Seeing Differently Changes Everything

How/What do we see differently now than we did at the beginning of this moon cycle, See Truth?
Now is the time to reflect on how/where we started to see the world through new eyes, the eyes of Creator and the eyes of Mother Earth, and the eyes of our soul.

As we come near the close of this moon cycle for embodying the gifts of See Truth, it is the time to reflect on how and what we see differently than when we began this journey nearly four weeks ago.

Self reflection: Over the course of this cycle. where do I see that my awareness shifted, and I began to look from a different, more truth-filled perspective? Can I see how this shift helps me claim my Self, my wholeness?

What Are the Gifts of See Truth?

We are all seers, dreamers and visionaries.  

We are also oracles (one through whom Wisdom is shared). 

Can this really be true?  YES.  It is true.  We all have these gifts.  Some of these gifts are more developed than for others in our own individual lives.  For some of us, we are guided to use these gifts privately, for our own growth. Others will use some form of these gifts in their work.  

The ability to see beyond what is right in front of our eyes (this gift of the seer) is possible if we are willing to see beyond our preconceived ideas, notions and prejudices.

The ability to dream what has yet to created, invented or manifested (the gift of the dreamer) happens when we loosen the reigns of control on our creativity.

The ability to envision a future full of possibility, prosperity and purpose (the gift of the visionary) occurs when we open our eyes with trust and see through the illusion of fears.

Our practices of prayer, meditation, contemplation and gratitude eventually open our eyes to see, our ears to hear…all of our senses to receive the unlimited wisdom of Creation (this is the gift of the oracle).

Self-Reflection:  How do I embrace the gifts this cycle of See Truth has for my life?

Interfering with Alignment

How we see things creates our reality.  When we don't see clearly, we often miss the assistance that is there to help us on our journey along the Good Red Road.

How often do my own projections and preconceptions prevent me from noticing how the Universe aligns to assist me? How often do they cause me to miss the good in a person or situation?  How often do these same blinds spots change the course of events such that alignment cannot manifest in my life?

My projections become my reality.  What I see in my blindness blocks alignment and changes what IS.

Self Reflection: I take time to notice how I see all aspects of my life.  I am open to seeing in a new way. I am open to seeing Truth as reality. What does this mean?

Echos of Our Past Are left in the Footprints of Each New Step

On the pages of February's Waning Moon, we are reminded, "In each new step, are the echos of all that has come before."  We may be inclined to think of these echos in terms of the life we were born into: our inherited wealth or poverty, the color of our skin, our religious foundation, our culture, and of course, the wounds and  entitlements that come with each of these. But there is so much more. The incredible and immense wisdom which has flowed through each generation before us is also a part of this echo. Wisdom, sometimes received as grace, sometimes hard-earned, is the gift, task, offering we receive as our birthright. We are asked to bring this Wisdom forward through the way we live our lives. We must learn to trust Truth can, and does, flow through us if we are open and willing.  We begin to live through faith in this wisdom, rather than the fears of our perceptions.

Self Reflection: How do the echos of my past inform my steps?

Choosing to Thrive

Sara shares: "You cannot push the dark away, you can only transform it with light".  These are the words that came as my message in my morning contemplation of the meditation Reflecting on the Waxing Phase of February's Moon Cycle.  Then came these words "Manifesting Truth is not about correcting wrong behaviors".

As the full moon's light displaces the darkness of the first half of the cycle, I am reminded that I can make a choice in how I perceive my Now, my history and my future.  That choice makes the difference between thriving and surviving.

Neuroscience reveals that we make decisions primarily from one of two parts of the brain: The deep core of our brain is our "survival" mode. This part of the brain drives cravings and addictions, flight or fight mode and short-term pleasure seeking. In contrast, the prefrontal cortex is the part used when we consider long-range outcomes and the bigger picture. This is the part of the brain responsible for "thriving". Only one part of the brain operates at a time; we are either in "thrive" or "survive" mode.

We can fight the impulses of our "survival" mode, but we have a limited reserve to do so.  Significant and lasting change is much more likely when we switch to focusing on our values and the long term view, rather than 'correcting wrong behaviors'.  Welcoming the truth of our experience as a teacher on our long road is one way to do this.

For the waning portion of this cycle, as the dark slowly approaches, I am honoring the truth of what is (and was and will be) by choosing a perspective of the longer journey.  In this light, even the inevitable 'wrong behaviors' become my teachers, and no matter how long the night, I can see the dawn.

Self Reflection: I honor without defense. I welcome all teachers. I won't defend against Truth; I will take it as it is, without an effort to change it.
I won't rush to embrace what 'may be' Truth. I will embrace a practice of aware restraint.
I will take time to be with what Truth reveals itself.

Getting Help Changing My Perspective

Carolyn shares--day two:  Today, I recognize I am already part of Truth.  Perhaps I am Truth in a development stage.  If so, then so are all my fellow human beings.  In all of creation elements of the Truth are present.  In my history and yours, elements of Truth are present.  And sometimes, I perceive Truth bursting forth in fullness:  holding a newborn grandchild or seeing the crocus blooming in the snow, or having an 'ahah' moment. Sometimes, I cannot perceive any Truth at all: the many faces of violence in our world (though, I sense there is a seed for truth, even there).
In this month of Honor Truth.  I sit with myself, my feelings, my preferences.  I am not finished yet. I can sit and be with what is. I can give space for the Truth of my own being, the Truth in my relationships, the Truth for my potential (Creator's vision for my life), and the Truth for the world to be revealed.

Self-Reflection:  I take time to acknowledge a Truth which has burst into my life to bless and encourage me.  How do I bless and honor this Truth in return?