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Our nervous system obtains balance through consistency. This doesn’t necessarily mean we have to follow a timeline or a schedule, but we can certainly benefit from a routine.

So why does our mind present new ideas?

When we have the urge for spontaneous action, it is our body’s way of introducing new ways to take care of ourselves- an opportunity to see what works for us and what doesn’t work for us.

The function of the mind is to help us understand our body. To tell us what it needs in signals that also give us direction.

Because we all make mistakes, and because we all have the responsibility of peace, it sometimes lingers as to whether we should be the one to make things right.

To take accountability for our own actions, at the very least, has the power to change our current trajectory. Understanding that our actions play an impact on others establishes this need for peace, why it’s important to do what needs to be done.

Solutions are not always clear, so when you see a chance, take it. An effort benefits us all.

No one has the authority to decide one life outweighs another. We form stronger connections with certain people, but this is not to say they hold more value. Compared to the earth and its functionality, these people play a part. 

Focusing on specific relationships causes us to neglect and weaken other bonds we have created, which have also been created with purpose. 

Consider other areas or people in your life that deserve attention, and remember we all have a chance at redemption.

Life flows easier when everyone works together.

There is a difference between saving and liberating someone. To "save" is holding yourself responsible for that life, and I think it's important to understand that even as some of the best healers, teachers, parents, we still don't have that control over anyone's life. We have choices, and we have our own lessons to learn, but when you "liberate" someone, the responsibility and direction of life remains theirs. True freedom.

As a journeyman of life, you can be shown the door to this freedom, but you still must be the one to walk through it…

Sometimes, it takes us a little bit longer to learn how to say “no.” Early on, or at least in some cultures, it is taught that allowing others in our energy field, communicating with anyone who comes across your path, is necessary for your growth, but this is not always the case.

In some instances, “no” teaches us how to set boundaries. Because it is up to us to decide what and who participates in our reality.

And so, while it’s important we not build walls- to keep others out- it is an important directive to establish boundaries, so as to prioritize your well being over others’.

These days, there are no limits to the access we have to other people. Between the television, internet, social media, and mobile phones, there will always be a way to find the information we seek, and usually a place to find who we seek. The benefit to this is knowledge. The disadvantage to this is indulgence. 

When we are engaging in environments, people, and experiences not directly affecting our reality, we are opening ourselves up to vibrations our body may not be equipped for. The digestion of these worldly problems may be more difficult to someone who has not experienced that type of behavior.

Our habits of resourcefulness and problem solving become a direct result of our experiences. You don’t have to ignore the rest of the world, but when you are tuning in, be sure it is something that you are comfortable processing and/or letting go of. The effects on your body are more prominent than you may realize.

"There's a fine line between being woke and being lazy," I heard from a co-worker of mine.

And this is absolutely true, which sent me into the expansion of this idea. This mentality, the concept of laziness vs. purpose per say, is mainly targeted in the work environment. Now, we are on this planet to enjoy life, having our basic needs met and kept safe. The "woke" community understands this. However, that does not directly translate to not having to work at all, which is what the other party in this scenario is observing. We ALL have a part to play in society. This doesn't mean you have to go get the typical job, pay typical bills, and play into the role of working your life away, but when we work, we should do it with purpose. If you have a certain lifestyle that suits you, do the work that can get you to that point. If it requires money, find a way to make it. If it requires your time, make time for it. This "new generation of workers," the title that we have been so humbly assigned, is here to show us that there does not need to be this attachment to a specific career choice. They understand that humans are evolving, and sometimes that means moving on. Which is what we should all be doing. Workers are replaceable, but so are employers. This is an open concept. It is not intended to be a rivalry.

Predictions, expectations, goals, whatever you want to call them, have as much power as you give them. 

To try and predict a future pattern has its risks. At any point in time, these visions can change. Action redirects the world, and as things shift, so do these ideas. But to live day by day has the benefit of always being in control of your life. This experience of reality gives us insight on how we are progressing and opens our eyes to opportunities as they present themselves.

Sometimes what we envision hinders our growth, as this mentality of planning sets us on a specific path.

Do what makes you happy, even as this will inevitably change. By maintaining that frequency, you will always have the life you deserve.

What is the difference between a habit and an addiction? Is there a difference?

What does it mean when we supplement products from our outside environment into the environment we hold within?

Does it mean we are missing something? Does it mean we need it?

Does food qualify? Do people?

Everything that exists, exists on an energy wavelength. What we ingest, becomes a part of our own energetic field. And what we crave, has a purpose. It is our intentions that decide whether this works in favor of the body.

Sometimes, we lose track of our self care, and that's ok. This is commonly a time when we are processing a lot of emotion, and therefore, our focus is directed inward. 

On the outside, this is seen as "lazy" or "depressive," but I want to remind you how healthy this is. How you feel will always be more important than what others' interpretation of you may be.

This is not to say that your outward appearance is irrelevant. Simply, we must acknowledge that this reflection may bring to surface what we are feeling inside. A sign that your body needs attention.

Emotion is a powerful energy. As we experience the surge, this incoming emotional frequency, how we respond holds the power of creation, along with the power of destruction.. these forces always running parallel.

When we are completely enveloped in these vibrations, we all lose focus and most logic. Not only does our response become rash, but our bodies become overwhelmed and undernourished. When we allow ourselves to soften, easing our nervous system and in turn granting our bodies the ability to understand, they become a sort of guide- because these signals have a purpose. It is this stillness, this pause, that shows us what direction to take, and what direction to avoid.

Likewise, when we choose to ignore these feelings, we become lost… our minds unable to find order in what is going on around us.

However, emotion is and forever will be a part of the human experience, and what we see in our reality is how these emotions affect others. Don’t be the catalyst for chaos. Listen to your body.

“I did it, so they can do it to.”

“I did it, so they don’t have to.”

Interpretation is subjective, and so is intention, so when we use these statements, it’s technically misleading, because humans are created for their own experiences. No two people are guaranteed to find the same struggles, and that’s really the necessary point.

We all make choices in life, and we can learn from those around us without the presumption of what things will look like.

For far too long have we given religion credit for raising human beings. What we learn in churches, or prayer practices, or even just passed down belief, is that there is credit due to someone that is no longer a part of this world. We are taught “worship” to a being who has lived, and died, just like the people who still exist.

What we can learn from religious practices is how to be part of a community, how to support one another: a different kind of family, one you have chosen to be a part of.

We are learning, every day, and whether it’s from the people you are interacting with, or just the experiences that you are creating, you deserve the credit for the life you give yourself. You are making the choices. You are dealing with the consequences and rewards, in this lifetime. This is not some orchestrated game that we are a part of.

To be a decent human being is not a religious concept. It’s a life you have chosen.

People do not need positions of power to make a difference in the world, and people don’t need to see us in order for our voices to be heard.

We see what we are willing to see.. about people, about institutions. Structure is important, sacrifice is not. And when it comes to the betterment of society, there will always be opposing sides. What we really want is understanding, and this becomes impossible when we are over speaking and unwilling to receive.

Inspiration comes in many forms.

It is absolutely no easy task to take care of the existence inside of your own body. The circumstance of life that we choose, or even the tasks that are chosen for us, can change this delicate biome.

There are an infinite amount of solutions that can restore balance, aka heal the body, but this almost makes the task harder.

Instead of living life by a trial and error sequence, we must consider our relation to nature. The need for rain, the need for sun, elemental power and what this translates to. We must also consider how much of these elements we are experiencing, and a key representation of this is our emotions.

Intelligence is defined as “the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment.” It is based on comprehension and reasoning. 

However, wisdom is defined as “the body of knowledge and principles that develops within a specified society or period.”

Some people may use these terms interchangeably. The distinguishable difference, however, is that one is derived in order to create an experience, and one is derived from the experience.

As Anais Nin once wrote, “you cannot save people, you can only love them.”

I read this quote for the first time early one morning, and it has not left my mind since.

We all question whether we can change someone or if an outcome could be different. This is a natural cycle in emotional processing. The future is never certain, and the truth is, there is always a difference we can make. We have these thoughts and desires for a much greater purpose than ourselves.

But it is also here we experience free will and the battle of the ego.

Life is full of opportunities to learn, for growth, and it will continue on with or without this understanding. My experience has taught me to make peace with my battles, to accept that we all choose our own fate. We are in control of nothing but ourselves, and we must take care of what we are given. Love, and love deeply. It is all we have to offer the world in return.

The more you have, the more you will also care for. This notion applies to every area of life, and when you have these additional responsibilities, care for your body, the most important task of existence, becomes more and more difficult.

Minimalism, choosing not to raise children, and the desire to work for yourself is not just a trend. Humans are more aware now than ever. With this awareness, we are seeing how these traditions of “more” are distracting. 

We all have things we must attend to, but be aware of how you divide these tasks. Time for yourself, your body, your sanity, should be your top priority. 

“Take care of yourself so you can take care of everything else you want to take care of.”