The Joy of Your Karma

I find it funny when I hear people talking about "divine intervention" or " The Universe" or my favorite, "karma".

Now there are some people that I know have a clear understanding of what they are talking about.  Others they really just say it because it's something people say when this or that happens.  You know like, "look out, karma's a bitch".

Let's get something clear karma is definitely not a bitch, but say it again and I might be, just kidding.  It is important to me that people understand that karma is not about reciprocity.  Karma is about getting what you give.  Saying again, it is not about reciprocity.  You cannot give to get, but you do not get what you do not give.

If you put out an abundance of love and generosity of spirit, you will receive the same in return.  If you only put out meager, conditional love and are greedy with your light, you will receive the same in return.

This was brought home to me by several friends.  I kept marveling at all of the blessings in my life and they kept saying that I deserve every one because that is who I am to others.  And what's funny is I  know I am that way to others because people are that way to me.

If we give joy, we get joy.  If we are love, we have love.  It seems simple enough.  In fact, it is simple.  The only thing that gets in our way is...ego!  Yeah, that pesky ego wants to throw a wrench into the whole thing.  When you start thinking you deserve something instead of marveling at the gifts you have received, that's when you know your ego got in the way, again.

The idea of reward, reciprocity, entitlement or any other such nonsense will get you in a mess in a hurry.  We are here to be in service to one another.  If everyone were on the same page, no one would ever want for anything.  There would be always someone there to provide what is needed.

So, in an effort to expand good energy going out into the Universe, say it with me ~

The joy of your karma is that your karma is your joy!

Give and you shall receive my friends!

The Joy of a Dream Deferred

In just 48 hours a dream was about to come to fruition.  However, the Universe has reminded me that we are not in control and I must not try to rush things that need more time.  So, I am postponing my Love In: a weekend workshop on loving ourselves.

It was all arranged.  I had musicians and a dj, a world love ambassador, participants, but there were some big holes that needed to be filled before it could be the amazing event I envisioned.  So, I had to pull the plug for the time being.  There are some things that need to be reworked.

Although I'm disappointed, I actually feel better.  Each step had been a struggle.  Each piece of the puzzle took a long time to find.  I have been under an enormous amount of increasing pressure and instead of looking forward to the weekend, I just couldn't wait for it to be over.  This was clearly not working.  So, when the big glaring sign showed up, I was able to take the exit ramp off of this path.  As I told my people today, I don't want to be the first lemming off of the cliff.

Now, how can this disappointment be joyful you ask?  Here's the thing ~  I'm sure I could have pulled some majick out of my handbag.  However, when you have to work and scramble to make something happen.  That's when you know, you would be better off taking a second or even third look at things.  When you do this, you give yourself the opportunity to create something truly amazing.

I know that although I am slightly embarrassed and definitely disappointed I am making the decision that's right for me, my company, my dream and the lives that will be touched by this event.  I have seen a vision of this event.  The faces are a glow with love and light.  People are inspired and moved.  I just got the date wrong.

I figure that guy that keeps predicting the end of the world can still get people to listen to him.  I'm predicting the beginning of the love ~ I think people will listen and then they'll feel it.

My calling is for joy.  I'm in for the long haul.

You First

The Loving Ourselves workshop will begin with our opening reception Friday, April 13th at 6pm, here in Denver. Shayla Logan will be our guide for the path toward loving ourselves. I met Shayla this winter and couldn't believe that I had the good fortune of meeting such an incredible teacher. Here's a few thoughts to think about love... We’ve all heard the statement “if you can’t love yourself, you can’t truly love anyone else” but we tend to take that statement with a grain of salt. Our much larger beliefs are usually things like “I do just fine at loving others” and “putting myself first is selfish”. Are you… • Giving freely but have a hard time receiving? • Consistently putting others first? • Saying yes when you’d rather say no? • Rarely using your time or resources to do things for yourself? • Unclear on what you want in your life? • Clear on what you want in your life but putting those items on the back burner to meet the needs of others? • Yearning for someone you love to love you back? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, it’s time to take action on loving yourself. The truth is we all need love. If you’re not loving yourself, then you’re looking outside of yourself to fill that need and that makes your joy dependent on the actions of others. Isn’t it time you reclaim your joy? Check out other blogs by Shayla: http://www.shaylalogan.com/lovebytes-blog.html