
This is a guest post from my friend, Andy Feld.
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As I travel and meet new people all over our country, it seems most everyone falls into one of the three areas mentioned in this month’s title. What am I talking about? It’s the societal evolutionary change which is now in progress, although admittedly sometimes imperceptible. It is easy to see that violence rarely leads to anything but more violence. Overt materialism, absent integrity, brings happiness and abundance to very few. Additionally, centuries of male dominated insensitive energy added to a populace unwilling to take responsibility has us at a precarious tipping point.
So, do you sense what I say is true? Are you oblivious to these changes in the air, or are you ahead of the curve and already taking the steps necessary to not only survive, but thrive in the years to come? Frankly, I am often greeted by individuals with long faces who tell me they will be happy again when things get back to ‘normal’. Normal for many means simply getting back to a life dominated by financial gain and the purchase of new things, but those days may be long gone. Banks are not lending money, our population is increasingly unemployed or aging and dependent, houses are not selling, there seems to be an oversupply of everything and worldwide competition is greater than ever. What if today is the way things will be for the next 20-30 years or longer? What are you going to do to be happy, prosperous, and emotionally abundant?
Make no mistake, everything is changing and just about everyone is affected. Personally, my income does not approach what I once earned as a corporate CEO, my car is not as new and shiny as it once may have been, and I visit fewer restaurants, but my life has never been more pleasant. Would you agree that now is the time to not only re-evaluate, but also re-create our lives? If so, you are GETTING IT loud and clear, but if not, let’s look into what we can do about it.
1. We are all One, connected with a common thread of spirit. When I say WE, I mean ALL humans, animals, plant life, earth, and stars. We all are of the same source energy, and understanding and respecting this Oneness is a key to thriving in our new age. Allowing all else to be, with love and respect, and without judgment of unique individual differences will open our portals to Universal Light. One cannot mistreat another human, the earth, our vegetation, and the animals without also mistreating oneself. We are all connected and what we put forth to others is what will always come back to us.
2. Listen to our heart, our Inner Radar as I call it in my books, without the fear of judgment from others. We are all unique and different, and learning to reach within and hear that guidance we all individually brought forth to this lifetime allows us to grow and prosper in alignment with our life’s purpose. There is no better way to accomplish this than a regular practice of meditation and contemplation.
3. Understanding the process for manifesting our life’s dreams. It takes quite a bit of practice and self-discipline, and you may be getting tired of hearing me speak about it, but we are the product of our thoughts, emotions, words, and actions. Very little we desire will manifest without the alignment of these four elements. Believe in this, practice and have faith and you will embrace your life like never before.
4. Learn to appreciate all that you have. From hot running water, to clothes in your closet, and food in the refrigerator, most of us have so much to be thankful for yet rarely acknowledge. The beauty of nature, our relationships, our health and the list should go on and on. Write it down and truly rejoice in how many ways you are blessed.
5. Diligently work on balancing your male and female attributes. We are all a combination of both masculine and feminine, and the more we keep these two in balance the more we vibrate with the earth.
Yes, everything is changing. First, become aware and then jump on board, but it will always be the choice of the individual. No one, other than you is responsible for your rescue.
Whether it is a business, an organization, or individual, the time for changing the status quo in right now. How to go about it in this new environment is what I speak about and teach. I would love the opportunity to work with you or your group.
With much love and appreciation,
Andy
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Andy lives in Morrison, Colorado outside Denver. He travels the country as a frequent speaker on life inspiration and business sales. He is also a regular guest on radio programs across the United States and on local TV.
You can read more about Andy at his website, Simple Happy, and you can find his books on Amazon at the following links.
Should I stay with my husband and be miserable, to make my kids happy??
Dear Dena, we have known each other for awhile. Though we have never met in person I feel that I gotten to know you pretty well from online. I was just wondering where is the best place that you have traveled to and why??
Dena,
I just came across your old blog today while whiling away the hours at work. I loved your topics on minimalism and have a question.
There are lots of stuff in my house that needs thrown away, sold, or donated and I am excited to start cleaning out.
However, I have a rather LARGE library of books. I buy them all the time, many of them I believe I will read again, many (like Fight Club) I’ve read dozens of times. There are books through I know I can donate to the library or sell, however they may not be enough.
I have this crazy thought in my head that when I get older (I’m 30 now) and have a house, I want a room filled with books with a couch in the middle of the room so I can be surrounded by what I love.
How do I let go of that dream and get rid of some of these books? Or is that dream something that is desired?
Thanks!
Jeremy
@ Jeremy – Thank you so much for finding me! This is a great question. I will post a response soon. 🙂
Somehow along the way with the technology of facebook, texting, emails, blackberry bm’s we seem to be loosing the precious connection of talking directly to our friends, family, partners… Oh and forget about actually visiting in person.
In additon, many times words are taken out of context thru texts or emails, taken the wrong way and misunderstood to a damaging point. Its sad in a way, that its so much easier to just send a text or put a post on facebook than to reach out and touch someone with a phone call or visit.
I also believe that through this modern way of communicating with each other I see it causing unnessary fights, break-ups, causing controversy–Well, its so easy to say something mean or nasty in a text and simple press send, than it is to confront someone face to face and work it out… Don’t get me wrong there is alot of good in it all too. Dena, I’m not sure where I’m going with this, thats your job, lol. Its just heavy on my mind and needed to vent… Maybe a future post…well, thanks for listening. Peace, Cindy
Dear Dena,
When is the right time to tell a friend that she shouldn’t marry someone that she’s engaged to? From my understading, their relationship is healthy and full of love, but I know deep down that there is someone else better for her. Please provide some advice before I do something outrageous.
For example:
Priest: ..If anyone has any objections to why this couple should not be wed this day, speak now or forever hold your peace..
Me: (slowly standing up with my hand raised..) I love you. I never told you that before because I was afraid. I’m still afraid now. As your friend, I don’t want to see you end up with the wrong person. I don’t know if we would even work out, but I’d like to give it a chance. What do you say – just one cup of coffee?
– Dre $w@gg