Freedom to Simply…BE

Freedom to Simply… BE

As many of you know, I am now in Florida with the distractions of my choosing. Of course LIFE sill “drops in my direction.” But, I am feeling freer to put my spiritual practices into full swing and enjoy the freedom to simply BE. I enjoy the scenery with the green leaves, sunshine, palm trees, flowers, and different bird calls around me. I FEEL the quietness as I sit here outside writing with a persistent bird call that seems to be hiding somewhere in the foliage. I am basking in gratitude for this opportunity in time along with my husband, Doug.

Feeling the FLOW of life allows me to have the freedom to think and BE at home with myself at the same time. There is a gecko that has been crawling near me for awhile, I love these little creatures that inhabit most homes here. He defies my photo taking, but seems to wander back as soon as I begin typing. Yea, he’s simply BEING a gecko. I am simply BEING human and spirit being at the same time…I love it. So, instead I walk outside the pool area and enjoy the flowers instead. The oranges and the reds capture my attention realizing they bring joy and peace in my life…matching the vibration through my lower chakra centers.

I have the same freedom to think and BE at my own home in Michigan too. In fact ALL of us have this ability no matter where we are at ANY given time. As I allow my thoughts to focus, I let them filter through my mind and allow the rest to go hiding if they like, just like the gecko. But, then I realize that instead of hiding…they can be out in plain sight and I can totally DECIDE for myself which ones I want to simply LET GO!

I know that at times I’ve had very deep seated blocks. But, there is such good news! When the negative blocks pop out and we decide not to keep them, the I can’t in my voice simply disappears. And then very clearly something really OPENS up in me and love pours in. This is a “practice” taught by many spiritual teachers so that we can DO what we love doing with no regrets.

What a great way to simply BE…

I don’t have a need to be tied down with anything that keeps me from my creative wholeness. Writing is part of ME…part of my simply BEING. Thank you for giving me a reason to write and share my thoughts with all of you. The expression of my LOVE for life simply flows through my actions.

LOVE is the ultimate law of the Universe. It’s not simply a feeling or emotion, it’s the energy behind our ability to simply BE. Love is what we become and the LIGHT of that love radiates into all of our daily activities. There is not any part of “Simply BEING” that means we isolate ourselves from people. Being with people is our BEING put into action through love. We are allowing ourselves to be our authentic self with ALL of those around us…even when their lives reflect choices we would not make.

“Whenever you interact with people, don’t be there primarily as a function or a role, but as the field of conscious Presence. You can only lose something that you have, but you cannot lose something that you ARE. ~Eckhart Tolle

We spent time with our grandchildren in Atlanta before arriving in Florida. Such sweet moments that were so full of busy times celebrating a birthday and BEING with friends of the family while missing our son…I found that YES, I can SIMPLY BE my authentic self with all people at any given moment. (Even frantically, crazy, busy ones!!) I had a really fascinating conversation with one person I hardly knew…we all have these opportunities.

So, I am hoping my thoughts will help you find that beautiful sweet spot of SIMPLY BEING YOU! 

We are always making choices in our authentic life. My next one is which BOOK will I begin reading next to make a difference in my life while I am here? I have so many with me…I opened my email and here were the words of Neale Donald Walsh for me today. Ah yes, it was a message for me… “the book you started and then set aside.” I know which one it is now. Maybe these are words for YOU too!

On this day of your life Terry, I believe God wants you to know … … that there is a book, waiting for you to read. It carries a wonderful message for you. This may be a book that you started, then set aside. Or it may be a text that you have just heard about and that is now calling out to you. Whichever it is, listen to the calling. Follow the impulse. Read the book. Its time is now.

Love, your Friend …