I am learning, and teaching to the best of my abilities, the shift from survival to surrender. I guess I would say I am always moving actively from survival to surrender. The doorway to surrender is presence; presence to the magnitude and wonder of the expansive Spirit that breathes life into my limited perception of myself.
To be that present I must cultivate, over and over and over again, a mindset of meditation, of inner quiet, of identifying with the steady breath that moves in and out of my physical body. In truth, I am not sure I would have been able to perceive of such an act as surrender, had I not found meditation when I was 19 years old at a Tibetan Buddhist Center in my hometown, Copenhagen -- and had I not kept coming back to meditation - and prayer - again and again and again.
To be that present I must cultivate, over and over and over again, a mindset of meditation, of inner quiet, of identifying with the steady breath that moves in and out of my physical body. In truth, I am not sure I would have been able to perceive of such an act as surrender, had I not found meditation when I was 19 years old at a Tibetan Buddhist Center in my hometown, Copenhagen -- and had I not kept coming back to meditation - and prayer - again and again and again.
The benefits of meditation and prayer reach far and wide for
both my body and my mind. It is taking an important step in assisting
my Divine Spirit in weaving itself more deeply and intelligently into my physical vessel.
As my Spirit is allowed ever more presence in my physical life, I notice a deeper sense of inner guidance and wisdom that
begins to shine more consistently into my life through my thoughts,
emotions, actions and words.
And yes, gradually my body and mind move out of survival mode
and into surrender mode. I relax and my Spirit moves more deeply
into my physical tissue bringing with it healing and peace.
I see a greater sense of connection to all
things, to nature to my fellow human beings. My natural, inborn capacity
for empathy and compassion seem to grow ever stronger and clearer.
A fluid state of gratitude infuses me wherever I go. I don't just believe that I am deeply blessed; I
know it with every fiber of my being. My intuitive capacities grow stronger with meditation and I listen more to my inner wise and loving voice.
As my Spirit Light shines more brightly in my heart and unto other people, I grow in my capacity to heal and console
other people.
I feel less cut off from friends and family who have
passed on to the other side. I just know and feel deep in my heart that while I miss
those who have died, their Spirits are as alive as ever and we can connect in
deep love and appreciation.
