finding inspiration..

..an amazing, never-ending process!

When I reflect on the past few years of my life, a common (and favourite) theme seems to be INSPIRATION. Following a Cancer diagnosis and major surgery in March '09, I was fortunate enough to take a lot of time off work. I was free as a bird! I was able to do whatever I wanted with my time! As I was healing and recovering, my focus was on nourishing my mind, body, and spirit. I wanted to feel as good as possible, every day. I wanted my journey to be organic, inspiring, and holistic. I let my heart lead me, and I connected to feeling FREE and the joy of LIVING!

For a few years now, I've been really exploring some big questions - why am I here? what am I supposed to do with my life? how can I serve? what do I love? how can our problems and struggles inspire us? how can I continue to grow? how can I heal? how can I feel better in every moment?

So let's start with this one: WHY ARE WE HERE?

I've learned that it's ALL about feeling good. The world is our playground. We are here to create joyful moments! Life is supposed to be FUN! And though there are contrasting experiences all over the planet (peace/war/abundance/poverty/joy/pain/inspiration/fear), we always have the freedom to CHOOSE what we want to focus on in our surroundings. Every day I deliberately CHOOSE where to direct my energy. I have learned how to feel good, no matter what is happening in my life! Sometimes it takes a bit of time and reflection, but the opportunity to feel good is always there. I can always connect to it..

Each day, I look for and expect to find amazing things going on in my life and on the planet. I choose to feel excited about my life! I am SO grateful! And more and more, I am learning to put thoughts around what I want to see more of - what I want to attract, and what I love.

I'm definitely still a 'student' in this game of creation. I'm excited to be the creative visionary of my own life - and I want to empower and inspire others to do the same! I'm happy with what I've started creating and I'm expecting to continue making big shifts. I know I'm getting the hang of the whole notion - 'you create your own reality, so continue to put your thoughts and feelings around what you want to create!' It feels good to believe and KNOW that ANYTHING is possible! ANYTHING! I know I am in charge of my experience. And I'm in the process of clarifying what it is that I TRULY want. I know most of my desires involve sharing and creating an amazing life experience with other incredible co-creators. I believe that everyone can do ANYTHING they truly want to do. This life experience is all about JOY and FREEDOM!

And this is a never-ending process (thank goodness - because I plan to continue dreaming BIG in new ways!). We are here to learn, grow, love, and feel inspired - that's when the really good stuff starts to flow.

Wayne Dyer explains 'inspired' as being 'IN Spirit'. I like that. In many ways, Inspiration is synonymous with Spirituality. It's a way to connect to whatever or whoever makes you feel good! It could be Buddha, Jesus, Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Allah, Source, The Universe, Technology, Your Higher Self, Creativity, Music, Art, Healthy Food, Sports, Gratitude, Love.. whatever it is, whatever makes your heart sing, do more of that. Feel more of that. Live more of that. BE more of that!

We can spend our energy worrying and pointing out all that's going wrong in our lives and the world.. or we can choose to bask in the energy of inspiring teachers, uplifting stories, exciting ideas, and LOVE! It feels good to deliberately choose love in every moment, trusting and knowing that good-feeling experiences are available to everyone, in every moment!

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