Apr 01 2008
Where Do You Find Joy?
Wellness Newletter
April 2008
THREE MODALITIES OF AWAKENED DOING: Acceptance, Enjoyment & Enthusiasm
“Enthusiasm knows where it is going, it is deeply at one with the present moment, the source of its joy and its power. Inner alignment with the present moment opens your consciousness and brings it into alignment with the whole. ”
From A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
In this beautiful month of April I wanted to continue our explorations with A New Earth. Tolle has said that either you resonate with this material or you don’t. Well, let me say that not only do I resonate with the material, I am greatly relieved to receive an explanation that is so clear about how the human ego functions and how to BE with that aspect of ourselves. I personally don’t believe that we need to transcend or overcome the ego. I believe that it serves it’s purpose to keep us safe. I once heard a speaker call the ego “the hands and feet of the soul” – the aspect of our personality that knows how to be in the world. We are also Spirit – unlimited, infinite and transcendant – however, that aspect of self may not help us keep appointments and drive our car. We need both aspects of ego and soul.
The truly thrilling news to me is that we needn’t allow the ego to run our lives. We can observe our conditioned thoughts and practice breathing in the moment, connecting with our inner experience and with nature to fully access our true self.
When practicing this new approach for several weeks, I have experienced less anxiety, less worry, greater clarity of mind and heart and more JOY! This practice truly works when we are willing to release the past, release our story about how life is, and relax in the present moment.
So much of my own learning and teaching experience is supported by visioning that I’m excited to see parallels with Tolle’s teachings on the three modalities of awakened doing:
ACCEPTANCE – being at peace with what is required in the moment with willingness. Example: preparing meals with presence and love for the food and your family.
ENJOYMENT – keeping our attention and focus in the present moment brings much more joy to all that we do. Example: Watering the garden can be a sacred time to slow down, connect with nature and savor the beauty.
ENTHUSAISM – Creating dynamic goals through visioning and inner reflection focuses our activities, coming from deep within rather than from fear or lack, brining us into alignment with the whole. Example: When making important decisions – sitting quietly, connecting with the breath and aliveness within. From this place of openness and presence, asking for clarity – for the inspiration, insights and ideas to really bring the juice into your being.
May you breathe deeply and mindfully into your center
May you find calm and peace within yourself
May you feel relief from the incessant voice of your conditioned thoughts
May you be filled with lovingkindness
May you share this peace and harmony with others
In great joy & celebration, Becca
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