You were born to shine

When you were born, you were perfect in every way.   You were not hopeless full of shame and self criticism. You were born with eyes of wonder, the determination to learn to crawl, walk, speak, have what you want.

You weren't born bad, or fat, or dumb or not good enough. When you were born, everyone rejoiced, had amazing hopes for you and unconditional love. All parents love their children at the moment.

Somewhere along the way, someone else's views, opinions, treatment of you, expectations caused you to start to question your innate beauty and light inside. Somewhere you began to ask yourself if the you that you knew yourself to be is real, and you began to think. You may have thought yourself quieter, dumber, fatter, less conspicuous, more self critical.

One thing you are, is a good thinker.....

So if you thought yourself that way, then I have one question for you. Because you think it, is it true?

Do you see the beauty in others? Do you forgive others for their own shortcomings? Are you unable to forgive because they did something you judge of being unworthy of your fabricated you?

Take one moment.  

Just sit quietly, and breathe in a huge big breath.

Breathe out pain, and stubbornness, self criticism and criticism of others.

Breath in again, Breathe in light, beauty, peace and silence. 

Breathe out lies, and opinions and voices in your head telling you that you are not good enough.

Now remember that child born in beauty. Is that the real you? Can you see your light yet? Let it shine, and celebrate others who dare to let their light shine.

I just crave silence

Ever felt like if you could just get out of the fish-bowl, and sit in silence everything would be ok?

Relax!  You are normal!  This is part of the human condition.  But here's the kicker.  The silence doesn't exist unless its inside you.  Without your participation, it won't happen, can't happen and doesn't happen.

True silence happens even in the midst of the loudest distractions.  How so?

Remember the last time you were on a lovely holiday, and you were able to put everything aside, enjoy the moment and everything calmed down?  Didn't it feel delicious!  No work worries, no one pulling you this way and that.  Just pure bliss.  Remember how you settled into yourself and all was well.   Oh man that was bliss! 

Hate to tell you this, but you have that capability all the time and you probably didn't know.  True sustainable silence comes from letting go.  Letting go comes from being aware, and being aware comes from taking 5-10 minutes out of your day to watch.

Watch what?  I hear you say.  What is this crap I am speaking?  Try this.  Sit for 10 minutes in your room if you have to.  Maybe do it before bed when everyone is settled and you are about to go to sleep.

1. Take 3 very slow and deep breaths.  In through the mouth, and out through the nose.
2. Now take another 3 very breaths.  This time, notice as you take in the air, how it feels in your lungs.  Notice what's happening with your body, and notice a feeling of light being drawn up into your lungs.  Just take your time and do this slowly.
3. Bring your attention to your mind.  All those hundreds and thousands of thoughts, impressions, pictures coursing through your mind.  I call this the "Village in your head".  
4. Become curious about these interruptions.  Don't judge them as good or bad, just watch.  Notice what happens

Keep this going for about 10 minutes, just watch and ask yourself, if I can watch these thoughts where do they come from?  What answers come to you? (hint:  they are also thoughts so notice them to.)

Love to hear what you thought.  Have a great day!