There is an abundance of peace that flows like a gentle smile through the eyes of an old soul
What is consciousness? What does it mean to be truly alive, fully present in body, mind, and spirit with an understanding that penetrates the deepest of our souls? How do we observe through these human eyes at the world of joy, sorrow, love, hate, pain, and bliss?
This concept of consciousness is juicy and exciting but can feel so distant, so out of reach given how far away we have come from really being in a place of total awareness and truth with our lives, our existence, our life purpose. In some cases, it can seem more difficult to be truly conscious with each moment when we lack an understanding of what it means to be conscious and how to flow with the rhythms of this vague concept in our moments of existence.
I can’t say that I know or fully understand it, but there are times in life when things click, they seem right, they seem to flow and there is an abundance of peace that flows like a gentle smile through the eyes of an old soul. How do we access these moments or create more of them in our lives, how do we gain awareness with and, at will, bring consciousness to the forefront so that we can thrive in this beautiful existence? Intend it and then take action.
Here are five tidbits that may help you find the consciousness within you:
1. Find and do Something you Love
This can be what you do for a living or what you do for the love of it. Regardless, it is critical to do something you love regularly, daily if possible, in order to access more of your consciousness. I
The next time you do something you love, set an intention prior to have more consciousness with it (just intend it). Imagine you are dropping in to your soul essence (the center of your being) and feel the part of yourself that is in existence. Who is this soul being within? Bring this part of yourself to the surface (imagine it coming up through your blood and pores) and allow this part of you to experience the joy you find in this thing you love.
I love to run trails or hike on a sunny day. I love to read and be taken on great adventures. I love to use my imagination to help others find their truth. I love to write and sing and dance. What do you love to do?
If you aren’t sure what you love, find out. Here is a great book I recommend to many who are trying to figure out who they are and what they want to do in life. It’s called “Your Heart’s Desire’ by Sonia Choquette. I highly recommend it.
2. Contemplate
Take time out of your schedule to be in silence and to listen to your inner wisdom, to be with this human body, embracing the gifts it shares with your wandering spirit.
We are in a ‘drive-fast-go-hard’ society and we forget to step away from this fast paced environment to give ourselves moments of silence and peace so that we can hear the answers to the many questions we have and so that we can give gratitude to our amazing being and pay respects to all that we have been, all that we are, and all that we will become.
Most of us are not conscious of our breath or heart beat or what our hands and fingers look like, let alone what we need at a deeper level or our being to thrive in this beautiful existence.
To connect with this deeper part of yourself, make time for silence. This can be in the form of meditation, a light yoga class, walking in nature, a silent retreat. Here is a local Colorado silent retreat location that has affordable cabins for rent: http://www.yeshekhorlo.org/retreatCrestone_intro. I also highly recommend the book ‘The Book of Secrets’ by Deepak Chopra to help connect deeper to your true soul essence.
3. Observe
We are so busy doing, that we forget to actually see what is right in front of us. We blindly watch television or actions taking place, but are not really present for what is really happening.
If you can slow down and actually observe interactions, especially between people or animals, and most especially in the outdoors, you will find many treasures of wisdom, peace, joy, happiness, humbleness, and awareness.
There is a special trick. Don’t look, don’t just see, but observe with all of your being, all of your senses and let go of any expectations or past experiences. Just allow your soul essence to penetrate through your mind’s eye to see the magic that is happening before you. With enough practice, you will be able to see the particles of matter and the crystal energy that is being exchanged.
When you are able to master this, you will receive healings at a level that I cannot explain. It will humble you, bring tears to your eyes, and bring you steps closer to that consciousness within. Trust that you have the capacity to do this; you are much wiser and more connected than you realize.
4. Create
We were given minds, hands, hearts, emotions, and wild imaginations so that we, each of us that exists,can create supportive magical manifestations.
It is easy for us to get stuck in the realms of “what already is” and forget that we have the potential and gifts to create from galactic particles of energy into a tangible work of art in this physical existence.
Let go of what you think it should look like, or what others have created. We get stuck in expectations or old experiences that we forget to dive into the kinder-garden of curiosity, creativity, and imagination.
The best place to start is in the arts. Create a magical piece of art, may it be a painting, writing, a song, a dance, a design, or something new that I don’t have a name for. Sign up for a class with friends or make something up yourself.
Creating from your mind, hands, heart, emotions, and imagination will fuel your existence in a way that can only allow you to connect with or further expand and deepen your consciousness.
5. Connect & Share
We are here to connect with others and to share our gifts and wisdom with the world so that we can thrive. Without connection, collaboration, and co-creation we are not allowing for our highest potential and greatest possibilities, which prevents us from really accessing our truth and consciousness.
We impact the lives of everyone we come into contact with more than we realize, by being, with all the thoughts, beliefs, ideas, and creations we hold. See if you can go a step further and truly connect with others through interaction. Ask about their lives and dreams and experiences and share the wisdom you’ve gained along your path.
Be present with this experience and use your new observation skills to allow for growth and healing and watch your consciousness expand. In this space of consciousness, your being smiles through the essence of your soul, deeply humbled by connections you’ve made and the experiences you have shared.
And this awareness and understanding creates a frequency that others can feel and see at their own deep level of being. And they may not be able to explain it, but they know it like an old friend, and they want to be connected with this again.
In Consciousness, We Thrive. Awaken to your Consciousness
Many blessings on your path!
~Katherine Ganev, The Urban Spirit Guide
Poem: Awaken to your Consciousness
I opened my eyes, the light was blinding
wrapping its dense fog around my body
and there I was, walking this new path
open to a new existence of experience
what a wonderful journey
exploring this complex design
of emotions and wisdom
of beauty and connections
watching our humanness
Our needs, our dreams, our hopes, & fears
in communion, with curiosity
with tears and laughter, together
observing the beautiful smiles
the big hands and moving breaths
the messages in body and mind
the humble sweetness of it all
with tears of joy and understanding
in gratitude for every moment
watching us grow beyond measure
watching us shift from new to old to new again
I saw, I laughed, I cried
and felt deep within my being
looking beyond our soul essence
creating magical memories and healing
and with a knowing I can’t explain
my heart was peace and love
exploring a new beginning
of total understanding
I opened my eyes, the light was peaceful
intertwining with my light within
and there I was, home again
dreaming of my human existence
looking at where I was truly alive
seeing where I was unconscious
amusing at where I was stuck
but knowing it was all worth it
In Consciousness, we thrive
Awaken to your Consciousness
~Katherine Ganev, The Urban Spirit Guide