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The inner critic is the voice in the mind of all humans that says we are not good enough. It judges the self, others and the world. It is the voice of confusion, separation, disharmony and illusion. It is fear, unconsciousness and unawareness. It runs on auto-pilot and if one is unaware of it and doesn’t learn how to become mindful of it, it can run wild and become louder and more hostile. In contrast, peace, is the essence that we all are. It exists within all of life and is eternal and unchanging. Our inner peace is love, Oneness, and divine/universal Truth. It is stillness, consciousness, and awareness. We are always in charge of what we choose to join with, identify as, and invest our energy into at any given moment. There are two choices. We can choose to either join with the inner critic or inner peace. To list just a few, some of the qualities, beliefs, patterns, and energies, characteristic of the inner critic include: -inner bully, bossy, self-doubt, isolation, victimhood, critical, harsh, guilt, indecision, separation consciousness, conflict, limitation, unworthiness, complains, blames, and energy that feels chaotic/frantic/incoherent. Some examples of thoughts that arise from the inner critic are those such as: “I’ve got more work to do on myself. I’m not quite there yet.” “Other people can get what they want, but not me.” “I don’t deserve to be happy.” “There is something wrong with me.” “There is something wrong with that person.” “I’m being punished.” “I have to wait until everything is perfect.” “I’m not (smart…pretty…handsome…slim…fat...) enough.” “I’m too old.” “I’m better than them.” “They are better than me.” And so on… Clearly the inner critic has no interest nor desire for inner peace! However, joining and identifying with the true essence of peace that we are, aligns us to our wholeness and to qualities, beliefs, patterns, and energies such as: -inner gentleness, softness, reassurance, compassion, trust in divine/universal order, innocence, stability, harmony, flow, acceptance, connection, love, Oneness/unity consciousness, worthiness, and energy that feels calm/still/coherent. How we often feel reflects where we are placing our attention and focus. Is your attention, focus, and therefore your energy, on the inner critic or inner peace? Buying into the ideas, thoughts, and tactics of the inner critic is draining and exhausting. Buying into its fears can also hold you back from living your heart's true desires or keep you stuck. Beneath/beyond any loud, noisy, frantic, hectic energy of the inner critic, the quiet stillness, calm and peace is always present and available. No matter what patterns of behavior or habits you've had in the past, the present moment always provides the opportunity to choose inner peace; peace of mind. In my upcoming Joining with Inner Stillness and Peace Workshop on June 15th you will learn how to deepen your awareness of the ever-present, loving, calming, grounding, stillness and peace within. Learn how you can join with it consistently at any moment throughout the day, every day, and transform your life’s experiences. By integrating the simple, practical and effective tools that I will share in the workshop into your daily routine, you will be able to experience alignment to your magnificence, peace and wholeness. I invite you to check out the details of the workshop if you would like to: -invest your energy into inner peace rather than the inner critic -let go of worrying and fears and live rooted in the present now moment -let self-judgement fall away so that compassion and love can bloom freely and abundantly -be more in tune with your inner essence of peace (true Self) -learn how to experience true and lasting inner peace -enjoy greater inner liberation, relaxation, and well-being of body, mind, and soul So if you would like to join in my upcoming Joining with Inner Stillness and Peace Workshop in Edmonton, I would love to see you there. No previous experience is required and it is suitable for both those who are new to these ideas and practices and also for those who are already familiar with them. A desire to join more deeply with inner peace is all that is needed. Listen to your heart. It will let you know whether to join at this time. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know. You can find the workshop details HERE.  In Oneness,
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Living in the state of creation is living in balance (relaxation mode). Whereas living in the state of survival is living in stress (stress mode). What is stress? It’s when the body is knocked out of homeostasis/balance. Scientific evidence reveals that most people spend 70% of the time living in survival. It’s how we are wired. Many people may not realize they are living in survival as it has become their new normal/familiar state of living. If a person is living continuously in stress mode, then the body does not have the needed resources for growth, regeneration and repair. For the most part, 75 to 90 percent of every person that walks into a health care facility in the western world walks in because of psychological or emotional stress. That's pretty much four out of five people. What's really causing their health condition is that they're emotionally stressed and emotionally out of balance. Dr. Joe Dispenza explains that the emotions that are connected to the stress hormones include: anger, hatred, violence, frustration, competition, control, judgement, envy, jealousy, insecurity, fear, anxiety, worry, angst, hopelessness, powerlessness, guilt, shame, and unworthiness. The hormones/chemicals of stress can become addictive and so a person living in chronic stress will use the conditions and problems in their life to reaffirm their addiction or conditioning to that emotion. So basically, they can be addicted to their own thoughts. This allows the inner critic/ego/unconsciousness to run the show and perpetuate drama and stress. The hormones of stress also cause incoherence in the heart and brain. Scientific evidence also reveals that we hold the power within us to change our brain/body chemistries and rewire our neurological circuitry of who we think we are. This occurs by thinking differently in helpful and healthy new ways, which then shifts our beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. Doing this with consistency and repetition is key to creating/building new neural networks. I feel having an understanding of the basics of the science of stress is very helpful and important. This is so individuals have the knowledge of how their mindscape can affect their physiology, and the processes that take place when the body’s stress response is triggered. And also what occurs when the relaxation response is triggered. Having an understanding of these processes helps to better recognize and break free from patterns that lead to stress. And so it helps one to empower their health and well-being. Having helpful tools is also key to learn how to regulate the nervous system and support the body. I’ll share some effective tools in this blog post, on how to connect with the inherent power that is within us all (Love/Spirit/Presence/true Self) to break the habit of living in survival/stress mode and into living in creation/relaxation mode. So let's first look at what occurs when the body’s stress response is triggered. The autonomic nervous system is involved mostly with actions that are automatic like breathing and digestion. Its focus is on the body's inner organs and has 2 parts which are the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The Sympathetic Nervous System and the Stress Response The sympathetic nervous system activates the stress response, also known as the fight, flight, freeze, fawn response. This response is triggered by stressful events and it gives us a boost of energy and the focus needed to escape danger or physical threat. The body activates the stress response to re-establish homeostasis. The physiological changes that occur in the body when the stress response is triggered include:
This survival system helped our primitive ancestors thousands of years ago, to deal with threats like being chased by a wild animal, harsh environmental conditions, and starvation. As human life has evolved over time, some of the new perceived threats in today’s world that are not easily handled by fighting or fleeing, might include stressors such as: worrying about health, finances, or work deadlines, or relationship challenges. A stressor is anything that disturbs the body's normal chemical balance. The stress response can be triggered just by thinking of these. So, ruminating about past upsets and/or worrying about the future are also enough to trigger the stress response. We are designed to experience short-term stress responses when needed and then return back to homeostasis. However, we are not designed to live in constant long-term stress which can lead to dis-ease. When the sympathetic nervous system is constantly activated by chronic stress and anxiety, psychological, physiological, and behavioral effects can result in the body. We'll examine that in a moment, but first let's look at the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the other part of the autonomic nervous system. The Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Relaxation Response The parasympathetic nervous system triggers the relaxation response and relaxation mode, which is also called rest and digest mode. Rest and digest mode is the opposite of the fight, flight, freeze, fawn response. It helps to replenish our systems and conserve energy especially after being in stress mode. When the rest and digest mode is triggered, the following occur in the body:
When we are in rest and digest mode, the body can focus its energy on processes like immunity, reproduction, and digestion. It helps to normalize and calm the system after being in a state of stress. Effects of Living in Survival/Stress Mode Living in stress mode for an extended period of time can cause psychological, physiological and behavioral effects. Included below are just a few of these such as:
Again, the great news is that we always have the power within to change the brain/body in helpful ways simply by thinking in new ways as neuroscience has proven. New helpful ways of thinking lead to healthy new attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. This is possible no matter one’s age.  Bridging Science and SpiritualityThe body, as well as everything and everyone that seems to be outside of the self, is a reflection of one’s mindscape. The body can hold onto the past until there is a willingness to look inwards and make healthy and helpful shifts. Self-Inquiry What is your mindscape like? What theme(s) have been present in previous years that have been unpleasant or unhelpful that are still affecting you today? What beliefs do you continue to hold onto about yourself/others/the world that are not helpful and based in fear/illusion/separation consciousness? Reflecting on these questions with curiosity, non-judgement and non-attachment to the beliefs can provide valuable insight. And from the perspective and remembrance of who you/we/all truly are as wholeness. In other words, identifying as the true Self, Consciousness, and the formless deeper essence of our being, which is unchanging and eternally perfect, whole, and complete. Rather than identifying as the personal/separate self and body (the form). It's from this remembrance and acceptance of our wholeness and the Love that we are, that deep transformation occurs. Being in the practice of living with conscious awareness of the thoughts running in the mind, our feelings, emotions, attitudes, and behavioral patterns with loving kindness, self-compassion, non-attachment and without judging ourselves is key. This also automatically quiets and withdraws power from the inner critic/ego (which is the false belief in separation) and helps to break free from unhelpful subconscious patterns and addiction to the hormones of stress. Joining with/living as the true Self/Awareness/Presence/Consciousness brings insight and realization. Also, real solutions and guidance, including any helpful shifts we can make to best support our well-being and health, arise from this space of inner Stillness and Awareness and not from the frantic, chaotic, and scattered energy of the inner critic. Living with mindfulness in this way also triggers the relaxation response. ~The present moment is where all possibilities exist~ Instead of conditioning the body to a state of stress and anxiety with habits of chronic worrying, focusing on what is unwanted and worst-case scenarios, (which is not being loving and kind to the self) building helpful and healthy emotional/mental/behavioral patterns and habits, help condition the heart/brain/body to a state of calm, coherence and order. Coherence is when the heart, emotions, and mind are in vibrational harmony and alignment. It's a state in which the heart and brain rhythms, breathing, hormonal response and body systems are in sync with each other. This then helps to support the body in carrying out its vital functions. Helpful Tools to Support the Body and Shift from Living in |
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In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
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During times of challenge, it is even more important for us to be centered and grounded to our inner Spirit. With the many shifts and changes we are all experiencing in our daily routines and lives at this time, our ever-present true Self--our Higher Spirit Self, the calm and quiet presence within--is always there to teach us, lead us, and show us the way. It is during times like these that it is vital to listen to and follow the guidance of Spirit, our Inner Teacher of Peace.
This is such an opportune time to commit to and deepen the cultivation of the practice of presence in our daily lives. In regards to the coronavirus pandemic, yes we each take the necessary precautions to keep ourselves, families, and others safe and healthy, and do what feels best and comfortable for us in the outer world.
At the same time, at the level of the mind, our inner world, we can choose how we look at things and what we would like to focus on. We choose what we want to listen to or focus on from outside sources and what we communicate and express, and also on what we choose to focus upon from within as well. And we can look at it all with compassion, love, and understanding. We can move through this global experience and each and every one of life's experiences (there really is no difference) through presence, peace, and with Spirit.
This is such an opportune time to commit to and deepen the cultivation of the practice of presence in our daily lives. In regards to the coronavirus pandemic, yes we each take the necessary precautions to keep ourselves, families, and others safe and healthy, and do what feels best and comfortable for us in the outer world.
At the same time, at the level of the mind, our inner world, we can choose how we look at things and what we would like to focus on. We choose what we want to listen to or focus on from outside sources and what we communicate and express, and also on what we choose to focus upon from within as well. And we can look at it all with compassion, love, and understanding. We can move through this global experience and each and every one of life's experiences (there really is no difference) through presence, peace, and with Spirit.
Spirit is readily available to support us at all times and in all ways. There is no problem that is too big or too small and Spirit recognizes that all problems are really the same and that there is always just one solution. LOVE.
There is a lovely lesson (# 21) from A Course in Miracles, "I am determined to see things differently." We can always choose how to view any situation, problem, person, the self, or anything. We can look at it through the vision of Spirit (love) or through fear (ego/judgement).
When there are times that I observe that I am not feeling complete peace, I remind myself of this statement from A Course in Miracles. When I remember that I can see the particular situation differently, choose how I want to feel and at the same time I release any judgement in how I am feeling and what is occurring, a shift occurs right away. The weight is lifted when I choose to see it all through love instead.
By being willing and determined to see things differently, we open ourselves to Spirit to gently take us by the hand, and lead us to seeing things differently, through peace, love, and harmony. We no longer choose to feel stuck. We can ask Spirit to help us to see whatever is causing us any distress, through Love and divine Truth. As we do so, judgement falls away and we remember once again who we, everyone, and everything truly is. Perfect, whole, complete, divine. That is what we are.
This is truly a time of transformation on the planet when we all have the opportunity to whole-heartedly make the choice to stay anchored to our true Self/Spirit, to release judgement and replace it with compassion for ourselves and all others, and to be truly helpful. Let us make the choice to stay committed to living our magnificence!
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
Maya Bringas
When I look at you I See me. I See your Light and so I See the Light in me. To See you is to recognize myself. The Light we share. The Light as One. I See the love that is your spirit. It's who you are. What you are. And as I See the beauty of your spirit, I affirm the beauty that is my spirit. For we are no different. We are the same. The appearance may differ, but the Light, the Love within, could be no different. I See you for who you are. And so I acknowledge who I AM.
Our identities may differ, but we are not identities. We are formless, united with the One. One Heart, one Love, one remarkable Divine Light. Let us soar in our united true form. Past all illusions, higher and higher. Lighter we become, immersed in the One. Beyond time, beyond space. We are eternal in the One. Bliss is our nature, bliss is our right. Oh how amazing it is to be this simplicity. No struggle, no fear. Just pure delight. In joy to be and simply be free.
Home is here. Home is within. For the One everlasting shining Light is what we are in. Happiness, joy, love, and peace. That is what we behold within. In Oneness in Source forever we dwell, let us remember this well. For this is where we are, this is our Truth. May we simply be and set ourselves free.
Our identities may differ, but we are not identities. We are formless, united with the One. One Heart, one Love, one remarkable Divine Light. Let us soar in our united true form. Past all illusions, higher and higher. Lighter we become, immersed in the One. Beyond time, beyond space. We are eternal in the One. Bliss is our nature, bliss is our right. Oh how amazing it is to be this simplicity. No struggle, no fear. Just pure delight. In joy to be and simply be free.
Home is here. Home is within. For the One everlasting shining Light is what we are in. Happiness, joy, love, and peace. That is what we behold within. In Oneness in Source forever we dwell, let us remember this well. For this is where we are, this is our Truth. May we simply be and set ourselves free.
When we experience the world through the true Vision of the Higher Spirit Self, we experience life with deep meaning, purpose, and from the awareness of who we really are, which is divine love.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
The heart is the gateway to your True Self. The divine heart of the One Source that resides within us all, knows only Truth. It does not question, it does not seek. It simply knows. It listens in silence, it speaks with strength, and it loves with every pulsating beat. No restrictions, no reservations. It simply extends and flows, generously unhindered.
The divine heart seeks not approval, for it knows what it is. It knows only unconditional love. It embraces all and invites love within. Love is always the answer, no matter the question. By truly loving the self, you become a pillar of love. Sadness and grief, worry and despair, uncertainty and fear, dissolve when touched by the love you hold within. And no matter what is experienced within one’s life experience or in the physical body, when there is unconditional love for the self, any inner suffering is always transformed into peace.
Tuning in daily to the divine heart is essential. The physical vessel’s natural, vibrational, default setting is to the frequency of divine love. It resonates wholly to love. When aspects of the physical vessel, become out of tune/balance, whether it’s experienced in the mind, the physical or energy bodies, a return to love is what brings it back to its natural frequency and experience of well-being.
Whatever method/therapy/form one uses for healing, the underlying essence at the heart of all true and permanent healing is love. Healing is release from fear and occurs at the level of the mind. Sometimes people wonder why healing in some circumstances is temporary. One’s sense of well-being may not seem to last, or perhaps one’s symptoms/health condition may be gone for a while and then reappear. We have free will of what thoughts we choose to believe. Sometimes a person may ignore the inner voice of love, and not yet be willing to permanently release former unloving thought or behavioral patterns, therefore resisting fully embracing love’s presence. In such instances, there is a return to identification with separation and the false self. One might not be ready to release unforgiveness, guilt, judgement etc. Therefore, distress/symptoms may reoccur to get the person’s attention that an internal shift from fear to love is required.
In other cases, a person may practice unconditional love, with symptoms alleviated or disappearing completely, while the condition may or may not disappear. The body doesn’t know the divine plan for the soul, but the heart/Spirit does. It is therefore important not to judge what’s happening in the body, nor blame nor be critical of the self. Release any expectation of a specific result. Inner peace and well-being is what healing provides and is possible no matter what’s happening in the body. Being gentle, patient, forgiving, and loving with the self is the divine heart’s guidance. When there is a willingness and commitment to choose love, you can trust and know that the love of the divine heart will always take care of you and keep you well.
The divine heart seeks not approval, for it knows what it is. It knows only unconditional love. It embraces all and invites love within. Love is always the answer, no matter the question. By truly loving the self, you become a pillar of love. Sadness and grief, worry and despair, uncertainty and fear, dissolve when touched by the love you hold within. And no matter what is experienced within one’s life experience or in the physical body, when there is unconditional love for the self, any inner suffering is always transformed into peace.
Tuning in daily to the divine heart is essential. The physical vessel’s natural, vibrational, default setting is to the frequency of divine love. It resonates wholly to love. When aspects of the physical vessel, become out of tune/balance, whether it’s experienced in the mind, the physical or energy bodies, a return to love is what brings it back to its natural frequency and experience of well-being.
Whatever method/therapy/form one uses for healing, the underlying essence at the heart of all true and permanent healing is love. Healing is release from fear and occurs at the level of the mind. Sometimes people wonder why healing in some circumstances is temporary. One’s sense of well-being may not seem to last, or perhaps one’s symptoms/health condition may be gone for a while and then reappear. We have free will of what thoughts we choose to believe. Sometimes a person may ignore the inner voice of love, and not yet be willing to permanently release former unloving thought or behavioral patterns, therefore resisting fully embracing love’s presence. In such instances, there is a return to identification with separation and the false self. One might not be ready to release unforgiveness, guilt, judgement etc. Therefore, distress/symptoms may reoccur to get the person’s attention that an internal shift from fear to love is required.
In other cases, a person may practice unconditional love, with symptoms alleviated or disappearing completely, while the condition may or may not disappear. The body doesn’t know the divine plan for the soul, but the heart/Spirit does. It is therefore important not to judge what’s happening in the body, nor blame nor be critical of the self. Release any expectation of a specific result. Inner peace and well-being is what healing provides and is possible no matter what’s happening in the body. Being gentle, patient, forgiving, and loving with the self is the divine heart’s guidance. When there is a willingness and commitment to choose love, you can trust and know that the love of the divine heart will always take care of you and keep you well.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Article published in the December issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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~Article published in the December issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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Our intuition is guidance from the Higher Spirit Self. The mind has two parts/thought systems. Spirit is one and is the voice of love. Spirit knows only our divine Truth that we are perfect love and that only love is real. The other part of the mind, the ego, is illusory. The ego is not an entity nor a thing, but rather just the idea that we are separate from our Source. Its thought system is fear-based and is totally flawed as we are not separate from Source. The ego is the inner critic/false self which judges everyone and everything. Abundance, unity, and wholeness are part of Spirit’s thought system. Lack, separation, and limitation are part of the ego’s thought system.
Since the part of the mind we choose to follow at any given moment effects how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world, listening to Spirit’s guidance (our intuition) enables us to experience and enjoy life from Spirit’s true vision of peace, love, non-judgement, harmony, and freedom.
How do you know if specific thoughts and ideas in your mind are guidance from Spirit or the ego? When they are from Spirit, they are loving, gentle, kind, and uplifting in nature. Any guidance that Spirit offers always result in positive outcomes for our well-being and anyone else concerned. Spirit gives us solutions on how to forgive and eliminate fear and judgement, and brings us clarity. We may feel a burst of joy when we receive inspiring ideas. If the thoughts and ideas are unloving, judgemental, or condemn anyone including the self, then they are from the ego.
The guidance received from Spirit may not always necessarily be what one wants to hear at the time. If there are expectations of what it should be, to match what you think you want, this is judgement and a control mechanism of the ego. If Spirit’s guidance is then ignored, it may lead to some confusion and doubt.
If unsure if the guidance is from Spirit or the ego, you can ask for clarification from Spirit and wait awhile. Let go of thinking about it for some time and to clear the mind, trusting that Spirit will bring you the clarification in divine timing. When we spend time being in silence and the mind becomes still, the intuitive guidance comes through clearly. Also, Spirit’s guidance will most likely stay the same a few days later, but that from the ego can change, even often.
We have so many thoughts that arise in the mind each day. Each moment, we always have the choice which inner voice to listen to. When I made the choice to listen to and follow only Spirit and have stayed committed to doing so everyday, the voice of the ego became much weaker. Like a muscle that gets stronger when we exercise it, when we are dedicated to listening to and following our intuition, the stronger our communication with Spirit and it becomes our clear, dominant, guiding light.
Since the part of the mind we choose to follow at any given moment effects how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world, listening to Spirit’s guidance (our intuition) enables us to experience and enjoy life from Spirit’s true vision of peace, love, non-judgement, harmony, and freedom.
How do you know if specific thoughts and ideas in your mind are guidance from Spirit or the ego? When they are from Spirit, they are loving, gentle, kind, and uplifting in nature. Any guidance that Spirit offers always result in positive outcomes for our well-being and anyone else concerned. Spirit gives us solutions on how to forgive and eliminate fear and judgement, and brings us clarity. We may feel a burst of joy when we receive inspiring ideas. If the thoughts and ideas are unloving, judgemental, or condemn anyone including the self, then they are from the ego.
The guidance received from Spirit may not always necessarily be what one wants to hear at the time. If there are expectations of what it should be, to match what you think you want, this is judgement and a control mechanism of the ego. If Spirit’s guidance is then ignored, it may lead to some confusion and doubt.
If unsure if the guidance is from Spirit or the ego, you can ask for clarification from Spirit and wait awhile. Let go of thinking about it for some time and to clear the mind, trusting that Spirit will bring you the clarification in divine timing. When we spend time being in silence and the mind becomes still, the intuitive guidance comes through clearly. Also, Spirit’s guidance will most likely stay the same a few days later, but that from the ego can change, even often.
We have so many thoughts that arise in the mind each day. Each moment, we always have the choice which inner voice to listen to. When I made the choice to listen to and follow only Spirit and have stayed committed to doing so everyday, the voice of the ego became much weaker. Like a muscle that gets stronger when we exercise it, when we are dedicated to listening to and following our intuition, the stronger our communication with Spirit and it becomes our clear, dominant, guiding light.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Article published in the November issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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Maya Bringas
~Article published in the November issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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"No need to hasten, no need to be quick. Just let all unfold naturally. You can rest and know you will be your best, for out of the silence emerges your True Divine Self.
Oh so bright it shines! Brilliant, dazzling, the Light leads the way. You need look no further, for the Light is within. And from the silence, the answers, solutions, and guidance comes in.
See ye as Light. There is nothing else. Simple and True, for all you do. Shine! Shine! Shine dear One! Do not be afraid to let yourself glisten. Emerge, be True. You are amazing in all you do.
Will you not recognize now, that you are the Light? Will you not accept the Magnificence of who you really are? You are so divine. So unconditionally loved. Will you not make this True for you?
It is your Truth. LOVE. Let yourself be showered in the eternal rays of Source’s divine light. The light nurtures you, supports you, and loves you always. Now is the time, to put all aside, and embrace your Truth. Your Love. Loved you are. Love is what you are. And Love is your eternal Truth."
~Maya Bringas
Oh so bright it shines! Brilliant, dazzling, the Light leads the way. You need look no further, for the Light is within. And from the silence, the answers, solutions, and guidance comes in.
See ye as Light. There is nothing else. Simple and True, for all you do. Shine! Shine! Shine dear One! Do not be afraid to let yourself glisten. Emerge, be True. You are amazing in all you do.
Will you not recognize now, that you are the Light? Will you not accept the Magnificence of who you really are? You are so divine. So unconditionally loved. Will you not make this True for you?
It is your Truth. LOVE. Let yourself be showered in the eternal rays of Source’s divine light. The light nurtures you, supports you, and loves you always. Now is the time, to put all aside, and embrace your Truth. Your Love. Loved you are. Love is what you are. And Love is your eternal Truth."
~Maya Bringas
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves and it sets us free. When we choose forgiveness, we release the past, and can enjoy living in the eternal now.
Judgement takes many forms. Blaming others or the self for one’s experiences, believing the self or others to be inadequate, guilty, or undeserving, and making comparisons, are just a few examples of judgement. Love and judgement cannot coexist. Only one of these is active at any given moment. Forgiveness is the means to the relinquishment of judgement.
When we truly forgive, we do so at the level of the mind where it is needed, since all arises from the mind. By forgiving the self, another person, or a situation, we are not indicating that a specific behavior or action is ok, but rather we see through the illusion of the world and its seeming separate identities and stories, to the love that is truly there beyond all form. The non-dualistic spiritual principles of A Course in Miracles teaches that the path to inner peace and love is through this true form of forgiveness. All are innocent, and only the love that we are, is real.
We can always, at any moment, make the choice to love, and abandon judgement. Everyone is doing the best they can based on their state of awareness about who they really are. Those who lack self-love and are unhappy deep down, can extend to others only what they feel for themselves and what they believe to be true. Forgiveness though, does not mean that one should tolerate or be subjected to the unloving nature of a situation or behavior of another.
A very helpful tool that you can use is to bring your conscious awareness outside the illusion/world and to perceive a situation as an observer looking in. This makes it easier to detach from a situation and bring your awareness to the stillness within. Like watching a movie, you observe the characters with relatively no strong attachment. Taking such a perspective when observing the stories happening in your life, results in a greater understanding and compassion for the various characters.
Spirit, our inner teacher of peace, always assists with forgiveness, we just need to ask. Our true essence is light, free, and unconditional love. Forgiveness uplifts your vibration and permanently disconnects you from suffering. Nothing on the level of form, outside of the mind, needs to be done, unless there is specific guidance from Spirit to do so. Forgiveness and commitment to the daily practice of non-judgement accelerates the undoing of the ego, which cannot survive without judgement.
Forgiveness is an act of nurturing unconditional self-love. Forgiving another is really forgiving yourself. When the painful life stories and characters are forgiven, whatever was based on divine, unconditional love, always remains. Those that were not rooted in divine love naturally fall away on their own. This creates an opening for more of that which is based on love to come into your life.
Judgement takes many forms. Blaming others or the self for one’s experiences, believing the self or others to be inadequate, guilty, or undeserving, and making comparisons, are just a few examples of judgement. Love and judgement cannot coexist. Only one of these is active at any given moment. Forgiveness is the means to the relinquishment of judgement.
When we truly forgive, we do so at the level of the mind where it is needed, since all arises from the mind. By forgiving the self, another person, or a situation, we are not indicating that a specific behavior or action is ok, but rather we see through the illusion of the world and its seeming separate identities and stories, to the love that is truly there beyond all form. The non-dualistic spiritual principles of A Course in Miracles teaches that the path to inner peace and love is through this true form of forgiveness. All are innocent, and only the love that we are, is real.
We can always, at any moment, make the choice to love, and abandon judgement. Everyone is doing the best they can based on their state of awareness about who they really are. Those who lack self-love and are unhappy deep down, can extend to others only what they feel for themselves and what they believe to be true. Forgiveness though, does not mean that one should tolerate or be subjected to the unloving nature of a situation or behavior of another.
A very helpful tool that you can use is to bring your conscious awareness outside the illusion/world and to perceive a situation as an observer looking in. This makes it easier to detach from a situation and bring your awareness to the stillness within. Like watching a movie, you observe the characters with relatively no strong attachment. Taking such a perspective when observing the stories happening in your life, results in a greater understanding and compassion for the various characters.
Spirit, our inner teacher of peace, always assists with forgiveness, we just need to ask. Our true essence is light, free, and unconditional love. Forgiveness uplifts your vibration and permanently disconnects you from suffering. Nothing on the level of form, outside of the mind, needs to be done, unless there is specific guidance from Spirit to do so. Forgiveness and commitment to the daily practice of non-judgement accelerates the undoing of the ego, which cannot survive without judgement.
Forgiveness is an act of nurturing unconditional self-love. Forgiving another is really forgiving yourself. When the painful life stories and characters are forgiven, whatever was based on divine, unconditional love, always remains. Those that were not rooted in divine love naturally fall away on their own. This creates an opening for more of that which is based on love to come into your life.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
~Published in the September issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman. As it is a paid subscription magazine, I also share my monthly articles for Sibyl Magazine for 2018, here on this page. To find out more about Sibyl Magazine and to read wonderful, inspirational articles on the topics of spirituality, conscious living, mind/body/spirit, for a low annual subscription fee, you can visit their website here.
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Do you know how magnificent you are? Exactly as you are right now. You are a magnificent, bright, shining, light! There is nothing that you nor I need to fix about ourselves. Awakening isn’t about becoming something, but rather shifting the perception of who we believe we are, and accepting and simply being the true divine light that we inherently are.
We are as God created us. Perfect, whole, and complete. And like God, our true Self has no lack, limitation nor flaws. We may have forgotten for awhile who we really are, but this has not changed our true essence. In a way, it is like amnesia that comes over us when we emerge into this time/space dream world causing us to forget our true self. And then the time comes when we begin to remember. Perhaps glimpses at first. Then the more that we remember, the more our light becomes evident to us. The veil that was simply cloaking, but never diminishing the light, then becomes thinner.
Removing any blocks to the awareness and appreciation that your true Self is already perfect, divine love is what is key, so that you can just be and express your true magnificent Self. When I began to change my perception of who I was, which is the same as who we all are, a great sense of freedom followed. It was also a much more empowering way of perception, knowing that I didn’t have to change myself or become anything different. There was nothing wrong with me. I just needed to be who I already truly am. God created us as the perfect light that we are, have always been, and will always be, and so we don’t need to change this. We just need to align to our true essence and embrace our magnificence.
The blocks which are the false beliefs about the self, are like layers of debris or dust that cloak an eternal, bright, radiant, light. There may be a thick or thin layer covering this light, but that doesn’t matter. As each layer is removed, the veil of debris becomes thinner and the light which has always been there, shines through and becomes more visible. And the more layers that are removed, the easier and quicker it is for the remaining ones to be removed.
What is important is the willingness for the layers to be lifted away. Sometimes people worry that it is too much work, that they are too old to let go of old beliefs, or are even fearful to discover how amazing they are. They give up and don’t allow the miracle to occur. However, once one is willing to remove the layers, that gives Spirit the permission to assist the process and it opens the door to alignment to one’s true magnificence.
You are love and are completely loved by the Divine. Are you ready to recognize this and fully embrace the magnificence that you are?
Article published in the current August issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
We are as God created us. Perfect, whole, and complete. And like God, our true Self has no lack, limitation nor flaws. We may have forgotten for awhile who we really are, but this has not changed our true essence. In a way, it is like amnesia that comes over us when we emerge into this time/space dream world causing us to forget our true self. And then the time comes when we begin to remember. Perhaps glimpses at first. Then the more that we remember, the more our light becomes evident to us. The veil that was simply cloaking, but never diminishing the light, then becomes thinner.
Removing any blocks to the awareness and appreciation that your true Self is already perfect, divine love is what is key, so that you can just be and express your true magnificent Self. When I began to change my perception of who I was, which is the same as who we all are, a great sense of freedom followed. It was also a much more empowering way of perception, knowing that I didn’t have to change myself or become anything different. There was nothing wrong with me. I just needed to be who I already truly am. God created us as the perfect light that we are, have always been, and will always be, and so we don’t need to change this. We just need to align to our true essence and embrace our magnificence.
The blocks which are the false beliefs about the self, are like layers of debris or dust that cloak an eternal, bright, radiant, light. There may be a thick or thin layer covering this light, but that doesn’t matter. As each layer is removed, the veil of debris becomes thinner and the light which has always been there, shines through and becomes more visible. And the more layers that are removed, the easier and quicker it is for the remaining ones to be removed.
What is important is the willingness for the layers to be lifted away. Sometimes people worry that it is too much work, that they are too old to let go of old beliefs, or are even fearful to discover how amazing they are. They give up and don’t allow the miracle to occur. However, once one is willing to remove the layers, that gives Spirit the permission to assist the process and it opens the door to alignment to one’s true magnificence.
You are love and are completely loved by the Divine. Are you ready to recognize this and fully embrace the magnificence that you are?
Article published in the current August issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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Like the rays of the blazing sun, dim not your light.
You are divine, shine bright!
With laser light clarity, know that you have all the answers you seek inside.
Find them there.
And when found, follow your inner guidance, your divine Inner Teacher,
who will always guide you there.
To where you have always been, but may have forgotten.
Your true Teacher knows what's best, so now all can be put to rest.
BE your bliss.
BE your joy.
There is nothing you cannot do.
Have faith in all you do.
Put a little trust into you.
And when you do, know nothing you do can ever fail.
How could it even be possible?
You are a success, so give yourself a rest and simply be YOU.
You are amazing! A divine light!
Forever shine your light so bright!
You are divine, shine bright!
With laser light clarity, know that you have all the answers you seek inside.
Find them there.
And when found, follow your inner guidance, your divine Inner Teacher,
who will always guide you there.
To where you have always been, but may have forgotten.
Your true Teacher knows what's best, so now all can be put to rest.
BE your bliss.
BE your joy.
There is nothing you cannot do.
Have faith in all you do.
Put a little trust into you.
And when you do, know nothing you do can ever fail.
How could it even be possible?
You are a success, so give yourself a rest and simply be YOU.
You are amazing! A divine light!
Forever shine your light so bright!
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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I sit in silence, breathing in the fresh cool air. My eyes gently closed for a moment, I enjoy this quiet stillness. I gaze up and notice the fluffy white clouds that fill the blue sky. How lovely they look, as they very slowly and gracefully move across the sky. I look in all directions above from where I now sit to notice the variety of shapes they form. How peaceful it is to merge with the clouds as I watch them float by.
I am filled with serenity and calm in this present moment. All other thoughts and cares have melted away. I am in bliss with nature in this now moment. What beauty nature offers, if we just look, listen, sense, and feel. Here in my garden, the rustling sound of the leaves bring additional soothing comfort to my mind and whole being. I now hear the song of a bird in the distance, its melody bringing cheer and upliftment to all who will hear. More birds now add to the chorus. How sweet they sound!
I close my eyes again for a moment, drinking in the fresh spring air. I am grateful for this now moment and for the harmony it ushers in. I hear the rhythm of my wind chime quicken as it sends out its tune in all directions. Ah, such bliss this is. I am content in the now, nothing else comes to mind. I sit here in nature immersed in its delights.
I am filled with serenity and calm in this present moment. All other thoughts and cares have melted away. I am in bliss with nature in this now moment. What beauty nature offers, if we just look, listen, sense, and feel. Here in my garden, the rustling sound of the leaves bring additional soothing comfort to my mind and whole being. I now hear the song of a bird in the distance, its melody bringing cheer and upliftment to all who will hear. More birds now add to the chorus. How sweet they sound!
I close my eyes again for a moment, drinking in the fresh spring air. I am grateful for this now moment and for the harmony it ushers in. I hear the rhythm of my wind chime quicken as it sends out its tune in all directions. Ah, such bliss this is. I am content in the now, nothing else comes to mind. I sit here in nature immersed in its delights.
The warm sun shines on me now, as the tender breeze brings additional comfort. Being here in this now moment, there is no other place I would rather be. Everything is right here, right now. I am filled with more gratitude for the stillness, tranquility, peace, and joy that the now moment brings. I hear the call of what sounds like gulls overhead in the distance, as if in agreement to the thoughts that have now just passed.
As I look further into the distance, I see all that is growing and beginning to bloom. Spring is here. How wise nature is. The plants and flowers need not be coaxed or told how to grow. Each year they just do their thing. They begin to emerge, bloom, and grow all on their own, as they always know when the time is right. They don’t force nor resist, they just be what they are. I notice the color green emerging everywhere and the little flower buds beginning to make their appearance after the long winter. How joyful I feel for their arrival. They are friends from nature that return this time of the year.
As I write from this place of stillness, I am grateful for so many things like this quiet time and for all nature offers. Another gift has now appeared for us all. I hear a call directly above. Three majestic birds are soaring freely and happily in the sky. Let us soar together right here and now.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Published in the June issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
As I look further into the distance, I see all that is growing and beginning to bloom. Spring is here. How wise nature is. The plants and flowers need not be coaxed or told how to grow. Each year they just do their thing. They begin to emerge, bloom, and grow all on their own, as they always know when the time is right. They don’t force nor resist, they just be what they are. I notice the color green emerging everywhere and the little flower buds beginning to make their appearance after the long winter. How joyful I feel for their arrival. They are friends from nature that return this time of the year.
As I write from this place of stillness, I am grateful for so many things like this quiet time and for all nature offers. Another gift has now appeared for us all. I hear a call directly above. Three majestic birds are soaring freely and happily in the sky. Let us soar together right here and now.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Published in the June issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
Inspired action is action taken by following Spirit’s guidance. The word inspired derives from the two words, in and spirit. When we live from the place of being “in spirit” and permit Spirit’s higher divine wisdom to express through us, everything enfolds naturally and gracefully.
Many may think that it is necessary to always be actively doing something in order to feel productive. The ego loves to make us feel we need to stay busy rather than take time to relax, let go, rest, and simply be. It likes to keep the mind busy and distracted. It also enjoys making one feel like there is a race against time, which is an illusion.
At times Spirit may guide us to pause and do nothing for awhile. When there is something on my agenda to do, but I am not feeling Spirit’s guidance to work on it at that moment, I have learned to hold off until I get the go ahead to proceed. With Spirit in charge, all is in divine timing and order. This is different than the ego’s fear-based guidance which always wants us to work through strain and tries to push and force things to happen. With Spirit as our guide, there is no strain and everything flows with ease.
Even if there are deadlines for our projects, when we let Spirit be our guide, all are met in perfect timing and in the perfect way. During moments when I don’t feel the creative inspiration for a specific project coming through, I give myself extra time to relax and do other activities that are joyful and that nurture my well-being. I know that it will burst through when it is ready. Taking some time for relaxation and fun is vital for everyone. One may think it is counter-productive to take a day or two away from a project to just unwind for awhile. However, when we do, we rebalance, harmonize and gain clarity.
Everyone has different ways to unwind. I find going for a walk in nature, watching a funny movie, or listening to uplifting, high-vibrational music to be beneficial. Giving ourselves these moments creates the opening for Spirit’s inspiration to flow through. Ideas, insights, realizations, answers, and creativity then pours through clearly without hindrance. I have noticed this happen whenever I give myself these moments to pause. So actually by taking a little time out to let go for awhile, we become more productive and get better results. The manifestations that result are divine ones as they are created with Spirit expressing through us.
Spirit’s guidance always provides a feeling and sense of upliftment, hope, unconditional love, and gives solutions and answers that are a benefit to all. The ego’s guidance is fear-based, judgemental of the self and/or others, and is competitive. Spirit offers joy and peace, while the ego offers only gloom and doom. When we choose to take action that is inspired from Spirit, the outcome is always a blessing to ourselves and others.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
(Article published in the May 2018 issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman).
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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Many may think that it is necessary to always be actively doing something in order to feel productive. The ego loves to make us feel we need to stay busy rather than take time to relax, let go, rest, and simply be. It likes to keep the mind busy and distracted. It also enjoys making one feel like there is a race against time, which is an illusion.
At times Spirit may guide us to pause and do nothing for awhile. When there is something on my agenda to do, but I am not feeling Spirit’s guidance to work on it at that moment, I have learned to hold off until I get the go ahead to proceed. With Spirit in charge, all is in divine timing and order. This is different than the ego’s fear-based guidance which always wants us to work through strain and tries to push and force things to happen. With Spirit as our guide, there is no strain and everything flows with ease.
Even if there are deadlines for our projects, when we let Spirit be our guide, all are met in perfect timing and in the perfect way. During moments when I don’t feel the creative inspiration for a specific project coming through, I give myself extra time to relax and do other activities that are joyful and that nurture my well-being. I know that it will burst through when it is ready. Taking some time for relaxation and fun is vital for everyone. One may think it is counter-productive to take a day or two away from a project to just unwind for awhile. However, when we do, we rebalance, harmonize and gain clarity.
Everyone has different ways to unwind. I find going for a walk in nature, watching a funny movie, or listening to uplifting, high-vibrational music to be beneficial. Giving ourselves these moments creates the opening for Spirit’s inspiration to flow through. Ideas, insights, realizations, answers, and creativity then pours through clearly without hindrance. I have noticed this happen whenever I give myself these moments to pause. So actually by taking a little time out to let go for awhile, we become more productive and get better results. The manifestations that result are divine ones as they are created with Spirit expressing through us.
Spirit’s guidance always provides a feeling and sense of upliftment, hope, unconditional love, and gives solutions and answers that are a benefit to all. The ego’s guidance is fear-based, judgemental of the self and/or others, and is competitive. Spirit offers joy and peace, while the ego offers only gloom and doom. When we choose to take action that is inspired from Spirit, the outcome is always a blessing to ourselves and others.
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
(Article published in the May 2018 issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman).
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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A little inspiration...
"Seek within to hear the Voice
The one that will bring you near
To who, what, you truly are
For you are already there.
You may think you are far
Or that you need do much to get you there
But know in Truth, you are already there.
Do not despair, look within to find yourself there
The place of eternal peace.
Enjoy the stillness, the silence within
Lift higher and higher, you are already there.
Immerse in the glorious, magnificent rays
Of God’s divine light.
Let it wash away your worries and cares
As you are reminded that all is well.
The dream of separation
Begins to fade
You remember, you awake
No longer in fear.
You are home where you never left
You now choose never to forget
For you are awake.
You will always remember
No matter what happens
That all is okay
Forever safe you are
At home with your Source.
In bliss and delight
You forever shine bright
If comes a haze
On certain days
Go within to hear the gentle Voice
That will remind you again
That all is well.
For in Source you rest
And can lay down the quest.
The Voice of Spirit
The Voice for God
Will keep you on track
And always have your back.
Release, let go
Let yourself flow
Breathe in
Breathe out
You are already there."
~Maya Bringas
The one that will bring you near
To who, what, you truly are
For you are already there.
You may think you are far
Or that you need do much to get you there
But know in Truth, you are already there.
Do not despair, look within to find yourself there
The place of eternal peace.
Enjoy the stillness, the silence within
Lift higher and higher, you are already there.
Immerse in the glorious, magnificent rays
Of God’s divine light.
Let it wash away your worries and cares
As you are reminded that all is well.
The dream of separation
Begins to fade
You remember, you awake
No longer in fear.
You are home where you never left
You now choose never to forget
For you are awake.
You will always remember
No matter what happens
That all is okay
Forever safe you are
At home with your Source.
In bliss and delight
You forever shine bright
If comes a haze
On certain days
Go within to hear the gentle Voice
That will remind you again
That all is well.
For in Source you rest
And can lay down the quest.
The Voice of Spirit
The Voice for God
Will keep you on track
And always have your back.
Release, let go
Let yourself flow
Breathe in
Breathe out
You are already there."
~Maya Bringas
We are right now and forever at home with our Source. There is nothing we need do in order to be with God, as we already are and have never been separated. The dream of separation is just that, a dream.
| | Expand the Light that You Are—The Return Home to Source, Guided Meditation Enjoy this blissful and empowering guided meditation. Experience your deep connection and Oneness with Source as you bring your conscious awareness back to the eternal Home with Source that you never really left. As your divine light expands further and further, and merges completely with Source, feel your true radiance and immerse fully in the unconditional love that you are. This meditation assists with aligning to Source within, also bringing healing/balancing. Remember and feel the magnificence of who you really are! |
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
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Your true essence is the unconditional love of Source. That is what you are. What we all are as we are One with Source. There is no separate you nor I, for we are united together as One being, One light, One child of Source. The love of Source is always unconditional. There is never any judgement, nor condemnation. You have always been and forever are so dearly and completely loved. Source knows only the divine Truth of who you are which is LOVE.
When you judge yourself or something or someone else, your perception is not based on divine spiritual Truth. Such judgement needs to be lovingly and gently released so that true perception is revealed. Only love is real. Anything that is not based on unconditional love is not, because Source (and you), are only unconditional love. It is so vital to be loving, kind, gentle, patient, and compassionate with yourself. As you do, you embody your true divine essence and enable the falsities to fall away. All done with more ease and grace as you nurture your well-being with love along the way.
See yourself and everything in your world as Source sees all. See with LOVE. When you do, you see past the false illusions of the ego’s fear to what is really there. Peace, love, unity, harmony. See everyone as the divine light that they are and you honor and affirm to yourself the divine light that you are.
“Child of Light, you know not that the light is in you. Yet you will find it through it’s witnesses, for having given light to them they will return it. Each one you see in light brings your light closer to your awareness. Love always leads to love.” A Course in Miracles (T-13.VI.10:1-4).
You can connect with your sacred heart within daily to align to the divine love that you are. The following exercise will help you to really feel and embody this love. Place your hands on your heart chakra in the center of your chest. Close your eyes and take a few slow, deep, gentle breaths. As you breathe in, allow your belly to expand outwards as you affirm to yourself in your mind, or aloud, “I AM the love that flows in through me.” And as you exhale, draw your belly inwards and affirm, “I AM the love that flows out through me.” Feel the connection with your sacred heart within as this loving energy expands. Continue breathing in and out with these affirmations until you feel immersed with this glorious love that resides within your sacred heart. You are a beacon of love. You are nourishing your whole being with your divine love as you also extend it out into your world. Close this exercise by affirming, “I AM Love, I AM Love, I AM Love.” You can start each morning with this short exercise, to help you to stay centered in your heart throughout the day.
When you judge yourself or something or someone else, your perception is not based on divine spiritual Truth. Such judgement needs to be lovingly and gently released so that true perception is revealed. Only love is real. Anything that is not based on unconditional love is not, because Source (and you), are only unconditional love. It is so vital to be loving, kind, gentle, patient, and compassionate with yourself. As you do, you embody your true divine essence and enable the falsities to fall away. All done with more ease and grace as you nurture your well-being with love along the way.
See yourself and everything in your world as Source sees all. See with LOVE. When you do, you see past the false illusions of the ego’s fear to what is really there. Peace, love, unity, harmony. See everyone as the divine light that they are and you honor and affirm to yourself the divine light that you are.
“Child of Light, you know not that the light is in you. Yet you will find it through it’s witnesses, for having given light to them they will return it. Each one you see in light brings your light closer to your awareness. Love always leads to love.” A Course in Miracles (T-13.VI.10:1-4).
You can connect with your sacred heart within daily to align to the divine love that you are. The following exercise will help you to really feel and embody this love. Place your hands on your heart chakra in the center of your chest. Close your eyes and take a few slow, deep, gentle breaths. As you breathe in, allow your belly to expand outwards as you affirm to yourself in your mind, or aloud, “I AM the love that flows in through me.” And as you exhale, draw your belly inwards and affirm, “I AM the love that flows out through me.” Feel the connection with your sacred heart within as this loving energy expands. Continue breathing in and out with these affirmations until you feel immersed with this glorious love that resides within your sacred heart. You are a beacon of love. You are nourishing your whole being with your divine love as you also extend it out into your world. Close this exercise by affirming, “I AM Love, I AM Love, I AM Love.” You can start each morning with this short exercise, to help you to stay centered in your heart throughout the day.
In Oneness and Light,
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
Be sure to try the exercise at the end of the article to align with your sacred heart and true divine essence which is LOVE! I enjoy doing it daily and it is a simple and wonderful way to stay aligned to the divine love that we are throughout the day. Feel free to share your experience using the exercise in the comments section below.
This article was published in the February 2018 issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
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Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
Be sure to try the exercise at the end of the article to align with your sacred heart and true divine essence which is LOVE! I enjoy doing it daily and it is a simple and wonderful way to stay aligned to the divine love that we are throughout the day. Feel free to share your experience using the exercise in the comments section below.
This article was published in the February 2018 issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.
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Each of us and everything we perceive in the Universe is connected and One with Source (Creator/All That Is). There is no separation. Source is all-knowing, all-loving, and all-powerful, without any lack nor limitation. And so are you, as that is your true divine essence.
Your natural state of being is perfect, whole, and complete. It is when you forget or resist the Truth of who you really are (your Oneness with Source), that barriers are created to the natural flow of your infinite supply of well-being, health, inner harmony, abundance etc. For example, if you often get frustrated because you believe that you don’t have the resources to do the things that bring you joy or that you can’t have the career of your dreams because you are afraid that you will fail, you create resistance to allowing your desires to naturally flow through you. Source provides an ever-flowing supply of all we require.
Imagine for a moment Source flowing through an unobstructed river. There is a continuous, natural flow. Similarly, when you allow Source to move through you freely, you allow the natural flow of well-being, health, inner harmony, abundance etc. However, when you forget your Oneness with Source and become fearful or lack trust for example, then you resist the natural flow of Source through you. Like the example of the flowing river, if several large boulders were placed in the middle of the river, this would prevent its unobstructed natural flow. It is a matter of releasing the resistance so that you allow the natural flow of Source to move through you.
Removing your personal boulders/resistance may mean letting go of beliefs and habits that are not in alignment with your true divine essence, which is a magnificent, vibrational being of love and light. You are always in this universal flow. However, your beliefs depending on what they are, can either allow this natural flow or they can resist/disturb it. Therefore, it is important to release any such beliefs so that you allow Source to flow through you without resistance. Release not by analyzing or trying to fix things about yourself, as this leads to the false belief that there is something wrong with you. Instead observe as they arise, without attachment, any beliefs that you may have that are not in alignment to your true essence and be willing to let them go. Go within and connect with the wisdom of your Higher Holy Self to assist you with this process. You are never alone and are always supported.
Many people are often afraid of change in their life. If you are resisting letting go of the things that are not for your highest good, you may notice that the same issue in your life keeps repeating or you may feel stuck. All the resources you require are within. Trust that you will always be guided and supported by your Higher Holy Self. You are amazing! Know this, feel this, and embody this!
Your natural state of being is perfect, whole, and complete. It is when you forget or resist the Truth of who you really are (your Oneness with Source), that barriers are created to the natural flow of your infinite supply of well-being, health, inner harmony, abundance etc. For example, if you often get frustrated because you believe that you don’t have the resources to do the things that bring you joy or that you can’t have the career of your dreams because you are afraid that you will fail, you create resistance to allowing your desires to naturally flow through you. Source provides an ever-flowing supply of all we require.
Imagine for a moment Source flowing through an unobstructed river. There is a continuous, natural flow. Similarly, when you allow Source to move through you freely, you allow the natural flow of well-being, health, inner harmony, abundance etc. However, when you forget your Oneness with Source and become fearful or lack trust for example, then you resist the natural flow of Source through you. Like the example of the flowing river, if several large boulders were placed in the middle of the river, this would prevent its unobstructed natural flow. It is a matter of releasing the resistance so that you allow the natural flow of Source to move through you.
Removing your personal boulders/resistance may mean letting go of beliefs and habits that are not in alignment with your true divine essence, which is a magnificent, vibrational being of love and light. You are always in this universal flow. However, your beliefs depending on what they are, can either allow this natural flow or they can resist/disturb it. Therefore, it is important to release any such beliefs so that you allow Source to flow through you without resistance. Release not by analyzing or trying to fix things about yourself, as this leads to the false belief that there is something wrong with you. Instead observe as they arise, without attachment, any beliefs that you may have that are not in alignment to your true essence and be willing to let them go. Go within and connect with the wisdom of your Higher Holy Self to assist you with this process. You are never alone and are always supported.
Many people are often afraid of change in their life. If you are resisting letting go of the things that are not for your highest good, you may notice that the same issue in your life keeps repeating or you may feel stuck. All the resources you require are within. Trust that you will always be guided and supported by your Higher Holy Self. You are amazing! Know this, feel this, and embody this!
In Oneness and Light,
Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
This article was published in the January 2018 issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman. Enjoy! I will be writing an article for Sibyl Magazine each month in 2018 and will be sharing them on this page so stay-tuned for more inspiration and spiritual tools to assist you on your path! You can also subscribe to this feed or my e-newsletter to receive future articles delivered straight to your inbox.
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Maya Bringas
~Freedom comes when you remember the magnificence of who you really are~
This article was published in the January 2018 issue of Sibyl Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman. Enjoy! I will be writing an article for Sibyl Magazine each month in 2018 and will be sharing them on this page so stay-tuned for more inspiration and spiritual tools to assist you on your path! You can also subscribe to this feed or my e-newsletter to receive future articles delivered straight to your inbox.
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Here are Ten Ways...
1. Stop all criticism of yourself. Accept and approve of yourself as the MAGNIFICENT being of love and light that you truly are. Make the decision to no longer judge yourself, but instead appreciate yourself.
2. Forgive yourself. You are doing the best you can. Let the past go and FREE yourself. When you forgive yourself, you release the suffering and choose peace for yourself.
3. Be nurturing, compassionate and gentle with yourself. Don’t scold yourself, but treat your beautiful self with kindness and care. People are often harsh on themselves and find it much easier to be loving and kind to others. Treat yourself the way you would your dearest friend or a loved one.
4. Place your hand on your heart and feel your heartbeat. Connect with your physical heart and feel its LOVE. Then tell your heart I Love You. Do this everyday. Beginning each morning doing this is a wonderful practice to send love to your beautiful sacred heart and whole being.
5. Do activities that bring you JOY! Make time daily to do things that make your heart sing. Even with a busy schedule, you can always make a little time to have fun. If you feel you just don’t have time in your daily schedule, then you really need to make time to do this! And as you do, you nurture, support, and bring joy to your inner child.
6. Nourish your mind with supportive thoughts about yourself. Praise yourself often throughout the day. Give yourself the encouragement you need.
7. Don’t scare yourself. Sometimes people imagine the worst-case scenario of a situation arising instead of the best-case scenario. It’s safe to release your fears and trust that everything always happens for your highest good. All is well. You are a success always!
8. Nourish and nurture your body with healthy foods and beverages and relaxing therapies. Support your body with the fuel needed for its optimal health and well-being. Enjoy a relaxing massage or reiki session etc.
9. During meditation, visualize the divine, unconditional love that resides within your sacred heart, radiating out and filling all the cells of your body. All the cells, organs, muscles, tissues, and your whole body and mind is infused with love.
10. Give yourself a hug! Wrap your arms around yourself right now and tell yourself “I LOVE YOU!” Feel the love within your radiant heart, filling and encircling you in a beautiful cocoon of love.
1. Stop all criticism of yourself. Accept and approve of yourself as the MAGNIFICENT being of love and light that you truly are. Make the decision to no longer judge yourself, but instead appreciate yourself.
2. Forgive yourself. You are doing the best you can. Let the past go and FREE yourself. When you forgive yourself, you release the suffering and choose peace for yourself.
3. Be nurturing, compassionate and gentle with yourself. Don’t scold yourself, but treat your beautiful self with kindness and care. People are often harsh on themselves and find it much easier to be loving and kind to others. Treat yourself the way you would your dearest friend or a loved one.
4. Place your hand on your heart and feel your heartbeat. Connect with your physical heart and feel its LOVE. Then tell your heart I Love You. Do this everyday. Beginning each morning doing this is a wonderful practice to send love to your beautiful sacred heart and whole being.
5. Do activities that bring you JOY! Make time daily to do things that make your heart sing. Even with a busy schedule, you can always make a little time to have fun. If you feel you just don’t have time in your daily schedule, then you really need to make time to do this! And as you do, you nurture, support, and bring joy to your inner child.
6. Nourish your mind with supportive thoughts about yourself. Praise yourself often throughout the day. Give yourself the encouragement you need.
7. Don’t scare yourself. Sometimes people imagine the worst-case scenario of a situation arising instead of the best-case scenario. It’s safe to release your fears and trust that everything always happens for your highest good. All is well. You are a success always!
8. Nourish and nurture your body with healthy foods and beverages and relaxing therapies. Support your body with the fuel needed for its optimal health and well-being. Enjoy a relaxing massage or reiki session etc.
9. During meditation, visualize the divine, unconditional love that resides within your sacred heart, radiating out and filling all the cells of your body. All the cells, organs, muscles, tissues, and your whole body and mind is infused with love.
10. Give yourself a hug! Wrap your arms around yourself right now and tell yourself “I LOVE YOU!” Feel the love within your radiant heart, filling and encircling you in a beautiful cocoon of love.
You may download and/or print a copy of this list via this printer-friendly PDF version by clicking the button below. You can keep it handy, put it on your fridge or somewhere you will see it often as a reminder of the importance to nurture and cultivate self-love each day.
Only Love is Real
Perfect love casts out fear.
If fear exists,
Then there is not perfect love
But:
Only perfect love exists.
If there is fear,
It produces a state that does not exist.
Believe this and you will be free.
~A Course In Miracles I-VI-V
Perfect love casts out fear.
If fear exists,
Then there is not perfect love
But:
Only perfect love exists.
If there is fear,
It produces a state that does not exist.
Believe this and you will be free.
~A Course In Miracles I-VI-V
It is with love and gratitude, that I feel inspired to write about and share a few deeply profound experiences, including healing, that I’ve had with the blessed Mother Mary, as she is available and ready to assist anyone who calls upon her for assistance. Whether it be for healing, inspiration, upliftment, guidance, a boost in self-love, or inner peace, she helps all. She loves all unconditionally and her gentle, healing love is so nurturing and powerful. She can help you with any aspect of your life if you so choose to ask for her loving support.
Just to share a little about myself, Mother Mary has been a guiding light in my life since I was a child. I have always felt close to her as so many do around the globe. Mother Mary represents the Divine Mother and she is a mother to all people and all life. And as such, she can always come to our immediate aid for divine support. When we connect with the Divine Mother, we connect with the aspect of our own selves that is unconditionally loving, nurturing, compassionate, and understanding. We connect to the love that is within each of us, which is our true healer.
My first healing from Mother Mary that I recall, was an experience that occurred over twenty years ago. Doreen Virtue, a best-selling, inspirational and spiritual author and teacher, who has written over fifty books mostly on the topic of angels, wrote about a couple of my experiences in her beautiful book titled, “Mary Queen of Angels,” that was published in 2012. I share an excerpt here from the book, of an experience I had, to illustrate an example of Mother Mary's healing power.
“Any loving parent would want her children to be immediately comforted, so Mother Mary’s healings are often instantaneous. When Maya Bringas asked Mary to heal away her pain, her prayer was immediately answered:
Maya has had several experiences with Mother Mary that touched her. For instance, many years ago, when she was about 20, she woke up with severe pains in her lower abdomen. It was like nothing she’d ever experienced before; she was in agony. Since it was the middle of the night, she didn’t want to get up and disturb her parents, so she stayed in bed.
At that time, Maya kept a small statue of Mother Mary on her bedside table, so she touched the statue, asking for the pain to go away. She then started to place her hands in various positions on her abdominal area. After just a few minutes, the pain completely disappeared! She was then able to fall back to sleep.
The next morning, Maya told her parents what had happened, and also went to the doctor to check things out, even though she had no discomfort. The doctor explained that it was menstrual cramps, something Maya had never experienced before the previous night, which is why she was so confused what was happening with her body.
That day Maya bought some carnations and placed them on her altar at home as an offering to Mother Mary to thank her for healing her pain. It truly was a miracle, and she was so grateful to the Blessed Mother! It’s been about 15 or so years since that night, and she has never experienced cramps like that again. She knows that Mother Mary is always with her, protecting and guiding her.”
As Doreen explains in her lovely book, Mother Mary is always available to us to provide us with sweet and gentle nurturing support, not only with physical issues, but with emotional or any sort of issues we need help with. We need only call upon the beloved Mother for assistance and she will come to our aid. And as we do, we are calling upon and requesting alignment to the loving, divine feminine energy, that lies within each of us (both females and males) to provide the nurturing support we require. When we take a little time to go inwards and quiet the mind and connect with the stillness that resides within, we connect with our Higher Holy Spirit Self. And it is here that we receive the guidance and assistance required to assist us for our healing and alignment.
Just to share a little about myself, Mother Mary has been a guiding light in my life since I was a child. I have always felt close to her as so many do around the globe. Mother Mary represents the Divine Mother and she is a mother to all people and all life. And as such, she can always come to our immediate aid for divine support. When we connect with the Divine Mother, we connect with the aspect of our own selves that is unconditionally loving, nurturing, compassionate, and understanding. We connect to the love that is within each of us, which is our true healer.
My first healing from Mother Mary that I recall, was an experience that occurred over twenty years ago. Doreen Virtue, a best-selling, inspirational and spiritual author and teacher, who has written over fifty books mostly on the topic of angels, wrote about a couple of my experiences in her beautiful book titled, “Mary Queen of Angels,” that was published in 2012. I share an excerpt here from the book, of an experience I had, to illustrate an example of Mother Mary's healing power.
“Any loving parent would want her children to be immediately comforted, so Mother Mary’s healings are often instantaneous. When Maya Bringas asked Mary to heal away her pain, her prayer was immediately answered:
Maya has had several experiences with Mother Mary that touched her. For instance, many years ago, when she was about 20, she woke up with severe pains in her lower abdomen. It was like nothing she’d ever experienced before; she was in agony. Since it was the middle of the night, she didn’t want to get up and disturb her parents, so she stayed in bed.
At that time, Maya kept a small statue of Mother Mary on her bedside table, so she touched the statue, asking for the pain to go away. She then started to place her hands in various positions on her abdominal area. After just a few minutes, the pain completely disappeared! She was then able to fall back to sleep.
The next morning, Maya told her parents what had happened, and also went to the doctor to check things out, even though she had no discomfort. The doctor explained that it was menstrual cramps, something Maya had never experienced before the previous night, which is why she was so confused what was happening with her body.
That day Maya bought some carnations and placed them on her altar at home as an offering to Mother Mary to thank her for healing her pain. It truly was a miracle, and she was so grateful to the Blessed Mother! It’s been about 15 or so years since that night, and she has never experienced cramps like that again. She knows that Mother Mary is always with her, protecting and guiding her.”
As Doreen explains in her lovely book, Mother Mary is always available to us to provide us with sweet and gentle nurturing support, not only with physical issues, but with emotional or any sort of issues we need help with. We need only call upon the beloved Mother for assistance and she will come to our aid. And as we do, we are calling upon and requesting alignment to the loving, divine feminine energy, that lies within each of us (both females and males) to provide the nurturing support we require. When we take a little time to go inwards and quiet the mind and connect with the stillness that resides within, we connect with our Higher Holy Spirit Self. And it is here that we receive the guidance and assistance required to assist us for our healing and alignment.
Several years ago, in 2000, I was visiting an aunt in France with my parents and we travelled to the sacred town called Lourdes in the south of France. It is such a beautiful, small town, nestled in the Pyrenees Mountains. Lourdes is very sacred place where Mother Mary appeared to a young girl named Bernadette eighteen times over several months in 1858. Mother Mary asked Bernadette to dig in a specific area in the ground and soon after water began flowing there. This water is holy water and many miracles of healing have been reported. Millions of people travel there each year. When I was there, it was still a few years before I knew or learned about energy healing etc. However, one does not need to know details about energy, in order to feel and experience the powerful sacred energy. I remember as I touched the grotto walls and felt the flowing water in my hands, the powerful energy that filled my being. It was an amazing experience.
Mother Mary is an Ascended Master that we may call upon for assistance, guidance, and healing. “There are those who have reached God directly, retaining no trace of worldly limits and remembering their own Identity perfectly. These might be called the Teachers of teachers because although they are no longer visible, their image can yet be called upon. And they will appear when and where it is helpful for them to do so. To those to whom such appearances would be frightening, they give their ideas. No one can call on them in vain. Nor is there anyone of whom they are unaware. All needs are known to them, and all mistakes are recognized and overlooked by them.”
~ A Course in Miracles (Manual for Teachers, 26.2).
I call upon Mother Mary daily to guide and assist me. In the past few years, when I had experienced physical distress (with gratitude I am now fine as the issue has resolved) I called upon the Blessed Mother immediately to intervene. And each time, I received assistance. I knew that her energy was present, enveloping me in her sacred healing light of love. There were times when I experienced pain and after laying down and calling upon her, she assisted with returning calm to the mind and the discomfort subsided. I was able to drift off to sleep. Upon waking the pain was gone. These were healing miracles. I normally do not discuss that journey of healing that experience with others, as it is not who I AM, is over, and is no longer part of my vibration. Each experience we go through in life is there to teach us something about ourselves and to help realign us to who we really are, our true divine essence. I have only chosen to share a little of that experience now, to perhaps offer a little upliftment and hope to anyone who may be feeling disheartened, afraid, or going through a challenging time, to know that you are never alone. Release your fears to the divine. You always have the loving support of the divine ready and joyfully awaiting to offer help at anytime. The divine resides no further than within your own sacred heart.
Mother Mary is an Ascended Master that we may call upon for assistance, guidance, and healing. “There are those who have reached God directly, retaining no trace of worldly limits and remembering their own Identity perfectly. These might be called the Teachers of teachers because although they are no longer visible, their image can yet be called upon. And they will appear when and where it is helpful for them to do so. To those to whom such appearances would be frightening, they give their ideas. No one can call on them in vain. Nor is there anyone of whom they are unaware. All needs are known to them, and all mistakes are recognized and overlooked by them.”
~ A Course in Miracles (Manual for Teachers, 26.2).
I call upon Mother Mary daily to guide and assist me. In the past few years, when I had experienced physical distress (with gratitude I am now fine as the issue has resolved) I called upon the Blessed Mother immediately to intervene. And each time, I received assistance. I knew that her energy was present, enveloping me in her sacred healing light of love. There were times when I experienced pain and after laying down and calling upon her, she assisted with returning calm to the mind and the discomfort subsided. I was able to drift off to sleep. Upon waking the pain was gone. These were healing miracles. I normally do not discuss that journey of healing that experience with others, as it is not who I AM, is over, and is no longer part of my vibration. Each experience we go through in life is there to teach us something about ourselves and to help realign us to who we really are, our true divine essence. I have only chosen to share a little of that experience now, to perhaps offer a little upliftment and hope to anyone who may be feeling disheartened, afraid, or going through a challenging time, to know that you are never alone. Release your fears to the divine. You always have the loving support of the divine ready and joyfully awaiting to offer help at anytime. The divine resides no further than within your own sacred heart.
Mother Mary is also wonderful to call upon to assist with issues of self-love, forgiveness, grief, sadness, and self-empowerment. You can ask her to help with healing and/or further expansion of your heart center (chakra) and inner light so that you may live aligned to your heart. Or simply call upon her or ask her to come to you during meditation/quiet contemplation to receive her loving energies and be open to receive her light! Don't be surprised if you experience waves of loving energy being infused into your heart center and whole being when you do. Ask and you shall receive in the perfect way that is best for you.
As mentioned, Mother Mary is available to assist anyone and everyone. One does not need to have specific spiritual or religious beliefs. Unconditional love, which is what she is and represents is open to all! I wanted to share some of my experiences at this time because she has been and continues to be a very important part on my path. For me, she has been one, if not the most, powerful healing light in my life. I am forever grateful for her loving support, healing miracles, guidance, and blessings. And I hope that by having shared my experiences, you know that the loving and healing power of Mother Mary is always available to you too. You just need call upon her and ask for her guidance and support. And she will be with you. She already is because she is a part of all of us. The loving, nurturing mother, the divine feminine energy, resides within us all.
As mentioned, Mother Mary is available to assist anyone and everyone. One does not need to have specific spiritual or religious beliefs. Unconditional love, which is what she is and represents is open to all! I wanted to share some of my experiences at this time because she has been and continues to be a very important part on my path. For me, she has been one, if not the most, powerful healing light in my life. I am forever grateful for her loving support, healing miracles, guidance, and blessings. And I hope that by having shared my experiences, you know that the loving and healing power of Mother Mary is always available to you too. You just need call upon her and ask for her guidance and support. And she will be with you. She already is because she is a part of all of us. The loving, nurturing mother, the divine feminine energy, resides within us all.
In Oneness and Light,
Maya
Maya
PS. Have you had an experience or felt a deep connection to Mother Mary? Feel free to share your experience below. I always love to read your feedback.
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UPDATE 2022: Beautiful gemstone pendants and bracelets are available on my online shop. They have been cleansed and anointed with Lourdes water making them an extra special gift for yourself or a friend! They have their unique crystal/gem properties, plus the Lourdes energy and they have also been infused with Holy Fire Reiki. Click here to view in shop.
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The answers you seek can be found within. Everything you require can be found within. Solutions, guidance, support, healing and all that you need. There comes a point when one realizes that the search outwards can be put to rest. For everything is within. Behold within your divine temple, your sacred heart. What you have been seeking dear One is YOU. It has always been you.
Sometimes people search outside of themselves and sometimes, this search may involve trying one thing after another without finding the lasting inner peace, harmony, and balance they are seeking. It can become perhaps, what seems like an endless search. However, all that you require on your path and that is for your highest good is revealed to you and brought to you when you listen to the guidance of your inner Spirit (Higher Self/Holy Spirit).
You are a vibrational being of love and light as is everything. You are a beacon of light. As you go within and connect to the stillness of your heart’s inner light, you receive all that you require. It is here that you hear your heart’s inner calling and receive its loving guidance. And it is here that you are guided to any steps from your Higher Self that you can take to assist you on your soul’s journey. You are always connected to Source/Creator and this power, love, and wisdom within. You are not separate, but One with Source, and are divine, innocent, and unlimited, just as is Source. Your essence is LOVE. That is what we all truly are. Remember how amazing your Spirit is. That is your true nature.
When you become still and go inwards, the ego mind becomes silent and you connect and align with the One Divine mind. The sacred sanctuary of your heart is where you can always go to feel instant peace, calm, serenity, and a deep sense of Oneness with all life. You are One with it all. The miracle that you have been searching for has been within all along. This sanctuary is within you wherever you go and is always available to you. Go there to release, free your mind, heal, empower, and simply BE.
The belief in separation from Source is the only lack that really needs correction. All other mis-creation arises from this belief. Source is not lacking in any way and in divine Truth, neither can you. As you remember this, it is just a matter of allowing that which is not in alignment to the Truth of who you really are to fall away. Releasing not by analyzing or trying to fix things about yourself, as this leads to the false belief that there is something wrong with you. Instead, observe as they arise, without attachment, any beliefs that you may have that are not in alignment to your true essence and allow these things to be released. It is always the cause, which is at the level of the mind, and not the effect, that requires healing/correction. And as the outer is a reflection of the inner, the outer will naturally transform as well. Your Higher Self will always assist you with this process. You are never alone, but fully supported.
As the undoing (unravelling/correction) of the ego mind’s belief in separation from Source continues, you release the resistance to the natural flow of Source within. You are able to live in conscious awareness with divine flow and embody your Oneness with Source. You BEcome an expression of Source’s unconditional love to move and work with you and through you in all aspects. BE the LOVE that you are!
There is always divine order. It is safe for you to let go of all the control as it is not needed. Hand it all over to your Higher Self within, trusting that all will be taken care of in every aspect of your life and for your highest good. For it is when you feel the need to control or force things to happen, that you end up creating resistance to the natural flow of Source within. By releasing the control you allow the things you desire to flow to you with ease and grace, and in divine timing and in the perfect way. Sometimes what is brought to you may be even better than what you were asking for because you have let the higher wisdom of your Higher Self within to bring to you that which is for your soul’s highest good.
Trust is key. Trust in the power within. Trust in your true divine essence. There are no mistakes. Trust, believe, and be open to receive. BE the LOVE that you are. BE your light. Shine forever bright!
Sometimes people search outside of themselves and sometimes, this search may involve trying one thing after another without finding the lasting inner peace, harmony, and balance they are seeking. It can become perhaps, what seems like an endless search. However, all that you require on your path and that is for your highest good is revealed to you and brought to you when you listen to the guidance of your inner Spirit (Higher Self/Holy Spirit).
You are a vibrational being of love and light as is everything. You are a beacon of light. As you go within and connect to the stillness of your heart’s inner light, you receive all that you require. It is here that you hear your heart’s inner calling and receive its loving guidance. And it is here that you are guided to any steps from your Higher Self that you can take to assist you on your soul’s journey. You are always connected to Source/Creator and this power, love, and wisdom within. You are not separate, but One with Source, and are divine, innocent, and unlimited, just as is Source. Your essence is LOVE. That is what we all truly are. Remember how amazing your Spirit is. That is your true nature.
When you become still and go inwards, the ego mind becomes silent and you connect and align with the One Divine mind. The sacred sanctuary of your heart is where you can always go to feel instant peace, calm, serenity, and a deep sense of Oneness with all life. You are One with it all. The miracle that you have been searching for has been within all along. This sanctuary is within you wherever you go and is always available to you. Go there to release, free your mind, heal, empower, and simply BE.
The belief in separation from Source is the only lack that really needs correction. All other mis-creation arises from this belief. Source is not lacking in any way and in divine Truth, neither can you. As you remember this, it is just a matter of allowing that which is not in alignment to the Truth of who you really are to fall away. Releasing not by analyzing or trying to fix things about yourself, as this leads to the false belief that there is something wrong with you. Instead, observe as they arise, without attachment, any beliefs that you may have that are not in alignment to your true essence and allow these things to be released. It is always the cause, which is at the level of the mind, and not the effect, that requires healing/correction. And as the outer is a reflection of the inner, the outer will naturally transform as well. Your Higher Self will always assist you with this process. You are never alone, but fully supported.
As the undoing (unravelling/correction) of the ego mind’s belief in separation from Source continues, you release the resistance to the natural flow of Source within. You are able to live in conscious awareness with divine flow and embody your Oneness with Source. You BEcome an expression of Source’s unconditional love to move and work with you and through you in all aspects. BE the LOVE that you are!
There is always divine order. It is safe for you to let go of all the control as it is not needed. Hand it all over to your Higher Self within, trusting that all will be taken care of in every aspect of your life and for your highest good. For it is when you feel the need to control or force things to happen, that you end up creating resistance to the natural flow of Source within. By releasing the control you allow the things you desire to flow to you with ease and grace, and in divine timing and in the perfect way. Sometimes what is brought to you may be even better than what you were asking for because you have let the higher wisdom of your Higher Self within to bring to you that which is for your soul’s highest good.
Trust is key. Trust in the power within. Trust in your true divine essence. There are no mistakes. Trust, believe, and be open to receive. BE the LOVE that you are. BE your light. Shine forever bright!
In Oneness,
Maya Bringas
Maya Bringas
SIX SIMPLE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE NATURAL FLOW OF HEALING WITHIN FOR IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
4/4/2016
Often times when any health challenges arise, it is the body’s way of trying to give you a deeper message. Often the message is that there is something in your consciousness that is not in alignment with your inner truth and it is surfacing so that it may be noticed and healed. Your body is likely asking you to let go of all the busyness and worries and to take time to nurture and connect with your inner self. The health issue is then forcing a person to relax in order to heal.
If you are experiencing a health challenge you can choose to look at it as an opportunity to make any necessary, positive changes in your life that your body is guiding you to make. Taking this type of approach will assist you with empowering your health. Releasing the resistance to the natural flow of well-being within is key. Well-being is always available because you are always connected to Source Energy within. Healing happens within and through you rather than externally. Healing is alignment with well-being.
The following are a few methods that support the natural flow of healing within.
1. Live In The Present Moment. Do your best to remain in the present moment. The NOW moment is where you will ever be in any given time so place your attention here. This will help to release any worries about the future and keep from being stuck in the past. Focussing on your breath, quieting the mind, being aware of the ever-flowing energy of Source within, will instantly bring you clarity of mind and keep you in the present moment. Taking several moments to focus on your breath and stilling the mind throughout your day, especially when any tension arises, will bring you to your place of power within.
2. Envision your body having optimal health right now. Whatever your current state of health, visualize/imagine exactly how you want it to be and how you want to FEEL. Make this your focus. For example, if you are currently experiencing any pain, visualize and allow yourself to FEEL what it would be like for your whole body to be relaxed without any pain or discomfort. Or if mobility is an issue, visualize yourself doing an activity that you love, moving with complete ease and comfort. And again FEEL how it would be like to be doing these things and the great joy and sense of freedom it would bring you. What are other feelings that you’d experience if you no longer had the health condition?
It is the FEELING aspect that it is most important because it is our feelings that create our experiences. Taking a few minutes a day to sit quietly/meditate and visualize and FEEL your body functioning optimally is such a powerful exercise. If there is a specific organ that is experiencing distress, bring your inner attention to that area and visualize it working optimally right now like there was never a problem there. Interestingly, the subconscious mind does not know the difference between what is real and what is imagined. So this again points out the power on doing such an exercise regularly. Visualize all the cells of your body in perfect health. Visualize/intend that each of your cells is being infused with LOVE.
If you are concerned about the health of another person, you would do the same thing, but visualize him/her how you would want to see that person and the health condition already healed.
3. Release any beliefs that are not in alignment with the Truth of who you are. In Truth, you are One with Source Energy which is all-powerful and you have all resources within. If you feel helpless or like a victim because the health condition is genetic or notice that you are blaming another for your health or happiness then you are giving away your power. This could also be a subconscious deservability issue in that you may feel you don’t deserve optimal health because it runs in the family. With such health conditions, often times it is actually the emotional/mental pattern of a condition that is passed on through the generations. For example, you may share the same tendency to worry, over-analyze, or deal with stress in the same manner as your parents. However, by shifting the pattern, the physical manifestation will automatically be shifted as well. If you do have any such beliefs simply let them go. Ask your inner self to help you to release these beliefs permanently. It is important to return the focus back to you and choose what brings you the most peace.
4. Be aware of what you tell yourself and others about your health. The physical body responds to everything that you think and say about yourself. The body is made up of about 70% water and easily absorbs the messages/vibrations that it receives. Be mindful of what messages you are giving your body. Just observe, without any self-judgement, the thoughts that arise in your mind and the words you speak, and then simply choose to let go of those that are not nurturing. Instead choose those that are loving, supportive, and nurturing to your health/well-being. It is important to just observe and stay detached from them as they are only thoughts and not who you are. As such, they can be released/changed.
Sometimes a person may develop a strong attachment to a health condition and make it part of his/her identity. In such a case, rather than seeing the condition as something they are currently experiencing, they think of it as something that they are. This can create a sense of hopelessness/disempowerment. It is also important to be mindful of what one states aloud and as a result is reinforcing about one's health. Thinking and speaking about how you want your health to be, rather than on what it is you don't want, gives the body a totally different message that promotes positive change and healing support. It promotes the natural flow of well-being within rather than resisting/blocking the possibility of healing with limiting beliefs.
Nourish your body with uplifting, positive thoughts and statements so that it knows that you are now open to improved health/well-being and solutions. This will automatically shift/raise the vibrational frequency of your thoughts and mind and open the door to healthy change. Take a moment each day to bless your body. Give thanks to your body for being the temple for your beautiful and divine spirit. Thank it for all that it does and supporting you on your life’s journey.
5. Surround yourself with positive, loving and supportive people. It is important to be around people who help to uplift your spirit and that will be supportive of any healthy and positive changes you are making in your life. It is also perfectly fine to take more quiet time for yourself as needed. As you continue to grow and move forward on your path, your ideas and beliefs may often change along the way. Therefore, you may feel that certain situations, people, or places no longer resonate with your new ways of being. This is all normal and part of the process. Allow those things that are no longer resonating with you to simply fall away. This will then automatically create an energetic space in which new opportunities, people, and situations that are a match for your new vibration to enter your life.
6. Have an attitude of gratitude each day. When you first awake in the morning, take a few moments to give thanks for all the blessings in your life. For example, as you lay in bed be thankful for the simple things like the fresh air you are breathing and your comfy bed. Be grateful for your life, knowing that you have the power within to create the reality you wish to experience. Think of a few things and throughout the day try to stay in an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude has the same vibration as love. And when you can focus on the good things as they arise, then your inner spirit/universe will bring you even more such things that give you joy, pleasure and that which you are grateful for.
Always be gentle, kind, and loving to yourself!
"Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives."
~ Louise Hay
Peace and blessings,
Maya
If you are experiencing a health challenge you can choose to look at it as an opportunity to make any necessary, positive changes in your life that your body is guiding you to make. Taking this type of approach will assist you with empowering your health. Releasing the resistance to the natural flow of well-being within is key. Well-being is always available because you are always connected to Source Energy within. Healing happens within and through you rather than externally. Healing is alignment with well-being.
The following are a few methods that support the natural flow of healing within.
1. Live In The Present Moment. Do your best to remain in the present moment. The NOW moment is where you will ever be in any given time so place your attention here. This will help to release any worries about the future and keep from being stuck in the past. Focussing on your breath, quieting the mind, being aware of the ever-flowing energy of Source within, will instantly bring you clarity of mind and keep you in the present moment. Taking several moments to focus on your breath and stilling the mind throughout your day, especially when any tension arises, will bring you to your place of power within.
2. Envision your body having optimal health right now. Whatever your current state of health, visualize/imagine exactly how you want it to be and how you want to FEEL. Make this your focus. For example, if you are currently experiencing any pain, visualize and allow yourself to FEEL what it would be like for your whole body to be relaxed without any pain or discomfort. Or if mobility is an issue, visualize yourself doing an activity that you love, moving with complete ease and comfort. And again FEEL how it would be like to be doing these things and the great joy and sense of freedom it would bring you. What are other feelings that you’d experience if you no longer had the health condition?
It is the FEELING aspect that it is most important because it is our feelings that create our experiences. Taking a few minutes a day to sit quietly/meditate and visualize and FEEL your body functioning optimally is such a powerful exercise. If there is a specific organ that is experiencing distress, bring your inner attention to that area and visualize it working optimally right now like there was never a problem there. Interestingly, the subconscious mind does not know the difference between what is real and what is imagined. So this again points out the power on doing such an exercise regularly. Visualize all the cells of your body in perfect health. Visualize/intend that each of your cells is being infused with LOVE.
If you are concerned about the health of another person, you would do the same thing, but visualize him/her how you would want to see that person and the health condition already healed.
3. Release any beliefs that are not in alignment with the Truth of who you are. In Truth, you are One with Source Energy which is all-powerful and you have all resources within. If you feel helpless or like a victim because the health condition is genetic or notice that you are blaming another for your health or happiness then you are giving away your power. This could also be a subconscious deservability issue in that you may feel you don’t deserve optimal health because it runs in the family. With such health conditions, often times it is actually the emotional/mental pattern of a condition that is passed on through the generations. For example, you may share the same tendency to worry, over-analyze, or deal with stress in the same manner as your parents. However, by shifting the pattern, the physical manifestation will automatically be shifted as well. If you do have any such beliefs simply let them go. Ask your inner self to help you to release these beliefs permanently. It is important to return the focus back to you and choose what brings you the most peace.
4. Be aware of what you tell yourself and others about your health. The physical body responds to everything that you think and say about yourself. The body is made up of about 70% water and easily absorbs the messages/vibrations that it receives. Be mindful of what messages you are giving your body. Just observe, without any self-judgement, the thoughts that arise in your mind and the words you speak, and then simply choose to let go of those that are not nurturing. Instead choose those that are loving, supportive, and nurturing to your health/well-being. It is important to just observe and stay detached from them as they are only thoughts and not who you are. As such, they can be released/changed.
Sometimes a person may develop a strong attachment to a health condition and make it part of his/her identity. In such a case, rather than seeing the condition as something they are currently experiencing, they think of it as something that they are. This can create a sense of hopelessness/disempowerment. It is also important to be mindful of what one states aloud and as a result is reinforcing about one's health. Thinking and speaking about how you want your health to be, rather than on what it is you don't want, gives the body a totally different message that promotes positive change and healing support. It promotes the natural flow of well-being within rather than resisting/blocking the possibility of healing with limiting beliefs.
Nourish your body with uplifting, positive thoughts and statements so that it knows that you are now open to improved health/well-being and solutions. This will automatically shift/raise the vibrational frequency of your thoughts and mind and open the door to healthy change. Take a moment each day to bless your body. Give thanks to your body for being the temple for your beautiful and divine spirit. Thank it for all that it does and supporting you on your life’s journey.
5. Surround yourself with positive, loving and supportive people. It is important to be around people who help to uplift your spirit and that will be supportive of any healthy and positive changes you are making in your life. It is also perfectly fine to take more quiet time for yourself as needed. As you continue to grow and move forward on your path, your ideas and beliefs may often change along the way. Therefore, you may feel that certain situations, people, or places no longer resonate with your new ways of being. This is all normal and part of the process. Allow those things that are no longer resonating with you to simply fall away. This will then automatically create an energetic space in which new opportunities, people, and situations that are a match for your new vibration to enter your life.
6. Have an attitude of gratitude each day. When you first awake in the morning, take a few moments to give thanks for all the blessings in your life. For example, as you lay in bed be thankful for the simple things like the fresh air you are breathing and your comfy bed. Be grateful for your life, knowing that you have the power within to create the reality you wish to experience. Think of a few things and throughout the day try to stay in an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude has the same vibration as love. And when you can focus on the good things as they arise, then your inner spirit/universe will bring you even more such things that give you joy, pleasure and that which you are grateful for.
Always be gentle, kind, and loving to yourself!
"Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives."
~ Louise Hay
Peace and blessings,
Maya
CONNECTING WITH THE POWER OF CRYSTALS TO AWAKEN TO YOUR ONENESS WITH SOURCE AND ALL THAT IS
3/1/2016
Crystals are gifts from Mother Nature and are a spiritual tool that radiate love and light and can assist us on the path of awakening to our True Self. They reflect back to us the love and light that we truly are. Crystals raise our vibration and consciousness and align us to our divine essence, as we remember our Oneness with Source and all that is.
Throughout the ages crystals have been valued as sacred gifts from nature. The peoples of various civilizations including the Egyptians, Mayans, Natives of America and Africa, and Celts, worked extensively with crystals, with a deep understanding of all the gifts they offer. Crystals were also very important and widely used in Atlantis and Lemuria. There is much that we can learn from our crystal friends. They have much to teach, guide and assist us with and we need only tune into their energies to receive their wisdom and support.
Crystals help to bring us into deep meditative states and assist us in having a clearer connection with our inner power and higher self, guardian angels and enlightened spirit guides, and with the ascended masters and archangels. Every person has guardian angels that provide us with unconditional love, support, and assistance. We need only ask for their assistance and they will. Similarly, crystals each have a nature angel with them. All living things have life force energy/Source Energy flowing within their being. Crystals and minerals are the cells, organs, glands, and nerves of Mother Earth. Nature's angels are the guardian angels of the mineral kingdom, plants, and animals.
It is a good idea to spend time with your personal crystal(s) so that you can develop a connection with it and attune to its energies. Please make sure you safely cleanse any new crystals you have beforehand (and continue cleansing them on a regular basis to keep their energy clear and high vibrating). Spend time with your crystal regularly. Hold it and feel its energy. Look at its structure and gaze within it. What thought, images, or feelings come to mind? Allow your senses to fully open. Take a journey within your crystal and connect with the wisdom of the guardian angel that works through your crystal. See below for your free guided meditation to help you to do so! Ask your crystal to help you with whatever you would like assistance with at this time. Perhaps you'd like help with making the most loving choices at all times, or would like to know the way to release the root cause of an illness or problem, or release any blocks to love or prosperity. Record your observations in a journal. As you work with your crystal in the days to come, continue writing in your journal so that you can observe how things are showing up in the outer world in the various aspects of your life and with regards to what you were asking assistance with from your crystal friend.
Crystals help us to remember the Truth of who we really are: Beings of Love and Light that are One with Source Energy and all that exists. They help us release any beliefs or patterns that are not in alignment to this Truth. As we remove any blocks to love we sparkle radiant and bright just like a crystal.
Throughout the ages crystals have been valued as sacred gifts from nature. The peoples of various civilizations including the Egyptians, Mayans, Natives of America and Africa, and Celts, worked extensively with crystals, with a deep understanding of all the gifts they offer. Crystals were also very important and widely used in Atlantis and Lemuria. There is much that we can learn from our crystal friends. They have much to teach, guide and assist us with and we need only tune into their energies to receive their wisdom and support.
Crystals help to bring us into deep meditative states and assist us in having a clearer connection with our inner power and higher self, guardian angels and enlightened spirit guides, and with the ascended masters and archangels. Every person has guardian angels that provide us with unconditional love, support, and assistance. We need only ask for their assistance and they will. Similarly, crystals each have a nature angel with them. All living things have life force energy/Source Energy flowing within their being. Crystals and minerals are the cells, organs, glands, and nerves of Mother Earth. Nature's angels are the guardian angels of the mineral kingdom, plants, and animals.
It is a good idea to spend time with your personal crystal(s) so that you can develop a connection with it and attune to its energies. Please make sure you safely cleanse any new crystals you have beforehand (and continue cleansing them on a regular basis to keep their energy clear and high vibrating). Spend time with your crystal regularly. Hold it and feel its energy. Look at its structure and gaze within it. What thought, images, or feelings come to mind? Allow your senses to fully open. Take a journey within your crystal and connect with the wisdom of the guardian angel that works through your crystal. See below for your free guided meditation to help you to do so! Ask your crystal to help you with whatever you would like assistance with at this time. Perhaps you'd like help with making the most loving choices at all times, or would like to know the way to release the root cause of an illness or problem, or release any blocks to love or prosperity. Record your observations in a journal. As you work with your crystal in the days to come, continue writing in your journal so that you can observe how things are showing up in the outer world in the various aspects of your life and with regards to what you were asking assistance with from your crystal friend.
Crystals help us to remember the Truth of who we really are: Beings of Love and Light that are One with Source Energy and all that exists. They help us release any beliefs or patterns that are not in alignment to this Truth. As we remove any blocks to love we sparkle radiant and bright just like a crystal.
I invite you to sign-up for my e-newsletter and receive my FREE MP3 guided meditation instantly! Journey within your crystal, meet the guardian angel that works through your crystal, and receive divine insight, clarity, and guidance. My gift to you. Enjoy!
Have you experienced transformational shifts from connecting with crystals that you'd like to share? Feel free to do so in the comments section below.
Peace and blessings,
Maya
Peace and blessings,
Maya
