Who ARE You?

It breaks my heart that most people haven’t a clue about who they really are. Nearly all of the people I talk with, whether on the “path” or not, do not recognize the majesty of their being. On the other hand, it is important to remember that we came to this planet as physical beings with the foremost intent to forget who we really are! We wanted to have the experience of removing ourselves from Source (or God, or Goddess, The Divine or whatever) so that we could have the awesome experience of remembering. That people forget really isn’t that big of a deal.

 But that people remember is a big deal. Why? Because if you remember that you are divine, you remember that in your divinity you have been given the gift of creation. You are a god being. You are also eternal. You can never die. Oh yeah, your body will die. But you are not your body. Your body, like the rest of this planet and all the people on it, is an illusion – an elaborate, very believable illusion. SO WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH THIS INFORMATION? Let it in. Stop judging the god-being you are. And stop judging the god- beings others are. You mean they are divine too? I thought they were part of the illusion? They are divine. They are part of the illusion. Everything is divine. And everything you can see or touch or hear or smell is part of the illusion. And you are creating it all. So to judge anything or anyone (all of whom are both divine and your creation) is ridiculous. It would be paramount to being mad at someone because they hit you in a dream. The more you own your majesty, your light, your love and your ability to create your world, the more empowered you will be. Start today. With this intention: I intend to own and experience the power of, my majesty, love, divinity and my ability to create my entire reality to the greatest extent I am capable. And watch your life begin to change. I love you.

Benefits of Having a Fitness Buddy

It's raining outside. Your shoes are still wet from your last walking session. You really should just go out and exercise, but there's something good on TV. Maybe later... Sound familiar? Now try this scenario: It's raining outside. Your shoes are wet and you don't really feel like going for a walk, but your cell phone is blinking with a message from your buddy that says she's already left the house and she'll meet you at the trail. You know you have to go, or she'll give you a hard time for ditching her.

So, you grab your soggy shoes and head off for a power walking session. Afterwards, you feel good. You always feel good afterwards; it's the getting started part that's hard. That's why it's so beneficial to have someone else to exercise with on a regular basis. There's no type of fitness regimen that can't benefit from having a fitness buddy. If it's weightlifting, your buddy can spot you. If it's running or biking, they can push you to go faster than you would if you were alone. If it's climbing, she can catch you when you slip and start careening down the mountain (maybe climbing isn't the safest fitness activity). Whatever your choice of fitness outlets, a workout buddy can not only push you harder than you would yourself, but they can actually get you out the door.

Never underestimate the power of social obligations. Those of us who wouldn't think twice about breaking a date with ourselves cringe at the idea of breaking a date with a friend. Especially if we have friends who are experts at giving the guilt-trip. OK, so you're sold on the idea of a fitness buddy. But wanting one can be easier than finding one. Your regular friends might not be into fitness, or they're the kind of people who start something with good intentions and gradually slack off. It's important to find someone who is as dedicated to fitness (or more dedicated) than you are. But where to look? Here are some ideas: -Ask a friend, or see if a friend of a friend is looking for somebody.

If you belong to a gym or health club, see if there is a bulletin board out front where you can post requests. -Join an exercise class or take some sports lessons; you might find an interested person or two. Check fitness web sites, especially related to your interests; there may be a message board where you can look for activity partners. Whatever route you choose, don't be afraid to initiate proceedings by starting up conversations with people or starting new threads on message boards. You might be surprised at how many people are also looking for regular workout buddies. Once you find a fitness buddy, don't let him or her down. If you both show motivation and keep to a regular schedule, you'll both reap the benefits.