Transforming yourself is a process as is anything else in life. In order to begin this process we must be clear on what we are wanting to transform into. We often start something, wish for something, and then change our mind towards a new desire confusing the Universe. We sit around wondering why we never get what we want- when the truth is what we want today is completely different than what we were working for in the past.It is important to spend time sitting with this idea of Potential. What are we looking to Create? Brahma is the first phase of any idea or dream. Be clear about what you want- Dream bigger than you can imagine. This is not a logical exercise in what we think is possible. It is your biggest dreams with intention. You don't have to see it as possible right away, but don't limit your imagination. We often look at those we admire and see how their Dream may have come true but we don't see it as possible for us. As soon as we limit something- we shut out the possibility of it ever manifesting. Once Brahma has been created we must not get stuck here dreaming and wishing. We need to move to the next phase, Vishnu~ Right Action.
What steps can we take to start the process of making our desires come true? It is helpful to walk through your day listening, not looking or grasping for answers. If you listen and pay attention you will find there are opportunities all around you that you probably never noticed. We must act and work for what we desire. But not the way we may typically think of working hard- like at a job we can't stand for 12 hours a day to make money to be able to buy the things we want, and never get to enjoy any of it- including our family. Work hard and act towards your purpose with intention. We are all here for something and when you tap into your passion- it is this that completes us. See it as service- offering something meaningful to others. We can also get stuck in this phase~ working and working and never letting go. There can be tendency to grasp and try and control/direct which again limits the potential of what could be.
The third phase of any thing we do is Shiva- letting go. We must know when to step back- we have done the work and here is where we allow manifestation to occur. This is where we get to see all we have dreamed of come to fruition. We need to surrender and go with it. No longer resisting or forcing, allow the potential to develop. "Practice does not make perfect. Practicing perfection makes perfect." Lama Marut
Then we start again with Brahma, Creation- the cycle continues. If we can look at all things as being in one of these three phases we can understand the present along with the honesty and integrity in our journey. We dream big- upper Chakra dreams. Then we have to come back to foundation- ground into Earth. Create a container to build a solid, long lasting structure. Then we let go and allow the structure to grow larger than we ever dreamed possible. Ahh, Jivamukti.
When we resist we have caused immediate limitation. I often find myself thinking that I could not be what my biggest dreams imagine. I see now that as soon as I write it off I have stopped the possibility that it can ever be. "If it is true that we are our thoughts then when we limit we shut abundance out of out life. We stop possibility in its tracks." (Tara Judelle)
I want to share a quote from my Amazing Aunt Josie- the reason I became a yoga Teacher. Thank you for all of your inspiration, without knowing it you have given me the greatest gift by being you. "No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special, and still have something to offer. Your life, because of who you are, has meaning. peace and love-Josie"
