In Jewish tradition the New Year begins on Rosh Hashanah.  I am taking this opportunity of a new beginning to recommit to the four magic R's: Relax, Release, Receive, and Rejoice.  For me, personally, these are a doorway to a deeper state of receptivity.

Since life is consciousness manifesting through energy, it make sense that the art of living consists of allowing our consciousness and energy to converge with that of the source. Just like all rivers desire to merge with the ocean, our personal river of consciousness/energy yearns to flow freely and unite with the ocean of cosmic energy. Shouldn't we relax and enjoy this journey? Easier said than done. Our fears, doubts, defensive patterns and unresolved emotional hurts block the flow of energy--what are we to do?

The magic is in the choice. Moment to moment, choose to allow emotions/sensations to freely move. Acknowledge what you feel and sense, embrace it as good since it is energy, and let it be. Let it breathe. Let's remember that even fear, pain, and anger, the three emotions that we tend to shut down most, are just energy. When we let feelings and sensations be they naturally restore themselves to become vibrations. They move along creating a healthy energetic flow.

The same is true for thoughts, concepts and beliefs. If we can observe them and let them flow, which means not get attached to them, or use them to hide behind, they become like clouds in the sky. They move, they shift, they dissolve. We are truly the witness of the clouds, a place of pure awareness, the blue sky. Imagine how it would feel to not be identified and righteous about your beliefs and thoughts. Just considering it makes me smile. What about you? Dwelling in a place of pure awareness lifts the burden of our compulsive thoughts and beliefs, and opens up a space of exploration freedom, play, and simple enjoyment.

-Nomi