Let go of the Banana

One of the greatest accesses I have seen to living a life of passion and joy is letting go. This means living in the moment and not letting the past, fears or hidden emotions govern life. When we are holding on to past based pain it slows us down in moving forward.

Things happen in all of our lives and we react. Sometimes it is a momentary frustration or sometimes the pain lingers for years. That is up to us. We have the ability at any time to let go of the past and be in the present moment. It takes courage and commitment among other things.

When scientist want to capture monkeys, they put a banana in a cage with a hole small enough for the monkey to stick his arm through. When the monkey makes a fist to grab the banana, it can’t get its arm out. If the monkey were to let go of the banana, it would be free. But the monkey really wants to hold on to the banana. It makes it then easy for the monkey to be captured. For the monkey, holding on to a banana seems appealing in the moment, but when the monkey is captured, it no longer seems like such a good idea.

One could say we are like the ‘monkey’ holding on to our bananas (our past) for dear life. We think it is more appealing to keep grasp of that which bounds us than to let go and be free. Yes, it is easier said than done sometimes. But with these simple steps, letting go is simple.

1. Know that when we are holding on to something, it is a past based moment. Take a moment to breathe and get centered. When you become present, suddenly you have a different cut on reality.
2. Look at why you are holding on to ‘the banana’. What is it that is fueling you by holding on? Are you getting to blame someone else? Are you getting to be a victim? Are you avoiding being responsible? When you can see why you are holding on and that you are getting something out of holding on, then you have access to letting go.
3. Look where you can bring responsibility to the situation. What could you have done or said that you didn’t to have the situation appear the way it is. Being 100% responsible for your life is a gift you give yourself. When you are fully responsible, there is no expectation of others. When you have an expectation of how you think others ‘should’ be, there is a limit of power.
4. Forgiveness of yourself and others is key when you are responsible. Once you can forgive yourself, and others, you can then start to release the pain that you have endured.
5. Being compassionate with your self is important. We are all human. Whatever you are holding onto is some element of ‘beating’ yourself up. Go easy on yourself.
6. Laugh more. Humans don’t laugh enough. Let yourself be loved, and expressed.

When we can actually get that there is nothing worth holding onto then we can live our life in a created moment. Passion is a created phenomenon. When we are pre-occupied with thoughts of anger, fear or despair, we are not able to connect to that passionate side of us. When we can ‘choose’ to let go, we have a new access to the unlimited possibilities that await us. When we let go, we have a freedom that has seem to been lost. We can get back in touch with who we are at a core level and have freedom and passion fulfilled in our lives. The banana is never worth the juiciness of freedom.

Life is for Now

Life is so good. It is full of blessings, either obvious or in disguise. It is always an opportunity to grow and learn. We are in a beautiful time right now on the planet. So much to love, to grow from and so many wonderful things to learn and expand from. It is a time to be present, be aware, to bring consciousness.

It is a time of trust. Annoyance does not make the universe manifest faster. In fact if anything it slows it down. When you are going against the grain, life is hard.

You are where you are for a reason. Everything that is being thrown at you is a lesson to learn in the moment. All your obstacles are showing up to transform. All your success are showing up because you transformed your obstacles. There is no where you are supposed to be except with what is happening right now in this moment. What ever you are dealing with right now is what you are supposed to be dealing with or you wouldn't be dealing with them.

Don't be so hard on your self. You are where you are supposed to be. If it is a moment of success, bask in the glory and keep creating. Don't get stuck or complacent. If you are in a moment of obstacles or challenges, learn the lesson and move forward.

Nothing is going to stay the way forever, Life is always evolving and so are you.

Keep looking for the opportunity and for the blessing that life is.

Time flies when you have fun.

Whew. Another week has come and gone. I have been so busy preparing for this up and coming and magical journey to Egypt that I literally forget to write. So much is happening.

It goes to show when you are doing what you love, things happen! It is hard to believe in 3 1/2 weeks I will be venturing again to the land of the great Pharoahs. I have the best group going we have ever had. The energy is perfect. It is an amazing endeavor.

Someone asked me what it is like to take people to places like Egypt and I laughed and said, "ALOT OF WORK" but it is so rewarding too. To see people awaken to a higher self. To experience people being alive at a new level. To see the faces of people when they see ISIS temple or the pyramids for the first time. It is so rewarding that the months of work that goes into it pays off.

Would I give it up. Not in a heartbeat. It truly is a joy.

When you are doing what you love, there is no 'work'. It is just what needs to be done. There is no suffering,there is no drama. There is just what needs to be done to have it be magical in every way.

When your attention is off yourself, miracles happen. When my attention is on this journey, so many other things get done. Life is funny like that. Focusing on what matters to you makes all the difference.

I am sure I will have stories and pictures to share of our journey. It will be magical in every way. :)