FreeYour Spirit - The Soul

When the soul speaks, we often feel an upwelling that compels us to do something out of the ordinary. Moments of vision take us into a realm of awe and wonder. Limitations dissolve. We melt into infinite possibility. Immortality of the soul dawns. We are boundless. We are free.

And just as we get going - something snaps us back in to the ‘real world’! The dream is obliterated. It seems like a far fetched fantasy. The mountain is insurmountable; so we carry on as before...

In my experience, contrary to conventional belief, the ‘real world’ is actually the first scenario. The likelihood is that the extraordinary vision was an upwelling from the soul. It is the opportunity to free the soul from the walls we needlessly build to protect it.
So, what is it that snaps us back from following the Soul?

Talking ourselves out of it

More often than not it is self doubt, fear of the unknown or self imposed obligation to something or someone. These are all anchors preventing liberation of our soul.

One of the biggest reasons I discovered for 'talking myself out of flowing with the Soul', was that I was afraid of becoming ‘me’! I mean, even as a confident evolving being, I still found a part of me holding onto some kind of anchor.
It may sound most odd, yet becoming who we truly are is possibly the most daunting thing that we can experience as a human being. It involves letting go of everything!

Contained in a bubble

Imagine that your spirit is contained within a bubble,
the walls of which nothing can permeate.
Imagine that bubble floating like a balloon.
Now see that there are lots and lots of ropes that
firmly anchor this balloon to something.
That something is your human experience.
So life goes on merrily (or un-merrily)
as we go about our daily business with our spirit
restrained and bound in a bubble.

Most of us reading this have reached a stage in our evolution where we are touching our soul. After awakening and connecting with the soul, we begin to look at our ‘stuff’ in varying detail. Every time we overcome part of our baggage, we untie one of these anchoring ropes. Our 'balloon-bound' spirit begins to experience more and more freedom as the ropes loosen. We’ll feel more and more freedom - at times we even momentarily transcend limitations altogether, feeling unrestrained and universal. As long as there are still ropes anchoring the balloon though, we will always snap out of the experience and have something else to unravel.

Why don’t we just sever the ties?

In theory, we could just wield the universal sword and severe all the ties in one fell swoop. But we don’t. Of course we don’t. Once all of the the ropes have been cut, the balloon will be released, the impermeable wall falls away and we are unleashed into absolute freedom. Whilst is sounds extraordinarily awesome - and we might think - "right lets do it now", there is a part of us that still holds on. There is good reason for this. Such freedom of spirit is like nothing we would have known before; so a gradual assimilation is often the best way. It’s not until we have relinquished every attachment that we undo the last of the anchors.

Absolute trust

To be so free and unrestrained involves 100% trust in the universe. This is one of the last remaining doubts to go.
Even as evolved beings who have resolved most ‘stuff’, the reason we ‘snap’ back from experiences of sublime beauty is because of lack of trust. In order to trust we have to let go of every expectation, desire, hope, dream, belief, in fact every everything. It’s a pretty tall order!

Life will never be the same again. Yet we will be awesomely fine with that. We won’t know what is coming in each moment, yet we are ready for whatever that is.Becoming who we truly are takes a cataclysmic leap of faith into the unknown; unrestrained surrender into the divine flow of the universe in every moment, unleashing miraculous happenings that we never imagined possible. To feel the whole, completeness of our absolute authenticity, is the liberation, yearning in our deepest depths. Yet to experience this, we have to close our eyes to the world and start seeing with the eyes of the Soul. We begin to feel the space between the spaces and communicate in alignment with the flow of the .

Profound self honesty

The best way to begin is to allow the upwelling to arise and follow the pull of your soul. Feel the truth in your heart. Listen with profound self honesty. What does it really say?By doing this, the 'anchoring ropes' will begin to fall away one by one.
Keep listening.
Keep trusting.
Keep unfolding until all of the ropes have undone.
Then you will soar like a bird released!

The Spiritual Warrior

Denial is dangerous

You may feel the pipe too constricted within you and it may cause you initially to tighten as it flows. That's when the warrior energy turns into frustration and anger. If this happens, keep working with it. Work with people who'll let you be who you are without judgment. When it happens to the friends in my life, I get them to don boxing gloves and spar (either with me or a punch bag). It's simply amazing how liberating and enlivening it can be!The key is not to suppress the warrior energy or try to make it dissolve before you are ready; denial is dangerous because the energy simply goes inside leading to repression, deep seated frustration and stress.

Keep finding the appropriate vehicle. We will each have a way appropriate for our lives and when we've discovered how to harness the energy, we become more at ease with it. We don't tighten when it arises, we don't get angry or frustrated and we certainly don't use it to control or intimidate people. Arising anger is directed positively rather than at people.

In so doing, it becomes a powerfully creative force for good in our lives. It gives us the courage to surmount the seemingly insurmountable. In these often chaotic times of great change and challenge, it is the energy that can break down the limiting constrictions of the past and unleash positive force for growth. It is this energy that can open the breathing space for a higher harmony to emerge.

Maximize Your Mind's Potential

There's something very special about this day


Good fortune is coming to me now


I am a very, very lucky person


Good things are coming to me now in abundance


Life will give me what I ask for, so I make a habit of asking


I am open to having God's abundance resonate throughout my life


Good luck is coming to me today


Now is an especially lucky period in my life


All blessings from God are being bestowed upon me now


I am open to receive every gift the Universe has for me today


I now expect only good things to come my way


I am always in the right place at the right time


My lucky streak is timeless and very much appreciated


I am worthy of all the great things I am receiving today


I want only that which is for my highest good


I am positive about life and what it is giving to me


Good luck is here and I am open to receive


I project thoughts of wealth and good luck to each person I meet today


I have great expectation that I will receive what's best for me today


My arms are outstretched to receive God's blessings

"Build Strength, Courage and Communicate Better"

Well, this statement provokes some thought. The Lion from Oz certainly
comes to mind. Having more guts or the courage to do things is always
going to be a help. Being courageous means facing fear head on and not
to be afraid to move further. Practice these affirmations daily and
you're on your way to manifesting strength and courage!

* What others think about me is unimportant - what I think about myself is vital
* I am proud of who I am; I respect myself
* I am strong, courageous and in control of my life
* I radiate courage and strength in everything I do today
* I find it easy to approach and communicate confidently with others
* I act with bravery in all situations today
* I find it easy to draw upon inner strength and courage when I need it
* It's easy to speak my mind, and I do it
* Day by day, in every way, I build my strength and courage
* I love the Source of all my courage

"Amazing Concentration"

Never doubt the power of the mind. If you put your mind into it, you
can achieve amazing things. Great success comes to those who can focus
on a goal positively. Focusing on achieving your goal gets easier over
time and before you know it you'll be living your dreams. Start using
the following affirmations to reprogram your mind.

1. All my efforts are focused toward my goals
2. I now carefully choose what to focus my mind on
3. Every day, my concentration builds
4. My thoughts are clear and focused
5. I manifest what I focus on
6. It's now easy to focus on what I desire
7. I can now direct my mind easily
8. I am now completely focused

Money and Me

I am now open to receive the good that God has for me


God is the source of all my supply


I speak only good, kind and loving words


I now release all fear, I am free, they are free


I now let go and let God


I now open to receive the abundant good the universe has for me


It is good to have money


I now decree that I am ready to receive abundance


Financial success is mine, I accept it now


The good I send out in thought, comes back to me multiplied


Money is coming to me easily and effortlessly


I am an open channel expressing God's love

It’s time – Be a Priority not an Option

In this age of social networking it is possible to have thousands of friends but no real friendships. There are many who will turn up for the midnight party yet how many can we rely on at a time of need? We have many options but who would be our priority? How many people do we know who really raise our energy, our spirits and our self-esteem?

In our ever-increasing social circles, where sadly competition seems to take precedence over companionship, there are some who stand out and shine brighter than others. These are the ones who aim to win hearts rather than points, who listen more than they speak, offer rather than take, and who are willing to ‘walk the extra mile’ for you and with you, for no other reason than that’s ‘who they are’ – somebody special!

We may count ourselves lucky to have such friends in our life, but how many would say the same about us?

In order for me to be a priority in someone else’s life I have to first make my own life a priority by making myself my own best friend; when I recognize my own value then I can value others and in turn they will value me. To be a good friend means I need to appreciate not denigrate, to be strong not weak, to offer shelter in the storm, to be able to receive graciously but not expect or want. This all takes a good degree of self-respect. And self-respect will automatically draw respect from others.

For this necessary inner work, don’t compare yourself with others; create a league of your own. Focus on the pure intent of your actions. Create high morals, standards, disciplines and good character and you will earn your reputation naturally. There will be no need to advertise. Sincerity and integrity speak for themselves.

Of course I can’t force someone to make me a priority in their life if they don’t want to. Just as a company can’t force customers to buy from them no matter how good a product they may have on offer. But to even know that such a shop exists will come handy one day. So when the need arises, they will know where to come.

We prioritize our tasks daily, and likewise it’s also important to prioritise our relationships. Just as we can’t seem to let go of that favourite dress that we have not worn for 15 years, sometimes we don’t seem to be able to let go of our outmoded relationships. If a relationship has passed its expiry date, then it’s not healthy. Let go of it (with good feelings) and make room for something new to emerge.

Furthermore, if someone is draining your energy, or taking advantage, then it’s just a sign that we haven’t yet developed the skills to manage ourselves and draw our boundaries diligently. In this situation we need to build more self respect, learn to be more loving, and yet at the same time more detached. Sometimes, with our big heart we try to help someone out of the mire of their negativity, but we only succeed in getting stuck in the bog ourselves! We need to increase our value and know our own capacity.

There is a hairline difference between ego and self-esteem. If we are doing things for others just to be accepted or recognized, then it means that we lack value for ourselves, this is inverted ego. The other type of ego to look out for is the one that succumbs to praise, feels they always know best, and says: “Look at me, I’m such a good person!” Ego is not a basis for an honest and respectful relationship.

It’s time… to increase your self worth and to create a league of your own. Whether others prioritise you or not in their life, that doesn’t matter, prioritise yourself and continue to increase your shine so that out of all the options, you are their priority option!