Are you Running on Empty?
Now, more than ever, I hear people talking about consciousness shifting, time moving at warp speed, and movement towards enlightenment taking center stage in their lives. With these shifts taking place, people feel an aliveness stirring within, and urgency to live in perfect alignment with their Highest Self. And yet, as we scramble to get it ‘right’ and to make sense of the awakening we feel part of, we often lose the meaning of getting The Call in the first place – The call that beckons us to return to a state of Unity, Love, and complete connection with The Source of All That Is.
The pressure of it can feel exhausting.
Do you feel that no matter how much work you do on yourself you will never be worthy of the life you are being called to? Do you ache for a deeper connection to Truth? Do you want to know with Certainty that right where you are, is enough – that you are enough?? Do you wish there were greater clarity for you as you took those steps forward?
I know I do. It is so easy to get caught in the relentless belief that if we do more, we will reach enlightenment more quickly – and so we do, and do and do, until we feel drained and depleted. The action (whatever it may be) inadvertently keeps us stuck in a cycle of not being present, of not taking time to accept and honor where we are, in this moment. And no matter how many books we read, or classes we attend, or vision boards we make, it can still feel as if there is a lack of lasting connection with the thing we’re looking for that sustains and nourishes us from the inside out. We are needy for something more.
Spiritual Neediness
Often, in our culture, we see our neediness as weakness, and yet, it is our need for Love, that keeps us moving towards enlightenment. The Source of All That Is created us to be needy, for Him, as a way of helping us realign our compasses when we get lost. When we are out of alignment, our connection is lost and our heart aches. We say or do things that hurt our selves and the ones we love. We eat too much, drink too often or work too many hours, as away of avoiding the pain we feel. And yet, if we could simply stop in those moments when we feel the ache of separation, and turn our hearts back towards the Light, we would be shown His Mercy, and would again, feel His call. “Come Home, my son, my daughter, come Home.”
Reconnection
Intention is a powerful first step. It is stated in spiritual scripture that, “If you take one step towards God, he will take two towards you. If you come to Him walking, He will come to you running.” I invite you to do what you can each day to take just one step towards Creator, intending to align with His will for your life, both on the inner planes of your heart, and in the outer material world where you are being called to do your work
Heart Centered Renewal
Here is a simple practice, which can be done in as little as 5 minutes, though I invite you to stay with the process as long as you can. It is a heart opening exercise, and one way to take that step of returning from emptiness and disconnect, to spiritual renewal.
Settle yourself in, and take a deep breath. Then, place your hand on your heart and bow your chin to your chest as a way of saying you are willing to surrender your mind to the wisdom of your heart. Wiggle your toes and become aware of your body. Now, breath, long and slow, until you start to relax and tap into the quiet space within your heart. Pay attention to what you feel in your body, or what is happening in your mind, but keep bringing your focus back to your heart center. Be patient with yourself, and keep breathing. When you feel like you’re connected and from a place of surrender and neediness for Love – call out to Source, to The One who answers your prayers, to God. Ask Him to send you Peace, Safety, Love, or whatever quality it is you feel you need in this moment. After you have sent up your request, be present with the stillness and open yourself up as deeply as you can to receive what He sends.
If you would like to deepen your connection to The Divine, and the qualities He sends, join me at The House of Light Healing Center, on (enter dates) at (enter times) for a Heart Centered Meditation. I am also available for private healing sessions and heart centered spiritual consultation.
