Hello All,
On my bathroom vanity I have a small ceramic sign that’s propped up by tower of special rocks that I purchased a number of years ago which reads “Celebrate Life.” I bought it to remind me to take joy in the everyday simple pleasures. So many times I find myself living in my head – thinking of what I need to do next, what will I write about in my monthly e-zine, how are my kids doing, what’s my granddaughter up to, or the old self critic tape that keeps up an endless chatter of Am I doing the right thing?, do people find value in what I do? Am I making a difference? Yada, yada, yada, instead of seeing this precious miraculous moment for what it is- a miracle of breath, life and a connection to the Divine.
The other evening I was listening to call on a topic I had an interest in and my husband knocked on my office door and whispered “There’s a double rainbow in the sky.”
I had some choices here. I could have stayed listening to the call and said thanks to my husband for letting me know or I could get up and go outside to see this double rainbow.
I choose to see the rainbows. One because I love rainbows, two it was a double rainbow three my husband made an effort to let me know about it and four- that is what life is about- sharing, celebrating the wonders of nature, connecting. A bonus was that as we were watching the rainbow strengthen and then fade we received “sky kisses” from a cloud above our house. I have to go back to my calendar to remember what call I was on yet the rainbow experience continues with me as does the feeling of wonder and quiet joy it evoked.
Even in the midst of chaos and grief, there is usually a moment that evokes joy. The challenge is in “seeing” it and receiving it. These little life celebrations provide a pause or a pattern interrupt to bring you back to your spirit and authentic present self.
I’m not saying that this easy yet it’s simple. It takes practice to bridge the pleasure gap.
Sometimes focusing on dissatisfaction becomes a comfortable lifestyle and actually takes more energy to maintain than one of celebrating the nuggets of daily life.
People seem to look at life’s big moments or occasions as the only ones worthy of celebrating thus dismissing the potential for joy on a daily basis. This creates a disconnect between the bulk of your daily life and the extraordinary events in your life making life seem like a burden in between the highlights.
How can you bridge the pleasure gap and experience the art of living?
• Become conscious of breath- this puts you in the present in the beingness of now.
• Become of aware of the delights in your life- A new toothbrush, a clean sink,
a coupon for a favorite drink, a kindness randomly given, the beautiful weed your child picked for you, the courteousness of a customer service rep.
• Give eye contact to the check out person at the store-celebrating that they are ringing up your purchases for you.
• Open yourself up to receiving and seeing the delights and little celebrations there are. (It’s not always popular.)
• Sing, dance when you work.
• Look for the beauty in what you are doing or bring beauty into your space.
• Be aware of what your energy is and what you are projecting - your daily energy is what defines your spirit and ultimately your destiny.
Bridging this gap is not indicating indulgence in physical desires but a deeper sense of peace, contentment - One that comes from a profound appreciation of the here and now. This is a conscious choice to celebrate life and be mindful of the now.
“There is only one minute in which you are alive,
this minute, here and now.
The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle.
Which is exactly what it is- a miracle and unreapeatable.” Storm Jameson
Your consciousness is always creating and the challenge is directing your energy toward the emotions and experiences that you want. As you align yourself with this creative celebratory energy you align yourself with Universal/Spiritual Laws, you can literally spark bringing in your Quantum Charisma. When you are relentless in being in an optimistic energy combined with your clear and specific intention you have created your most powerful space and force for manifesting.
On my bathroom vanity I have a small ceramic sign that’s propped up by tower of special rocks that I purchased a number of years ago which reads “Celebrate Life.” I bought it to remind me to take joy in the everyday simple pleasures. So many times I find myself living in my head – thinking of what I need to do next, what will I write about in my monthly e-zine, how are my kids doing, what’s my granddaughter up to, or the old self critic tape that keeps up an endless chatter of Am I doing the right thing?, do people find value in what I do? Am I making a difference? Yada, yada, yada, instead of seeing this precious miraculous moment for what it is- a miracle of breath, life and a connection to the Divine.
The other evening I was listening to call on a topic I had an interest in and my husband knocked on my office door and whispered “There’s a double rainbow in the sky.”
I had some choices here. I could have stayed listening to the call and said thanks to my husband for letting me know or I could get up and go outside to see this double rainbow.
I choose to see the rainbows. One because I love rainbows, two it was a double rainbow three my husband made an effort to let me know about it and four- that is what life is about- sharing, celebrating the wonders of nature, connecting. A bonus was that as we were watching the rainbow strengthen and then fade we received “sky kisses” from a cloud above our house. I have to go back to my calendar to remember what call I was on yet the rainbow experience continues with me as does the feeling of wonder and quiet joy it evoked.
Even in the midst of chaos and grief, there is usually a moment that evokes joy. The challenge is in “seeing” it and receiving it. These little life celebrations provide a pause or a pattern interrupt to bring you back to your spirit and authentic present self.
I’m not saying that this easy yet it’s simple. It takes practice to bridge the pleasure gap.
Sometimes focusing on dissatisfaction becomes a comfortable lifestyle and actually takes more energy to maintain than one of celebrating the nuggets of daily life.
People seem to look at life’s big moments or occasions as the only ones worthy of celebrating thus dismissing the potential for joy on a daily basis. This creates a disconnect between the bulk of your daily life and the extraordinary events in your life making life seem like a burden in between the highlights.
How can you bridge the pleasure gap and experience the art of living?
• Become conscious of breath- this puts you in the present in the beingness of now.
• Become of aware of the delights in your life- A new toothbrush, a clean sink,
a coupon for a favorite drink, a kindness randomly given, the beautiful weed your child picked for you, the courteousness of a customer service rep.
• Give eye contact to the check out person at the store-celebrating that they are ringing up your purchases for you.
• Open yourself up to receiving and seeing the delights and little celebrations there are. (It’s not always popular.)
• Sing, dance when you work.
• Look for the beauty in what you are doing or bring beauty into your space.
• Be aware of what your energy is and what you are projecting - your daily energy is what defines your spirit and ultimately your destiny.
Bridging this gap is not indicating indulgence in physical desires but a deeper sense of peace, contentment - One that comes from a profound appreciation of the here and now. This is a conscious choice to celebrate life and be mindful of the now.
“There is only one minute in which you are alive,
this minute, here and now.
The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle.
Which is exactly what it is- a miracle and unreapeatable.” Storm Jameson
Your consciousness is always creating and the challenge is directing your energy toward the emotions and experiences that you want. As you align yourself with this creative celebratory energy you align yourself with Universal/Spiritual Laws, you can literally spark bringing in your Quantum Charisma. When you are relentless in being in an optimistic energy combined with your clear and specific intention you have created your most powerful space and force for manifesting.
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