A lot of the self-help books, alternative spirituality movements and even 'the secret' has tapped into the concept of energy. Energy being something that cannot be destroyed, but is the basis of life as all living things are in constant state of energy. From what we do with our bodies, to the unseen energy that our thoughts create. Maybe the Hindu's had it right... our soul is just energy that is not destroyed but reborn. Who knows? Even in Christianity the soul and its release is a key concept, the soul cannot be destroyed-- our own unique personal energy.
"What goes around comes around"... a powerful statement on the energy in choices we make. It goes hand in hand with "what you put out is what you get back". For the last decade or so I have tried to be sure that what I put "out there" is positive energy and where possible, a true reflection of myself. I always try to see the best in others, and for the most part have been rewarded by wonderful people entering my life. Not always getting what I want, but usually getting things that have lead me alone a path which has been interesting. When talking with a friend this weekend, I realize that I am becoming more and more centred in those two beliefs and really and truly okay with just being me. I am so very far from perfect. I see each and every one of my faults clearly, and I struggle. Yet, I remind myself we all do this. When we look in the mirror we see ourselves not as others see us. We are lucky when people enter our lives that allow us to see that which others see. It can either terrify, or lift you up.
I am learning like most to just be okay with me, and trying to be okay in the NOW as I really cannot control the SOMEDAY. Even if that means working in a job that affords me happiness and personal fufillment, but not rising to upper middle class income and having the associated trappings of that. Happiness is really becoming a driving force. A force I feel driving inside me each day. The desire to be centred, happy in that space, creative and open to the experiences around me. Hmmm. Thoughts for today.
