All Together Now - "I AM"

How much your days complete themselves to your satisfaction and pleasure has  everything to do with your intent upon rising.  Do not assume that a morning  spent in a state of sorrow or less than pleasant spirits will turn around on its  own to be joyful.  Mindfulness is key to consciousness. We have heard this before.  Tich Nhat Hanh writes about the joy found in every  moment in “The Miracle of Mindfulness”.  It is a state of mind yielding much  pleasure.  To attain it on a moment to moment basis demands vigilance.   This may sound like a lot to do when in fact, with awareness – it is a natural  and constant effort. What life has presented us in every instance is far more interesting than any  self absorption.  We are, each of us, only too anxious to explain and discuss  the nuances of our lives to each other.  This is polite conversation, discourse.   This is how we share and know each other. The saints and revered ones among us are known for not much more  than turning this around.  In their company, conversation turns to you and the  present moment and whatever help can be offered – rather than hearing  about them. A simple alteration of focus and that shift becomes the  basis for palpable compassion.  This change of direction is one available  to each of us.  Trust is key. Those who seem tireless in their dedication to service share a basic belief;  that the world will supply their needs – always.  They do not need to tell you  about them, or describe their current state, as all is in a process of transition  and adjustment, and all is well. The state of mind available through this idea is one of consistent peace.   Not because their life is perfect, but because it is seen as so.  You have  no doubt heard the term “acceptance” as key, perhaps wondering how that  is possible when conditions, circumstances and relationships are in upheaval.   Acceptance does not mean passivity or lack of effort.  Acceptance in this  context means seeing things as they are in each moment. It is action in that moment that will yield desired outcomes.  Neither complaints  nor promises can do that – for they deal with fiction and are not effective.   Complaints affect nothing, they concern the past, a place only as real as your  thoughts about it. Promises too, concern a time that is not yet “real”. You’ve heard that “your point of power is in the present”.  This does not refer to  2014, June or even today.  This refers to each single moment.  It is there where  you choose, act, create and live your life. Consciousness is not demanding, mystical or challenging.  It is fun.  Being  present means you get to enjoy each moment for the richness and wonder it offers.   It is there you’ll discover the life in each other and be replenished.  We are never  alone.  You are surrounded with possibilities in each instant. You’ve no doubt heard the line from the film – “You complete me”.  In a sense, it is  more than that; “You ARE me” would be closer to truth.  We cannot hope to live  in a state of Oneness by ourselves.  We find in each other the complete story,  our story – yours and mine. Trust.  The world exists because you believe it does.  These words?   You are talking to yourself, perhaps nudging yourself a bit closer to your  desired outcome.  It’s all about you, you know.  The fact of our individuality  is evidenced in this conflicting, contrasting sea of humanity.  The expression  of our singularity is “I AM”. Who is this “I”?  It is you.  It is me.  It is all of creation.  One force, moving  through us, expressed brilliantly in each moment.  Don’t miss it worrying about  what just happened or what may.  Just be love.  The power of creation rests  there.  Trust. Focus. Be.  You are the One you’ve been waiting for. ~Sophia