As we realize our Oneness with all that is, we are living on purpose feeding our spiritual development. Life is a journey of experiences that help us to find our way. Each of us have our own path. When we are able to see the blessing of every experience that comes our way, we are growing by leaps and bounds. Sometimes it is difficult to embrace the more challenging experiences that come our way. In these moments, our greatest growth is possible. If we can allow ourselves the feeling that wants to be expressed, and give it the room for expression, we will grow stronger in ourselves and be able to break the pattern or conditioning that causes us pain.

EXERCISE The next time a challenge falls upon you, take a time out. Stop what you are doing, and give yourself the freedom to be present with what is happening. Nothing is more important than freeing yourself from the stuckness or pain. Take a time out. FEEL what is happening. (If you need to remove yourself from a situation or person, do so. Whatever it takes to honor yourself is of utmost importance.) Be with the feeling. Breathe into it. Allow for its expansion. It is usually the dark feelings that give us trouble because we do not want to acknowledge our own darkness. Just remember, it is okay. We all have our hidden places within us where we want to hide. Just remember, we are only as dark as our secrets. Allow yourself whatever time is needed to feel what is happening for you. Breathe into the feeling. Keep going into it. Allow the energy to move through your body in whatever way it desires. Maybe you want to cry or you might need to yell, or hit something. Just be careful to take care of your body when moving anger, and use a pillow or something soft for you to vent your anger into. NEVER HIT, OR STRIKE OUT AT SOMEONE DEAR TO YOU. IT IS NEVER A WINNING SITUATION. Once you feel complete with your expression, allow yourself a few moments to receive the changes you have just allowed. Take some time to be quiet and just sit in silence. What are you creating with your thoughts, words,and actions? Do you like the picture? If not, it is up to you to change it. Remember, it is a journey of spiritual development. Love yourself along the way, and do not take any of this work too seriously. We are here to enjoy ourselves.