Intention

Live every moment with intention. Be aware of why you are doing everything thing that you do. Know the purpose, have a mission of being constantly awake. Know why you dont want to be around a crowd at times, notice the intend to protect energy. Notice why you suddenly need interaction with others, notice the intent to share energy when you are fulfilled. There is a reason being "I just don't feel like" or "I feel the need for" these are a reflection of our deepest conscious awareness. Sit and watch your emotions, make friends with them, know your deepest desires. Know when energy need to be reserved or shared. BALANCE is the key to maintaining healthy energy levels. Become aware of those people that drain you or those situations that leave you empty. Also be aware of those that feed and refuel you. Meditation contributes to the awareness of energy and desires and intentions. Just 10 minutes a day can get you in touch with your true self and deepest desires. Meditation eliminates unnecessary panic and anxiety and unnecessary urgencies. Know yourself, know the difference between your thoughts and the thoughts passed down by other people's beliefs. So often, we are holding on the thought patterns that do not serve or align with our true beliefs. Practice mediation consistently to distract fear from taking hold of your thoughts. Fear cannot live where peace resides :)

Avoidance or denial

Sometimes it would be easier to "step out" of the picture and pretend some things arent happening. There is a temptation to turn off the tv, the news or anything that isn't happy or profitable to know. Part of my mind says to stay away from the negative and only cling to the positive. But ALL of it is along the path. So does it all come down to control and manipulation, even in our growth? Is avoidance just another form of picking and choosing the process. Staying around only the positive does create a sense of positive in ones life, mostly because you will see what you are looking for. So why can't the positive still be seen amongst an unpleasant situation? I believe it can through the eyes of faith!! Fear tells me to turn and ignore but faith tells me it will all be exactly as it is meant to be. It is ok not to be beaten down with grief every time something sad happens and it is also ok to be grief stricken when something sad happens. I don't seem as effected when I am open and not fearful. Even though some situations sadden my heart I know that things are changing, evolving, and purposely moving on. Long term alienation will stifle your growth process ~it is through our interactions with others that we learn our greatest lessons.