The Journey to Now.

Taking things for granted and being unconscious in my own skin.  That’s the way I’d describe everything before this time.  I have never felt more alive than focusing on the space, activity, and participation of any mundane activity.  Like brushing your teeth.  How many of us can describe that act in detail?  Does it differ from one morning to the next?  Would you know if it did?  Could you change another person’s life if you didn’t?  Would you want too? 

Many questions I know.  Nevertheless, you really need to think about the focus of your consciousness.  What is our karma?  If your daily existence could touch the lives of others, make a difference in their lives, would you not want to make sure that that impact was a positive one. 

Do we realise that our lives are all linked, and that we touch everyone in our community.  Our part is not always to exist within it; we might need to be the light that shines.  The example that others follow.  To do that you need to be more accepting of others.  You need to understand that they too have a part to play in this community.  Even if it is to show you that you are on the right path, that you have gifts, and that you are a light. 

Nothing in your life will change if you do not change the way you do the mundane things.  We will never be noticed if we follow the pack.  We need to be out front.  We need to set the example.  That’s not always so easy.  You are also only human, and you have good days and bad days.  It really is how you get through those tough times that make the good times so much sweeter. 

Remember that to touch a life you do not need to do good deeds only.  Showing people how to be better, guiding them and letting them find their own way is far more valuable than doing things for them.  You take peoples power away when you take over their lives or duties.  There is no greater gift than seeing someone’s own personal achievement.  Knowing that through your guidance and encouragement, they have succeeded. 

This brings me round to my current quest.  To foster a healthy mind and spirit, I’m focusing on my health.  I’m not sure where I’ll be in my old age, if I’ll be crawling through caves or climbing mountains.  I do know that I will be seeing the world.  I hope to be setting a positive example and changing lives as I go along.