Day 217 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - For Most of You, Less May...

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Lesson 217: For Most of You, Less May...

….mean more. More Space, less distractions, more happiness, less stress, more simplicity, less clutter. Having less allows for more open space for a better environment. If we are more open, then this allows for more experiences. Today we need to think about if we need to live differently and if we need less. Do you see it as being set free?

I personally am trying to work towards a simpler life and simpler setting in my home. I want more space and less clutter in order to have a more open space for good energy to come. I thought I decluttered really well recently – I did get rid of a lot of clothing, items I didn’t use and makeup. I took some time off work just to be away from work but to also do another declutter. I am finding that I do not use that many items as I thought I would need and can go ever more so without certain items.

I also try not to buy anything I don’t need. The most I spend my money on besides the necessities is on things towards more enrichment like books and spirituality workshops. I just think anything that feeds your soul is good. I am just trying to minimise the material things like clothing, jewellery, make-up, perfume, shoes, bags etc. I think it will be another weight off my shoulders and will free my space up. It’s still a progress in my life but I am confident I will get to a point where I will feel comfortable and I expect that to be by the end of 2018.

I think we could all live with less and continue life without a problem. I think people over emphasise that having “things” makes your life better when it only provides that temporary happiness. What do you think?

Day 214 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - The Scarcity in Many Parts of...

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Lesson 214: The Scarcity in Many Parts of...

… the world is real. We in the western world are plagued by a construct of society that we are without when there is abundance all around us. It really poses the question of – what is enough? We have this misbelief that we don’t have everything we need in a group collective. Today we are to think about how we fit in the world and if it’s possible to detach from the group misconceptions that we are fed.

I used to live completely in a material world. I never used to think about my environmental impact. I never thought about what things I should be grateful for. I used to think that I couldn’t help people in my own way. This all changed one day when I had a spiritual awakening. It was building up to really open my eyes. I am awake and aware.

I think that I have detached from the group collective that we don’t have enough in our lives. I recognise now that I have plenty – I have food, a roof over my head, clothes to wear, running water and a job for financial stability. These are just a few of the things that I recognise not everyone has. I have so many blessings around me and I thank the Divine almost every day for all these things. I know that so many people in the world get caught up in their lives of materialism that they don’t even realise that it all doesn’t really matter. I used to get so caught up in needing to have all the latest trends, that I realised it only brings instant happiness which fades just as fast. It doesn’t really nourish the soul. We do all these things to impress people and what for?

I guess I will show people in time through my own example with the life I lead. I am not the type to force a certain way of living on anyone, so all I can do is detach from the group thought, live my own life and hope others can learn from me. I am still working on my minimalist life, but I have a mission to clear my space to accommodate this lifestyle. I realise I don’t need some of the things I have and I will donate them.

I think we need to stop thinking we don’t have enough when we got a lot more than what some people do. It’s about bringing it back into self to realise we have so much more than we think we do.

Day 213 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - You Feel the Energy of...

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Lesson 213: You Feel the Energy of...

“You feel the energy of scarcity even if you are in abundance. You feel this because you feel everything in the Universe, as vibration. What affects the one, affects the One.”

— Sara Wiseman

Today we are to think about how we deal with the truth that there are so many beings on this planet that do not have enough like you and me. Is it something you ignore? Is it something you think about from time to time? Are there ways in which you make a difference?

I try to pray in my own way for always being grateful for my day and all the things I receive. I do think about those people suffering in various ways – whether it’s not having enough money, not having enough food, those that are unloved and abused. I do think from time to time how I can help or just be a better person.

Small things I personally do is not wasting food, take a vegetarian approach, be kind to others, donate money to charities and praying for those who are less fortunate than myself. I do want to volunteer but I have so much going on in my life towards my spiritualism, I feel like this is a future venture for me. I can stretch myself thin because I don’t think that would really help others, if I’m tired. I try to eat all the food I eat, because I shouldn’t waste food. I should only ever buy what I need. I want to eventually go vegan because I think eating meat, not only makes the animals suffer but isn’t a sustainable future. I try to be kind to all people because I shouldn’t judge them as I don’t know their story. I donate money to charities to do the work that I currently can’t volunteer to do myself. I pray because it’s a reminder to be grateful and look at the abundance in my life and take a moment to think about those that do suffer. There isn’t a day that goes by now where I’m not thinking about others in this way. I want my energy and positive thoughts to hopefully help someone else. I’d like to think when I pray for others, it actually feeds to someone in need.

There is that hard truth out there that we choose to ignore. Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we’re just blinded to the truth that other people out there are suffering. I think it comes back to self to be more aware of it and thinking about ways in which we can care.

Day 212 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - Scarcity is a Part of Human Instinct...

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Lesson 212: Scarcity is a Part of Human Instinct...

“Scarcity is a part of human instinct; it goes back to the beginning of your species, when there was not always enough. The fear of being without enough drove you find ways to have enough.”

— Sara Wiseman

Today I am to think about what is enough? Do I enough money? Do I have enough things that bring me happiness? Do I have enough food? The possibilities are endless but it’s also a question of “where does it end?”. What do you consider to be “enough”?

I was a very materialistic person. I will happily admit that to anyone. I needed to have all the different types of make-up. I had to wear the cutest outfits and be on trend. I had to have items just because someone else had them, so therefore so did I. I was always spending on just things that gave me temporary happiness but didn’t really feed my soul. I only try to spend money on things that advance my spirituality now or necessary items for the home. I’m trying to be more minimalist but that’s a working progress.

For me, it’s important to have enough money to pay my mortgage, bills, food whilst still have entertainment and money for my spirituality courses. I mean, I could strip some things back but because I want to live through experience, it costs money. That’s the reality of the world we live in. If we weren’t controlled by money, I think I would just roam freely and want to learn from others through some knowledge exchange. I’m trying to do away with material objects and live for experiences that nourish my soul. I place boundaries on myself to do away with material things if I can. I do not buy something material unless it’s an essential item that’s got a long lasting benefit rather than just a quick fix of happiness.

I think I have more than enough in my life and I am very fortunate. I have a job that allows me to live a comfortable life and it wasn’t always like this for me. I know what it’s like to grow up in a family where there wasn’t enough food sometimes. I know what it’s like to not earn enough and you only have enough to live from week to week. I am grateful for the life I get to lead that some people don’t. I think having this awareness and being appreciative of what’s in your life is important too.

What is “enough” for you?