Everything is energy. At one time, it was thought that there were only two things in this world; matter and energy. Now we understand that matter is really energy in what appears to be solid form. Only one thing exists and that is energy. We are made of it. We direct this energy either by intention, or by subconscious.
Far too many people walk the Path of life and believe that they have little or no control over it. They feel themselves victims as much as anything. They spend most of their days being reactive instead of proactive. Their very spirits feel small and withered and, indeed, are withered from lack of use. The truth is, our spirits are the source and the expression of our Life energy. When we allow ourselves to become automatons, living each day out of habitual boredom our spirits become weak. The energy that flows from us becomes weak. Our subconscious mind tells the spirit there is no hope, there is no way out and our energy follows these directions. How do we get out of this precarious predicament? Exercise!
No, I don't mean push-ups, although that might help. I mean exercising the spirit. First on the agenda is to allow yourself to dream again. Let your imagination run a little. Envision the places you would like to go, the person you would like to be. By allowing yourself to dream, the spirit begins to take hope and gives a little more Life energy so that those dreams might become reality. Who hasn't thought about what it might be like to win the lottery, or receive a huge inheritance and what they would do with the money. They get a feeling of joy, of expectation. Life seems more hopeful. This is not just silliness, it is the spirit feeling hope, wanting to release the energy needed to make some of those dreams become reality.
Next, I would suggest some meditation. There are many people today giving all sorts of different advice on how best to meditate. Most people who even begin to think about meditating assume they have to turn themselves into a pretzel, sitting in full lotus position for hours at a time, probably naked on top of a peak in the Himalayas. Although this might sound appealing to some, it is not necessary.
Take a walk outside. I like early morning, but anytime will do. Don't worry about walking fast, just walk and listen. Listen to nature and the world around you, but listen to the inner voice as well. Listen to the energy that will surely come and watch where it seems to want to go. Our times in nature are nearly always invigorating to mind, body and spirit.
If you want to try meditating in a more formal manner, don't worry about turning yourself into a pretzel. Sit comfortably somewhere free of distractions like TV or kids running through the house. Just sit there. You might try watching your breath. Just watch yourself inhale and then exhale. Notice how it feels to breathe. It won't be long and you will probably start to feel a sense of freedom, or maybe, joy. That is the Life energy within you. Enjoy it for what it is. Encourage it to grow. You might envision a fountain inside of you; a fountain that gives spiritual water instead of regular water. The energy might be small at first.Imagine turning the valve that allows more spiritual water to flow from this fountain. Watch it bubble up until it reaches into the sky with a sparkling brightness.
As you encourage your spirit, your Life energy to grow, to expand, you will find more of your dreams resurfacing and even coming to reality.We are created to be the image of the Infinite. That means we are to be creative living sources of the Spirit, the Life energy of the Source. If that is true, and it is, why would that ever mean that we are to live a robotic, meaningless life?
Everything is energy. It is meant to be this way. Understand that you are a channel of this energy, this Life force that flows through the universe.If you do, your life will never be the same!
I am a minister, Yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner and student of what makes us tick.
My website is located at http://www.acommonpath.com Please feel free to email me with your comments and/or criticisms.
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