Don't Postpone Joy

The best thing we can do for the world is to step into our own personal experience of joy. Do not wait; do it today - right now. I once had the perception that it was wrong to feel good, especially when so many are suffering, and so many hating. I now know that we can best help when we have hope, and free ourselves from the net of doubt.

When I see those committed to division, I know that I must connect with the heart, get calm, and get inspired to make a difference. Share your light and power. The biggest, loudest bully does not have the most to say. We can act with mutual respect. Joy is right here...right now.

If you are actively taking part in The 40-day Challenge, this will be an important week. Last week was a gentle and kind assessment. In being who I normally am how much active practice do I devote to what I intend? If becoming calmer is an intention, how much practice did I devote to it? You might choose to focus on fitness or mindfulness, financial health. Finding ways to bridge the gap with others through listening is key. 

Whatever the focus, add just a little heat to the process this week. Do not jump up. It is important that this is a slow process. Even if you are starting today, gradually build your discipline from now through the 40th day. This is not about perfection, but progress. It is also about feeling better now. If you build a slow and gradual commitment you will become more grounded on the journey.

Never forget that as important as goal setting is, the point of why we do these kinds of practices is to put ourselves in a mindset that helps increase our likelihood of enjoying life moment to moment. Joy is now. Awareness is always right now  We create a relationship to consciousness that works for us, and serves ourselves and our community. Giving consciousness this mission, we can then be about what we are here for; to be fully and truly in awareness. In it we see that joy is becoming who we were meant to be.