On the Importance of Being "Present"

If life has taught me anything worth while, it is "set your priorities straight". I just spoke to one of my best girlfriends about this... she lost her mom to cancer a few years back. I remember this, we were both in college when it happened. She told me she was so confused and scared at the time, she kept trying to do EVERYTHING - find a boyfriend, give away old clothes, etc. Just doing busy work to distract herself and not fully be present to absorb and really take in the situation. BE PRESENT in every situation in your life, and face it with honor, and POWER. 

Make sure that whatever priorities you decide are most important will either:

1. make you happy
2. make your conscience at peace because what you're doing is the RIGHT thing.

About Feelings

I may seem simplistic, but I always rely on feelings to guide me through life. When I am sad, I think of a better "feeling" thought, and my outlook changes. When I dance with someone, I rely on how it feels, rather than how it looks, and I know that's what makes me unforgettable. I've learned that strength and power come to me when I repeatedly "feel" good thoughts. You too can practice doing this - even for 10 minutes a day. Lay down on your back, relax your spine and your face, and just remember good moments that made you feel safe and happy. Do this in the morning, before you start the day, and you will see how much happier EVERYTHING will feel to you. Start tomorrow, and let me know how you "feel"!

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the best way to feel liberated of deep-seeded grudges that prevent us from loving ourselves. We sometimes can't forgive, and keep resentment for others in our hearts. What is done is done, and we are old enough to understand that by forgiving the other person, we release ourselves from the confinement of the past. 

Let go, and rise above the situation by being adult enough to move on! Just release the bad events, and let them be your life lessons - no need to play the victim card forever, life goes on, and life is beautiful! I love you all, and hope you love yourself enough to forgive those who have wronged you.

Our Inner Power and Divinity

Sometimes we are so desensitized, that we automatically seek inspiration from outside of ourselves, instead of within! I'd like to take a moment and think about your own name, and draw POWER and inspiration from it! 

Say your name, and really pay attention to the vibration the sound of it produces. Do you like those sounds?

My name, for example, produces an "Ahhhhhh" sound twice - d-A-sh-A. This is so calming, and connects me to the Devine presence. Notice that it makes a perfect mantra! This is the same sound made by the words "Amen", "God", "Krishna", "Buddha", "Ra", "Muhammad". Do you notice the open vowel in your name? Do you love your name? What so you love most about it? Would you ever change your name? Have you ever thought of it?