Working it Out

This week has truly tested my resolve and helped me to see who I’m becoming. It’s said in this week’s reading of the master key that whatever we become consciously aware of (consciousness of power) eventually manifests in our everyday reality (objective world), and my experiences these past few days have shown just how true that is.

When we pause to “notice” the subtle shifts in our thoughts and feelings, we set in motion the tangible expression of our consciousness.

Take, for example, the careless driver who I watched dent my car door this week and then looked at me and said “did I do that?” as I wiped off his car paint and rubbed on the dent that was so obvious.

At that moment, I had a choice: succumb to anger and frustration or remain calm and act with love (or at least as much as I could muster). I decided to let go of immediate irritation, realizing that my energy would be better spent on enjoying the rest of my day rather than feeding negativity.

This small yet significant decision reinforced to me that our power lies in first that we can be aware.

Next, we can choose how we respond, and that we have a choice in that we can feed two mindsets… one that leads to a brighter future or one that feeds the old habits and the old blueprint that won’t get me where I want to go! How we respond is in our control, rather than the events themselves.

Another moment came last night when my family brought up some contentious American political news. It would have been easy to spiral into frustration (my bachelors degree is in political science) or engage in heated debate because what I heard about and then saw was beneath us as a nation.

I started to delve into the what ifs, the ramifications, and all of the thinking that I would normally entertain, but then stopped. Instead, I recognized that my peace of mind is precious. I acknowledged the situation but chose not to dwell on it, redirecting my attention toward nurturing calmer, more constructive conversations with my amazing wife.

Simply being aware of how external information can disrupt our serenity is a powerful first step, creating a new habit around the thinking is the work, but it is enough to help us maintain our inner balance.

In contrast to these heavier moments, I also got to spend time on paddleboards yesterday with my family visiting from Germany. Gliding across the water under the open sky reminded me that joy, connection, and tranquility are never far away when we open ourselves to them.

By staying present and truly engaging in the experience, I nurtured a deeper sense of gratitude and harmony and realized that I was enjoying part of my DMP.

This week has shown me that being consciously aware of our thoughts and emotions is incredibly powerful. It helps us move through challenges with resilience, stay grounded amidst negativity, and savor the priceless moments of peace and unity. Here’s to continuing the work of becoming more aware… one choice, one response, and one paddleboard ride at a time.