Humankind must acknowledge and accept its place in the universe, that it is but a small part of a greater whole. Yet humankind tends to consider itself as the whole around which all else revolves. This is a false notion. To consider all beings, all creatures and all of nature, as equal and equally intelligent is to begin a new adventure upon the earth that now starves and rumbles for attention and intervention. Discontent will increase until humankind reverses its progress and returns to the earth as both source and resource. In this return a new discovery that all beings are equally energetic will complete man’s search for meaning and his downfall will not be one of devastation but one of evolution.

In consideration of nature as a whole, humankind included, the world will adjust properly and all will be well though great damage will occur. As it now stands, the brink has been reached. Tend to the self for all beings so that your personal part in the evolution will have impact. Be considerate, kind and compassionate to self and to all beings that life may evolve.

Nurture and release the energy of the creative now. Use it to construct the life you desire. Without restriction allow the creative to inspire that which your spirit seeks in this life you now live. Creativity alone will not solve your problems, but together with inspiration that is grounded in truth, reality, and the innate abilities that all humans hold within, great deeds can be accomplished. Without fear of what you hold within, without embarrassment or denial of the intuitive self, allow your inner world to branch out into your life as inspired energy. Allow it to naturally emerge and seek its destination. Without restricting it or carving its path, allow it to take you on the next step of your journey. Let it guide you today.

This is the only message we will be posting today as we are still dealing with computer issues. Hopefully we will back up and running fully toward the end of the week. In the meantime, today’s Soulbyte offers some ideas for change!

With knowledge of self in hand, with knowing how you tend to operate, take a step away from your usual machinations and moods today. For one day allow the self to try on a new mood. It can be as simple as choosing a different garment to wear, a bright color, or a comfortable pair of shoes. Change something. Put on something new today to force a shift away from that which bedevils you and keeps you stuck.

Present a new self to the world today. Make intentional efforts to change. The world will notice. Accept the feedback you receive. Take it to heart and use it to your advantage. Whether positive or negative you will discover where you need to go next. And then move intentionally in that new direction. This is how to navigate life with energy, awareness, and determination to change and grow.

In understanding what it means to give and take you learn to move on. In acts of kindness and acts of deliberateness, in knowing when to give and when to take, you learn that to be natural and flowing you must be prepared to move on at times, and at other times you learn that it is time to sit still and be loving and giving. To know when it is time for either of these moves is to learn about life, to mature and fully own who you are, without attachment to your past and without doubt about who you truly are, to fully own the substance of your true self.

To fully own who you truly are is to mature into an independent human being, to take your life into your own hands and mold the self into the being you know you are capable of being, and who you really want to be. You are in charge of your own life. Take over and be your own mother and your own father; be complete in who you are, right now. And don’t forget to be tender, caring and loving of self and other. This is the best plan for maturity and progress, as you move forward without anger and regret. As within, so without.

To be mindful is to be fully conscious of what you do in every moment. To be mindful is to be aware of all thoughts, decisions, and actions. To be mindful is to grasp the energy of life and use it to your advantage. Thoughts may intrude. Feelings may well up and hurt be experienced, ambivalence set in. Counter such intrusions with simple breathing.

Empty the mind and let calmness take over. Acquiesce to what is in the moment and let it carry you to the next moment. If you let the self know there is nothing to worry about the self will accept this premise. If you allow the self to be patient rather than impulsive, things will be revealed that you were missing. If you restrain from action and wait for the perfect moment your life will progress in alignment with nature.

The perfect moment will only arrive when you are ready, in a mindfully aware state of emptiness, readiness, and calmness. Prepare for this moment. Breathe and breathe and breathe. Empty the mind. Fill the heart. Wait.