CHAPTER 1
AWAKE
There comes a moment in every person's life when they reach a crossroad. That crossroad can come in the form of a life altering event, a sudden break-through, an accident, a relationship, a death, or perhaps even an epiphany.
Awakening to your life's purpose is something that can happen to anyone. Far too often, people live an entire life-time and never truly awake. They carry on with themselves, a marriage, a family, and even a career with a blindfold over their eyes. To truly see is to remove the blindfold, and understand the illusion. Some spiritual circles call this Maya, or the production of illusions.
When we awake, we stop sleeping, and we arise from a sleep-like state of existence to the reality that awaits us. The Toltec wisdom says, "You can awake within the dream." This means that you come to the realization, in a sense, that we are all dreaming, and you are provided the knowledge that we can co-create the reality in which we live. We learn that life is simply a dream. And, it is at this point, that your existence is never quite the same.
Awakening is a blessing. It is a privilege to become conscious of your reality. For when you do, you can lead life in a very different manner. Life becomes a magical ride, rather than something happening to you. You will virtually live the dream of your choosing. And, by consciously living your dream, your visions and passions converge to become your reality.
When you have new eyes to see, the world becomes your playground, and you become the innocent child you once were. Exploration, curiosity, excitement, and laughter are around every corner. You are limitless in doing and having whatever your heart desires. The imagination becomes a powerful tool once again. You can use your imagination to visualize the life you wish to manifest, and direct the dream the way you wish to see it. Hence, reality becomes a projection of your thoughts, and creation is in your hands.
You can create your reality by awakening to the idea that it is, and always was, yours to create in the first place. You may have lost sight of that when you were conditioned as a child, and moved into adulthood. Now, the blindfold is off, and the journey will truly begin for you. You will move away from going through the motions of life, and into the idea that life is one big, creative masterpiece.
Individuals you meet on your journey will present themselves to you, and you will be able to see who is awake, and why they've come into your life. You will have the intuition of recognizing fellow awakened ones. And, you will be able to identify those who are on the cusp of awakening. These individuals will be drawn to your ideas and outlook. They will come to you with questions about life. They will admire your ability to stay poised and grounded during times of chaos and uncertainty. It will become your duty to guide them, educate them, and help them on their path.
The greatest thing you can do for yourself, your loved ones, and those around you is to awake and follow your dreams. Andrea Bolder said, "You must be willing to let go of who you have been to become who you were meant to be." These words resonate in a deep, substantiated manner. Awakenings occur when we are ready to relinquish who we are, and follow a path to who we wish to be. You could say that, spiritually, we embark on the journey. Our perception changes, and something happens to the way we view the world. We shift into a higher level of consciousness embracing love and peace. We begin to have a knowing that there is more to what we see every day.
At our inner most core dwells the true meaning of this dynamic life we are so blessed to lead. Tapping into this realization is a testimony to our individual awakening. Awakened people have a certain sense of light which illuminates from them. The light is the moniker of an awakened person. They carry it with them where ever they go. You may ask, how does awakening help me create my reality? The answer is simple. In an awakened state, you can intentionally create your reality. Your dreams can be joined with your current state of existence. They can merge into one. You will begin to live in a fearless manner knowing that it's all an illusion.
When we have amazing dreams we are delighted at what is happening. Your awakened life will take on the same precipice. Everything that is happening to you, and around you, will feel wonderful. It is important to understand that your life conditioning carries with it the challenges and traumas of not only you, but your parents and other loved ones as well. An awakened person realizes this, and begins to do the work necessary for self-realization.
How can that be with all the despair in the world? The moment you awaken to the idea that you are a vessel to spread love and compassion is the time that the world itself will move into better conditions. It begins with you. Many people wonder what factors help facilitate a person to awake.
In my research, Dr. Hora mentions, "Wisdom or suffering are the causes for awakening. We can be drawn by wisdom or driven by suffering." This is important because we awake due to a desire for knowledge and understanding. But, we can also awake from a prolonged period of pain and suffering. Dr. Hora goes on to say, "Suffering is the stimulus motivating us to seek solutions to the problems that grieve us." If you find yourself reading this book, more than likely, you desire change or an alternative view on how to live life. The ideas presented in this book will kick-start that new life experience.
Awakening is only the beginning. There is an impartial judgement on how one awakes, just so long as one awakes! In your awakened state, your view of life will forever be altered. It will no longer feel like a struggle, but more like a timeless quest. A sense of euphoria will be present because you will move to an elevated level of consciousness. You will look different, you will behave differently, and your reality will be enhanced. When you awaken, your life traumas will begin to heal. Your ability to be calm will improve. Your happiness will increase.
To awaken is to rebel against what we have been taught, and forge a new personal experience. An awakened person understands the importance of well-being, and begins to self-improve. With positive thoughts, we start to focus on personal growth, and do what is necessary to transform our past circumstances. Health and mental stability become priority number one. The expansion of your mind will begin to take you to corridors you have never explored. You will be lead to teachers, books, websites and places that will forever advance your consciousness. This expansion is your rite of passage into a new reality. Your awareness will amplify, and your eyes will fully open. In this awakened state, the entire life experience becomes a spiritual journey, and all roads lead us to our destiny.
CHAPTER 2
RECONDITION
The moment we accept that life is a journey, and not a struggle, is the point in time where we create a shift. This shift is not only for ourselves, but for the collective conscious to move into a higher state.
From the time we enter the school system as a child, we form specific habits. We are put into an environment where there are a certain set of norms that we must conform to, or we are considered different. We are taught to obey rules, walk in a straight line, raise our hand, and in some cases even wear a uniform. All of this is being done to keep us in the mindset of imprisonment. The prison mindset is something that I believe is part of our conditioning. We are conditioned to be slaves. Our freedom is taken from us, and it only progresses as we move through the system.
Reconditioning begins with the realization that most of what we have been taught must be undone. I'm talking about the stuff that is deeply embedded into our neuroses. We must re-train or re-wire our minds to behave in a healthier manner. In doing so, our mind will open, and our horizons will expand. The choices we make will be in our best interests rather than coming from a place of inhibition. When we recondition ourselves, we naturally move into a more ethical way of being. Essentially, we restore ourselves to a good working condition. This means that we slowly deteriorate as we move through life if we aren't equipped with a mindset that teaches us otherwise.
Learn to unlearn. It is a skill that most individuals would do well to master. There is a defining moment when we understand that some of the ways we have been brought up were not necessarily in our best interests. At that point in time, the metaphorical light bulb in our mind flickers on. That is when the readjustment or recalibration of life can take place.
Our parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, teachers, and mentors come into in our world for a reason, but it does not mean they are moving through life in a way that is correct. Think about it, from the time we are children, most of us emulate others. We are raised in a "do as I do" environment. Some of us are taught to act or behave a certain way. Acting, in itself, must be something we recondition ourselves to undo. We are not on a stage. The more we emulate others, the more we move from our authentic selves. We slowly lose our own sense of who we are. Creativity becomes less and less, and the ability to use our minds becomes stagnant. We become conditioned to be more like robots rather than happy, conscious, and creative individuals.
In order to repair ourselves, we must recognize that we have been placed into a very specific design. We learn to separate ourselves from the status quo. A reconditioned individual understands their current state of affairs, and then takes the necessary steps to improve their situation. Reconditioning returns us to a better functioning state.
The idea that we are a part of a whole is a holistic concept that we begin to grasp. Holistic or organic living aligns with reconditioning. As we move from an individual, materialistic mindset to a collective, empathetic mindset, our world will inevitably change for the better.
One of the greatest authors on the planet, Paolo Coelho, said, "The universe conspires in our favor." This simple quote has the power to change lives. Everything that is happening to or around us is for our own benefit. I remember the first time I read that quote. I was going through a reconditioning period in my own life. This quote captured me in so many ways. It basically re-wired my thinking because no matter what conditions we are presented with, or how devastating a situation may be, it is safe knowing that it's happening for our best interests. The universe is a precise and intricate place. It is all-knowing and works in ways that are beyond our comprehension. To work with this knowledge is to begin to live the dream. Creating your reality will be easier knowing that the universe is working in your favor. The choices you make will be made having this knowledge in mind.
Reconditioning does take time and practice just like anything you want to get good at. Currently, you have an entire life of conditioning in your mind. And, your environment or the neighborhood you live in may be just as conditioned. It will take time to readjust the things going on in your mind. But, this whole idea of creating your reality is an inside job. Once you start repairing yourself internally, your entire external experience will change.
You can begin by putting positive thoughts, and images in your mind. This is a simple practice that helps tremendously. Surround yourself with others who think on this level. Read books that are designed to improve yourself. Do activities that are beautiful. Volunteer yourself, and your time, to help those in need. Open your heart.
Everything you do in this universe comes back to you. It may come back in a different form than how you gave it, but it does come back. We live in a world of duality. Understanding the nature of this duality will help you in your life experience. Therefore, not every experience has to be good or bad. It can just be an experience without the emotional charge behind it.
Reconditioning is a system overhaul. It is restoring something to good condition or working order. And, in this case, that something is your mind. When you recondition this vital component of your operating system, the rest of your system will operate better. The best part of reconditioning is you are the same person, but your perception is revamped.
Reconditioning is a fascinating process. It allows you to examine yourself, and make the changes that are necessary to live the life of your dreams. If you had the tools to do this, wouldn't you begin working on it right away? There are specific tools being presented to you here in this book. Use them.
Your performance will improve as you re-wire your thinking to help you bring about better circumstances on your journey. We can recapture the innocence and creativity of our youth when we become cognizant of how our minds work. Our brain is built to heal and rejuvenate itself. So pay no mind to your current circumstances, deep-rooted conditioning, and negative thought patterns that you may have developed. They can all be transformed.
Re-envision your life, and then begin to align yourself with ideas that will seed your sub-conscious. Be specific and clear on what your life should look like so it may grow in that direction. Practice this technique daily, and your reality will begin to change. Focus your energy on what it is that you wish to create, not on what is troubling you. And, if you find yourself hesitating on certain decisions, then look at that as a signal that you may want to go in another direction.
Your feelings will help guide you when you recondition yourself to trust them. Some people refer to the mechanism called your gut. I like to refer to this as intuition. Either way, we have a stored memory of our subconscious experiences that we can call upon. Our intuition catalogs through our stored memories to help us make better decisions. We aren't taught in school systems to follow these important insights. When we recondition ourselves to utilize instincts and intuition, we can call upon them to help create a more favorable reality.
As we grow spiritually, we revise our beliefs and understanding with new knowledge. In some respect, the expansion of knowledge requires us to continually recondition our minds. In order to create new experiences, we have to dismantle older knowledge so we may broaden our capacity to co-create. In many respects, when we expand our consciousness, the former self will begin to fall away so the higher self can emerge.
CHAPTER 3
MANIFESTATION
"Everything in your life is a manifestation of your imagination, you're making it up as you go along (Livin3.com)."
What exactly is manifestation? According to the Free Dictionary, "Manifestation is the indication of the existence or reality of something." It is an outward expression. Simply stated, manifestation is an inner thought that appears on the physical plane. It is the idea that something can be created externally, even though the concept actually began internally.
From a spiritual perspective, manifestation is where the unseen becomes seen. It is the place where the vision becomes the reality, or the nonexistent becomes existent. Individuals like Walt Disney called it imagination. Whatever we can conceive in our minds, can and does become real with a prolonged period of attention on those thoughts.
We can achieve so many things with manifestation. Manifestation is a profound, life-altering technique, that when mastered, can serve us in many ways. We can tap into the art of manifestation for health, travel, money, career ... you name it! The beauty about manifestation is that it can be a tool to help us create our reality. This book is a result of manifestation. It started as an intention or an inward vision. With prolonged thought, the book has appeared on the physical plane.
In order to manifest, it is a good idea to have thoughts about what it is you wish to create, but it's an even better idea to write down all the reasons WHY you want to create it. For example, this book was intended to reach individuals on many levels. It was designed to share knowledge. The book is a free expression of the thoughts that go into the art of manifesting. All of the ideas for its contents were internal at one point, then they were written down to see on a daily basis. Now, here in your hands or on your computer screen that book has come to be.
