Connect Four and More

We find ourselves connected, no doubt about it. The basic human desire for happiness is prevalent amongst all of us, and with or without our knowledge we strive to stay connected to each other day to night and night to day. If we all share this common bond, then those of us who recognize it must do our best to bring this realization to those still seeking but not finding. Surely it means something when an individual crosses your mind at a certain moment and your instincts tell you to call them. Surely it means something when you encounter someone you have never seen before but are certain you already have. If we can take this level of consciousness, this level of desire to be connected, and bring it beyond what we already know then I truly think progress is possible. Progress must be rooted with the basic understanding that we all seek to be connected and that we all need to be loved. We look at each other and know that we are the same family and know that if one person can understand another, then surely that person can understand all individuals. It is an enlightenment in which we can and will benefit. Stay in the now and recognize when you cross paths with those individuals that both give and receive your energy, forming that deeper connection, and then together continue to show others just how possible that connection is. L O V E.
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The Indecisive Decision of Life

Every day seems to be a battle of the heartedmind between right and wrong, good and bad, yes or no, should I or shouldn't I? The human conditioning to think rather than feel, speed up rather than slow down and talk rather than listen, drives us to the point of agony over every decision we make. It seems tragic that by the time it all ends, most of us look back and say "I wish" or " I should have." While every single decision we make should be a conscious one, we should also be conscious of the fact that each decision we make will not alter the course of the universe as a whole, but merely alter the course of OUR universe, the one that we create in our minds. When we find ourselves in those situations in which the walls are closing in, the situations that cause anxiety, depression and fear, I think it is important to keep a lucid outlook on the universe as a whole, and try to understand that although it may feel like our entire temple is collapsing, the rest of the world is moving, striving, evolving and still providing us the strength and love to do the same, and if a decision is made sincerely with the best possible intention behind it, then right or wrong the universe will continue to hold your temple together. Continue to make the conscious decision to love instead of hate and realize that although their will always be pain, their will also always be bliss, and whichever we decide on, the universe will continue with or without us. L O V E.

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Back Pedaling

It is difficult to not get caught up in the life cycle of 1 step forward, 2 steps back. Often, just when I feel my best, or feel as if I am making enormous progress, old habits, or demons if you may, come back to remind me of exactly who I am trying to forget. Often this leads to my ego becoming judgmental, pointing it's perfect finger at my not so perfect human existence, telling me that I'm not worth it. After enough of this, you begin to wonder just what exactly it is you hope to be, or the person you hope to become. One of the hardest things to do is change, for obvious reasons such as fear and anxiety and being unassured, but also I think the underlying feeling of not wanting to take responsibility for the better person you might become for the fear of then having to live up to those expectations. It's hard to grow, it's scary to learn about who you REALLY are, and it's painful to deal with that often sinister thing called the mind. I think if we remind ourselves that for every step we take forward it's alright then to take a minute or a day or a year to enjoy where that step has taken us before moving on, then maybe all those feelings will slowly dissipate. Then when we are ready we can take another step forward instead of two steps back. L O V E.

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The Great Discovery

When you start to discover things, isn't your first inclination always one of wanting to share your new found treasure? The spiritual search brings about such wonderful discoveries that you start to question whether or not they are actually real. Are you really transforming to a more well balanced being? Are you really experiencing peace more than unrest? Then along with those questions come the curious thoughts of "Is anybody going to understand what I'm going through?" or "Will people think that I am just some out of touch dreamer, or a weirdo who's unable to deal with reality?" Truth is that once you start to make these discoveries than reality itself begins to change, and you start to see the only reality, the one that is staring you in the face, the one that is not a second behind or a second ahead, the reality that is right now. Of course this has all been taught before, discovered by others and handed down through centuries of wisdom, but the beauty of these treasures is that for each of us they are different, and each of us can begin our search for them when we so desire. Then when we finally start to come across our prized possessions of inner peace and outer love, we can put them out there for others to discover. EaSy.

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Curious Observation

I sat and stared up for a long time tonight. There is so much to wonder about, so much to experience, so much to love, just by simply observing. The experience of looking at something and truly taking in the moment has the ability to be the difference between love and hate. For example, if I see a car in front of me at a green light not moving forward, and the person inside it is on the phone and not paying attention, do I observe this and automatically take a hateful stance?? What if I take a moment to observe the other end of the spectrum by saying to myself, "maybe this person is being told over the phone right now that they just lost a loved one." Now does my view point change to one of compassion or do I still feel angry? It seems as though any observation we make is automatically defined by the mystery of the mind, which if not carefully examined daily will in fact dictate to you how you feel about a given situation, deceitfully leading you to believe that it is the other way around. Observation of the mind can lead to better awareness of our daily surroundings if we start to ask our selves, "why did I react in such a way" and, if I was put in the same situation again, would the outcome be different? For now I will go back to staring up, observing the action of my observation. Love.

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There is a war

Nothing short of spiritual and intellectual genocide. There is a war going on for your mind, and so long as you are thinking you are not losing. Strength.

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