Direction

The current forces encourage us to look at the ego's tendency to interpret the clear, open space of true presence as a threat and how enlightenment is, simply, the ability to be present.

The prevailing energies make it easier to intervene with our deep-seated compulsion to convert the present moment into a reference of the past or a projection into the future. If we possess the curiosity, patience and acceptance necessary to develop a living relationship with WHAT IS, there is additional energy available to help stabilize this environment which is normally quite difficult to inhabit consistently.
 
When we observe that the fundamental structure of our ego is organized around avoiding the place that makes us the most uncomfortable, we can begin to dismantle it. Our ability to make authentic, unsheltered contact with what this is - the core of what drives the ego - is the beginning of fearlessness.

As we compulsively try to find zones of safety we naturally create suffering. We weaken ourselves by always grasping for something. It is important to look into the truth of our fundamental state...that it is always changing, open and fluid and that there really is nothing to hold onto...that our fundamental state is insecure. This is actually good news.

Action

Begin a practice that assists you in noticing when you are not being present. In these moments, try to sense into the fear behind it. Witness the myriad compulsions to distract yourself that seem to always be running like a background hum...the restlessness or boredom.

Begin to take inventory around when you are seeking short term relief by choosing to numb-out, act aggressively towards yourself or others or when the craving for various forms of pleasure overtakes you. All of these things actually create great stress in our lives.

If you can intervene with these tendencies long enough, clear access to what fuels your ego the most will become available. Try to identify what this is and then choose away from entering into the ignorant dance of constantly denying what the ego is trying to cover up or avoid.

Consider and become more involved with the element of Water. Its presence - flow, connection and loving kindness - at this time can assist in birthing your visions into manifestation. Enter into and explore every dimension of what water is and does. Allow it to dissolve the stress that currently occupies the space of the new vision.



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