pure and honest heart,
    surrounded by other honest hearts.

    INSIGHTS

    Are you an honest person?

    If you were someone else, would you trust you?

    Have you forgiven yourself for the times you haven’t been honest?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

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  • DAY 27 of 55: Aspect #21

    DAY 27 of 55: Aspect #21

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 27 of 55: Aspect #21

    AUTHENTICITY  •  3 min read
    DAY 27 of 55: Aspect #21

    “Always be a first-rate version of yourself,
    instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”

    ~ Judy Garland

    ESSENCE: Authenticity enables the real self to thrive.

    Authenticity is fully embracing our genuine selves, thus remaining true to who we really are. Authentic people are inspired, confident, independent, and many are calm. They seek inner direction rather than direction from the media-saturated outside world.

    Many regrets in life stem from instances when we are not our authentic selves, when we are succumbing to peer pressure, placating others, going against our intuition, and/or following the crowd to be cool and fit in.

    Peer pressure and cultural conditioning expect us to act a certain way. And this is exactly what many of us do—we act.

    We act a certain way when we are at work or school. We act a certain way when the boss or teacher is around. We act a certain way when attending our houses of worship. We act a certain way when we are with our friends. We act a certain way when we are with our parents and families. These are a lot of acts to keep track of! Perhaps the question to consider is: In which act are you truly being your authentic self? Living with authenticity is an expression of freedom, as we are simply being who we naturally are.

    Sleeping Souls tend to be disconnected to their authentic selves. They have a tendency to succumb to peer and societal pressures, pushing them to act and look a certain way. They tend to put on a show in an effort to placate others and gain acceptance. Many communities are filled with Sleeping Souls who feel the social pressure to put aside their authentic selves and be someone they are not. They are living a lie due to their own lack of confidence and tremendous need for acceptance, prohibiting them from being who they truly are. They imprison themselves by needing external validation from other people. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers generally learn that placating others at the expense of dishonoring their authentic selves is no way to live. On their quest toward ascension, there is an awakening of inspiration, while an inner sense of confidence and personal wisdom eXpands. They open to their authentic selves, expressing their talents without self-importance, enabling them to become their personal best. Seekers come to realize that acting is exhausting, and that people simply need to accept them for who they truly are.

    Awakened tend to honor reality, choosing to be aware and accepting of the imperfections within themselves and others. They live their lives with integrity and tend to be open-hearted, compassionate, and friendly people. Their actions and behaviors are consistent from one social setting to the next, without concern for acceptance by others, because they have already accepted themselves. They have no need for external validation, as their self-confidence is enough. Awakened possess the ability to live their truth….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I inspire others by being my authentic self.

    INSIGHTS

    Are you the same person, regardless of whom you are interacting with?

    Do you contort you own behavior to fit into the way somebody else wants you to be?

    When are you truly yourself?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

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  • DAY 28 of 55: Aspect #22

    DAY 28 of 55: Aspect #22

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 28 of 55: Aspect #22

    Truth  •  3 min read
    DAY 28 of 55: Aspect #22

    “The ability to lie is a liability.”

    ~ Unknown

    ESSENCE: Truth is my protection.

    Truth is that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality. Truth is our protection, meaning, as long as we live with integrity, convincing others of our truth is unnecessary. Knowing we are living our truth is what matters most. Living our truth is putting ourselves out in the world by following our true hearts’ desires. When we follow our hearts, we follow truth. Our truth may be entering a new career, starting a business, becoming a single parent, adopting a child, sharing hidden feelings with others, or doing a multitude of other things. The truth we hold is often the reflection of our hearts’ greatest joys. No more hiding! It’s time to just be you!

    Sleeping Souls tend to ignore the truth their hearts naturally carry, thus setting a trap for themselves. They tend to placate others’ expectations of them, oftentimes conflicting with what they truly want to do. Many find themselves in careers and/or relationships that they don’t want to be in, yet they are frozen in fear, not taking any action to change their situations. Many find themselves fulfilling others’ desires at the expense of sacrificing their dreams. Perhaps a student is very artistic, yet is studying accounting because their father or mother is an accountant. Or perhaps a person feels stuck in an abusive, disrespectful relationship for fear of being alone and/or the stigma of being single. Or perhaps a couple is expecting a baby and are feeling the obligatory pressure of needing to get married. In other words, Sleeping Souls tend not to live their truths, but rather spend their lives fulfilling the obligations of others. Many Sleeping Souls are unhappy. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to call upon their inner strength and courage by honoring the truth in their hearts, unhindered by deceptions, illusions, and pressures of societal programming. When they feel as if the world is presenting them with conflicts that are too heavy to carry, they have a tendency to aim higher, releasing any need of placating others nor of receiving any form of external validation. They have no need to prove they are right. Seekers have come to realize what is true for them, thus feeling good in their hearts. What is true for them may not be true for someone else, and they realize that’s OK.

    Awakened tend to simply live their truth. They have discovered their life purpose and don’t waste their energy placating others. They have discovered that the truth in life is to follow their passion, which is their higher Self guiding them to live a life of joy and creativity. They tend to live with open hearts and open minds, accepting and honoring prosperity in all aspects of their lives. Awakened have learned the importance of living their lives with a deep sense of trust….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I live my truth, as it protects me.

    INSIGHTS

    Are you truthful?

    Do you placate others at your own expense?

    If so, why do you do this? If not, why not?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

    eXpand Your Self-Awareness

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  • DAY 29 of 55: Aspect #23

    DAY 29 of 55: Aspect #23

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 29 of 55: Aspect #23

    Trust  •  3 min read
    DAY 29 of 55: Aspect #23

    “A person who trusts no one can’t be trusted.”

    ~ Jerome Blattner

    ESSENCE: Trusting ourselves, other people, and the Divine order of life are major challenges for humans to achieve.

    TRUST is knowing the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. Trusting others begins with trusting ourselves. Trust establishes a foundation for fostering meaningful relationships. Also, when we are able to trust the Divine order of life, we are able live without fear.

    Trusting ourselves includes trusting our intuition, our gut feelings. When we feel something, it is time to be introspective, contemplating our decisions, making conscious choices. Trusting other people reflects a healthy life, inner peace, and contentment. Trusting the Divine order of life inspires us to experience our time on Earth as the gift that it is; we feel blessed to be able to enjoy her beauty through an eXpansive perspective of gratitude.

    Sleeping Souls have a tendency to believe that trust is something that must be earned. In other words, their natural tendency is not to trust. Perhaps this is because they don’t trust themselves. It is plausible that the lack of trust in themselves may be due to living in fear, regret, guilt, and/or shame. Many have a tendency to trust or not trust others by the superficial glare factor—What do they look like? What kind of clothes do they wear? How long is their hair? Do they wear sunglasses? What kind of music do they listen to? Are they religious? They have yet to discover the untapped potential of trusting their intuition from within. Many Sleeping Souls don’t ever consider the Divine order of life, and tend to be rather self-righteous and judgmental. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to learn that trusting themselves builds their strength, and strength comes from their intuitive knowing and living their truth. Many learn their truth by asking through prayer and listening through meditation. They realize that when they are out of balance and their goals are unclear, it’s time to go into the cave of silence, listening to and trusting what they hear and/or see. Many are learning to trust the Divine order of life, being very grateful for their experience of life on Earth.

    Awakened tend to fully trust themselves. They often view trustworthiness as one of their greatest strengths. Many have an uncanny ability to quickly assess the trustworthiness of another simply by connecting with that person’s energetic vibration, while using their own intuition. They have learned the importance of not listening to the opinions of most others, trusting their intuition instead. Many have learned that each person is unique and holds a special piece to the Divine puzzle. And they understand that each person is responsible for setting in place their own piece of the puzzle, thus fulfilling their life purpose. They trust themselves to handle and connect their own piece of the puzzle responsibly, achieving their role in the Divine plan, fulfilling their life purpose. Awakened trust the Divine order of life, inspiring themselves to live life without fear, which requires a high level of confidence….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I trust myself and others.

    INSIGHTS

    Do you trust yourself?

    Do you trust others?

    Do others trust you?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

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  • DAY 30 of 55: Aspect #24

    DAY 30 of 55: Aspect #24

    ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

    DAY 30 of 55: Aspect #24

    Confidence  •  3 min read
    DAY 30 of 55: Aspect #24

    “Confidence breeds success.

    Success breeds confidence.”

    ~ Mike Tyson

    ESSENCE: Confidence is a key to success.

    Confidence is the feeling and knowing of one’s abilities and being assured: firm trust. It involves a sense of self-assurance and trust in one’s ability to perform tasks, make decisions, and handle various situations.

    Confidence expresses itself in various areas, such as personal abilities, professional competencies, and social interactions. Those who are naturally talented, or even gifted, in a particular area, such as music, will have an easier time gaining confidence because they are already naturally tuned in.

    Those who are neither naturally talented nor gifted in a particular area will have a more difficult time excelling. Even so, they, too, can earn great confidence by learning and improving, regardless of the level they achieve. Building confidence is something that every human must learn to do. High confidence can lead to greater resilience and success, whereas low confidence can result in self-doubt and hesitancy. Overall, confidence matters!

    Fear is holding back the global economy. Fear reflects a lack of confidence. As long as we collectively lack confidence, the economy will not get better.

    When we take the time to discover our life purpose, it brings about a sense of confidence, which leads to awakening our inspiration. Confident inspiration is crucial, because until we are inspired, no meaningful actions occur. With confident inspiration, our creativity blossoms and we carry out our work with pride and passion. We demonstrate our pride through our passion. Our passion leads us to unleashing our power from within.

    Until a strong sense of confidence, inspiration, bravery, pride, and passion are prevalent throughout the world, too many Souls will remain asleep, our potential will not flourish, and our downward spiral will continue.

    Sleeping Souls tend to lack confidence. They are unsure of themselves, questioning whether they are good enough. Many Sleeping Souls, young and old, yearn for a strong sense of confidence, admiring those who clearly have it. Some begin to seek.

    Seekers tend to view the world differently as they eXpand their Self-awareness, which creates a renewed sense of confidence. Many learn that the answers they are seeking already reside within themselves. As Seekers build their confidence by feeling the fear and proceeding anyway, their inspiration awakens, fueling their creativity and passion. Their confidence is contagious.

    Awakened tend to have a zest for life. They tend to have a high degree of confidence in knowing that The Great Awakening is approaching a global tipping point, and it’s simply a matter of time before the world transcends to the new paradigm of regenerative living. Interestingly, their confidence fuels their peacefulness….

    DAILY AFFIRMATION

    I am clear and confident, humble and bold.

    INSIGHTS

    Do you have a confident outlook on life?

    Do others view you as confident or insecure?

    What are three of your greatest achievements?

    Perhaps now is a good time to journal some insights!

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