Circuitry

      Today's meditation revolves around our natural circuitry. We have a tremendous amount of energy and capability that travels through our bodies on a power grid of channels. At times, however, these channels can become blocked or damaged and we are rendered virtually paralyzed to it's use.

       Over the last week or so, I have been in a state of what can only be described as extreme fatigue- bordering on exhaustion. The air has been too thick to breathe, getting out of bed in the morning- nearly impossible. My day-to-day life felt like.. like it was too much. I couldn't bring myself to go to the gym, let alone keep my eyes open at work! These physical symptoms were the direct result of nothing else but my own actions.
      

 Our circuitry is delicate and needs proper maintenance. A great number of you might not be aware of this since you never maintenance your power grid. You live a life of perpetual fatigue and this is normal for you. You could not comprehend the fact that you have enough energy in your body to power the city of Manhattan. You live each day as if you were fighting a battle, and return home each night with the battle scars to prove it.
      

 Others of us are blessed to see a deeper truth- that our bodies ARE a temple, our temple, and we must do everything possible to heal, maintain and nurture it's growth and defend it from the desecration that can occur on a daily basis from living our busy lives in neglect of ourselves. When our mind, body and soul are in sync we can tell because we feel good, energized even invincible. But, unless we have been taking care of ourselves- eating when we are hungry, sleeping when we are tired, drinking plenty of fluids, practicing yoga, relaxing our nervous system, opening our pulmonary-circulatory systems, flushing our urinary/excretory system (Can't say enough about drinking water and taking Metamucil! You will see dramatic changes in the way you feel!), maintaining a healthy diet low in fat and high in protein and vegetables, etc- we will have little to no ability to manifest this energy and balance in the real world around us.
       

This has been my primary malady over the last week or so. I have been pushing too hard, too fast. It is fun to go out all night with friends. But staying out until 5am and going to work by 8am does not cut it. I was not sleeping enough. I was expending energy and not replenishing it. I found myself dehydrated and lackadaisical. I skipped my yoga class twice- something that I know I MUST practice in my life to stay centered and balanced. Yoga is really one activity that centers mind, body and soul. It builds strength while detoxifying our bodies and our minds. It takes stress from the mind and puts focus on seeing the truth through our mind's eye. After practicing for so long- I realize it's importance in my life and skipping it does nothing glamorous for me. I engaged in behavior that was not adding value to my life, but was removing splendor. I was running and lifting weights without taking care of my mind and circuitry which further irradiates my ability. I realize now, that the only way to counteract the devastation on my body, mind and spirit ISN'T to fight it anymore, but instead chase the things that fulfill my needs, heal my circuitry and replace void with plenty.
       

That being said- chase the things that we know work, even if we feel too exhausted to begin. Get out of the house and go for a run (pulmonary-circulatory system)! Do things to stimulate natural body functions- drinking more than enough water, adding some good sources of fiber to our diet, removing toxicity from our diets! Stimulate/relax your nervous system- yoga/meditation. SLEEP when you are tired! Eat when you are hungry! Listen to the natural rhythms of your body and give it what it asks for! You will feel worlds better and you will be able to focus your life and your energy on things you really want, things that will bring you long term satisfaction and splendor. You have the foundation to be amazing, unclog and repair your circuitry and allow marvelous things to happen in your life- you won't regret it.

Besos!

Energy Efficiency

Today's meditation revolves around energy efficiency. Yesterday, after a very long day in the office it hit me. I felt like I had not slept in days. The truth is, the exhaustion was a result of too many late nights the previous weekend- enjoying Manhattan for all it's worth. I arrived home, undressed, closed the door to my room and hit the switch on one of the lamps next to my bed. Being the type that cares about the environment (and my electric bill) I bought energy efficient light bulbs that take a few minutes to reach their brightest as it takes a few minutes for the filament in the bulb to heat and produce the maximum 60 watts. As I was laying in bed, watching the light grow stronger, the concept of energy efficiency (focus) popped into my mind.

This isn't about energy efficiency in the sense of light bulbs or saving the environment. That only provoked the creation of today's meditation. The energy efficiency of this meditation is the efficiency of energy we put into our thoughts and actions. To elaborate on my topic, I need you, the reader of this meditation, to create in your mind a rule. The rule is: Your Thoughts Materialize into Things.

 The perfect example of this fact comes from the way most people achieve their goals. They aren't sure of how they will achieve their goal- they just set the goal. "I will run 7 miles today." After the first five minutes of that run, you want to quit. Your legs are heavy, your chest burns from forcing your breath in and out- your heart is ready to explode out of your chest. Then, you picture the goal- the finish line. You don't know how you will get there, how you will push yourself- you just know that you will do it... and you succeed. To paraphrase a rather famous movie- no one who has ever done anything noteworthy in this world knew how they were going to achieve what they did, they just knew they were going to do it. This, I am dead certain of and the same holds true here.

Another example is one of my favorites. By concentrating on not being late for work, we create a chain of events that later result in us being late to work. Even though it is what we have been trying to avoid all along, it is what we have made truth. On the other hand, if we focus on being on-time to work, we change our behaviors and we create a chain of events that make us on-time to work. It is a simple change in the focus of our thoughts, and since our thoughts become reality, we should focus that energy on what we do want and not on what we don't want. The more I concentrate on not being late to work, the more I will be late and the more I concentrate on being on-time, the more often I will actually be on-time.

I have really taken this concept to heart and I have used it to change my life drastically. Take this from someone who has not had a drink or drug in 5 years and who has successfully quit smoking. I plan to use it more now, in this very moment and here is how:

Over the last few weeks I have been talking with friends and loved ones about how I want to change some things in my life- especially those related to my sex/romantic life. I have decided that although I am not ready for a relationship, I have come to the point where I want to want (Yes- that's right, I want to want) to be in a relationship. I also realize that as long as I allow myself to engage in casual sex, that I will not be able to make that emotional connection with anyone because I will be keeping them at a distance or using them for some sexual gratification rather than taking time to get to know them and appreciate them for who they are. So, instead of focusing on my sex life, I have decided to focus my energy on opening my heart and on developing stronger relationships with my friends and family. I want my energy to be spent on what I really want- which is a happy life filled with fantastic people who will be there for me day or night and who I can be there for as well. I also want the chance to meet someone who I can spend my life with- sharing with and brining joy to. For these things to happen, I need to focus my energy away from distraction and focus on things that bring me long term fulfillment.

I also want to mention that this philosophy works for you physically too. One can not look in the mirror and say, "I don't like ____," or, "I'm too ____," and expect it to be productive. You must actively place yourself into a process of change, "I am so happy and grateful that I am in the process of developing a more healthy and happy body." Set a goal. Make it happen. Do not concentrate on what you don't want or don't like. Concentrate on what you want. Concentrate on the changes you will need to make to get what you want. It is not energy efficient to complain about yourself (or anything really). It is not energy efficient to sit around and be depressed about your current circumstance. Empower your words and give energy efficiency to your life. Figure out what you really want, engage yourself in the activities that create bliss. Chase your dreams and make them reality. Just remember, it boils down to your perspective and how you exude/exhaust your energy. Are you focusing it on what will bring you more joy and more satisfaction or are you focusing on what will bring you down and keep you cemented where you are. 

I hope this meditation makes sense to you in your life and that you empower yourself, energize your dreams and chase your bliss. Anything is possible.

Besos