How do you get through these times of trial and tribulation?
How do you stay centered and calm in times of struggle and change?
The answer my friend, is simple---BREATHE!
That’s right. Not only is it simple but it is actually an automatic function of your beingness.
That is why it is so important to actually focus on it and expand it to greater levels. Realize that normally you do not even think about breathing it just happens, but what is the first thing that you will learn when you are about to birth a child into this world—BREATHE!.
The answer is always the same. Always come back to concentrating on the breath. Breathe through the obstacles and troubles that are pressing you.
This works on many levels and for many reasons. Here are a few.
The science behind the breath is easy to understand. Without oxygen your body perishes. Oxygen is the most vital ingredient for your functioning in this life. Go without food for a month, go without water for a week but go without oxygen for more than a few minutes and it is game over. Now, realize that when you start expanding your breath and bringing in more oxygen your body perks up, your brain starts getting the vitality it needs and starts functioning better, with increased energy and increased blood flow.
The breath gets your body functioning properly. The blood starts flowing carrying this vital oxygen to places where the oxygen was low. You won’t even realize you were functioning at half potential until you start breathing, then you feel the difference. Start breathing and moving together and you may start a chain reaction in your body that will bring you to a whole new place.
The next reason for me to focus on my breath is the same reason people meditate. It brings focus and clarity to my mind which normally moves a thousand miles a minute.
It slows down my mind and body to the point that I can release and empty the thoughts and babble bouncing around in my mind. This gives me a sense of peace and the realization that no matter what may be happening out there, inside I am calm and peaceful. Everything is alright.
The next reason is the most important to me and it is about belief. When you breathe you would do well to imagine that it is God’s essence you are breathing. It is the divine essence of life that courses in and out of your body filling you with it’s power and grace. If you can visualize this essence flowing in and out of your body you will realize even more powerful results. The air you breathe, the oxygen around you, is the breath of life. It is the energy of the universe just waiting for you to take it in and direct it. It is the breath of God. There is no thing more powerful anywhere.
So, you can now see breathing is the most important thing you can do for yourself today, there are tremendous benefits to be had by focusing on its rhythm.
Start your practice of breath awareness today and open your self to a whole new perspective.
You won't be disappointed!
Love and blessings,
Gavin
gavin@lifehealing.biz
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Be encouraged!
Thanks to all who are out there actually reading this post. It has been a while since my last one.
I just wanted to say a couple items that seem to be appropriate at this time.
Remain strong, stay courageous, do not fear!
I know that, at this time, people are feeling the squeeze. That hardship and tribulation are the entrée of the day. Well, I am here to say that it will all be alright.
No matter what you may be experiencing, it is going to be ok.
Sometimes a person has to be willing to let go of the self images they have.
Shamanism has a practice of initiation that really exemplifies what I am talking about. In ancient cultures to become a shaman or to fully realize your power you had to endure tests of extreme physical, mental and spiritual difficulty. These tests would push a person to a ritual shamanistic death. This is the process that brings a shaman to break down and release all the former notions of “self”. Shaman death is the symbolic death to former old ways of life and personal identity, in other words a dying to the preconceived images of who you think you are or sometimes referred to as “ego”. This would make room for new ways.
These tests may be happening to you right now!
Do not be afraid just because change is on the horizon. It will go much better if you release all former notions of self and embrace the new ways you are being guided towards. Typically this involves taking “responsibility” or a new awareness of “responsibility”. Don’t let this word scare you. I know that lots of people immediately turn away once the word “responsibility” comes up. It is as if it has a sub label saying “too hard” on it. Don’t turn away just bring it in to who you are and it will do the rest. Meditate on the thought or word of “responsibility” and see what happens. Ask yourself “What is responsibility?” Reflect on it for a few minutes, it might change your life.
I leave you with a inspiring thought from a true friend of mine.
“My yoke is easy and my burden is light” - Jesus
Thanks and God bless,
Gavin
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light
-Matthew 11: 28-30
I just wanted to say a couple items that seem to be appropriate at this time.
Remain strong, stay courageous, do not fear!
I know that, at this time, people are feeling the squeeze. That hardship and tribulation are the entrée of the day. Well, I am here to say that it will all be alright.
No matter what you may be experiencing, it is going to be ok.
Sometimes a person has to be willing to let go of the self images they have.
Shamanism has a practice of initiation that really exemplifies what I am talking about. In ancient cultures to become a shaman or to fully realize your power you had to endure tests of extreme physical, mental and spiritual difficulty. These tests would push a person to a ritual shamanistic death. This is the process that brings a shaman to break down and release all the former notions of “self”. Shaman death is the symbolic death to former old ways of life and personal identity, in other words a dying to the preconceived images of who you think you are or sometimes referred to as “ego”. This would make room for new ways.
These tests may be happening to you right now!
Do not be afraid just because change is on the horizon. It will go much better if you release all former notions of self and embrace the new ways you are being guided towards. Typically this involves taking “responsibility” or a new awareness of “responsibility”. Don’t let this word scare you. I know that lots of people immediately turn away once the word “responsibility” comes up. It is as if it has a sub label saying “too hard” on it. Don’t turn away just bring it in to who you are and it will do the rest. Meditate on the thought or word of “responsibility” and see what happens. Ask yourself “What is responsibility?” Reflect on it for a few minutes, it might change your life.
I leave you with a inspiring thought from a true friend of mine.
“My yoke is easy and my burden is light” - Jesus
Thanks and God bless,
Gavin
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light
-Matthew 11: 28-30
Monday, January 12, 2009
I am that I am
I am that I am.
You most likely have heard this saying. To most people this saying represents a feeling that a person exists just because they exist. I am because I am, would be another way to say and look at it.
I believe that , yes , existence because you exist is truth and that it can lead to a greater level of surrender in your life however it is really not the most beneficial way to interpret the “I am that I am” statement.
Read the statement, following again, but this time instead of emphasizing the “I am” parts, put the emphasis on the word “that”.
I am THAT I am.
Could you tell the difference? When thought of this way it opens all new meaning to the phrase. It says that your life is full of free will and choice. It says that you have the power of creation!
I am THAT “I am” over there. You get to choose the “I am” you live. Each and every moment you can reset or renew the ideals and beliefs you live by. You can choose high lofty ideals or you can choose low valueless ideals. You set the “I am” value.
I am THAT I am.
Personally I tend to reach to the stars and insert the highest values possible. I look to individuals like Jesus, Buddha and Gandhi, among many others, to help shape my images of the perfect ideal. Everyday I refine my “I am”
You see, I continually strive in every moment to better myself, to uncover and learn something more, to be immersed in higher truth, to realize the secret of the universe, to reach my unchanging and eternal true self.
Now your ideals may be different from mine and that is perfectly fine. It is your own personal free will and freedom of choice that gives each and every one of us our own unique story and journey.
My point is this: Do you know the “I am” you are striving for?
Take a moment now to think about the characteristics and ideals of the “I am” you have chosen that is currently influencing your life( who are you?).
Write down the ideals you would like to have inserted into your life(who do you want to be?).
If you find a difference, insert them in your life and start living them!
God bless,
Gavin
P.S - Depending on where you are in your journey, realize that your beliefs and ideals can grow and change as you grow and change, so keep them in mind on a daily basis and don’t be afraid of what other people may think. They are free to make their own choices.
You most likely have heard this saying. To most people this saying represents a feeling that a person exists just because they exist. I am because I am, would be another way to say and look at it.
I believe that , yes , existence because you exist is truth and that it can lead to a greater level of surrender in your life however it is really not the most beneficial way to interpret the “I am that I am” statement.
Read the statement, following again, but this time instead of emphasizing the “I am” parts, put the emphasis on the word “that”.
I am THAT I am.
Could you tell the difference? When thought of this way it opens all new meaning to the phrase. It says that your life is full of free will and choice. It says that you have the power of creation!
I am THAT “I am” over there. You get to choose the “I am” you live. Each and every moment you can reset or renew the ideals and beliefs you live by. You can choose high lofty ideals or you can choose low valueless ideals. You set the “I am” value.
I am THAT I am.
Personally I tend to reach to the stars and insert the highest values possible. I look to individuals like Jesus, Buddha and Gandhi, among many others, to help shape my images of the perfect ideal. Everyday I refine my “I am”
You see, I continually strive in every moment to better myself, to uncover and learn something more, to be immersed in higher truth, to realize the secret of the universe, to reach my unchanging and eternal true self.
Now your ideals may be different from mine and that is perfectly fine. It is your own personal free will and freedom of choice that gives each and every one of us our own unique story and journey.
My point is this: Do you know the “I am” you are striving for?
Take a moment now to think about the characteristics and ideals of the “I am” you have chosen that is currently influencing your life( who are you?).
Write down the ideals you would like to have inserted into your life(who do you want to be?).
If you find a difference, insert them in your life and start living them!
God bless,
Gavin
P.S - Depending on where you are in your journey, realize that your beliefs and ideals can grow and change as you grow and change, so keep them in mind on a daily basis and don’t be afraid of what other people may think. They are free to make their own choices.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Choice!
Choice!
It is our most precious freedom.
Are you cherishing it or are you wasting it?
Do you even know what the choices are?
Everyday you make choices. Whether you are aware of them or not! Take a moment to set the intent to staying aware of your choices throughout the day. This is one way you will start having some of the outcomes you desire. Most people cannot get out of a rut because they are not aware they are making bad personal choices or small errors in judgment. They keep doing the same things, thinking the same thoughts and running their life on autopilot with bad coordinates and programs.
Does that sound sensible to you?
If you do not like something, change it! But don’t change it only out there, change it within you! That is where the root cause is!
You have the power, you have the ability, you have the will power, you have the intelligence, you have everything you need already to start this change and renewal process.
My thought, personally, is to bring all choices under one general category. This makes the choices easier to understand and decide upon when you are confronted by them.
My category looks like this:
SPIRIT or FLESH
HIGHER DIVINE SELF or LOWER EGO SELF
TRUE SELF or FALSE SELF
EMPOWERMENT or DISEMPOWERMENT
LOVE or FEAR
LIFE or DEATH
LIGHT or DARK
TRUTH or ILLUSION
Now please realize that I have given about 8 comparisons, but really they all say the same thing.
I believe that life is about choosing between the aspects or ideals listed above. No matter which specific saying you may resonate towards. Do you know which one you are choosing with all your decisions?
Do you think your choosing life but still have actions that say exactly the opposite?
Excessive actions can kill the body, mind and spirit. Actions like smoking, alcohol consumption, overeating, poor food choices and habits (sugars, processed foods, meat), gambling, pornography, disempowered relationships. Overall, you know the actions I am talking about. These are clear signs that you may be making poor errors in judgment.
If you are not honoring and respecting your body then somewhere in your mind you have thoughts, beliefs and programs that are self sabotaging you. You need to find them and start to change them. Most likely they are issues dealing with self esteem, self worth and self love.
If you thought you were worthy and truly loved yourself why would you knowingly be trying to kill yourself?
Think about it and think about the choices you are making and why you are making them.
Keeping a spiritual focus and laying a strong spiritual foundation will always be the key.
Until next time
Gavin
P.S - Check out "My favorite websites" category on the righthand side of my blog to see where i look to find essential products and inspiration
P.P.S- Check out this months top feature, the free ALPHAmindcontrol-mp3 audio. It is really worth downloading. I have had great success by using it myself. I highly recommend it. Click below to access the SuperMind Evolution Site to get the free Alpha mind control audio. Great articles, great people, great system!
http://www.supermindevolutionsystem.com/page1/?10961
It is our most precious freedom.
Are you cherishing it or are you wasting it?
Do you even know what the choices are?
Everyday you make choices. Whether you are aware of them or not! Take a moment to set the intent to staying aware of your choices throughout the day. This is one way you will start having some of the outcomes you desire. Most people cannot get out of a rut because they are not aware they are making bad personal choices or small errors in judgment. They keep doing the same things, thinking the same thoughts and running their life on autopilot with bad coordinates and programs.
Does that sound sensible to you?
If you do not like something, change it! But don’t change it only out there, change it within you! That is where the root cause is!
You have the power, you have the ability, you have the will power, you have the intelligence, you have everything you need already to start this change and renewal process.
My thought, personally, is to bring all choices under one general category. This makes the choices easier to understand and decide upon when you are confronted by them.
My category looks like this:
SPIRIT or FLESH
HIGHER DIVINE SELF or LOWER EGO SELF
TRUE SELF or FALSE SELF
EMPOWERMENT or DISEMPOWERMENT
LOVE or FEAR
LIFE or DEATH
LIGHT or DARK
TRUTH or ILLUSION
Now please realize that I have given about 8 comparisons, but really they all say the same thing.
I believe that life is about choosing between the aspects or ideals listed above. No matter which specific saying you may resonate towards. Do you know which one you are choosing with all your decisions?
Do you think your choosing life but still have actions that say exactly the opposite?
Excessive actions can kill the body, mind and spirit. Actions like smoking, alcohol consumption, overeating, poor food choices and habits (sugars, processed foods, meat), gambling, pornography, disempowered relationships. Overall, you know the actions I am talking about. These are clear signs that you may be making poor errors in judgment.
If you are not honoring and respecting your body then somewhere in your mind you have thoughts, beliefs and programs that are self sabotaging you. You need to find them and start to change them. Most likely they are issues dealing with self esteem, self worth and self love.
If you thought you were worthy and truly loved yourself why would you knowingly be trying to kill yourself?
Think about it and think about the choices you are making and why you are making them.
Keeping a spiritual focus and laying a strong spiritual foundation will always be the key.
Until next time
Gavin
P.S - Check out "My favorite websites" category on the righthand side of my blog to see where i look to find essential products and inspiration
P.P.S- Check out this months top feature, the free ALPHAmindcontrol-mp3 audio. It is really worth downloading. I have had great success by using it myself. I highly recommend it. Click below to access the SuperMind Evolution Site to get the free Alpha mind control audio. Great articles, great people, great system!
http://www.supermindevolutionsystem.com/page1/?10961
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