Keep It Simple

It’s funny, as the days of my life go on and I see how my life has evolved I really look at life in such a different perspective. The things that mattered to me the most a few years ago have taken a back seat. I find the easiest way to get into the flow of mindfulness and peace, is to keep our lives as simple as possible. I always feel out of vibrational alignment when I’m trying to force things to happen. And it’s when I feel “off” in the slightest that I try to constantly remind myself that I’m not in control of what others think and do. We do all possess one thing in common that’s so powerful. That’s the freedom to think for ourselves and make sound choices based on what we believe in as right or wrong. The trick is trying not to take to many things on at once. And accepting that even though we all share a connectedness, our thoughts vary to certain degrees. Whenever I feel “off” a bit I just have to stop myself in my tracks and realize that my heart is beating, I have a brain that works and I have the choice to keep it simple and use it to the potential I desire. I’ve been very hard on myself in the past, and thank god for friends in my life that have told me that in order to be happy and content I need to just forgive myself and burn all past misfortunes and use them as tools to help others and create more space for growth in my own life. So on life goes, and what a glorious blessing it is to have the freedom to create. Do what you love, and do it often….And some friendly words of advice, just keep it simple.

Much Love – Ryan Phillips

Gratitude Attitude

I was just reading a book by M.J Ryan called Attitudes of Gratitude. I’ve been practicing a few gratitude rituals myself for many years now that really seem to work. The first one I started was many years ago, and the process was before I left home in the morning I would write down off the top of my head what I was truly grateful for. Within a very short time I could feel my vibration rising and a sense of well being overcoming my body, mind and soul. It’s a great way to start of the morning and I still practice it on most days. I also have had many gratitude rocks that I carry with me at all times and during the course of the day when I”m feeling a bit down, or even really high on life I would give the rock a good squeeze and just give thanks for my life and everything around me. I’ve lost many of those rocks, I’ve given many away. Now since living in that state of Gratitude and thankfulness I don’t usually need more than just my mind to constantly be in that state. I’ve trained my mind to appreciate and accept each moment as glorious even if it’s a moment I don’t like. If I hear heart wrenching news I just accept it as part of the journey and low and behold the feeling dwindles fairly fast and I feel more balanced and grounded.  Living in this state of mindful awareness and gratitude will enhance your health and immune system. It releases the essential brain chemicals that make us happier and experience more joy. Try saying to yourself when you open your eyes in the morning ” I’m so grateful for my life”, that’s a great start.

I’m Grateful this second to be sharing this with all of you.

LOVE Ryan.