Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Living a Radiant Life
So I paused for a moment to reflect on “my secret”. This was my answer: “True radiance comes from the inside out. True health is an abundance of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. What you see is a dedication to the embodiment of these qualities so that I can live a life of radiant joy and passion in order to better offer my services to the world.” Or words to that effect!
Radiant Wellness
I discovered many years ago that unless I honoured my body as the vehicle of my divine purpose then I would not be able to fulfil my full potential. I learnt that a body that is vibrating at a high frequency of inner purity has endless resources of energy and vitality. I learnt that a body that is conscious of what goes into it is nourished on more than just a physical level.
Food is energy and energy is consciousness, so what we eat has an effect not only on the health of our bodies but also on the health of our minds and on the health of our emotions.
Everything that we eat carries a vibration and that vibration affects every cell of our being. Food that is grown, packaged and brought to us in a mass-marketed way without care and consideration, will impact us negatively by creating toxicity and low vitality. But food that has been grown, packaged and brought to us with love, will impact us positively by nourishing us on all levels. Because, ultimately it is love that feeds the eternal part of us that is beyond mortal flesh. And it is love that allows the radiant glow of well-being to permeate everything we do and everything we are.
When we radiate wellness from the inside out, our thoughts are inspired, our emotions are clear, our hearts are open, and we more easily make conscious choices as to what we eat, what we do, who we hang out with, who we do business with, and what we offer to the world. When we radiate wellness from the inside out, our inner light shines bright for all to see … and this inspires others to also step onto the path of true wellness.
Radiant Love
Living a radiant life means we are in “right relationship” to ourselves and to others. And this means we are not trying to get love from outside of ourselves, but instead we are nourished by diving deep into our own true love-nature. It’s a shift from the immaturity of co-dependency to the maturity of inter-dependency. In other words, instead of trying to get from another what we think we need in order to feel complete, we offer our wholeness to the relationship without the need for emotional self-gratification.
And in offering our wholeness, we allow the alchemy of true love to take place. Now the relationship becomes a vehicle for emotional and spiritual growth that serves not only to create a more loving, harmonious relationship but also radiates out to create a world of peace and harmony.
Wholeness means we have recognized our own inner divinity … and this means we see the divinity in all people, whether they be our intimate partner or our brothers and sisters of a different culture. And in seeing that we are all one, we cannot fail to illuminate all interactions with the radiance of our true nature.
Radiant Wealth
When we know the truth of our infinite potential – because we have tapped into the vast resource of energy and well-being that is available to us – then we inevitably shine the light of our magnificence on all that we say and do. We are lit from the inside by the fire of passion that burns through all inner and outer obstacles on the way to fulfilling our divine mission. By daring to be all that we truly are, we move from smallness to greatness.
It is our greatness that enriches our lives and the lives of others. It is in having the courage to offer our unique gifts to the world that we create a life of true worthiness. All the riches we deserve lie in the wealth of creative energy at our disposal – should we choose to tap into it – when we are vibrating at a high level of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
When we shift from being pre-occupied by just making a living to doing what we really love, then we shift from survival to true fulfilment. The flame of our radiance burns most brightly when we are of service to the world. True wealth is that which cannot be grasped at by greed, but that which emanates from the core of our being for the upliftment of all.
So, shine … shine like a star for all to see! For you are more glorious than you have ever dared to imagine … and as radiant as the brightest star in the sky!
with love and grace,
Amoda Maa Jeevan
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Radical Awakening
There’s a new frequency coming through humanity today and it’s turning our lives upside down. So many of us are experiencing increasing challenges as our world is rocked by unexpected inner and outer events. So many of us are being impacted by an increasing intensity in our daily lives and in our emotions. And so many of us are feeling a sense of anticipation as if something new is about to happen but we don't what that is.
Whether we experience these changes and challenges as fear or as excitement is a choice we each have to make. Because the new frequency is about making new choices in our lives. We are in the midst of a new evolutionary impulse that is creating the possibility for a fundamental shift in how we see things, in our beliefs, our thoughts, our feelings, our words and our actions. It's a new paradigm of living and being and we are being birthed into it. And, like all births, it is both painful and exciting. It is out of the chaos that something new is born. It is at the darkest hour that we stand at the edge of a rebirth into the light of a fresh dawn.
This new paradigm is the call to Radical Awakening. It’s the call to get conscious in every aspect of our lives. Radical Awakening is a fundamental shift in the relationship to Life … and ultimately to ourselves. Do we operate from the myopic viewpoint of a contracted ego or do we operate from the clarity afforded us when we stand in the 360-degree perspective of an unbounded heart? Do we operate from our smallness or from our greatness? Do we operate from a victim-consciousness or do we operate as conscious co-creators? This is the choice that we are being offered … and the choice that we make will alter our future for better or for worse.
More and more of us are becoming aware that this choice is available to us. The trick is that we need to make this choice in every moment and in every circumstance. Radical Awakening is the frequency of the Divine Feminine … and the Divine Feminine leaves no stone unturned in her mission to heal the wound of separation that is the cause of all suffering. Her love is a fierce one, a tenacious one, and a courageous one. Her love is that of a mother who will do anything to protect her children and get the job done. And the job in this case is to shift us from separation to oneness. Wherever we separate ourselves from Source is where we separate ourselves from Life and from ourselves. And whenever we live in a state of separation we experience anxiety, scarcity, fear, competitiveness, stress and isolation.
Radical Awakening is the call to recognize and embody the truth of who we really are. Because only when we have truly tasted the sweet nectar of our essential divinity - our wholeness and our holiness – can we truly operate from a unity paradigm. When we stop looking at the world through the eyes in our head and start looking through the eyes of our heart, we come to see that everything that exists is spun together with the same thread of magic and we come to know that every single person and every single thing is a manifestation of the One Source. Tapping into the vast ocean of our Being-nature - that part of us that is unchanging and eternal - means that we are at one with life as it unfolds within our own experience. And this means that we are no longer victims of circumstances!
The shift from our heads to our hearts grants us the power to make a choice in how we respond to life. Instead of reacting from our habitual patterns, we can now choose to respond with more life-affirming thoughts, feelings, words and actions. Instead of operating from a reality clouded by past-fear of future-hope, we can operate within the crystal-clear lens of the present moment. It’s when we step fully into the present that the inner light of our true radiance can shine. Our true radiance is our willingness to be total, to fully show up and offer ourselves wholeheartedly to life as it moves through us, to allow the fire of passion to burn through all self-limitations so that we offer our unique gifts to the world in service to the greater whole. This is a shift from a me-centred perspective of “what can I get from life?” to a we-centred perspective of “what can I give to life?” It’s a radical turn-around of all our self-protective ways to a new unlimited way of being that ultimately leads to more happiness, more joy, more love and more freedom for ourselves and for all those around us.
This radical awakening is a new spirituality that has little to do with running away to the mountain-top to meditate in seclusion for a few more lifetimes. Nor has it much to do with holding hands and praying for peace to come one day in the future. The new frequency is about bringing spirituality into a deep intimacy with practicality. The Divine Feminine is an earthy vibration that seeks to heal the wound of separation that has plagued our relationships to all things tangible: our relationship to our bodies and health, our relationship to other people, and our relationship to our work and our money. All of these are realms not normally embraced by the traditional spiritual path.
Today the call is to get conscious within the nitty-gritty of our daily lives. The new frequency is impacting our health, our intimate relationships, our work and our money. So many of us are experiencing a breakdown of one or more of these areas of our lives, so many of us are experiencing unexpected illness, loss of loved ones, disillusionment with work and financial instability. So many of us are yearning to find our true purpose in the world. And all of this is as it should be … the light of the Divine Feminine is revealing to us those aspects of our lives in which are still operating from a separation-perspective. The call is to choose love not fear, greatness not smallness, and to know ourselves as conscious co-creators of our reality.
The choice is ours to make … and the power to make that choice is available to us now!
with love and blessings,
Amoda
Thursday, 4 March 2010
A New Frequency
If your life is being rocked by challenges that seem too big to handle or by increasing chaos and confusion .. rest assured that this is all part of the grand cosmic plan! You are being called to grow beyond your self-limitations and to take a good look at what has been holding you back from shining your true radiance on the world? Are you still playing the victim? Are there areas in your life that you prefer to play small? Are you still playing out those old tape loops handed down by your parents? Are you a passive observer of the drama of your life?
The new frequency is revealing every area of our lives – personal and collective – that is still operating within the old paradigm of fear and separation. This is our opportunity to see what has been hidden behind the scenes and finally bring it to the light of awareness …. and choose a new way of being. We are each powerful beyond measure and we have the power to choose how we think, how we feel, what we say and what we do! The power of choice is right here in this very moment. We CAN choose to be conscious co-creators of our lives instead of victims of circumstances. We don’t have to play “poor me” any more because playing small does not serve us nor does it serve the world!
The new frequency is the Divine Mother vibration … and her energy is that of “fierce love”, in other words a love that will do what it takes to shift us into a new way of being, to shift us from the immaturity of co-dependency to the maturity of inter-dependency. In the former, we act like children and give our power away to an external authority, whether that be another person, the world, life or God. In the latter, we realize that we are the only authors of our reality and we take full responsibility for how respond to life.
The new paradigm being born amidst the chaos of today is one of wholeness, oneness, love and harmony. It requires the release of old habitual patterns and a willingness to step into something much greater than we have ever known. It requires each of us to have the courage to step out of our comfort zones and become our true radiant selves! Radiance is what the world is calling forth from us, radiance is what inspires us to great actions, radiance is what ignites our passion! A radiant world is one in which we each contribute our unique gifts to serve the greater whole. A radiant world is one in which we each shine and illuminate the glory of existence with the brightness of our love.
I don’t know about you .. but I’m excited by this new frequency! Let us step forwards into a new world of endless possibilities and let us always remember the truth of who we really are …
with love and blessings,
Amoda
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
The Marriage of Money and Spirituality
I was wrong about all these beliefs! It's taken me a long time to realize that money is not evil ... it is how we use it that makes all the difference. Money in the hands of selfishness gets tainted, but money in the hands of service becomes elevated. Money used consciously is of great service to the individual and to the world. There is no shame in using money to create better living conditions, to provide services and goods to others, to help those in need and to empower oneself to move beyond the slavery of 9 to 5 jobs. The more money you have, the more good you can do. The more money you have, the more people you can help. The crucial factor is your level of consciousness. If fear is your driving force, then you will hoard money and it will stagnate. If love is your driving force, then you will find ways to redistribute your wealth in ways that serve those around you.
Money is simply an energy; it is neither good nor bad. But the way that we use it is good or bad. Money is a symbol of fair exchange, a transaction between 2 people that provides something of value to each of them. And money needs to be circulated. The more circulation, the more impact it has on other people's lives.
Money in the right hands has the power to heal the rift between rich and poor. Money in the right hands can educate, empower, feed and water millions. We do have all the money we need to create healthy living conditions for every single person in the world .. it's just out of balance right now!
I understand now that the time has come for the marriage of Spirituality and Practicality. I understand now that learning to use money in service to humanity will heal a major collective wound that has kept us for so long in poverty and scarcity consciousness.
Imagine a world in which each of us truly felt rich, each of us truly felt abundant and each of us felt unafraid of sharing our wealth ... I imagine it would be a very different world to the one we currently live in!
I'd like to share with you this Abundance Meditation created by myself with music by Kavi ... enjoy! (see below)
with love and blessings,
Amoda
Monday, 23 November 2009
My Journey to Inner Success
As my life crumbled around me, I could no longer uphold the lie I had been sold by my ego and I was forced to delve deeper into the truth of my self. The problem was, I had no idea who I was nor what I truly wanted. All I knew was that I could no longer seek love and self-worth from my external success.
So I made the courageous decision to STOP all striving for success and to allow Life to reveal my deeper truth. I gave up my academic pursuits, my home, my relationship, my work as a Lifestyle Instructor ... and stepped into the unknown. In the darkness of having nothing and knowing nothing, a small flicker of knowing-ness grew to reveal a new vision of the future. Still unformed, the vision stayed with me for many years as a seed of possibility. It took many years to gestate as I went on my journey of self-discovery and self-healing, but throughout all of that time I never lost sight of the light within me. Even though I experienced homelessness, poverty, heartbreak, emotional abuse, physical violence, self-worth issues, painful childhood memories, doubt and fear ... I never once stopped believing in my dream that my life would unfold in glory to reveal my true inner riches so that I could share them with the world. I never let my inner light go out!
It's a long story, but in the end, I have been rewarded with what I call true success ... INNER SUCCESS! By this I mean the success of having become sovereign of my own inner kingdom. I am no longer subject to the vicissitudes of my small mind thinking, and even though fearful thoughts may pass through my mind, they are no more than passing clouds on an empty sky. I do not identify with these self-limiting thoughts ... they are not my true nature and so nothing can taint the truth of who I AM. Inner success is about being anchored in my essential being-ness, even though the sky may look stormy.
The liberation that this brings is enormous! There is no greater gift than this! And from this place, I am free to follow my dream and offer my gifts to the world without the need for approval. The sense of stability and certainty that comes from this place is reward indeed! And there are still challenges to come .. for as we grow, so we are able to climb greater heights and we are challenged to grow even more than we had imagined. To me, this is exciting! Life is full of new possibilities and, however challenging it may appear to be, I have learnt that nothing can rock my true eternal nature.
May you too have the courage to shine your light on all that you do ... may your inner light always guide you to grow and BE ALL THAT YOU ARE!
with love and blessings,
Amoda Maa Jeevan
Friday, 23 October 2009
Offering Your Gifts to the World
And yet, when we do decide to authentically share what inspires us, what moves us, what empassions us, then something in our soul stirs and starts to smile. Inspiration is a higher form of motivation. When you're inspired, you're an inspiration to others. You can't help it .. it's contagious! Inspiration has the power to move a mountain, it has the power to touch people's hearts, it has the power to inspire someone else to be inspired.
All great acts arise from inspiration. And yet it does not matter whether what you offer the world is big or small. It does not matter whether you're a mother, an artist, a visionary or a corporate manager. What matters is whether you're offering your authenticity. It does not matter whether you touch millions or just one person. What matters is the depth of your inspiration.
Each of us has something unique to offer the world, something special that has the ability to touch someone. There is no "better" or "worse", no "higher" or "lower" : every job, every talent and every skill has its place in the world if you are offering it from the place of inspiration, authenticity, passion and joy.
And the thing is ... whatever is YOUR unique gift, when you take the plunge and declare your vision and mission to the world, then all the angels will gather round you to support you. Not always in the way you think they should! But support is there, in hidden and not hidden ways. The rewards of following your bliss and having the courage to offer your unique gifts to the world are rained upon you when you least expect it, when you've stopped demanding what you think is rightfully yours and you are simply doing what you do with arms wide open to welcome everything. Unwavering certainty in your vision and mission - and GRATITUDE - are the keys to reaping the rewards when you step out of your comfort zone to offer your gifts to the world.
Which would you rather have ... a life of unfullfilment or a life of soul nourishment? Which would you rather have ... a life of repetitive comfort or a life of exciting possibilities?
I know which one I'd rather have! I choose to be the author of my life, I choose to share my passion with the world, I choose to be inspired in all that I do. I choose to be grateful for the opportunities that come my way that allow me to offer my gifts to the world. And I choose to open my arms and welcome all the ups and downs that each hold a hidden gift when I have the wisdom to look inside the heart of every situation.
Remember ... you were born on this Earth to fulfill a divine purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to be all that you can be and to share this with the world. Don't give in to your comfort zone. Be a warrior of the heart and choose your greatness not your smallness! The world needs you to be great. Offer your magnificence and you will be magnificent! Shine your light on the world and the world will shine a light to guide your path through this earthly incarnation.
with endless love and a thousand blessings,
Amoda
Monday, 28 September 2009
Earth - a song by Kavi with the Stardoves (USA)
Watch it here ...
with love and blessings,
Amoda