Dream

“Nothing happens unless first we dream.”
~ Carl Sandburg

It all begins with a dream. A brief glimpse into the pure source of reality. A flash of light that dazzles the eyes and captures the heart. A soft whisper that calls your forward on an adventure down a road that you never knew existed before. An overwhelming feeling or yearning that propels you forward and lifts you to new and vast expanses of beauty and wonder.

Trust in this moment and permit yourself the freedom to dream again. It’s your dreams that can take you to wherever your heart may want. Your dreams will give fire to the passion to pursue the journey. Your dreams are the only things that will bring you closest to the creator.

For as you give birth to them you truly give birth to yourself.

Do you remember your dreams? The ones that you locked deep inside. The ones that you were scared to share with your family and friends. Those wishes that you held close to your heart because you were scared that if you let them go they would be gone forever. Those secret longings of your sacred self. The silent sunsets of your heart.

Of course you do.

It’s Time For You To Dream Your Highest Thought Into Existence

Dare to dream again. Don’t be afraid to have dreams. Dreams that are your own. Dreams that stretch your limits. Dreams that challenge your current way of life. Dreams that keep you awake all night because you don’t want to lose that stream of inspiration.

Dreams can frighten you because it’s through these visions of yourself that you realize your potential is unlimited. That what you’re doing right now is not good enough. That the life you dream about other people are living in this moment. People that aren’t smarter, or prettier or luckier than you. Just people that have had the courage to risk it all and dream.

It’s time for you to dream your highest thought into existence.

It’s time to create a new vision of yourself.

You have the chance to step beyond your current mold and your current life so that you can go for your dreams.

Dream And Live Your Dreams One Day At A Time

Understand deep within your heart that you’re never given a dream without being given the strength and courage to see it through. All dreams take time. All dreams take planning. All dreams take hard work and a strong heart.

Think of the morning when you wake, by passively starting your day without a thought or glance the dreams of the night before slip from your memory. It’s the same for the dreams that are locked within you.

You need to give your dreams attention, focus and care. They need to be nurtured and brought to life. Dream and live your dreams one day at a time. Step by step. It’ll be those same steps, made so long ago, that will lead you to your paradise.

Be patient. Be persistent. Be a dreamer.

Ask For Your Dreams

The world needs dreamers. Life rewards the dreamers and believers. Don’t be swayed by the dream stealer’s. Don’t be influenced by the fears of others.

As you begin to dream you will have to fight. You will fight against yourself and a world that’s afraid of you realizing your dream. For many within the world are afraid to dream and they will project their fears on you.

By pushing on, by going the distance, by living with the hardships and the rejections, life will ultimately step aside and allow you through. Life will give you what you ask of it. So why not ask for it all. Ask for your dreams.

Awaken

“To awaken the potential of a human being is the most sacred blessing there is.”

Humanity is giving birth to a new potential. This new awareness is about being. Being comfortable where you are. Being comfortable with who you are and in every moment giving yourself permission to be fully you.

People respond to honesty and that honesty begins by being honest with yourself. With your presence fully here in the present. Grounded, alert and aware. Where love sees beyond the illusion of the moment to the true and sacred center of us all.

We’re all seeking to connect to one another and by sharing, our joys and our pains, we become united in a bond that goes beyond boundaries. So that in the end your joy is my own laughter and your pain is a blade that pierces my own heart. And in both moments I am truly blessed.

Be Gentle & Love Yourself

Many people think it’ll be hard to change the world and you have to laugh at that thought. Because these people are full of burdens. Like a martyr. The world doesn’t need martyr’s. The world doesn’t need your help. The world is full of harmony, peace, and love.

All there is to do is to accept yourself. Be gentle with yourself. Love yourself. And once you start to come home to your own essence you come into alignment with all of life. You begin to be harmonious. You begin to sing and resonate with the sound of life. Then you are one with the world.

That’s what’s needed.

And what is it that we shall all awaken to?

We shall awaken to ourselves so that when we look back upon our former lives, those moments will seem strange to us, as if we were witnessing someone else’s life. And we shall have compassion for those who are still asleep.

But our joyous laughter shall free them from their own deep slumber. For we will celebrate life once more and the happiness we find deep within our hearts will make us dance like fire and purify all that we touch. Unlocking the sacredness of our world and transforming us into a potential that we’ve only glimpsed within our dreams.

Deep Within Our Hearts Is A Dream

The core of humanity shall awaken to love, for love is a mighty force. A sacred flame that transforms all those who enter into its covenant. Where all things are consecrated to the spirit of innocence. For innocence is fully alive in the moment, pure in its trust, strong in its vulnerability, and soft with its touch.

For the beauty of innocence conquers all, because in that moment of joyful honesty we’re given a glimpse into the dazzling radiance of our being and we become speechless by its splendor.

Deep within our hearts is a dream. Flickering within our minds is a hope. Trembling within our hands is a love. Softly within our words is a comfort. And steadily within our world we’re walking toward a paradise. A heaven that is truly here on this earth.

To awaken is to be aware of your purpose, your passion, your love, your connection to all.

What Is Awakening Like?

Peace is the presence. Love is the light. Compassion is the expression. Joy is the sound.

Awaken to this day and arise to your life. Wherever you are, be there and be alive. Be a blessing to the world and if words fail you be joyful, for joy is love’s language.

So what is it that we’re waiting for? Why are we hesitating? Do you think there’s something more that you need to know before you can accept your divinity? Do you think there’s an ancient hidden teaching that is being withheld from you? Are you waiting for that perfect moment?

The time of your perfection is now. Your sacred inheritance is waiting for you.

When You’re Provoked You Will Change

And truly what is there to teach you? What can I even teach you? Nothing. There’s nothing that can be taught.

So does that mean my efforts are useless?

No.

For as I become a master of myself I can provoke you. I can provoke a longing in you. A desire. A feeling. A wanting. I can show you a potential. And it will be my greatness that you will want for yourself. And when you’re provoked, you will change. You will become awake with your desire. A desire to change. A passion to become something else. To feel another way.

Because it is easy to feel, and we like easy, and we like to feel good. And we want to be great.

This is what I can do.

So we’re awakening, becoming alive to the inspiration that is our own true self. For we are beautiful beyond measure and if we but choose to see it, the world of the future can be created right now in this present moment.

Awakening Exercise

Start and end your day with the Declaration of Awakening. As you make these declarations the universe will respond accordingly. In the least please print off the Declaration and keep it in a place that you walk by. That way every so often it will catch your attention and you’ll be drawn back to yourself and the magnificence of the moment.

DECLARATION OF AWAKENING
(c) Ian Paul Marshall

I AM

I am awakened!

I have now awakened to the magic of my life, this present moment and the
divine connection that I have to all of life.

I live, breathe, and have my being within a living field of unified consciousness.

My heart is aflame with love, joy, and compassion and my hands reach out to touch and care for all of life.

I affirm that all the people of the world are created equal and divinity is the true nature of our being.

I accept responsibility for my life and use the power of my thoughts wisely to consciously and lovingly create creation.

I have a purpose in life, I believe in miracles and I strive to release the awesome power and potential that is within me.

I accept abundance, joy, health, and peace as my natural and complete state of being.

I am a unique expression of the One True Source of All and I allow others to enjoy the unique experience that they are creating for themselves.

I am certain that heaven is truly here on earth.

Life is beautiful, perfect and exactly as it should be.

I am awakened!

And so it is.

OM.

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How To Be The Change – A Simple Key To Transform The World

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Being the Change We Wish To See Within The World

Have you ever found yourself in a new environment where you felt a little out of place? Say at a new job, or a social gathering, or maybe an event of some kind?

You stand there for a moment trying to gain your bearings. You may even look around you for clues on how to behave.

You’re out of your element and looking for a quick reference to what you’re supposed to do or how you’re supposed to act. We do it all the time, whether we know it or not. Our brains are hardwired to look for these clues.

This is called Social Proof.

Wikipedia says that social proof is, “… also known as informational social influence, is a psychological phenomenon that occurs in ambiguous social situations when people are unable to determine the appropriate mode of behavior. Making the assumption that surrounding people possess more knowledge about the situation, they will deem the behavior of others as appropriate or better informed.”

So what does this have to do with you, me and the world at large?

If we hope that any type of transformational change is going to happen within the world we have to be sure that the change we seek has to start somewhere. And that place, as Gandhi mentioned time and again, is a place within our own very hearts. Within our own lives. In our homes. Where we work. Where we socialize.

So as the world stumbles forward into a new paradigm people are going to feel awkward and a little off balance. They’ll look to those around them for guidance and examples of how to live in this new world.

And that example must start with us. With you and me.

Whether you know it or not people look up to you. They see you, what you do, how you speak, the way you interact with others, and they’re influenced by this behavior.

You are an influencer.

I’ve had a lot of people contact me lately asking questions like, “What can I do to help the world?” or, “How can I make a difference?”

We must realize that each and everyday we ARE influencing the world and people around us.

If we just take a moment and think to ourselves that we are ambassadors of a new age. That we’re the wayshowers of a new way of living then maybe we can be sure that we’re in alignment with a higher vision of ourselves.

You don’t have to be out there doing huge rallies or protests.

All you really have to do is come back to yourself. To your world. To the people that have been entrusted to you. To care and show that care through the daily service that you perform each and everyday.

We must continually remember that “We’re the people we’ve been waiting for.”

That any change that’s going to happen will happen through us. And by our own very example we will inspire others to do the same.

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
Theodore Roosevelt

Be inspirational!

Ian

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3 Simple Meditation Techniques

“Practice meditation regularly. Meditation leads to eternal bliss. Therefore meditate, meditate.”
~ Swami Sivananda

Life is so busy. It seems like we’re dashing from one place to the next all the time. So how can anyone find the time to work even five minutes of meditation into their lives?

Well you can work with the busyness of life.

Trying to find ways to sneak meditation in there when you can.

Below you’ll find three simple mediation techniques that are fun to do, easy to learn, and are quick to finish but will have a big impact on your life.

Body Breathing Meditation Technique

This technique is exactly as it sounds, it’s a body breathing exercise. The benefits are, peace, healing, and overall body awareness.

• Lie down on your back in corpse pose
• Focus on your breathing. In out. In out. In out.
• Now imagine your whole body is breathing.
• Every pore on your body is breathing in and out.
• Now realize that the breath, the air, is really the vehicle for the energy.
• So with every breath you are actually drawing in energy to you.
• Filling you up with life, love, and light.
• Keep doing this until you hit a stillpoint.
• You will know when you have reached it.

Hot Healing Hands Meditation

• Sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor
• Rubs hands together to warm them up
• Bring hands together in prayer position in front of your chest
• Breath in and out imagining that the light of source is flowing into your crown chakra
• Direct the energy and awareness to the tips of your middle fingers
• Maintain for 5mins
• Release energy into the world or place hands on areas of your body that feel tense of uncomfortable
• Focus on your breathing while you do so
• A good mantra for this is “I AM THE LIGHT. REMEMBER THE LIGHT”

Hello God – All Day Meditation

This meditation is great. I love doing it while walking down the street. Anytime and anywhere that you are you can perform this mediation.

• Whenever you see someone, walk by someone, sit beside someone think to yourself that you are sitting, walking, or looking at God.
• And in your mind say, “I Love You God.” or “Hello God”

This is a fantastic practice that is easily done all throughout the day. It is a humbling experience that can easily unlock the love and compassion that longs to be shared with the world.

Be Inspirational!

Ian

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Rebirth

“Man’s main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is.” ~ Erich Fromm

The world is about to be reborn. A new era is about to begin. There’s a tremendous current of energy sweeping across the planet, fundamentally shifting every living thing and transforming the ether that surround us.

But more important than all of that are the changes that are happening to you.

For you, your life, your world is being reborn. Right now, in this moment your metamorphosis is underway. There are unseen forces doing their work to shake the foundations of your life so that you can start anew.

Love Yourself And Nurture This New You

You’ve been given the chance to become reacquainted with yourself. To re-prioritize your life and go deeper into what actually makes you happy. To understand what the true worth of life is, and to feel and know who you truly are.

Be gentle with yourself during these changes. Love yourself and nurture this new you. Watch the miracle of this moment come to life. For it is your life. A life given to you. A life that you chose to have. A life that you chose to live. A life that can now be lived with purpose. A life that can now be filled with love.

For as you go deep into yourself and bring to life the true essence of your being, there’s a moment where you touch the sacred presence of all of life. That unlimited potential that’s the source of us all. And in that moment you’re changed forever. For your connection to the magic of life is beyond words. Your experience goes beyond understanding. Logic is lost in wonder. And all that you can do is to slowly reconnect to that power, which is the true light of us all, and share that passion with the rest of humanity.

That inner core of our being is the foundation of pure possibility.

Once you immerse yourself within its radiant glow you will start to become addicted to the awesome potential of yourself.

It’s a tremendous experience.

A profound moment occurs when you truly begin to “Know Thyself”.

In that innate personal knowledge is the wisdom of life itself.

You’re Creating Life Your Life

During these times and as you transform, be with the changes. Be the change. Embrace the spirit inside of you. You’re creating life. Your life. A new life that you can call your own. A life to be proud of. A life that’s filled with magic and wonder. A life that you’ve dared to dream of.

There may be some growing pains. There may be some discomfort. There may be fear. But in an instant all of these will be gone and forgotten. You will gaze upon your new self like a mother gazes upon her child. All the memories of her trials and tribulations gone in a flood of emotions. A wave of love sweeping her high and filling her with joy, love, and bliss.

Be Reborn To The Divine Wisdom That Is Deep Within You

The true knowledge that leads to the miracle of rebirth is the wisdom of love. A love of oneself. For once you can truly love yourself you then can love the world. For the deep fountain of love that springs forth from your heart soothes all. It’s nourishing nectar bonds life to life and love to love.

So be reborn to love. Be reborn to life. Be reborn to the divine wisdom that is deep within you. For you are wise beyond your dreams, and your love is vast and eternal.

From the depths of your being will come forth the new image of yourself. Be brave and give birth to it. Bring it to life.

The new world of which you want to live seeks to come alive. Begin to live it now. Start to be it now in this instance and in this moment. The dawning of your new day is upon you. Awaken to the sacredness of this moment and the holiness of your life. Little by little, day by day, you shall be reborn into your true and sacred self.

Rebirth Exercise

Today I want you to create a list of habits, choices and thoughts that don’t serve you any longer. Things that are not worthy of the divine life of which you are choosing to live. The first step to moving past them into the new you is awareness. Awareness of what those things are and once you identify them they can never hide from your awareness again.

You don’t have to change everything all at once and there will be no need to. All that will be necessary will be the awareness of these habits, thoughts, and actions because the next time you say, do or think any one of them there would have been a seed planted within your mind.

A seed of fulfillment. A seed of your new found potential. And deep inside of you there is a longing to give birth to the new you. And slowly this potential, this new possibility will begin to blossom.

Why?

Because you’re now in the right condition. The soil is ready for the seed. And the seed’s that you’ll be planting are all the thoughts and dreams and hopes that you have for your new future.

So as you listed these thoughts, words, actions that don’t serve you, start to write down thoughts, words and actions that do serve you. Thoughts, words and actions that demonstrate your greatness. Thoughts, words and actions that are worthy of the new and divine you.

That’s all you have to do because in that instance you are ready and you would have planted the seeds of your own fulfillment.

VividLife.me Contributor

Ian is a…

Thought Slinger. Word Zinger. Fire Bringer. If your looking for a daily dose of inspiration he’s your man. Ian is all about inspiring each and every one of us to greatness. He’s the founder of The Alliance For An Awakened Humanity, creator of the World Peace Prayer & Meditation, and author of the soon to be released book Your Great Awakening.

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