The Art of Creating

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Understanding why you do certain things. It is important to understand that when we go after something we would love to create in our life, like writing a book, painting, doing a podcast, coaching people (as a few examples), that the energy we use doing these creative endeavours comes from your higher vibration.

What this means is that you do them for the right reason. You do not do them to validate yourself. You do not do them so that you can get rich and famous.

You do not do them so that you can get millions of followers and likes and adoring fans. These may be the byproduct of what you do, but they must not the reason for doing them in the first place.

Also, do not get distracted by these shallow, meaningless gestures from unknown people who do not truly know or understand you.

When you create from this place, from a place of satisfying your belief systems, then you add conditions to whatever it is you are trying to create.

When there are conditions then it is not coming from a pure place and it is not coming from your heart. When you take action based on what you heart would love then there are no conditions.

You can create a book. The creation is writing the book. It is not making sure you become a bestseller, get millions of adoring fans and make millions of pounds or dollars.

What happens when you add conditions is that your ego continues to add on these conditions so that you are never satisfied. For example, you create and write an amazing book.

However, you are not satisfied until you have sold 10 books. And so you sell 10 books but then, you are not satisfied until you have sold a 100 books.

And so this carries on to ensure that you are firstly never validated or you are still not good enough or you still not capable. When you create to try and satisfy these belief systems, you will never reach your end result.

There will always be additional conditions and additional belief systems to be met. Eventually, when you fail, then your ego will be happy because it means that nothing will change for you in your life and you will be safe.

Consequentially, when you simply create from the love of creating, there are no conditions and you get an instant feeling of absolute fulfilment. This is what we really love. That feeling of being fulfilled, of loving our purpose.

In this vibration or state, we content. No one can criticize us because we are coming from our genius. People can try and say mean things about our creation, but deep down we know that it is not true and secondly that it is not personal.

Any criticism is a reflection of the person doing the criticizing’s own fears that they are trying to project onto you. When there are no conditions then it doesn’t matter what anyone else says.

You created something purely for the love of creating, that’s all that matters. That action in itself brings you joy and fulfilment. That in itself is exciting and it feeds your higher vibration.

After all, you are operating from your highest self, from your genius. It is beautiful and perfect as it is. There is nothing else to so.

Should one of your creations suddenly make you loads of money, then that’s great. But the focus is on your end result of what you want to create.

Your focus creates your reality. The true art of creating is maintaining your end result regardless of what is going on around you. Ignore the distractions and whatever else your ego is doing to try and distract you.

Maintain your focus and go after what you would love to create in your life. Take the action that comes through for you. Otherwise, there is nothing else you need to do. The universe will take care of the rest for you.

Sky Beasts

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Many thousands of years ago, there were a number of large civilisations around the world. Millions of people lived in each one. They had complex systems in place for water, sewage, transport, food and so on.
They were very advanced even compared to today’s standards and cities that we dwell in. They were so advanced that many people travelled to them to live and work, again, just as they do today.
There were many prosperous people in these times. They thrived and most importantly where all stronger and better off together than being alone in the wild with no protection from predators and the elements.
While these cities prospered, dark times soon came upon them. They suddenly became victims of their own success. Beasts from the sky, from other worlds came down upon them and attacked these city dwellers in great numbers.
Many thousands were killed and eaten. This was the way of these monsters. They had come to this earth to feed upon human flesh. They needed a great food source to sustain their species, just as we do today.
There was much bloodshed and fear and anger at these beast that came down and destroyed so many lives in such a horrific fashion. The populace of these cities was decimated and soon they had to abandon their advanced cities for they became more dangerous than living along in the wilderness.
When the beasts reached their full, they retreated once more back into the sky from whence they came. Leaving behind a dramatic trail of traumatic destruction.
The men had to go in search of these beasts to ensure they did not return. In fact, they knew that logically, if they had found a food source that they would one day be back again to feed once more.
They began to find ways to defend themselves from another attack from the sky. They developed large contraptions that had huge spears that would be lit on fire and then propelled skywards into the hearts of the beats that attacked. Well, to where they thought the heart would be.
They waiting in anticipation for many moons until they did indeed return with a vengeance. They were even more ferocious than before.
Many died once more but this time they could at least fight back. They did manage to kill a number of the beasts and hold them off despite their losses.
The interesting thing was that when these sky beasts were killed by the humans, their bodies were retrieved and taken back with the others into the sky.
It is for this reason that humans could firstly not learn more about them and secondly why there is no trace left of them on earth for us to find.
This cycle continued for a while, with the beasts coming back every few years to rage havoc, death and destruction upon the people on earth.
It wasn’t long before the humans had managed to build sophisticated enough weapons to defend themselves more successfully than before.
There were still many casualties but not as before. It was at this time, as they were rejoicing in the fact they were making some progress against the great sky beasts, that the earth had a monumental shift.
A large space rock hit the earth with a tremendous bang that shook the earth to its core. This changed the earth and it ended up looking as it does today.
A great darkness followed and then an ice age ensued. The world went from having many large and successful, advanced civilisations to them being completely wiped out.
When the great floods came then all trace of them was lost forever. They still lay there, hidden by 120 meters of waves and debris but with no way of finding them, they shall remain hidden perhaps for an eternity.
Mans true history will never be known for it is buried deeply. There will be much to learn and much to be aware of in the coming years.
There is a chance these sky beasts will make another return. It will be like nothing that modern man has ever encountered before.
Perhaps this time we have better technology to fight them off or perhaps their sheer numbers will overwhelm us and our species will once again be wiped off the earth. Time will tell.

Living in the moment

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The beauty of nature is undeniable. Once you are connected to her beauty and stillness and sounds of water, birds and wind. You can appreciate the tranquility of nature compared to western life in a busy city.

The hustle and bustle of cars, people, music blaring briefly. The sounds of sirens, car horns, doors slamming, breaks squealing. The odd shout of someone trying to get their friend’s attention or shouting in indignation at some incident.

And yet, in nature, apart from a goose squawking at his mates as they contemplate leaving the lake to roost for the night. There are many other, smaller subtle sounds.

There may be a stream flowing persistently and endlessly. A seemingly endless supply of gushing water. Or you may be watching the waves on a small lake, splashing gently against the shore line.

A bird shouting as it flies overhead. You notice how the wind rustles the branches of trees and shrubs. You notice how some plants look dead and yet are very much alive and seem to stay in the same state for an eternity.

You watch a large bird of prey, playing high up in the sky. Catching the wind and floating higher. Barely moving its wings. It’s beautiful and serene and peaceful.

It’s pure joy as you can imagine it, without a care in the world at that moment in time. Its living in the moment. How often do we get to live in the moment.

Forget everything that has happened in the day and no worries about what may happen tomorrow. No past, no future, just this moment right now.

Peaceful and limitless in nature. You can imagine small insects busily wondering around. Frantic to live their short lives to the utmost. To live out their true nature. To feed and find a mate. To nurture the next generation. And then to await rebirth.

As you sit in the moment, you begin to feel yourself healing. You understand that you are being grounded back to your natural state. Back to where you ancestors came from.

You can imagine them having a similar view to yours right now but many thousands of years in the past. No farm land, just trees, perhaps a lake and probably dangerous animals lurking, looking for a meal.

You feel the ancient imaginary spear in your left hand as your eyes scan the horizon. Your ears keenly listening out for the slightest signs of a danger now long gone.

You imagine your only clothes being a lion cloth and animal skins. It’s getting late now and it’s time to go and seek the safety of your campfire.

Safety of your family and tribe as you endeavor to survive another night in the wilderness. Tomorrow will be another day and another opportunity to hunt and marvel at the beauty that surrounds you every day.

But is often unseen unless you take the time to be still and appreciate it.

Who is teaching us?

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We live our lives based on how we think it should be. This is based on what other people like our parents and teachers have told us. The problem is, they don’t know.

So we are being taught how to live our lives by people who don’t know any better than us. This creates a cycle of life where struggle and hard work are seen as the way it is meant to be.

This is not the way. It is meant to be easy and playful and for you to have an amazing, happy, joyful and fulfilling human experience. Instead, we are taught how important exams are.

We are taught there is no failure. We are taught to be quiet and follow the pack. We are taught that as a child, we know nothing of the world we live in.

We are taught that everything is scary. We are taught more what we can’t do than what we can do. And then, when a tiny percentage of children do well, then everyone rejoices.

Those that struggle because they are far from their genius being in a school environment are dismissed and forgotten about. They will never amount to anything.

Failure suddenly becomes a real thing by which point it is too late to do anything about it. And so, the bumbling through life stage begins.

Packing shelves, working behind a bar, doing whatever it takes to make a bit of money to survive. Having some fun along the way but mostly struggling and surviving.

Never truly fulfilling our potential and never finding our purpose and genius. Never managing to serve humanity for the greater good and fulfilling our hearts desire in the process.

We fill our lives with distractions to keep us entertained. To keep us being able to truly think. To stop us thinking what if. What if there was a better way.

What if life was not about just trying to survive. Imagine a world where you loved what you did for work. You loved everyone you interacted with every day.

You had fun, you thrived. Imagine a world where you don’t need distractions because you are content following and taking action on whatever it is that makes your heart sing.

There is no judgement, no ego to self-sabotage yourself, no belief systems keeping you small and insignificant. You learn to love and be loved.

You live in a high vibration. You have no need to complain about everything around you because you rise above it. It does not concern you, it does not distract you and it does not lead you away from what your end results.

In this world, you go after what you love and you magically create your life. There is no constant suffering. There is no self-punishment and guilt.

There are no demons to contend with in your mind. There is no constant fear of the world and what may go wrong today. There is simply a strong focus on creating your reality.

Finding your purpose and your genius and taking action to living that life every day.

So do not fear the time you have lost living a life taught to you by those that don’t know. But now take responsibility and make your own life based on your heart. Based on love and your genius.

Desire

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There is an element of desire within all of us. Not for sex but for knowledge and wealth and love and to be surrounded by beauty every day. For some, it consumes us, we spend all our time and energy going after something that is impure.

Chasing wealth and beauty are not pure desires. They do not come from the heart. You may think they do but it is lust and not love. It is infatuation but not love.

It’s great to have a lot of money and buy whatever you want but through boredom you simply keep buying more and more stuff in order to try and satisfy your desire. But it never gets satisfied and so you keep earning lots more money and keep buying lots more stuff.

Never understanding why, you can have so much money and wealth and beauty around you and yet never be fulfilled. Never be really satisfied. Never reach an end goal. Always chasing.

You spend your whole life chasing more and more because enough is never enough. People look up to you, they admire you and yet, those that do are often happier and more fulfilled than you.

They do not live in fear of losing everything they have for they do not have a lot to lose. They are loved for who they are, not for the money they have or the diamonds and toys they  give out to friends.

They know that deep down, their partner has their back no matter what happens in their life. Illness or accident. But you. You cannot tell that if you had no money, would your partner still be there or would they go find another rich person to feed their unconscious impure needs.

Two dysfunctional people in their relationship. Their needs being met on the surface for now but there is no depth, no commitment and no integrity. There is a lot of fear. Always wondering “what if”.

For the person who has the most will complain the most if they lose any of it. Your whole confidence is deep seated in your ability to provide to others. You are good enough only for as long as you are providing to those around you.

Your family and loved ones have their expectations met. When they are no longer met, then they will drift away as if they were never there. Your structure is weak. Your belief systems are being satisfied because of your wealth.

But those belief systems are waiting for any moment of weakness and then they will flood your mind with insecurities. And so, you have lots of nice stuff around you. You have lots of fun. Lots of lust.

And yet, something is missing. It nags at you every day. There is something false about your life. About everything that surrounds you. It is not real. Perhaps you will never lose your wealth.

But deep down, you know that if you did, you would lose everything around you in an instant. Its fine to be financially abundant if it is for the right reasons. You get it from doing something you love.

You feel truly loved by those around you who ask for nothing but your presence. This is the life to seek out. This is the desire that will fill your heart with love. It has structure as a result of going after what you love.

Doing what you love. The money is just a byproduct. So remember, always go after what you would love regardless of your circumstances surrounding you right now.

Consequences of not living in your genius

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Imagine for a moment that your purpose in life is to save millions of lives. It was the single reason that you were put on this earth. To save these lives with your genius skills and passion which are currently unknown to you.

Imagine, if you never understand or get to explore what your true purpose is on this planet and you don’t fulfil your purpose or ever get to live in your genius.

Those millions of people you were meant to save, will no longer be saved. They will perish. They will perish because you lived your life in distraction, you didn’t want to step out your comfort zone.

You wanted to stay small and insignificant because you battled with belief systems that told you that you’re not good enough, you’re incapable and you’re unworthy of greatness.

And so, you believed these belief systems that formed as you grew up. You were told lies and half-truths. Not even intentionally but told to you they were.

And so, tormented by your past, you remained insignificant throughout your whole life. Never coming close to your potential. Never coming closer to living at your highest self.

And for this reason, all these millions of people that needed you to be in your genius, died. You were their savior. You were the single person that would have saved them but it never happened.

They waited, they prayed for you but you never came. Instead you lived in fear and you did not take action. You were too scared of what would happen, not if you failed but actually, if you were a resounding success.

How would you cope with fame and fortune. Would you screw it all up and be in the newspaper for the stupid things you did or for the good you did.

What if you couldn’t cope being the savior. What if you couldn’t cope with the fame and fortune. How stressful would it be to spend all that money and have adoring fans showering you with gifts and love.

And so, scared, not of failure but of success, you hid away. And imagine if, a wiseman came to you and showed you a vision of when you were about 90 years old in your future.

He told you what you were supposed to have done for the world. How you were meant to save all these people. And what if you saw how all these thoughts and feelings you had were simply not real.

That the belief systems were not true. That you had made up a whole load of nonsense about success making you a bad person.

That if only you had listened to your heart and taken action, you would have had a totally different human experience for your whole life.

How would you feel then. Now tell me, having seen yourself as an old person, about to die without fulfilling their life’s work. What will you do different today.

What will you do different every day moving forwards with this knowledge. Knowing the impact that you are supposed to have in this world if only you open your mind and your heart as to your true purpose.

What would your future self tell you to do right now.

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Boredom

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The art of patience is to recognise when you are bored. For it is when you are bored that you get restless.

When you are restless then your mind wanders and your thoughts start to take control and run away with you. In recognising this when it first starts to happen will allow you to prevent your thoughts causing chaos in your head.

It will close the door on your shadow monster which is always willing to come out and play to your detriment. The key is to notice what you are doing when you become bored and then, naturally do less of that.

Your heart gets bored way before your head. When your heart is not in whatever it is that you are doing then all impetus falls away. Everything starts to fall apart unless you catch it in time then you can limit the damage.

Identify what you really love doing. When there is something that you love doing then you will notice that distractions trying to grab your attention fall away because you actually prefer to do whatever doesn’t make you bored.

Whatever your heart loves you to do. In is in these moments that you thrive and flourish and your vibration increases tenfold. When you begin to operate at this higher self then you raise above your distractions as we have spoken about before.

The more you can do what your heart desires, the less you will be tempted by meaningless distractions. Remember that your human will always find reason to enjoy the distraction and will collude with others to enjoy the distraction together.

It could be going for a drink or binge watching a tv series. The more you enjoy your distractions, the further away you are drifting from your truth and from your purpose.

This is disempowering for your heart and soul. It does not serve you and it does not serve humanity. It will lead you off course. You will amble along in your life with no direction, simply seeking distraction after distraction.

Falsely thinking that it brings you happiness. It does not. It brings you brief pleasure followed by listlessness. Aimless wondering, your purpose temporarily lost.

Boredom sets in, your mind takes over and your shadow monster comes out to play. Everything slowly slides downhill. It is only with awareness of self that we can stop this slide.

We can recognise what is going on and what we need to do to change direction. Be still in nature, you will never be bored. Seek guidance as to your next steps. Listen out for nudges as to what action to take.

This is the path to a fulfilling life that brings joy to your heart and raises your vibration. It will give you a totally different human experience.

One that you have not yet experienced. And then you will realise, why you were born and came to earth. You will understand why you are here and you can get to work fulfilling your destiny.

And you will love every day of your life that you do this. You will love every moment.