Focus

Good Morning,

When we look at our life, what do we focus on? The eyes of our ego
would have us focus upon the problems and challenges we've
experienced as well as the countless mistakes we've made. The ego
takes pleasure from dwelling on suffering, pain and blame. It is
attached to the belief that something "out there" can make us happy
and lives in the land of regret and loss. The ego's vision is limited
and sees only darkness, separateness and fear. Yet the truth of we
are and the value of our life cannot be discovered while looking into
the darkness. Reality will only be seen when you choose to bring
light to a situation. Bringing the light means understanding the
situations for what it is and seeing the potential foe learning from
all situations.

Take a moment to reflect on your life. How often have you been
bestowed with gifts of support, appreciation and opportunities? If
you are gazing on the seeming disasters of your life, you are
ignoring the gifts that have been given you. Now take a moment to
reflect on the "gifts" that you received last year. Include inner
gifts such as higher awareness, shifts in perception, letting go of
attachment and moments of inner peace. The time has come for us to
stop focusing on the illusion that we are somehow lacking in any way.
Only what we are not giving can be lacking in any situation. Ask
yourself, What am I withholding from this situation—understanding,
forgiveness, love? It's never the situation that is the problem; it's
our unwillingness to extend what resides within us that is the issue.

Let us point our gaze inward toward the truth. Today, make the
commitment to reflect on the light that has illuminated your life. In
so doing, you shine the light so others may truly see.

Peace and Love, Jim