Apr
Fresh Start
Below is a great piece written by Matthew Ottenberg and was sent out in the April Newsletter of the Oneness North America Organization.
“Spring has finally arrived. It is a time of awakening, of new beginnings. All of nature bursts forth with tremendous growth. For something new to grow, the old has to give way. As we look at the world situation, we can see that many of the old structures are beginning to crumble. We look for change, for something that will support greater harmony and cooperation among the family of man.
Internally we also look for change, for a giving way of old patterns and conditioning, for a breakthrough into a higher consciousness, a more joyful existence. Whenever we are in the process of experiencing whatever is there in the moment, we have the hope that we will move past it into something beautiful. The mind imagines the breakthrough and the heightened sense of joy that will come. All of that activity is actually moving us away from the experience itself. We need to realize that there is no point in focusing on the future. We cannot visualize bliss, what it will be, what it will feel like. That is just moving us away from the experience.
Just see and be in the condition of the moment. Watch how the mind is trying to shake off the experience. If we can do this, just sink into the experience, whatever it is, the breakthrough will come. The breakthrough is right now, not in the future. Being able to stay in the experience IS the breakthrough we are seeking.”
http://onenessusa.org
Matthew Ottenberg
I love the coming of spring. Flowers peeking out of the snow reward those of us who see them as knowing that spring is literally just around the corner. Love is in the air; nature starts to wake up and it appears even people look up and smile more. I love it. As much as I adore the contentment of winter I love spring too. In fact if I were to be totally truthful with you I love nature in general.
Spring brings a time of renewal; a fresh start; old things are gone; it’s a fresh new beginning. If you are currently in a relationship what is one thing you could let go of from last year that no longer enhances your relationship. If you are looking to be in a new relationship what is one belief that you will add to your “formula for success” in meeting that special individual. And if you were to look inwards at your relationship with self again, what is one thing you will do for you to have a Fresh Start?
Until Next Time,
Brenda
