Joy is a realm of existence rarely experienced by humans thus far. It is like rarified air, high up in the peaks, the farthest altitudes accessible by humans. And yet it is within our grasp, now. As we learn how to navigate this 'Map of Emotions', we discover that Joy is our birthright. It is our origin. It is our natural, innermost state. We are Joy. For a brief instant, step into the energy field of Joy. Memories may flash in Continue Reading
The ‘Map of Emotions’ – #6 – Desire
Desire is a natural and empowering emotion that has been used by religion as a means to deflate people's Will - simply because it has been accorded a connotation of being bad, sinful, and thus shameful. Pure desire is the soul's calling. Desiring something - wanting to experience something which we haven't yet - is one of the predominant ways in which our soul calls us into our greater potential. It entices us to want something to draw us Continue Reading
The ‘Map of Emotions’ – #4 – Grief
Grief is the beginning of emotions washing through us to truly cleanse us. Grief occurs whenever we lose something - or something changes in our experience of it. There are five natural stages in grief, including disbelief, bargaining, sadness and anger. When we fully allow the course of grief to run through us, we arrive at acceptance. Acceptance is like a gate opening, encouraging and inviting us to move on. Many people get trapped Continue Reading
What Anger Is – Part Two
When uninterrupted, emotions 'arc' - just like a storm. First, there is a chill in the air, a gentle stirring. Then there is a mounting of energy, a building up of intrinsic power. Then there is a peak, a crest. Then there is a descent, into nothingness, as if the 'arc' never was. Yet … the air is gentler, softer, clearer after the storm. As humans in our codependent culture we have been taught to identify with our emotions and thus Continue Reading
Bliss ‘Off the Grid’
It's been an amazing week living 'off the grid'. Our ancestors only knew 'off the grid' living - living unplugged from the electricity grid. They built fires, hauled water, and lived in natural daylight. Some people around the world still do - by necessity, and / or by choice - live in this intimate relationship with nature's cycles. At least once every year - and often more frequently - I take myself 'off the grid'. Continue Reading