The observations we make with our five physical senses are so powerful, they convince us that external reality is the only reality that exists. This false assumption causes us to incessantly push ourselves to DO more and to HAVE more. Our physical environment becomes filled with more things, but our inner BEING is left unfulfilled. This inner emptiness drives us to double up our efforts to try and DO more. Although less obvious, our inner world is another true reality which seeks the deeper fulfillment of calmness, ease, and peace. When fulfilled within your BEING, you tend to want less, need DO less, and ironically, attract and HAVE more!  Furthermore, you have the presence of mind to more richly enjoy all of what you DO and HAVE.

So let's downshift from the incessant rushing and take a moment of mindfulness to review the following principles. If you are attracted to living these principles, avoid trying to implement them.  Trying causes stress, which is counterproductive. Simply put your attention on one principle a day. These principles are within you already. Your gentle attention will stroke these truths from within your heart and become increasingly present in your daily awareness.

1. Love

Love is the only true emotion; everything else is a reaction. Going beneath the roles we play, that is, boss, co-worker, sibling, parent, etc., we shatter the illusion of separateness and realize that we all have the same basic needs -- to be cared for, appreciated, and loved. Being aware of this, we see the connectedness that unifies us all. This thing we call love goes beyond the romantic definition and speaks to all that is pure and positive. Call it God, universe, higher-self, it matters very little; the fact remains that this power is the ultimate expression of totally pure, unconditional love. It is within us all and we have access to it through the simple action of intention.

2. Gratitude

When you focus on what you have vs. what's missing, you shift from scarcity to abundance. The universe is complete; nothing is missing.  By simply aligning with this abundant completeness, and having gratitude for what you already have, you open yourself up and attract more and more.

3. Non-Judgment

Let go of the need to judge or label anything. This includes yourself, people, and events. Instead of judging people or things as good or bad, consider processing it as valuable information. This information can then be applied toward whatever goals or intentions you have in your life.

If a salesperson does not make a sale, s/he will ordinarily judge that as "bad" and will likely judge either her/himself, the client, the product and/or the company as "bad." By removing the label and seeing the event as valuable information, the salesperson gains from the learning experience which will bring her/him to the next level of professionalism. In doing so, on conserves an enormous volume of vital energy. When you cease to label the people you encounter, you become more compassionate and understanding of others and yourself as well.

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