Calling All Soul Brothers and Sisters

We Don't Live in the Same World...

Each one of us perceives the world in accordance with our current level of consciousness. Some of us see and experience pain, misery and injustice, while others see beauty, harmony, perfection and Divine order everywhere. Some experience frustration, jealousy and pride on a daily basis, while others live in a constant state of peace and joy. How can this be? These huge variations are not so much a result of our individual wordly circumstances, but more the natural consequence of our spiritual evolution over lifetimes.

Does That Sound Like Nonsense?

The previous paragraph you just read will not even make sense to at least 80% of the population. If it makes sense to you, you probably understand that once we are willing to change the way we look at ourselves, our entire Universe changes.

Divine Surrender

This is unbearable for the ego to hear, but WHO we think we are -our persona, our body, our mind- is nothing but a very convincing illusion. There is no "I", no "me", no "mine." What then, is there left to "do" here? Life actually unfolds spontaneously and miraculously on its own once we surrender our personal desires to the Divine Will. We continue to serve, to enjoy life, but it is no longer our personal agenda that is being fulfilled. Once we realise that we were never really in control in the first place, it becomes easier to just release the resistance and go with the flow. Then life becomes intoxicating and sweet. But it's not "my" life, it's just life. Everything suddenly becomes so simple, so clear.

Calling All Soul Brothers and Sisters

There really isn't much else to say. I have no desire to convince anyone, however, I always enjoy meeting others who are also experiencing this process of Divine surrender. If that's you, I would love to hear about your journey in the comments below (or via email). How would you describe a typical day in "your" life? What has changed? How is it challenging in today's world?

You can email me at: consciouslivingsolutions@gmail.com

With Love,

Lise
www.lisevilleneuve.com

My Spiritual Diary: Week 1

Day 1:

How am I supposed to live a "normal" life now, knowing what I know? I'm getting kind of tired of having to tone it down to "fit in." The things I used to find extremely important don't matter much anymore. Everything has been turned upside down. I am not at all who I thought I was, or who I thought I wanted to be. Very few people are, actually. It's still best for me not to talk about this stuff during casual encounters with neighbours or relatives, it's just easier to keep my mouth shut. But here, in this cyber-space, I will share what I have been going through because I know that you, the person experiencing a similar spiritual journey, is out there. Together, we are slowly creating the new normal. Let's talk about it.

Day 2:

I find myself needing more silence, more space, more stillness. Lately, I have been sitting quietly to inquire about what is bubbling deep within. Very often, what comes up is not pretty: frustration, irritation, fears, anxiety. The old me would have done anything to avoid going there. Washing the toilets was more pleasant. Now, I observe and try to release emotional discomfort as soon as I feel it inside. If I am able to go there, it's because I am starting to integrate the notion that I am not my emotions. I am the one watching the emotions. It sounds like dissociation, but it's not. It's the beginning of true sanity. Gangaji would say that if we can find peace in the midst of hell, then we are truly free. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get closer to that true freedom. What about you?

Day 3:

The construction outside my house -a loud cement truck repairing sidewalks- reminds me of the density of this 3rd dimension. There is so much more to this life than meets the eye and the senses, yet it's so incredibly easy to forget this daily. Who are we? What are we doing here? Where are we investing our precious mental and physical energy? What are our true motivations behind the things we do?

Day 4:

How frequently I forget to breathe properly! My body instantly tenses up when my breath is shallow. Deep breath now. There, that's better. Bet you did it too! :)

Day 5:

Gardening is my spiritual practice. In the silence of the garden, I am able to hear my repetitive and sometimes obsessive thoughts loud and clear. I sometimes smile, breathe, and keep on weeding with a joyful heart. Other times, I completely forget that I am not my thoughts, and gardening suddenly loses its charm! Do you have a spiritual practice?

Thanks for reading. I will be posting weekly for the next little while. Feel free to share your comments below.

Sincerely,

Lise
www.lisevilleneuve.com