Energy and Adversity

When we experience an especially tough or low period in life we can begin to wonder if it'll ever end? It's as though we are beneath the surface of the life we once had, or dream of, with very little guidance or belief about how to rise up and create a life we'll truly love.

Whatever we have been through has changed us and because of the hurt we assume the change will have no positive outcome.

"Adversity is the first path to Truth" Lord Byran

Many of us blame ourselves or feel ashamed about our predicament if life has been cruel. We may blame others or a situation and feel angry. It's totally understandable.

Just because life presents devastating problems, we should not identify with the affects these things have on us. Trauma, fear, depression or illness are not WHO we are. These things may feel like they have the potential to control our lives but our core, our spirit, or our heart is far, far more powerful.

Sometimes our thoughts themselves are an unhelpful influence. And we can't escape our own mind, right! So what can we do?

The mind IS clutter

Our mind can be like a fighter pilot and our heart is like a sensitive but powerful animal. The mind will seek out problems all day long, for a lifetime, if we allow it to (it may even see ourselves as the problem). Most of us would agree this is quite draining and would prefer peace as opposed to combat.

Okay, some people prefer combat!

We are capable of turning the worst situations around and finding a purpose again. However, a thorough understanding of where true power comes from is absolutely vital. Many people, like me, must understand everything before truly believing in it.

To have faith can mean to question, reflect and understand before finally believing in and accepting something. This is the basis of trust. We should always be seeking to understand where our true power comes from since life continues to challenge us.

LOVE

Love (not necessarily from other people) is at the root of our survival, it preceeds all actions. If we are alive, it is because of the presence of love - even if our mind is telling us quite the opposite.

Sometimes we are angry because someone we offered love to hurt us badly. I don't see anything wrong with anger actually. It is a sign we value ourselves but lashing out is a sign we believe their behaviour is more powerful than our own source of love and self respect - which is untrue.

Love preceeds Courage

Our own source of love is not something to fear. Love is the only thing capable of endowing us with true courage. Love is not an escape, it doesn't need to be found. Even pain is an indicator of the bodies attempt to bring our attention to ourselves.

Surrendering our pain is also Love

If we have ever felt or said we have lost absolutely everything and consider giving up, the very fact that we consider this option is an act of love - we know we deserve better than to suffer on this earth. It can actually be a moment of surrender.

We may not believe we have the strength to continue but we do know life should not be this difficult, upsetting or traumatic. We may not know how to navigate cruel circumstances or escape harm but this pain, this scar, this fear is exactly where our greatest strengths will later reside.

As the heart beats FOR us and not BECAUSE of our own efforts we must acknowledge the tiny role we play in our own creation and in everything we experience. This upsets some people's egos but many people survive and do very well with no involvement from their ego at all - noone survives without a heart beat.

The universe is controlling our heart beats right now.

The magic of the universe is the same for you as it is for me. It has your heart beat and best interests in mind as well as my heart beat and best interests - as well as all living beings on the planet.

When I first considered this I thought how can I be looked after if there are so many others to look after as well? I'm just a number so who I want to be and my dreams are of no consequence to the universe.

Energy Matters

However our spiritual journey plays out using everything we do and everything we love because these things revolve around energy. Movement of energy and energy waves are felt when we kiss, play, work, create, dream or move.

Brain waves change depending on our current activity. Calm, relaxing places like natural environments induce alpha waves and dolphins have very high levels of alpha.

Gamma waves are possible whenever we are immersed in or devoted to something we love or are learning about.

Energy is Everywhere and within Everything

This stuff also relates to our intuition or third eye pineal gland. Sensing something without having proof yet is what we call our intuition. If we practice activities which positively affect the brain and result in alpha or gamma waves our pineal gland gets stronger.

Children have stronger intuition than adults as do animals.

Many top athletes use intuitive abilities as opposed to logical decision making. The more we devote ourselves to things we love the stronger our intuition becomes. Our senses harmonise and we feel aligned with the universe or the power of our own heart - or both.

We are joyful whenever we are attuned to our universal purpose - even if our awareness is on someone we love who is out of sight then this would equate to living with purpose.

This article offers a lot more information on the subject https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/meditation/benefits/secret-of-third-eye-activation

Doing things we feel passionate about physically changes the energy we have at our disposal. By valuing the individual activities which nourish us the most we operate at a higher frequency. When our heart is happiest we have access to greater energetic power.

Our heart beat is a rhythm, a type of energy which no man can control.

The Universe is the only thing with Absolute Control

Surrendering to this fact simply means we admit that we didn't choose or design most of the processes involved in our survival - and noone else on earth did either. Noone can imply that they have more power than the universe or are able to work in our personal favour more than the universe can.

We have no control over most of the amazing things which we get involved in. The complexity of the heart and body as well as the way we communicate with others through energy is magical.

Many people fail to recognise their own strengths because they are persuaded not to believe in the things they love.

Society often competes with the Universe for Control

Sometimes our families, teachers or employers encourage us to give power to others - seeking acceptance from those in authority is a way of losing a little of our own power.

We buy universal tokens with Love!

Loving one another results in an energy transfer which boosts both the power of the giver and receiver. The universe loves people who love. It definitely has rewards so do not underestimate how love increases power.

Even when alone, love and energy are very much alive and moving.

If an interaction with a person doesn't feel good, then the universe is letting us know that they do not serve our growth in any way.

Eliminating negative energy is vital for our survival and success as well.

Our energy flow is lower when we are thinking than it is when we do something practical (regardless of what our ego is telling us).

I think this extract helps us to understand how little responsibility the ego has in directing the life we live.

For the full article follow this link. https://www.jimboweekend.com/2020/04/12/the-transfer-of-energy/.

"If we are the result of all our choices, then the ego is our perception of how our choices have affected us in the body. This egotistical viewpoint is only an opinion, or an illusion, because the truth behind our form is the result of each bite of food, every step traveled, all substances drank, each conversation had, and every choice we make. Each form is molded by a journey through change, while the ego is only an active/passive participant within the mind. Only when the ego is tamed are we able to find union with higher Self. The One is the higher Self."

Don't think about it!

How many times have we experienced our peace of mind being interrupted? Rather a lot! How many times has our heart beat been interrupted? Not all that often. So how reliable is the mind compared to the heart?

Choosing to nurture a mind in the spirit of love is actually harder than to develop or accept a mind which is lazy and negative. This is true especially when we are tired, unwell or hungry.

We should NOT expect ourselves to be radiating love and light if our bodies are exhausted or weak. Be realistic! Nourishing ourselves affects how much freedom and joy we can experience within in our mind too.

We buy societal tokens with Fear

Knowing when to ignore the fear and hate circulating in the media or in society is also crucial to our wellbeing. It is designed to disturb our mental state. It will not kill us but it will knock us around emotionally and mentally while encouraging the ego to 'take control.'

The Ego has no true power

The sun and the forces behind our own unique energy are handling the big stuff. The universe or god which creates everything allows us to grow, change, love and feel free. We have a massive start in life.

If our ego had full control god knows how we would both defend our viewpoints at the same time as circulating our blood or repairing damaged muscles or regenerating our own cells.

Can we practice art, sport, dance or love with our ego?

The body wants safety so whatever tasks we are involved in, if it helps us feel stronger and safer then we are in the right place.

Thoughts are blended ideas we have inherited

Our thoughts are simply a reflection of and a combination of other people's words, ideas or opinions. Thinking freely is actually very hard!

Nature is preconditioned to lead us out of suffering - it transforms the energy of suffering and turns it into something positive (eventually). Nature can transform a broken mind and definitely a broken heart into a wonderful, full hearted warrior.

Being honest with the Almighty

I used to hide my problems from the universe or god since I didn't see my problems as god's problem. I tried to take TOO much responsibility for my own situation, not wanting to poison the universe with my fears, worries and suffering.

The church is NOT god

I began to experiment with being brutally honest, venting the nonsense, anger and frustration I felt to the universe or god - straight talking and no holding back. I was worried I'd be judged but I was sick of hiding.

I literally felt stronger and happier the more I did it. My confidence grew by trusting God with what was really just ranting!

Eventually the ranting became lighter and was replaced by an energy of confidence, optimism and hope.

Do you think god doesn't expect ranting when he already knows about the nature of the mind

We do not need to qualify our feelings, justify them, sign a contract about them or feel apologetic about them when we speak to god or turn to spirituality. We are all as crazy as one another and I can confirm that the universe LOVES us anyway, possibly even more.

Faith and love for ourselves and others are like natural relaxants for the mind. However we love ourselves, whatever we enjoy, the more we inject positivity the harder it is for our mind to be controlled by fear.

Its not just about thanking the universe or god, although this is helpful. Its about saying okay, I know you are in charge and I'm going to work with you on this. Me and You.

We are much more powerful than our thoughts

The universe cannot and does not forget or make mistakes. Learning to let it take care of everything is hard but wise. Once we adapt to this perspective, the better we become at asking the universe or god for extra support too.

Maybe it's like saying....dear universe, if you are capable of keeping me alive with no effort from myself (day and night) could you maybe give me a few extra blessings as well? Like I could do with a career I love or for my friend to heal or to go travelling. Who's to decide that there are any impossible requests!

A request which comes from the heart means it is possible. A request which comes from the ego is unlikely to manifest. People with big ego's tend to put their demands on other people as opposed to the universe or god. If we really want something then we want to turn to the greatest power we know surely - the creator of everything!

Always nurture the love within, nurture dreams, strengthen the mind and trust that the universe is there for you - always 🙏💕