“And remember, we all stumble, every one of us .This is why it is good to go hand in hand.” E. K. Brough
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You may believe life was easier before you “woke up”. Before you developed consciousness. Before you recognized the world was filled with both “awakened” and “sleeping” souls. Before you saw GOD in everyone. Before you looked within to deal with daily drama.
Living consciously is not an easier path. It doesn’t mean you make perfect decisions. Just like most others sharing this little globe called Earth, you sometimes make choices based on your ego’s reactions.
This is part of your humanity; it doesn’t mean that you don’t lose sight of the big picture. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we are blessed because we are always given the chance to look back and re-evaluate.
Living consciously simply means that you reflect on your moments, your days, and your life experiences in general. You strive to forgive encounters with everyone reacting towards you.
Then, you practice forgiving yourself for the moments you REACT instead of truly “seeing” any given situation for what it really is. You work (a daily practice) to stay in the present moment.
Living consciously, you feel gratitude for the times you recognized the divinity in others, as well as, yourself. You feel empowered when you make conscious decisions, especially when those around you are in “reaction mode”. (Yes, it’s easy, for each and every one of us, to fall back into old habits.)
Living consciously isn’t an easier way to live, but it does lead to a peaceful life: a life with more love, wisdom and compassion. When we are successful at this, we don’t judge others or ourselves. We feel love and compassion for all.
“That which we are, we are, and if we are ever to be any better, now is the time to begin.” Lord Alfred Tennyson
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Tonja Edgecomb is a valued contributing writer of the DOTS team. She is also a psychic intuitive and healing practitioner. Tonja graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in education. Through a program of self-directed study and independent research she has studied metaphysical science and comparative religion.
She became a certified hypnotherapist at the New England School of Clinical Hypnotherapy. Tonja is a member of The American Association of Holistic Health and The National Guild of Hypnotists.
Tonja brings 24 year of teaching experience and curriculum development to her practice. She leads workshops, seminars and classes for people of all ages. She is a holistic life coach and spiritual teacher. She produces a weekly inspirational podcast with an international audience. She strives to meet the unique needs of each client while working with them to achieve their individual goals for more satisfying lives.
Tonja is an ordained minister, wife, mother and grandmother. She is an avid reader and gardener.
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