Living the Higher Dimensional Dream 24/7 - What does your Soul ache for?

Inspiring article and a great opportunity to do some free wheeling after hibernation :)

What is the soul yearning for?
What is more important than breathing?

Definitely to know the Truth.

Unknowingly and as a child I was searching for ‘truth’ by exploring abandoned wrecked houses around my neighbourhood – the truth was ‘out there’ but intensely felt ‘in here’. Then, as a teenager, the zest for knowing the Truth was established and of course propelled by an experience of existential depression and meaninglessness – the truth was somehow ‘out there’ and ‘in here’. Since then, I got ‘distracted’ many times from this yearning , though sooner or later realised that ‘distractions’ are indeed the sign posts that guide us back onto the wave we fell off from – they are to be appreciated and listened to deeply.

Embarking on a ‘spiritual’ practice often fuels this yearning for Truth – inner and outer. Engaging in forms of activism also fuels the same yearning on many levels (3d, 5d etc). Even the yearning to know the Truth reinforces its own yearning. So, there tends to be a strong sense of mission and purpose behind this, which feels like a deep connection to a bigger perspective, to a felt sense of oneness that is all-encompassing, which calls us for action…for sharing it with others in all its unique forms.

I know this happened to me about 7 years ago. A painful, unglamorous awakening (deep powerful insight), which keeps maturing and includes experiences of wonder and amazement, and which fired up inside me a sense of missionary zeal. It felt energising, empowering and of course alluring too. My work/life were/are a mission….I see this now more as a process of maturation into the awakening I experienced.

The ego of course tries to own the yearning for the Truth and hence the purpose/mission. It uses the mission as a platform to re-construct itself. At times my ego pops up (e.g. trying to convince people) and although I see her, I still get hooked. So, the universe decided to once again show me the openway through various and different reflections in 3d (which made sense to me) that included articles, a talk, a book/teaching, work-related challenges and flu symptoms (throat blocked, coughing and tiredness - still experiencing).

Yesterday was a delightful day. I took a walk that lasted a lot longer than expected in one part of the luscious woods I often go to, where I hadn’t walked before. I got lost for a while and then discovered the most amazing spot ever right at the heart of the woods! A refreshing stream with numerous rock formations around it; tall trees at the banks with lots of bluebells and other beautiful plants; deer, an enormous fox; and a HUGE ant colony working their way back and forth from their immense nest! They were crawling up on tree branches, on the rocks, on leaves, everywhere.

It’s just so great that every time I feel/am lost that’s when I find myself and what I need. Amazing sight! I definitely felt “cherished, held, nurtured and supported”. And the ants were definitely showing their support by crawling all over my legs and taking a bite. Part of me was “oh no!” and another part was “oh yes!” Ha ha. It’s like how I sometimes feel … I can feel anger and laugh at the same time, feel sad and smile at the same time, annoyed and interested at the same time, so expressing all facets of the soul at the same time!

Blessings :)

Thanks Open for re-posting this article. It spoke to me this morning.

Right now, I would say that my real passion is "working on myself", although perhaps passion is a bit too strong a word, as I don't really feel very passionate about anything, to be honest. I think I'm still finding my way to my true passion, to expressing my authentic self - & that's proving to be a long, slow & oftentimes arduous journey. I need lots of patience, & I was grateful your article reminded me of that.

I've had glimpses of passions before, including growing cactus & succulent plants, certain complementary therapies, travel, some sports, relationships, cinema, but none of these have been true, lasting passions.

I'm currently having weekly Skype sessions of spiritual coaching with Cynthia, one of the Openhand facilitators, which are helping to unravel some of what's holding me back from being able to be truly authentic. It's painful & de-stabilizing work at times, & at other times very liberating.

I yearn to be free to be me, & I believe that this is happening, slowly & gradually. So far in my life, slowness of change & growth has been a hallmark. Acceptance & patience have been important lessons for me to learn.

Yes, I am passionate about "working on myself". That's still my priority. For a long time now, I've had a sense that I won't be starting my true working career until about the age of 60. I'm nearly 52 now, & still feel very much in training & preparation for what's to come.

Just for today, I will be accepting of my lot, patient with myself, & kind & loving towards myself & others.

Blessings,

Alex

I am ‘ghost writing’ a book for a colleague at the moment, who does not feel they can write well, but has the most amazing story to share. As I listen to their journey of accepting labels, struggling with an identity, defining themselves through others eyes, even behaving in a way that fits that perception, I can quite literally ‘feel’ their emotional pain. This makes the process so effortless for me, for it is though I am writing about myself – and of course, I am. What has touched me so profoundly is the privilege of watching another soul slowly wake up. To witness that dawning recognition of their true self, watching the layers peel back, see the light shine a little brighter each day as they recognise how unique they are, to understand the understanding. There really is nothing quite like it – not only to be part of it, but to be able to support that process – wow! Awesomely awesome!

The Article and Discussions on this Thread....The Unity sensed is magical...

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This prayer has been with me for over 20 years now, Serenity Prayer. O God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. I believe it maybe tattooed on the inside of heart, It has help me through some very rough times on my journey to where I am today.

Love and Gratitude to Open, Openhand and to All

Open shared: "Your evolutionary expression becomes the meaning of life. And the whole of life helps you in that 'goal' - a never ending, weaving and dancing intimacy".

I have recently been exploring manifestation and how much effort / energy to put to things and how much to allow.

Yesterday I was talking to a friend who was struggling with a particular issue. I was trying to remember how the words go for the prayer:

"Please grant us the grace to accept the things we cannot change, the strength to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference".

I couldn't quite remember it well enough for it to be meaningful though so we talked around it. As soon as we hung up, an email pinged through from another lovely friend who I had been speaking to the night before; she felt to send the email because it echoed what we had been talking about - it definitely did and more than that the last paragraph had the exact words to the prayer which I had wanted to share with my other friend, so I was able to forward it on - what a gift and blessing!

The beautiful weave and dance of the universe and the multi-faceted layers of each moment never cease to blow me away, especially when I am not trying to own or shape it - living the dream!

With lots of love Michelle xxx

No two moments are ever the same - experience each moment fully - allowing different facets of the soul to express uniquely for that moment.

That is so powerful for me, thank you xxx

I began my day by reading this amazing insightfull reminder and what followed later unfolded amazingly well ; nearly effortlessly ; Soulfully nourished by the flow of signs and natural actions . Thanks so Much Open .

Thank you Open for this gentle and powerful reminder....