What Sets You Off Is Trying To Teach You Something!

There are times when I scroll through my social media posts to learn what is going on in my world, only to discover so much of what my friends perceive is way outside the truth as I see it. I do not believe others' perceptions of truth are wrong/bad/false. Everyone has their own place and their own lessons to learn--myself included, and this brings me to the point of this little tirade. On most days when I see posts that begin to make me angry/sad/frustrated, there is a theme associated with my anger. In these moments, I begin to understand that my uncontrolled emotions are trying to teach me something.

Lately what sets me off are my perceptions of fake news. I believe the vast majority of what is seen in the mainstream news is fake. They occasionally throw a few tidbits of reality into the mix to make people think they are reporting to us faithfully, but most of it is pure garbage designed to program us into certain ways of thinking. Even local news is highly scripted, the proof of which has been highlighted on numerous occasions by late night talk show host Conan O'Brien.

I have an amazing number of friends who still do not understand how scripted the news actually is. It frustrates me when they share such questionable news sources as truth in order to back up their belief system. While I usually refrain from commenting, sometimes I find myself reacting. This is a problem because this is where most fights on social media begin.

When my higher self is in control, my reactions are much more measured. Instead of trying to tell my friends how they are wrong, I attempt to understand why I am reacting to their post in such a manner. My life is not about how other people perceive the world. My life is not about judging someone else's thoughts and way of life. My life is about navigating the obstacles and finding solutions that bring me to my own state of inner happiness, joy and peace.

Lately, I am aware the most of my reactions are judgments. While judgments are part of the state of duality we are experiencing, when we focus on that which we judge we perpetuate our state of separation. This is not where I personally desire to be. This is not what my lifetime is about, and in that moment of disharmony I am not focusing on my mission of bringing love to the world.

Understand that when you run into those life circumstances that disturb your peace, your emotions are your body's way of uncovering those lessons you need to learn. While it is possible to avoid looking at them and temporarily run away, ultimately these experiences follow you around until you take the time to learn what they are trying to teach you.

Next time something makes you angry, take the time to question why. You may just make a discovery that will lead you to your next big breakthrough!

~CSE

Fasting For Breakthrough

There is no doubt we are in process of change. As I struggle to make sense of shifting energies, I also realize I am not personally where I need to be at a spiritual level. I feel the need to be more in tune--more connected--than I have ever been in order to meet the coming challenges. 

Last night, I made the decision to begin fasting for a personal breakthrough. Beginning today, I am giving up sugar (one of my biggest downfalls), at least for the foreseeable future. In past I have found it not only makes me feel better, but also clears my head. I will also limit my time on social media and other activities that distract me from focusing on what my heart leads me to do in the now.

Intention is key with fasting. The simple act of limiting certain aspects of your life--especially activities that weigh you down--can free your body and mind from those ruts we often find ourselves in. You do need to be sincere in your efforts, however. If you forget and go back to an activity you were fasting from, don't beat yourself up over it. Begin again. The benefits will still be there.

Depending on what you fast from, there will be various withdrawal side effects. For example, when I have fasted from sugar in the past I get really cranky for the first few days as the Candida die off and cry out for the sugar I am not giving them. Cravings can be intense. After a week, cravings are much easier to control, and after two or three weeks they are almost nonexistent as you adapt to the changes. Note that you will always miss whatever it is you are giving up initially. However, as you fill your body and mind up with new activities there will be new insights as you are able to see new perspectives.

If you find yourself in a place where you are not receiving the answers you are looking for, consider doing some fasting of your own. Look at your life and notice where your focus is. Anything that gets in the way of what your heart tells you to do is a distraction. You will probably be able to see things more clearly if you intentionally choose to give that activity up for a while.

We all need answers as the energies change. Make sure you are prepared to meet the challenges that are coming. Consider fasting as a way to ground yourself and get more clear. You may just receive new insights and understandings that help you navigate the changing world!

~CSE