Personal Attunement To Illumination

It seems that the term ‘illumination’ has started to become a new-age meme rivaling that of ‘enlightenment.

But what is illumination, and what can we do as individuals to bring ourselves closer to living it?

In this article, I’d like to explore some basic principles of illumination with you as I have experienced them,

and introduce you to a simple meditation technique that will help align your total being to the lights of lights!

The Light That Dims All Other Lights

In many mystic circles, all that exists is the light. The light is the very essence of Divinity which pervades and supports all that is. Light in this context should not be understood  as actual light as we know it- but rather a spiritual illumination which can only be described partially by the term ‘light’. For many of us who have had profound experiences in momentary or extended elevated spiritual awareness, we often have a common theme among us of being wrapped in light that is like ten million suns. This light, as I have received it, is the very effulgence of the Divine- It’s presence in all things and It’s power of pervasiveness in all ways.

Mystics of old also referred to this light, especially in Qabala, as the ‘dazzling darkness’. This is a wonderful expression of the light because it forces us not to get hung up on the idea of actual light, but rather an infinite and all-powerful light which is both dark and illuminated simultaneously.

Light is surely the first step of energy actualization- and for this reason, mystics from across time and the globe have used it as a metaphor for Divine presence and power.

The Way Of Illumination

Illumination, much like the popular conception of enlightenment, is simply that. It is the process of tapping the Divine presence within and without and expressing it in fullness. Illumination doesn’t fundamentally change who we are- because it is always within us- rather it changes how we are. As we link ourselves to the Divine presence in such a powerful way as to call it illumination, we begin to see, hear, feel, touch, taste and live only that which is on the Divine platform. We still get hungry, cold and even afraid at times- but the way in which those things effect us is based on the spiritual paradigm instead of solely on the material.

Illumination is not a process of becoming the Divine- it is rather a process of walking in complete harmony with It and raising ourselves up to a higher state of spiritual consciousness. With illumination- we are completely plugged in to the limitless Divine and thus have a seemingly magical access to the full spectrum of Divine blessings and given powers without obstruction.

I also believe that like our personality-selves, illumination will have unique expressions within each of us. While we will still be inhabiting this mortal body with all of it’s strengths and weaknesses, and while we’ll still be under the laws of the universe- we begin to realize and enflesh deeper levels of ourselves, bigger gifts and a lot more connection to Source. This process slowly and gently raises us up to a vibration of pure limitless potential tailor-made for the unique and special person we are and gifts we have.

Contemplating The Light

As we walk our paths, one of the most powerful things we can believe and contemplate is that there is always the possibility and potential for more. More blessings, more abundance, more love, more wisdom, etc.  If we get trapped into the belief that what we have is the very best of what can be had- we will really just be putting glue on the switch so that the light can’t be turned on. We truly exist in a world of infinite possibility- and to train our body, emotions and mind to step out of the limitation box and into the infinite creates magic in and of itself. This process of contemplating the light is really about catching ourselves thinking and being from a state of lack and limit. When we catch ourselves- we have to pause and replace that thought with a deep and powerful contemplation on the limitless and the truth of available blessings- and cultivate deep conviction in it!

Attuning Yourself To Illumination

You can perform this simple visualization meditation whenever you like to help remind, empower and attune you to the higher path of being. It is important with this meditation, as will all visualization meditations, that you have a solid association between the imagery of light and the many spiritual ideals and powers is represents so that the practice takes root firmly in your total being.

Work this meditation anywhere and anytime you feel comfortable. Try to remove any chances of being disturbed- this is your sacred personal time and the more you honor it as such- the more you’ll get out of it!

Because of the deeply spiritual nature of this practice, you may want to consider performing it at the same time of day in the same place. This will build up a spiritual charge and also create connections to ascended spiritual teachers who will eventually be present to help your work.

Like most profound spiritual practices- the more simple something is the more power it can hold. Practices replete with confusing liturgies and ritual movement tend to disperse energy in remembering and acting out all of those details. A simple, humble practice is like an empty vase waiting to be filled up with the true power. Don’t let the simplicity of powerful spiritual practices trick you into thinking they are not on the cosmic plane!

• Comfort yourself in the space and time you choose. You may wish to add music, incense, candles, opening/closing prayers, etc. Try your best to truly own this practice and let it unfold for you as an individual to become your own personal rite. What I present is always just a simple template- that is so there is room for you to make it your own, and make it something sacred for who and how you are right now.
• Close your eyes and work through relaxing the entire physical body one section at a time. Use the out breath to release tension and the in breath to draw in clean, empowered life energy.
• Instruct your mind and emotions to be still, and to relax into the moment. Visualization is a phenomenal technique because it allows us to engage our minds and emotions in the practice so that they don’t wander off too much.
• Once you feel stable, centered and calm…
• Connect to the eternal light. Contemplate it’s meanings and mysteries. Think of what it symbolizes and how it relates to Source and to you as an individual. Begin to feel the hidden light all around you coming forth. Slowly begin to perceive and feel it exposing itself- not from one place, but from all places!
• Really focus on the light until you can perceive that you, the room you are in, the neighborhood, city, state, country, world, universe, etc. is surrounded and saturated in light. Allow everything to keep it’s familiar shape and feel- but wash it in the perception of seeing the hidden presence of Source as light.
• Once you feel you are swimming in the abyss of light consciousness…
• Be. This is the part that becomes tricky as the mind and emotions will want to wander. Gently bring them back over and over as long as you can maintain the awareness of the light. Simply be in it- feel it, experience it, allow it to speak, heal, bless. Simply enjoy existing for a time in this higher state of being.
• You’ll know when it’s time to be done. At that point, slowly and gently see the light fading back into it’s hiding space. This way, when you come out of meditation and enter your waking life- you’ll know a secret- the light is always there and always available to you now that you are connected to it!

You may want to run this meditation daily for nine days, then break for one to allow your lower sense the opportunity to perceive it in regular waking life.

This attunement will not likely bring you the fullness of illumination- and that’s a good thing! It will, rather, gently initiate and train you into the ways of higher being and soon your entire life will start increasing in spiritual power and awareness. This meditation is one step of the process that I find very valuable, and think you will as well!

With blessings of the dazzling dark light…

Josh Williams

Josh’s ‘Energy Magic’ Style Explored

Most of us are familiar with the idea of Magic. Using spiritual and/or ritual techniques to increase the potential of manifesting our will in reality. Magic, by common understanding and practice, uses ritual implements like candles, herbs, symbols, actions and words of power to effect change in consensus reality. These actions can be used to create transformation, change, bring healing, remove negativity, attract desired goals and repel undesired manifestations. Most every culture in the world has some form of folk, mystic or ritual magic they use, and in many circles, ancient styles are being brought back via re-constructionist spiritual movements (Wicca, East Anglian, Enochian, Ceremonial, Neo-Shamanism, etc.). As an answer to receiving many questions from clients and blog readers about how my style of Energy Magic differs and resonates with the traditional notion of magic and the how’s and why’s of its effectiveness, I’d like to share this article with you.

Energy Magic

As mentioned above, magic is the process of increasing the power of manifestation of ones personal will using ritual or active principles. Magic, like prayer, works with subtle energies; calling them forth and directing them to help effect a person or situation. With common magic, ritual items like candles, herbs, string, mirrors, etc. are used as physical symbols for the underlying energy they represent. The art of ‘contagion magic’ posits that changes or direction of empowered items on one level will affect who or what they represent on the same level. This is why the use of poppits, dolls and personal effects are so powerful- by doing to one thing, a similar change is created in the source or resonance of that thing.

Buzzing behind ritual magic is an infinite spectrum of energy patterns and vibrations. In its essence, energy, the stuff of life, is neutral. It emanates from Source as the all-pervading presence of power. Like water, energy takes on the attributes of that which holds it. If you place water in a green glass, the water takes on the qualities of green. Similarly, if you call forth energy into an empowered and intentional form, it will begin resonating at that level and ‘become’ a powerhouse of that ideal if done properly.

In my style of Energy Magic, I work backwards from traditional/common magic. I go directly to Source and follow this basic guideline:

• Call forth, from Source, the needed resonances, vibratory patterns and energy workings needed by the individual(s) I am serving.
• Receive the answers in the form of concrete symbolism (i.e. cleansing, rose energy, grounding, fertility, etc.) These symbols come to me in a language that is all my own- and in turn would come to another person in their own internal language.
• Once I receive the guidance of how to help, I begin creating vibrational and energetic templates in spiritual space. This process involves entering a deep but controlled trance state.
• Once the templates, vibratory forces and energetic forms are created, I meet with the person(s) I am serving on an energetic ‘time and space irrelevant’ level. At this point, a very gentle merging of the forms to the individual takes place. Where situations occur that I am working with two individuals (typically in love and romance workings), similar work takes place with a focus on empowering the spirit between them and charging it with the healing and templates.
• This work is checked, usually daily or several times a day, until I perceive it has set and is now owned by the person.

In summary, and to help clarify some of the more abstract spiritual aspects of this work…

What you desire is created in the form of energy vibration on a superior spiritual level of existence. It is then moved into our plane of existence, linked or bound to you, and allowed to unfold. As this process happens, the energy placed within you wants to call resonant energy to it, and at the same time it works to shake loose any beliefs, emotions, feelings or blockages that are opposed to it. The whole process gently leads you to openly receiving the blessings that are already there, helps to remove obstacles and blockages, helps you resonate with the goals you desire to manifest, and helps create overall balance and cosmic flow.

Where one person may light candles of specific colors at certain times of the day, I will go to the spiritual source of what empowers the color, the flame and the spoken words and channel that directly into the paradigm of the person I am serving. They are both roads leading to the same end, though I believe working strictly with energy tends to create quicker change and requires less time for me to do the working. In many cases, I can do a 10-20 minute working for a client right after speaking with them so that before my energy even leaves their field, the next wave of magic is coming in.

The Secret Of Energy Magic

The secret of energy magic is love. That is to say, anything we want is already given to us. The process of manifesting our will really relies simply on attuning to that will and removing any internal or external blockages that prevent it from manifesting naturally. In most cases of a clearly and heart-centered operating person, the action they wish to manifest is desired by them because it is right for them. The reason for it not showing up is not a case of them not deserving it, or needing to manipulate to get it- it’s a case of them carrying internal blockages in the form of belief, history, karma, fear, toxicity, external influence, spiritual poisoning, etc. that prevents it from manifesting in a spontaneous and natural way.

The goal of the work I do is simply to remove blockages, attune the person I am serving to the highest goal, and open them up to receive the full power of the blessing-cosmos all around them. You can see how my work, although active in practice, is passive in effect. I don’t do any work without Source granting permission and know from a far distance if the request given to me is in accord with Divine law or not.

Creating more intentional magic in your life is simply a matter of clearly identifying what you want, then meditating on that desire to see what comes up within you that ‘ doesn’t believe in the goal or fears it. Then, one by one those issues are worked out until you are a vessel meant to hold your desire.

You truly can have whatever you desire- as long as it is the whole of you that desires it, and not just one part of you!

The Process

For me, energy magic, energy healing and energy workings are not something to be taken lightly. I am often asked why I do not charge my clients for these services, and the answer is simple. I am not the creator of the energy, the bestower of blessings or the maestro of the cosmos. I am simply a channel with intent, and nothing more. Charging for that work would be like me charging for the work another man does. It makes no sense. In the history of people who walk the path I do, we have always been called forth to be a present, available and active participant in the lives of those who receive our services. I wish only to maintain that current and do whatever I can to help create a more joyous, peaceful and balanced life for all so that we can toss off the fetters and focus on growth and spiritual progress.

I should note that I do require a live session for both connection and understanding of the works’ goal before I do the work. There is no expectation of call length or money spent in this regard, although a sufficient length of time to cover all topics and help compensate me for my time, energy and presence is always greatly appreciated.

How Can Energy Magic Work For You?

The best way to know is always to ask! Your session with me provides you with a detailed, quick and accurate connection to psychic and spiritual guidance- and the effectiveness and potential of energy magic for your situation can also be discussed. Some situations require only a blessing and some personal work on your end. Others require only some energy work on my end. Some require a bit of both in varying degrees. If you are willing, ready and excited to play an active and accountable role in the manifestation of your goals and the realization of total health, joy and spiritual balance- then we will work great together as a team!

I look forward to serving you and your unique life journey with the limitless tools of Source and Heart…

Josh Williams

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Feng-Shui The Fun Way! Personal Intuitive Design For Health, Abundance & Joy

Most of us are aware of how our environment effects our moods. The rise in popularity of spirit-based design arts like Feng-Shui and Vaashtu have really got people thinking more about the power of space and the magic of placement. In this article, I’d like to explore some ideas and suggestions with you that will help you call forth the natural sense of balance and flow within you and use it to empower the space around you!

Feng-Shui & Vaashtu

Feng-Shui is a sacred Taoist (Chinese) method of working with the natural elements of a space to create balance and harmony. Feng-Shui translates to ‘wind-water’ and calls forth the idea of bringing nature into our space and doing so in a way that creates wind-and-water-like balance. Through Feng-Shui, the desired elements of a space (bed, desk, chair, table, etc.) are viewed from an elemental perspective and placed in direction-based parts of the space and in specific groupings that create a natural resonance between those elements. In addition, especially in the Black Cat School Style of Feng-Shui, charms like mirrors, chimes, animal figures and words are use to tie a space together spiritually for optimal harmony. Feng-Shui focuses on diagnosing a space to define how it is out of balance and then taking the steps needed to correct or ‘fix’ that imbalance.

Like Feng-Shui, Vaashtu is also a spiritually-based art and science of space. Hailing from ancient Vedic sacred texts (India), Vaashtu uses a map of the ‘world man’ (Visvakarma) to define how a space should be used. The same principles are used in the construction of many Hindu temples. In this system, one of the many Vaashtu Yantras (sacred pattern) are super-imposed over a map of the space. These Yantras include spaces for planets, Deities, the Earth, the primordial man, colors, etc. and the space is then arranged so that the right elements in the space correspond to the right areas of the Yantra. Also in Vaashtu is the practice of installing heavenly/planetary Personalities in the form of the Navagraha Deities into the space to ensure it’s harmony and protection.

These are both fascinating areas of study that helped me personally delve into the power of external energy flow and geomancy. If you are interested in the subject, I highly recommend you check out some books and websites to learn more! In this article, we’ll be focusing less on established schools of spiritual design and more on tapping our own innate ability to sense and work with energy flow in our space. Home or office- intuitive design can truly bring magic all around you!

Intuitive Design

I’ve always believed that the space we keep is a reflection of our hearts. The home or office we work in is, in its own way, an intuitive manifestation of where we are and how we are at the time we design and ‘own’ that space. Where we choose to put furniture, what colors we pick and what other design elements seem right reflect what’s relevant in our minds and hearts. Several months or years down the road- we may decide that this isn’t right anymore and switch everything around. Space, like life, should be dynamic and set up in a way that allows us to make changes to it as we make changes within ourselves.

With intuitive design, we are simply doing what feels right for our space while being more mindful of the choices we make- and adding elements that may not seem natural right now to call forth their natural vibrations which may fulfill needs we have in general. In this process, we are choosing to design a space just like we normally would- but instead of just labeling design elements as ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’, we are taking time to meditate on WHY we may be so attracted to one thing and less to another. Intuitive design requires us to explore the meanings of colors, symbols, animals, materials, directions, etc. from many cultures and belief systems to try and understand holistically why we like what we do so that we can fully own that liking. In addition, it requires us to identify lack and desire in our life so that we can in turn identify symbolism to bring into the space that will resonate with filling that lack or manifesting that desire.

The internet may be your very best resource in this work- tons of information is out there for free about color meaning, symbolism, directions, placement, plant meanings, animal totem symbolism, stones, etc. Use whatever resources you have to both honor your intuitive creativity and identify what you can bring into your space to create perfection.

What Feels Right Probably Is Right

As human beings, we are acutely aware of energy flow in and around us- although it can e easy to clock out the small voice that tells us what all of that means. In designing and owning space, it’s important to follow your intuition- especially in how furniture of mass is placed and what color schemes you choose. Let go of what’s popular and instead choose to work with what’s potent- for you as an individual. Let your space be a reflection of you so that when you are in it- you are getting closer to your own power without doing anything!

Energy and vibration needs to be able to flow through a space freely, and this is why working with big furniture should be done with intention and mindfulness. Make sure the space feels open, flowing and easy to be in. Try to avoid letting furniture or other design elements ‘block’ energy from flowing through a room. Once you’ve come up with a design plan- think of it in terms of how easily it would be for a breeze or energy form to move through and around the room. Look at windows and doors as portals for fresh energy and make sure they stay open and inviting. Follow your own intuition in creating a space that houses your own energy field and that of the space you are in with harmony and relaxation.

Making Magic With Design

If there’s a specific energy you’d like to foster in your space- like abundance for your office, love in the bedroom, relaxation in the living room, etc.- then you’re in luck! The natural world around is buzzes with symbols, colors, stones, etc. that all act to call forth an energy flow and help you get in tune with it for your own life.

Bring this magic into your space by first defining what it is you want. Then, research symbolism, color, gemstones, materials, directions, etc. from cultures or systems you feel comfortable with (Feng-Shui, Vaashtu, Wicca, New Age Healing, etc.) and bring them into your space in a creative way. You may wish to use certain healing colors in tapestries, upholstery or paintings. You could place your cash register or desk in the direction of wealth. You might also consider growing house plants that have symbolism of healing, prosperity, love, etc. (for more on the healing power of house plants, check out my article HERE).

Feel free to use whatever symbolism means something to you- and recognize the magic it will create! If you add a design element with intention, you’ll create a conscious and subconscious link that will be activated and empowered every time you perceive the object! In no time at all you’ll start walking in line with the symbol and manifesting it’s meaning for real in your life!

Healing Sick Space

Just as we can call forth things we want into our space, we can also remove things from our lives we don’t want that may hold root in our space. If you struggle with recurring health problems, fighting, bad communication with lovers, infertility, etc. you may want to try and identify how these things are reflected in your sacred space.

Remember that the space is a reflection of the heart- and it’s a two-way street!

Is the space dirty and cluttered, creating mis-communication and a sense of chaos in the heart? Are the houseplants wilted and sunlight being blocked created a sense of ill health? Are the colors lacking in diversity or is the furniture creating boredom or depression?

You can also use your sacred space (home or office) for moving meditations in your life. If you feel stuck- clean and meditate! If you feel trapped- re-arrange some furniture and open up the space while you meditate. If you feel bored or depressed- add some color and fun to your space while you meditate! These items can be inexpensive and easy to find in the form of fabric pieces, home made art works, second-hand shops, etc. Get creative and get the energy moving toward a more magical life through sacred space!

Look at the space you live or work in and see how it might be reinforcing negative things going on within you… then get inspired, creative and excited to fix it! As you to do your space you do to yourself- that can be your mantra as you work through cleaning, cleansing, arranging and designing!

More on spiritual cleansing and protection of your space can be found in my article posted HERE, and a clean slate is always a great way to start!

With blessings of abundance, health and joy in your sacred space…

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com

Fall Mind Magic For Letting Go & Getting Grateful

The leaves on the trees are finally changing! This is, for me, one of the most beautiful and magical times of year. A great energy seems to permeate the world in the fall which around us into something new. This is a time when we are reminded that death has aspects of beauty within it- as with the falling of colored leaves, and we are intuitively aware that all things that pass lead to ‘new growth’ in the future. In this article, I’d like to share with you some realizations and simple meditations to tap this wonderful Autumnal energy for change, healing and cleansing in your own life!

It’s Six O’clock, Do You Know Where Your Issues Are?

If we look at the year like a clock, fall would be six p.m. Winter, the midnight of the year brings darkness and cold- leading to the dawn of spring and the noon zenith of summer. At six o’clock fall, the sun is just beginning to set and we are getting ready to start our evening wind-down. This is a great time to think about what we’ve done today (this year, really!) and take stock of all that we’ve learned.

For me, Autumn has always been about the beginning of personal shadow work. Things start to get cold, die off, fall off and frost over- and in the stillness of this magical time, the deeper parts of the self seem to shine forth more clearly than usual. Fall offers us a time to start calming down and spending more time at home. The weather isn’t as friendly as it was, and there seems to be more time for just relaxing and ‘being’. It is at this time that we are called by the natural cycles of the world around us to look within and identify what leaves on our own self-tree need to be released.

Autumn is a time to simply be- allowing the chatter in the heart and the mind to be heard in fullness and truth. Recognize the fears, issues, connections, faults and limitations that you hold on your branches which no longer serve you. Acknowledge how they may have served you, even if you can’t see how right now. Then, simply resolve to cut them off and let them fall to the earth. As leaves fall to the ground in fall, they decompose and become nutrition for next years growth. Similarly, the energy of the issues you let go of now will eventually return to you after a natural state of purification, and become great blessings and boons for your personal growth to come!

A Meditation On Falling Leaves

Because all life is connected, the natural world around us carries a specific blessing and resonance that mirrors smaller cycles happening deep within us. Knowing that we can harmonize with this flow of natural energy and use it for our own personal healing connects us with magic on a truly cosmic platform!

In the following meditation, we will be working with a list (mental or actually written out) of ideas, imbalances, limitations, fears, etc. that we are ready to release. This meditation must be performed outside, and should be done in the warmest part of the day if possible. You may want to dress in Autumn colors to help attune yourself to the energy in the world, or simply sit amongst fallen leaves enjoying the color, scent, and feeling of the Fall energy.

Choose a place to sit that will position you in front of a large, autumn-leaf filled tree. Make sure there are already leaves on the ground around the base of the tree so that you know it is in the process of shedding them. Say a prayer if you choose to help empower the meditation, and thank the tree for acting as a helped to you in this working in whatever way feels right for you.

Close your eyes for a time and simply connect to the meaning of this time of year. See if you have any memories that resonate to this season. Connect as deeply as you can to the available power moving all around you- and know that it is here to help you if you choose to accept it.

Go over your list of ‘leaves’ in your mind or on your paper. Spend a few moments honoring and connecting to each one. Once you feel that everything you want to release is presented….

• Call up one issue at a time in your mind and in your heart. Allow yourself to fully embrace it and be present with all that it is for you
• Now, using the tree as your helper, as the Universe to help you release this issue in a tangible way- the falling of a leaf
• Move your attention to the whole of the tree while still holding your withering issue in mind. Soon, you’ll see a leaf fall that catches your attention
• Before the leaf hits the ground, call it by the name of the issue you wish to let go of
• See the leaf hit the ground and be grounded, neutralized and embraced by the loving protection of the Earth Mother
• If you need this issue to fall through a few more leaves- follow your intuition and do it until it feels complete!
• Spend a few moments after each issue sensing its release and feeling lightness and gratitude for it’s removal

This meditation is best performed up to the last day of October.

You may wish to end this meditation by going back in the house for a cleansing bath and some warm herbal tea!

I hope that this exploration of Autumnal energy and Fall blessings helps you let go of the leaves of your past and begin creating energy for the blossoms of your future!

Peace & Blessings,

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com

Eating Your Way To Joy!

Within our brains exists a complex network of transmitters, chemicals, receptors and chemical balance. Our brains and our bodies rely on the food we eat to ensure that it has all the right tools to get the job done. ‘Comfort Food’ takes on a whole new meaning when we explore how the foods we eat can change our mood- and in today’s article I’d like to explore with you some foods that are sure to add flavor to the path of creating joy and health in your life!

To ensure your total health, do not start a diet without first consulting your medical doctor.

You Feel The Way You Eat!

Food is the way in which needed chemicals enter into our bodies for use. Without a diet that covers the array of important chemicals we need- our bodies would experience great stress and illness. An example of this is with essential amino acids- these are extremely important chemicals used in the body that must be taken in through food, that is, our body cannot produce them on its own.

When we choose a diet of heavy, processed, and refined foods- we can expect to feel the same way. Conversely, when our diet is light, fresh, seasonal, local and in harmony with our unique needs- we can expect to feel those benefits in our day-to-day.

What we eat directly influences how we fell- not just physically, but emotionally, mentally and even spiritually. There is a good reason why many advanced spiritual seekers choose a diet low in meat and high in raw greens! These foods provide an in-tact and un-tampered connection to raw living energy that acts to cleanse, empower and purify the body on all levels.

The Spirit Of The Munchies

In many cases, when we feel intense cravings or want to connect with comfort food- it’s usually not the most healthy for us. Foods high in sugar, caffeine, fat and simple carbohydrates tend to be the norm for comfort food and munchie cravings. The reason? These foods provide a super quick boost of energy, rush of chemicals through the brain’s pleasure centers and gratify many of the external sense. The problem is that these foods act like a credit card with a wicked interest rate- they take from your store of nutrients and in a short time leave you in major debt. This is one reason why after a productive morning fueled by coffee and pastries, we crash in the afternoon and feel like we could sleep for two days straight.

The munchies are really a big red warning light from the body telling you that some nutrients and chemicals need to be restored. When your instinct is to reach for a chocolate bar or a sugary soda, it’s probably more true that your body needs some complex carbs, good protein and a few pleasure-center activating chemicals as well (such as the amino acids L-Tryptophan or L-Thianine which offer a calming, relaxed feeling with an overall sense of feeling good).

Making the right choices in the foods we eat ensures that our body has everything it needs to give us physical as well as emotional health.

Fighting The Blues With Food

Giving your body great foods when you’re feeling down is a sure-fire way to get the chemicals moving and put a smile on your face!

Some foods I like working with to increase joy and fight of the blues are…

Dark Organic Chocolate covered almonds

Almonds help increase dopamine levels and chocolate stimulates the release of serotonin. They work great together!

Whole Wheat Bagels

Give you complex carbs that help raise serotonin levels

Avocados

Increase dopamine levels and the good fats bring an increase of the feel-good chemical endorphin!

Oatmeal (real, not quick oats)

Increases serotonin just like the bagels. Also helps with stress and anxiety!

In addition, try eating Mung beans, asparagus, sunflower seeds, cottage cheese, pineapple, tofu, spinach and bananas for all the above benefits plus diversity and excitement in your diet!

As a simple guide to help you discover foods that are good for you, help you feel good and taste great to you…

Complex Carbohydrates like whole grains, brown rice, fruit, potatoes and high fiber cereals. These foods raise the levels of serotonin in the brain giving you a calm and relaxed feeling.

Good Vegetable Fats like olive oil, almonds, avocados and walnuts. Vegetable fats increase the level of happy-chemicals called endorphins.

Proteins help stimulate the production of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine bringing a sense of joy, a change in paradigm and a general feeling of wellness!

As with all foods- try your best to eat organic, in season and local foods to keep your body in tune with the land you live in. Also, moderation in all things is important in any diet. Do your best to explore new foods and work with a diverse menu- this in and of itself can be a source of inexpensive and effective excitement and enjoyment right at home!

You may also want to explore more on subject like raw diets, vegetarian and vegan diets, organic foods, urban farming and local produce to bring your eating experience full-circle and harmonize it with body, mind and spirit!

I hope this information helps you connect to the healing power of everyday foods- and brings joy to your taste buds and to your heart!

Peace & Blessings…

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com

You’re Never Alone! Secrets Of Cultivating A Magical Relationship With The Divine

Take a deep breath and look around you- no matter how seemingly simple or complex your environment might be, it is teeming with the Spirit of the Most High!

Learning to recognize, realize and commune with the Divine presence in all is perhaps the most powerful and most ancient technique for combating loneliness and plugging in to as life of pure magic!

In this article. I’d like to explore with you some ways to create that special, all-encompassing relationship for yourself so that the lie of being alone never hits you again!

Immanence Means Attentiveness!

Without getting into the timeless philosophical debate of Divine immanence, I’d like to initiate you into what may be a new way of seeing and being.

Think of the last time you saw a beautiful painting… did you think of the person who painted it, or did you simply enjoy it for what it was in it’s manifest form? Many of us take to the latter in our journey through this life and forget that the Divine (as either Creator, Sustainer or Omnipresent Impersonal Force) signature is all around us. When an artist sign a painting, it is a symbol for them having created it. But, when the Divine ’signs’ the creation, it is not different than the Divine being saturated throughout all of creation because the nature of the Divine is absolute- meaning that It’s part is equal to it’s whole, and that it truly cannot be fragmented.

Because of this, the very cosmic we exist in vibrates with the presence of Divinity. Softly and subtly the Divine exists as the frame and matrix for all the is created and all that we as individuals create. It is the empowering force which allows physical laws, co-creation and life itself to progress in what appears to be an effortless way.

The Divine, being absolute, is everywhere. This does not necessarily imply that the Divine IS everything, simply that all things are within it.  The Divine has such power that by being attentive to something (our lives), it is present in them. If we look at an object several hundred yards away- we are still only where we stand. But if the Divine were to do the same thing, as a crude example, It would be both where it stood and where it was looking, and everywhere in between.

Because of this powerful mystery, our world and our lives are showered with Divine attention and presence at every moment. Truly, there is no way to unplug from it, and that means that we are never really alone!

A More Divine Paradigm

Try spending the rest of the day pretending that the entirely of the Divine is hovering just behind you. All the support of the universal supported is right there with YOU. How might this paradigm change your behavior? Your willingness to try new things and accept bigger challenges? How might it change your thoughts, feelings, way of seeing things and way of seeing yourself?

As simple as this exercise seems, it is actually very potent! One of the first things we must do to accept the immanent presence of the Cosmic into our lives is try to feel and experience it as our own truth. There’s nothing wrong with ‘faking it until you make it’, which is why this exercise can and quickly will attune and initiate you into a higher state of consciousness!

The Power Of The Psychic Is Yours!

Most psychic seers and spiritual healers will acknowledge that they are not the do-er. This is why we favor the terms ‘channel’ and ‘catalyst’ so much, because they honor the fact that it is indeed the Cosmic Divine who is doing the work through us, rather than us doing the work ourselves. I can do a holistic reading and energy/light work session anywhere- because the source of my power IS everywhere. This same power that I, and many other spiritual guides, tap to do our work is available to everyone- all you have to do to call it forth is change your paradigm, see it, feel it, perceive it and accept it into your consciousness! This is a fundamental step in developing your intuitive gifts, and one that many people in the modern world struggle with. We try so hard to do a good job, be in control, be on top and be the leader that it can be very challenging to ‘let go and let God’. But this way of being is not only the way of truth- it is the way of peace… letting go means opening up to a limitless fountain of resources and blessings that will work to help you live in a more clear, spiritual, intentional, healthy and stress-free life!

To perceive and interact with the Divine all around you is to initiate yourself into your whole life becoming one big chain of omens. Portents of change and transformation manifest in simple ways- what was a random thing yesterday is the voice of the Divine today with your new way of seeing!

Take What’s Yours!

Although brief, I hope that this article inspires you to think and receive in a higher way about the presence of Divinity in your life and in your world. You are never alone, and never at the bottom of the hole. There is always a limitless field of resources, love, guidance and empowerment waiting for you to open up and receive it. The Divine is not forceful or manipulative… It gives what we ask for, and so we must simply ask and be grateful!

With Peace & Blessings In The Light Of Divine Presence…

Everywhere!

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com

Giving Away: Cosmic Secrets Of Healing & Abundance

when we hear the term ‘give away’, we tend to automatically revert to the idea of getting something for nothing- or giving something and getting nothing in return. In truth, all movement of energy, giving and receiving being an example of that movement, always has reciprocation. For every action, there is a reaction. In this article, I’d like to explore with you the very basics of healing, abundance and faith-strengthening power of Giving Away- hopefully giving you new insight to the process and a new love of letting go!

The Cycle

To give is to release something in your possession with the intention of another openly receiving it. To receive is to openly accept what is sacrified or offered from the possession of another. Strange as it may seem, I find that most people have a harder time receiving fully than giving openly. I think this is because we have been raised to believe that nothing is free, and anything given must have a secret ‘price tag’ of agenda attached to it somewhere.

In order to participate in the fullness of the cycle of energy, we must let down our guards and take a faithful leap into a paradigm of ‘all things good’. Starting with giving in open love will set us on the right foot for learning to receive in open love… because just as the old axiom says ‘we reap what we sow’.

The cycle of giving and receiving is not based on cold debt or hard expectation, which is one reason it can be hard for us modern folk to understand it. Instead of using these terms we are so familiar with, empowered mostly by the symbolism and power of money, we have to pan back and look at it in terms of energy- the source of whatever power exists in money or anything else.

Open giving creates a natural and powerful spiritual link between the giver and the receiver. If the offering is accepted openly, a type of ‘karmic’ link is established that the universe endorses. This will ensure that the heart-centered giver will be repaid for their offering, especially if no repayment is expected! If the offering is blocked because the recipient is not able to openly receive- then a weaker connection is made that will likely turn toxic with feelings of rejection, expectation, payback and loss. These subtleties are the reason why learning to give without agenda and receive without fear are paramount. The few people in this world who plug into this paradigm and express it fully are the same ones who have no doubt that the law of attraction is real, the universe is infinite in power and potential and that we are loved without rancor!

Giving To Heal

Most of us have a few pieces in our emotional collection we wouldn’t mind giving away. Hurt, guilt, fear, etc. line the shelves for most of us. We tend to horde these little collectibles because we know that no one wants to take them from us, even if we give them away for free- and they certainly won’t bid high on eBay! We know that when people pawn their unwanted emotional collectibles off on us- it’s a burden we’d rather not carry. So, we don’t do it to others (hopefully!). But there is a collector out there who is capable, willing and even eager to receive the weights in your pack- and in many cases will pay you back in healing, empowerment and joy!

This collector is the Divine consciousness itself- however you want to address it. Simply acknowledging hurt, past, fears, etc. that dwell within you, recognizing their negative influence on your health and happiness and making a conscious resolve to call them forth and offer them up is all you have to do to start the relief process.

If you are a more physical person- creating a work of art, writing, sculpture, etc. that represents your illness or hurt in it’s fullness can be a great way to get the toxic energy disconnected from your being. Once complete; name it, drain the issue into the object and release it via burying, burning or destroying to the Divine.

If you are a more internal/mental person, creating a meditative visualization of the issue and dissolving it into the eternal blackness may be a good practice.

Either type of person may find that creating a simple to elaborate ritual; whether internal or external or both, will be most helpful. In the past, I have done walking meditation in natural places to find a stone or piece of wood that is willing to be a vessel for my unwanted junk. I then spend an hour to several days draining the toxicity into the object. Once I feel that it has disconnected from me and attached to the object, I return to nature with gratitude and usually a small offering, toss it over my shoulder and walk out a new person!

Giving To Receive

Giving to receive is not something we can actively do- rather it is something we actively participate in. If we give with the expectation of receiving, we add a level of control and fear to our giving that prevents the All from responding in it’s most powerful ways. When we give, it has to be solely for the desire of giving- in faith, and not in expectation, that whatever the law of returns has in store for us will manifest to us in fullness.

Ramana Maharishi, and Indian philosopher and sage said:

“All that one gives to others one gives to one’s self.

If this truth is understood, who will not give to others?“

This simple yet profound statement completely defines the law of return, the way of abundance, the power of faith and the nature of love in its fullness. By openly giving to others from a place of desiring for them as much, or even more, than we desire for ourselves- we are actually opening ourselves up to receiving what we desire in ways that cannot be duplicated by any other means. In some cases, our giving may be a hard sacrifice- offering time, prosperity or valued items so that another may take their energies to the next level. Other times, we may feel ready and even eager to part with something- and when in the right paradigm, the person who will be a good steward of that energy will manifest.

Tapping this eternal cycle just once trains us up to have faith in the way of the Divine, love the way of love, and creates a deep eagerness to ‘love our neighbors as ourselves’. As much as it may be cliche to say- this is one ideal I can get behind that may truly be the ‘all problems solved’ medicine.

Get What’s Coming To You!

I’d like to wrap up this article with a few thoughts on receiving. In the modern day, it’s almost becoming an art to gracefully and openly receive the gifts we receive from others and from Spirit. Letting go of our fears and guilts in association with accepting the gifts brought forth to us is not an easy healing task- but it is essential and paramount to your spiritual development. The truth is, that at every moment the Divine, Nature, Cosmos and our multi-formed spiritual siblings are handing us blessings, wisdom, guidance and love from every direction. If we are not experiencing this- it’s because we’re rejecting it. We all have to learn, due to being conditioned to forget, that unconditional Divine love comes with no price tag, manipulation or agenda. As soon as we can realize and get behind this truth- we’ll see how much is being given to us at every moment and openly receive it- creating natural gratitude, super-charged wisdom, consistent personal guidance and sense of never being alone or in lack.

I tend to see things of a cosmic nature in ways that relate to our every-day-life. In this regard, I like to think of receiving in the form of breathing. Most people I have worked with in an energy-therapeutic way do not breathe naturally. We tend to use the power of our shoulder girdle to draw in breath, instead of allowing the diaphragm and abdominal hollow to do it’s job and gently draw breath in filling up the lungs completely. Sure, this is a natural symptom of stress, sitting too much, bad air and countless other influences. But the root as I see it is about receiving. We are so concerned and fearful about opening up and letting the universe do what it does best that we even change out pattern of breathing to maintain some level of control and protection over it. Actively and intentionally receiving the gift of energy-charged air and the beauty of the body that processes it can in and of itself alleviate migraines, change posture, increase energy and cultivate great compassion. This is, of course, a generalization- but one that I have seen often enough to feel comfortable making.

Recognizing the infinite gifts, blessings and opportunities that surround us at every single instant will naturally create awe. Awe leads to respect, which leads to eagerness to participate, which leads to heart-centered real gratitude. A beautiful process that is both our birth-right and our greatest medicine.

I encourage you to step up to the cosmic buffet and EAT!

With Peace & Blessings on the spiral path of big love…

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com

Secrets Of Internet Magic & The Power Of The Web Of Life

It’s almost impossible to find people who aren’t ‘online’ these days.

Most of us have realized the power of global connection, direct access of information and social connections that can take place with a few clicks on the web. Blogging, status updates, journals and e-mails post to the net every moment in numbers I can’t even begin to imagine… but how does all this movement effect us on the subtle levels?

In this article, I’d like to explore with you how the written word online goes further than the viewing audience and taps into the limitless cosmic vibration itself.

e-Mysticism ahead!

The World Wide Web Of Life

The world wide web is just that- an expansive network of connected computers that grows in an exponential way. From your computer in your home office, you can read data stored on a computer across the globe. Much like the subtle web of life, the world wide web is a structure that relies on all of its parts to be what it is. If one website comes down- there is immediately a lack of that specific information.

On the average day, over 210 billion e-mails are sent and Reuters has estimated the total number of websites available at an astounding 550,000,000,00. Two blogs are created each second of every day and of the world’s population, about 1,668,870,408 people have consistent access to all that the internet has to offer!

When we speak (type, write, etc.) online- we are really screaming!

Literally, the whole world has access to what we say! Doesn’t that make you think?

Computers store the information we save or load to the web in the form of energy. When we write, there are countless ways in which our words can be accessed, shared, saved and received by people from across the globe. What we blog about today may be available to people hundreds of years in the future! The internet truly takes our words and places them at the feet of anyone who wishes to access them- regardless of time, place, or any other personal qualifying factor.

Once we hit the ‘upload’ button, our words become global! But how does that global nature affect the subtle energy of life from soul manifestation to law of attraction?

The Subtle Power Of The Net

Many years ago, a Buddhist graphics designer created an animated prayer wheel. Behind the graphic in the coding, mantras were placed. This prayer wheel could be downloaded and saved to any computer where it would constantly ‘run’ just like a program. Upon asking H.H. Dalai Lama about the efficacy of the program, he was told that indeed even good intentions in a digital format would create positive results!

The Secret Truth Of The Post Button

Our fears, rants, love, gratitude, anger and deflection do the same thing. When we update our Facebook status to reflect negativity or illness- the information we type is empowered by a huge network of buzzing computers across the globe that literally keep that affirmation active, alive and plugged in. People can read it, reflect it, process it and even share it- making what we say online become literally ‘viral’.

When our blogs and updates come in the form of positive thinking, optimism, loving kindness and abundant thinking- the same thing happens. Without a moment of pause our written word holds space on the web and vibrates with power as the machines, programs and people behind the smooth operation of the internet put energy into it. When our friends, fans or random readers encounter our words, again it gets shared. Our positive light can effect and possibly change the day they might be having and in turn take on a whole new level of manifestation and healing potential.

Rant Magic

Sometimes a little healthy rant is just what the body needs to let go of some toxicity, but there’s a better, more magical way to deal with it- and I’d like to show you how!

When you feel the need for some ‘type therapy’, consider using a word processing program (Microsoft Word, Notebook, OpenOffice Write, etc.)

instead of going straight to your Twitter account. Write out your negativity in complete honesty and candor. Once you’re all done, step away from the computer and process the venting.

Once you’re ready to make peace- go back, open the document, honor it and DELETE IT! This act in and of itself uses the power of digital magic to manifest right before your eyes the deletion of negativity. It is a simple yet powerful meditation if you choose to allow it to be so. You may also want to try highlighting all of your ‘negative’ text and changing the font to strike-through. Then, in a color that resonates with you, re-write your paradigm ABOVE the strikethrough negativity.

Save this document to your desktop as a reminder of the change you’re making. Once he issue is past, add some words of gratitude to the document and release it to the limitless Divine via the recycle bin!

Looking at the internet and the machines that power is as a literal amplifier of what you have to say will help ensure you say what’s right for you and your journey.

With Peace & Blessings…

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com

Lucky Objects Of Living Power

As we walk this life journey, we collect physical items that have value to us- and in most cases, that value cannot be understood by any other person. As we hold space for these items of sentimental value, memory-joggers, symbols of events, places or times we create deep bonds with them that seem to give them a life of their own. In this article, I’d like to explore with you the symbolism, power and potential of these objects of living and being power, and hopefully introduce you to some new ways of seeing and receiving from them!

What Makes An Object Powerful?

Many of us are familiar with the use of objects as power in many spiritual traditions. Amulets, fetishes, talismans, stones and lucky charms saturate the lore of mystic practice and living. But what makes these ordinary objects have so much power?

The answer is YOU. The unique way in which you view a sacred object creates the very energy that makes it sacred! This is why taking on an object that may breing great power to one person will do nothing for you- you don’t have the same attachment to it as the other person may have had.

Although inanimate, objects and keepsakes we carry through our lives are able to absorb and eventually resonate at our unique vibrational frequency. Filtered by the specific memory or meaning the object has, the energy we put into them by out attachment shines from the object and turns it into a little storehouse of energy form. The more significance, impact, meaning or memory an object holds for us- the more powerful it will become.

Sacred Objects… All Around You!

That special piece of jewelry given to you by someone you love, the funky rock you found on that hike, the t-shirt you’ve had since high school… each of these are examples of an object taking on more meaning and power than is logical- yet since time immemorial objects just like these have effected the lives of those who held space for them. Objects are simply a tangible manifestation of those often elusive internal thoughts, emotions, memories or goals. They give form to the world of the mind and allow us to interact in a physical way with a symbol for something much deeper. The more we interact, the deeper the connection becomes and the more the object gains power.

Each object in your possession that has special power and meaning for you also has the ability to bring more of the same into your life.

Think of it this way…

That lucky baseball cap you wear- the one that makes you win every time… Well, the day you first wore it, you had a big win and that’s where the initial filter was implanted to the object. Now, over time, it has been fed more and more energy- all passing through that filter of winning and resonating only with who you are. Pure luck or energy medicine? You be the judge!

Getting Intentional For Big Magic

Just like in the above story, items of power evoke a specific paradigm within us- both on the energetic level and on the emotional/mental levels. When we associate with the item- we call forth within ourselves the energy it represents. Spending time with an old photo album can literally change your mood and bring a complex sense of joy and love to your heart- but it’s just a book!

The power lies in the associations we make. Once we associate a particular energy or potency with an object, that object will forever bring out that potential within us!

Here are some suggestions to help you draw the full spectrum of potency and magic from your personal objects of power…

• When you feel down, interact with an object of power that reminds you of happiness. The same can be applied to illness & healing, Loneliness & love, lack and abundance, etc. Use the object as a tool to call forth the power to change and be more within yourself- let it boil up and spill out into your life!
• Be more intentional with your objects of power. Much like Shamanic practice, you can gives relevant names and ‘personalities’ to your objects of power to help remember what they are about and increase the connection between you. In many cases, naming an object and keeping it somewhere respectful will create such a strong connection that it’s influence and energy will shower you all the time!
• Allow the meaning and energy of an object to change with you. As you grow, the meaning of abundance may change- allow this. Sometimes, because objects are so concrete, they can act more as weights dragging us down than power items pulling us up. If you get bigger and your object can’t keep up- let it go.
• Take time to clean, interact with and respect your objects of power. No matter where they came from- they came from the Universe and Source itself. Honoring this increases the objects power to channel cosmic energy and strengthens the bond between you and the higher state of being it recalls for you.
• Carry your object of power with you whenever you need it. Making it useful always makes it more powerful!
• Don’t forget: the power is completely within YOU- any object or person can only bring you what you are capable of bringing yourself… avoid deifying your objects of power and instead seek to know the energy they bring forth in you so well that you transcend the need for them altogether!
• If you see an object that recalls someone else in your mind- this may be a sign that you’ve found an object of power for that person. If you can, get it- and give a gift that seriously keeps on giving!

Techniques Of Contagion, Resonance & Influence

If you’d really like to hone in on the power that charged objects can bring you, and get them working for you 24/7, try these ideas out…

• Place a group of objects together on a bookshelf, altar or tabletop. Make sure that the energy of each of the objects used agrees and harmonizes with one another. Assemble objects with the intention of creating a little universe of power, then, put something that represents you as a person along with them. A photo, favorite shirt, hairbrush, etc. surrounded by objects of power will act as a gateway to channel their energy directly to you all the time!
• Intentionally place objects of power in areas of your home where their influence is desired. Try keeping abundance objects in the kitchen to call forth the resonance of harvest and wealth. What about healing items in the shower to help cleanse you of toxic energy? Or Items of love and connection in the bedroom to facilitate a deeper relationship? Use your creativity- using objects of power with other places or objects that have the same power only makes them, well, more powerful! The more holistic you make this practice in your life the more you’ll tap into the limitless ability of energy and start actively directing it onto your path!
• Open your eyes when in need and see what the universe drops right in front of you! If objects of power work well with your personality- keep yourself open to receiving them as you walk through life. I believe the universe always speaks and blesses us- as long as pay attention and properly receive we can have everything we seek!

I hope this brief look at objects of power will help connect you to your highest potential and the magic of the universe we call home!

Peace & Blessings…

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com

The Healing Potential Of Breaking Up

Greetings All!

I have been working on the following information for some time, and I hope that many of you find it useful. In times of ending a relationship, we often create suffering in a situation that has the potential to offer us huge healing and empowerment. In this article, ‘break up’ refers to any relationship that ends for any reason. This information can be applied to any relationship (committed, lovers, friends, etc.) and should be pretty easy to modify as needed to fit your specific situation.

The Spirit Of Breaking Up

As humans, we are naturally hard-wired to be social creatures. We rely heavily on the association of other like-minded people to inspire, heal, support, enjoy and experience. Our relationships with one another can manifest in literally millions of ways- and the truth is that no two are alike. You are unique in all the world, as is the person you connect with. Therefore, you create a unique relationship that cannot be duplicated by any others. When we surrender completely to a relationship, we are in a state of total ‘open-ness’ to the other person. We eagerly show them our weakness, strength, fear, power and potential because we know that they can help us ‘heal and reveal’ with their love.

Breaking up is the act of ending or severing a connection like the ones mentioned above- and like the initial relationship itself, no two break-up’s are alike, and they are always intense!

Spiritually, a relationship of any caliber creates subtle cords of vibrating energy between us. As we relax into trusting one another, these cords root and deeper and deeper levels of our being (energetic/spiritual) and grow stronger and brighter. The cords created in a relationship act to deepen the spiritual potency of our relationship while opening each of us up to the ‘metaphysical’ or ’soul’ aspects of one another. They effect the state of our emotions, physical action, thoughts, fears, desires and overall relationship health.

In a break up, often times the physical presence of the other person is removed, while the cords still stay in tact. This creates a huge amount of additional suffering that can easily be handled. Think of it this way- the source of the rooting is gone while the roots stay in tact. This is quite like pulling a tree, removing it from all soil and expecting it to thrive.

Advanced Cord Cutting Theory

One of the first steps in a break up I use when coaching clients is to actively remove the cords. This is NOT a destruction of memory or potential for a reconnection in the future. Cords are dynamic and energy-based, which means they are not limited to the same laws we are used to. Removing a cord effects only your paradigm and not the actual existence of the energetic connection. Cords vibrate on a high frequency (soul plane) and exist in the paradigm of the soul as part of it’s current life experience- even after the energetic forms of the cords have been removed.

When it comes to curd cutting work- you have to WANT to release, and more importantly, you have to be prepared to do so. Look through the hurt and the pain, know you deserve more and bless the other person to find what it is they are looking for in fullness- even if it’s not with you. Easier said than done, I know, but the process of working yourself into this head space will be a huge impact on your healing in general.

You can explore the actual technique of cord cutting by CLICKING HERE.

Healing Through Breaking

Here are a few spiritual ideas to contemplate during this difficult time. Some of them may seem candid or even callous, but if you want to get bigger and make the best out of this situation- there’s no sense in coating it with sugar!

• If your relationship is over, it is supposed to be. Take time to surrender to the universal intelligence and try to relax into the idea that there may be a reason for what just happened far beyond the reach of your brain. Remember, we’re limited linear brains in a universe of infinite, dynamic possibility..l. don’t block yourself from what could be!
• You are a valuable, worthy and beautiful person. Nature does not support pointless pursuits. If you were not supposed to be here, you would not be. The fact that you are here right now means that there is more in store for you.
• Although the relationship you just came out of may have been heavenly- it may not be the ONE. You may have just experienced an initiation into a higher state of expectation and your ‘bar’ may have just risen a few notches. Now that you know what CAN happen, the universe is aligning for you what WILL! The relationship may have ended, but you did not- and now your heart is ready for the next level, so expect it and openly receive it!
• Take time to consider what you may have learned about yourself in this relationship. Are you more than you thought you were? Now that you’ve just had this experience, what would the next one look like if you could plan it out?
• Guilt is poison. If you messed up- acknowledge your mistakes, make a plan to heal and ACT ON IT… then let go. If you feel the need to apologize for behaviors in the relationship you are not happy with, do it in a way that is both passive and receptive. YOU forgiving yourself is what’s important here. As long as you apologize to the other person- it’s no longer your business if they accept it or not. GIVING an apology is just that. You give it to them, and what they choose to do with it is theirs alone.
• Contemplate and/or list the aspects of the relationship that were most pleasing to you. This helps you get clear about what does work for you and helps the universe back up your desires with results. If you aren’t clear about what you want- no one else will be.
• Spend time with people who can remind you of how awesome you are! Right now, you need to tap back into your personal value, power and abilities so that your own being does not disintegrate like the relationship did. You must go on- and chances are the next round is going to make this one look like training and nothing more.
• Realize that you are not your relationships. You are part and parcel to them- but they are not your identity. A little healthy separation can be a good thing as long as it doesn’t turn to burying feelings and deflecting needed accountability.
• Try to spend time blessing the other person daily. Wish the best for them, however that may come forth. Don’t call the shots- simply send them love and congratulations so that whatever it is they are looking for they will have. The more you give, the more you receive

In closing, There is no simple way to experience loss. The point of loss IS that you experience it in it’s fullness, otherwise it would not happen. It’s your choice to suffer wrong or suffer right! Using this opportunity to learn more about you, your desires, your needs and your value will deliver you to realizations of great depth. Remembering to look into the mirror and self-heal in times of distress turns you into a powerful person who is at the center of your own universe!

On the path of centered love, open sharing, soul-deep growing and being in fullness…

Peace & Blessings,

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com