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Blissful
Awareness
By
Jim Blue
www.JimBlueMusic.com
 Did
you know that the average person has a staggering 60,000
separate thoughts per day? The Buddhists aptly
describe this as "monkey mind." Like a
monkey, our mind jumps from tree to tree (thought to
thought), tasting a piece of fruit from each, then jumping
to the next tree (next thought) to taste another juicy
treat. And your brain does this in the blink of an
eye. Is it any wonder so many people find it nearly
impossible to quiet their mind and live fully in the
present?
Not long ago, while working through a challenging life
lesson, I was blessed with the talent to tame my monkey
mind. I was blessed with the gift of blissful
awareness. Awareness wasn't a trait I consciously
craved to enhance although my intuitive intent was
certainly to regain some semblance of tranquility.
The universe, in it's perfection, delivered exactly what I
needed... blissful awareness.
My gift arrived on a beautiful, slightly breezy, warm and
sunny autumn day. I was walking in the woods
chilling out with nature. But, as usual, my monkey
mind was chattering away. Suddenly the incessant
babble was silenced by an unexpected guest... a
magnificent red-tailed hawk perched atop a rickety old
fence post about 8 feet away!
The huge, colorful bird was staring directly, almost
hypnotically, into my eyes. As we both stood
motionless, I felt an amazing infusion of celestial
energy. Having become soundly grounded the instant
the hawk entered my reality, I was filled with, embraced
by, and immersed in heavenly golden light.
By then, my eyes were closed but I opened them just in
time to watch the hawk gently fly away. The hawk's
work was done. Somehow, I was now different. I
immediately understood the significance of this
extraordinary event.
I realized that, like the hawk, all my senses had been
fully engaged and alive! I could see, hear, smell,
taste, and feel the natural wonders of woods. At
another level, I was no longer a separate entity. I
had integrated with the ethereal dynamic of the forest.
I was in full vibratory alignment with the gently
pulsating subtle energies of the wilds. Awareness
over the top.
The majestic hawk frequently appears during my life
transitions and is always symbolic of imminent spiritual
growth. This was no exception. The hawk had
shown me how, through blissful awareness, I could
instantaneously be in the now. I was so intensely in
the moment during our encounter that I had absolutely no
other thoughts.
I
was energized to incorporate the teachings of the hawk
into my daily life so, over the next few days, I was able
to recreated my state of blissful awareness through
walking while focusing on fully activating my senses.
I
invite you to try this enlightening exercise!
Activating your senses may seem like a daunting task but
take it slow, one sense at time. Each activation
brings you closer to blissful awareness. Depending
on how much time you have, I suggest one to five minutes
for each sense.
As
you begin your casual walk, set your intention: activating
your senses and absorbing the beauty of nature at all
levels.
Focus
on deep rhythmic breathing. You should soon feel
more grounded and calm. Random thoughts may occur
but gently acknowledge them and released them to mother
earth.
Feel
the vibration of the ground on the bottom of your feet and
notice how you can even feel it in your legs, torso, neck,
and head.
Your
sense of smell will be stimulated as you deeply inhale the
wonderful aroma of leaves, soil, and decomposing old
trees. Remember to notice even the subtlest aromatic
treasures.
Your
attention will be drawn to the sounds of the forest and
your hearing will intensify. Hear the chipmunks,
squirrels, distant birds, the bubbling stream nearby, and
the wind rustling the leaves.
Notice
how your field of vision expands as your attention is
drawn to the visual splendor of the forest. Look to
the sky and enjoy the fluffy white clouds against the baby
blue backdrop.
Feel
the warmth of the sun on your face and the breeze blowing
against your skin and through your hair. Stop for a
moment, turn into the wind, open your arms wide, close
your eyes, and feel it blow across your entire body.
Now
lower your arms slightly, palms facing forward, and merge
with the vibe of the forest. Your senses are now
fully alive. You are one with nature!
The
divine gift of blissful awareness has enabled me to create
a vibrational haven of tranquility and balance. This
is the body's natural state of being. My hope is
that you will also attain blissful awareness and the
serenity you seek as well.
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