Going Beyond

Going Beyond where you are today, moving forward even in small steps in mindfulness, opens to new possibilities. Plus, Living consciously all through the day, creates magic.

Instead of the world telling us what to do, and then just following along, usually without thinking, we choose our life’s direction. By being aware, and consciously making choices for our personal best life, our learning, growing, and evolving takes on a new purpose. Life becomes more meaningful, exciting, full of surprises, magic and fun. Like playing with a Japanese Magic Puzzle box, new parts are revealed, new shapes form, and new paths carry us on into our future.

But, to do this Consciously, knowing our choices create our experience, is where our power lies. No longer a victim to anything, or anyone, we create our own dance of life.

My painting Going Beyond shows the shifting waters, sands, palms, and shrubs of a big sky land in the South. The days are warmer, breezes balmy, and chances to be in nature abound. I’m able to swim and walk, as I rediscover myself with new experiences, and fresh eyes. This is the winter I’ve always dreamed of, and I’m amazed to find myself living the dream. The Light is different, the air softer, and colors brighter.

Going Beyond makes you more aware of your Self.

Also, when you see your light and dark as well as the spaces in between, as all parts of you, your creation, you accept it all in a new way. You love yourself more and consciously step away from people and things that do not fill you with goodness and light.

Similarly, it’s like weaving a Magic cloak of life for yourself. First, you intermingle the dark and light, warp and weft, securing support and protection in the rhythms from your soul. Then, this transforms into the perfect garment for you to be resilient, grounded, and balanced in a changing world. In this way, you become the creator of your life in every way.

Secondly, it’s time to take steps forward to Live your Dream. Know that you won’t be caught in the swamp, or wander off the path. Like a magnate, your energy and desire bring all people and events to move you forward, evolve, and grow, just as you did as a child.

Thirdly, you are a magnate for all that you need in life. Trust your Self, know your inner wisdom, and move in the direction of your greatest life. Your Way may not be the way of the world, but that’s a good thing. It will be your personal experience to touch your inner wisdom, knowing, beauty, and life.

Therefore, take responsibility for everything you’ve created and ask yourself, ‘What am I to learn from this? What Wisdom comes from this encounter? Did this fill me with happiness, and enrich my experience?’ If it didn’t, then walk away. That, too, is a lesson learned.

So, Be brave, Go Beyond, and immerse in all life has to offer. Let no one row your boat. Move happily and gently down the stream, and Know in your heart, that Life is but a Dream.