I will no longer approach this space with fear or doubt. I will no longer attach to outcome, feedback (or lack there of), nor will I attach to my own expectations of where I will end up when I am finished. The truth is that I have gift, and that gift is to express myself through writing. I find it deeply satisfying and rewarding, and at the same time it is so thoroughly enjoyable. I feel myself slip into a different state of consciousness when I write, as if my thoughts are translated directly into this space without being edited, censored or polished. That being said I sometimes get caught and need to make changes so that what is read here actually reflects more closely what I intended. THAT being said I understand that my intentions could be, and most likely are, different from the intentions from whom ever is on the other side of this - ah, Darci, we are letting go of that, remember?
I've come to a few realizations lately:
1) It isn't necessary for me to translate all of my personal experiences into written word. Enjoyable as it is, I think it can be a distraction, and even worse a turn-off. I have been doing a tremendous amount of work on myself and certain practices I feel are very sacred to me. My journey of awakening is unique, as is every one's. It's not important who we feel guided to learn from, what books we read, what teachings we resonate with more so than others. It isn't important what jewelry we adorn ourselves with, what we tattoo on our bodies, what bumper stickers we put on our cars or water bottles. What's important is whether we are learning to surrender to the truth that lies within us. For there is only one truth. There are many paths, many forms of scripture, many names which we give it. Only one truth. One energy. One love.
2) Enlightenment isn't something we attain after rigorous practice, hours of meditation, fasting, detaching from all things. In fact, Enlightenment isn't something we attain at all.
Enlightenment is being.
Being present. Being awake. Being mindful. Being kind.
Enlightenment is a unique experience for each of us and we find it by tapping into our truth. Enlightenment is within us whenever we are ready for it. But let's be honest: we live on a planet that works against us in the journey in every way. A planet that promotes fear, dishonesty, greed, and selfishness. As much as we would LOVE to exist in a state of Enlightenment at all times, we must remember that we are confined to human form, and confined to this planet (for now). We may experience glimpses of Enlightenment, perhaps when holding an infant, holding your loved one; Maybe you experienced Enlightenment while laying under the night sky on a crystal clear night, or standing on a beach looking at the vast beauty of the ocean. Perhaps you felt Enlightened while giving a speech, or educating people on what you are passionate about. You may have felt Enlightened when you expressed kindness to a stranger, or were shown kindness by a stranger. These experiences may have been brief, or they may make up the majority of your existence. It doesn't matter. Enlightenment isn't attainment of anything. It is a state of being that is within our reach at any moment.
For me, Enlightenment is dancing. Enlightenment is laughing so hard I can't breathe. Enlightenment is being completely present in the moment. Enlightenment means I feel free of doubt, insecurity, fear and jealousy. Enlightenment is being in love.
Ask yourself what takes you to a state of Enlightenment. You know the answer. You have always known the answer. It lies within you, it's always been there and it will always be there. We owe it to ourselves to ask, listen to the answer and then do it. We owe it to ourselves to experience enlightenment. We owe it to our friends, our family, our children, our parents, and generations to come.
Breathe and receive this. I thank you for reading, it is a joy to share my gift with you.
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