(Awareness as ground: you are not in the world, the world moves through you)
Everything comes and goes through your Awareness. You are not moving through the world - the world is inseparably moving through you, as Awareness. Own this fact. Feel it. Breathe it. Be it. ~ Bentinho Massaro
You are consciousness having a range of experiences known to you as ‘your’ life.
But beyond the illusory landscape of programmed beliefs and patterns, there is a silent ‘you’, a pure awareness that has always been, and is prior to all experience and thought.
Your life purpose is to rediscover the pure unadulterated ‘you’. And then to express and fulfil your true potential to the best of your ability. To actualize your most authentic self. And to experience joy and freedom in the process of living your life. To know and express your unlimited self and to radiate so that others may also awaken.
Not only that, but that you have the capability to ‘tune’ into and align with bliss from the inside out, so that you can know what it means to be truly alive and live in your bliss.
(Reconnecting to inner joyfulness as the catalyst for outer change)
work hard and serve someone else - a boss, a company….to become a compliant participant in making someone else’s dream come true. Well, now it’s time to focus on you and your dreams!
And once we reconnect to this inner joyfulness, we feel inspired to be catalysts for change in the world so there can be equality, joy and freedom for all!
Once you realize that you are consciousness itself, there is no going back. You have started to dissolve the previously limited programmed beliefs, and realize you are responsible for every aspect of your life. You become the navigator of your own destiny, so to speak. You are the Creator.
Beyond the programming that has layered your mind, there is ‘space’, a quiet awareness or Is-ness. When you rest in the state of pure awareness, or the witness consciousness, there is great peace. And beyond that, there is the Absolute. This book will primarily focus on awareness and moving beyond limited beliefs and definitions, to reveal a clearer state or platform, from which to grow and expand into infinitely greater states of joy and bliss. Enjoy the ride!
The Authentic You ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ ~ Gandhi
(Mental diet and collective evolution: what you consume shapes what you radiate)
Everyday we’re exposed to ‘junk food’ for our minds to be kept busy and distracted. Everything we consume mentally in one way or another can be said to be ‘food’. Your brain is digesting and masticating this food. ‘You are what you eat’ is true in body and mind. How do you nourish your mind? Are you feeding it inspiring ‘vibrations’ that help you become your best version? Is your mental diet supporting your spiritual growth?
We are all evolving together. One man or woman can make a difference by introducing new ideas and ways of seeing/perceiving/creating. We all have a part to play in the evolution of the human and other species through our vibrational responses and choices.
Are you ready to reveal the real you? The most authentic you? Are you ready to be true to yourself? To let go of all the limiting ideas that you have accumulated along the way that have been holding you back? And keeping you from fully expressing yourself as you desire to be?
Know that you are worthy and deserving of living a life filled with joy, wellbeing and abundance. You can “Tune into Bliss.” It’s pulsing right here, in this moment, within you now! All you have to do is close your eyes, relax your mind, and you are one with it. Everyone wants to feel safe, loved, and to live life with a sense of joy, passion and purpose. This is the truth you are seeking for yourself. It’s completely possible because you are actually already it!
When more people feel good and are following their bliss, there is a vibrational shift in the world. It’s called ‘morphic field resonance’. The more people do this, the more we are all creating ‘heaven on earth’.
(Following bliss as service: creative gifts shared lift the collective)
Follow Your Bliss ‘Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.’ ~ Howard Thurman
What would you do with the abundance you will receive in exchange from doing what you love? From following your bliss? How will you give back to your community, locally and globally? Take some time to ponder these questions and write down what you come up with. It will help you get clearer about your creative talents and how you can share what you love to do. Tap into your creative power and follow your bliss and do what lights you up! When you follow your bliss, others will be inspired to do the same.
Think BIG in terms of influence for the greater good. The more you receive the more you are able to give. Don’t be afraid of money. It’s simply a tool.
Make a list of what your life could look like without limitation? Include the best vision/version of yourself and what you would be able to do in a position of influence/affluence. Who do you feel yourself to be deep down without limits? How can you make the biggest positive impact?
(Tending your own bliss is a contribution to collective consciousness)
This will give you a sense of purpose for being responsible for your own state of being, your own bliss. Even if you did nothing else, but be responsible for your joy right now, this moment, you would be making a huge difference for the collective consciousness on this planet, and for all your close relationships. So, tend to your own bliss, always.
By being aware of how you feel and relaxing all thought into happiness, joy, wellbeing and bliss! Meditating on the quiet within until joy bubbles up within you is the way you can ‘train yourself happy’.
According to the Law of Attraction, you get more of what you focus on. So, keep your thoughts on feeling good and in a state of appreciation as often as possible. And you WILL feel good in doing so. So, what delights you? What can you do today that would delight and inspire you or make a real difference to someone you know? How can you share your love/light in the world with your passions and unique talents?
(Emotions as navigational signals, not negative states)
Emotions Are Your Friends ‘If you can start feeling good where you are, then where you are will just feel better and better and better’ ~ Abraham
When you feel unwanted emotions such as anxiety and fear, they are simply indicators to let you know that there is something out of alignment. Perhaps you are viewing a situation based on your past conditioning and beliefs. Or, maybe there is something physically needing addressed, such as improved self-care. So, we can use uncomfortable emotions as an asset, a guide into more aligned or balanced states of being. They are not negative in and of themselves unless we say they are.
Most ‘problems’ are mind generated because there is either a lack perspective or judgement going on. We are used to interpreting/defining a situation based on a lack belief and so it becomes this big problem. Which mind do you wish to experience? One that is problem focussed, or one that is creative and solution focussed?
(Thought, belief, and the holographic mirror of consciousness)
The Power of Thought ‘The vibrations of mental forces are the finest and consequently the most powerful in existence’ ~ Charles Haanel
Here are some science related proofings’ on the subject of consciousness and creation. http://www.activistpost.com/2014/03/10-scientific-studies-that-prove.html
All the apparent ‘others’ out there are ‘It’ as well, which means that we are all one. This is the great realization that masters sought for and found. There is ONLY consciousness expressing itself throughout the universe in all its glory. And since you are consciously aware, you are one with it all. So, if this is true, then your world i.e. your life, is basically a mirror of sorts, reflecting back to you your thoughts/beliefs and concepts about yourself.
You are an artist/architect in the true sense of the word through the power of thought.
You are witnessing a holographic world or expression of an imprint within. You created it, whether consciously or unconsciously. When you see people in the world who are very determined to achieve their goals, they often do so because they believe they can, that’s all. Belief is the fuel of creation.
Begin experimenting with things like that and then sit down and visualise yourself having these things and enjoying them. Feel the enjoyment. That is the important part, that you actually feel the ‘experience’ of having them.
bliss. Creative imagination is just a useful tool to tap into blissful states. Eventually, you can just relax, let go and experience bliss without any thought at all. I like Bentinho Massaro’s guidance of ‘give all thoughts away for 2-5 seconds and just relax the mind’.
Existence itself creates a vibrational ‘ripple’ that can then be translated into a physical form for the purpose of growth and learning. Existence itself is pure love/light, intangible Is-ness.
But, we as humans, also have this creative power within us, being of the Creator itself. And thus, the way we create is through desire and thought forms. So, the vibrational aspect comes first, and then the creation or forms that we experience through our earthly senses i.e. sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Our thoughts/imagination/beliefs/feelings are the way we communicate with the Creator or pure creative energy. They are the non-tangible energetic blueprint for the physical expressions they will become. They are at first ‘invisible’ to the human eye.
You were born to feel good. You’re meant to be thriving and enjoying yourself, fulfilling your purpose (which is to wake up to Source within), and living out your unique role at this place and time in history. There is Divine Timing in why you were born when you were.
Many people use affirmations as a tool to re-programme the mind in positive ways, imprinting new concepts of self that are more empowering. The only thing with affirmations is that the mind often won’t take on board these ideas if they ‘feel’ a bit false or unreal to us in some way. There can be resistance due to disbelief in our own power. There are ways round this. It is a process of letting go of the untruths and learning to love ourselves more. We have to let go and release all resistance and the good will reveal itself to us.
“If it feels bad, it isn’t true” ~ Bentinho Massaro
When we unlearn or release the self that was built on a desire for approval, to be loved, etc. we become more in harmony with our authentic self. We learn that we can give ourselves all that we were previously seeking. All we have to do is drop all the pre-conceived false beliefs we have been carrying around about ourselves.
“Matter doesn’t matter, state of being matters” ~ Bashar
Focus on the bliss, the stillness within. As you become your joy, you become the example for others to also be their authentic selves so that all of us can shine more brightly. That is our birth right. That is who we are. We are pure light beings made manifest to create, play and enjoy this wonderful life.
We can be alchemists, and transmute suffering into beauty and truth and be the example of courage, strength, purpose, compassion and joy. And the beauty of it is we get to choose, to co-create a wonderful new world of joy and peace for ourselves and each other. Happy creating!
(Choosing empowering beliefs: the reality you assume becomes your experience)
What You Assume, You Get ‘…..the perfectly disciplined man is always in tune with the wish as an accomplished fact. He knows that consciousness is the one and only reality, that ideas and feelings are facts of consciousness and are as real as objects in space; therefore he never entertains a feeling which does not contribute to his happiness for feelings are the causes of the actions and circumstances of his life’. ~ Neville Goddard
Think of your brain as a receiver and filter of information that may or may not be of benefit to you. Think of it like choosing an apple over a greasy pie. Choose the ideas and beliefs that resonate with you, empower you, and are of highest benefit to your wellbeing and joy.
Does it feel good to believe yourself as an infinite, timeless, cosmic Being who has unlimited access to Creative Energy and Bliss? And that you are completely supported and unconditionally loved, and given what you ask for or give your focus to? Or does it feel good to conceive of yourself as a victim of circumstance with no power to shape your life? You get to choose and repetition of belief becomes fact. Or, maybe you have realized that you are here to play and create? And to do your best with what you have and carry out your mission with integrity and love for the Highest Good of all. To add to the Greater Good, and express yourself with love. To be of service for everyone and the planets benefit.
A lot of people say ‘you’ve got to face reality’, but ‘reality’ has never been consistent and is always changing, so how can it be real? And we are all experiencing parallel realities. No two humans are having the same experience. So, how do we know what is actually real? We associate ‘reality’ with what seems ‘real’ to our senses but does that mean it’s any more ‘real’ than the unseen world(s) or when we are dreaming? We are really calling our experience, our interpretation ‘real’. But it is only that, an interpretation.
So, if our beliefs, thoughts and definitions shape our world, then that means we can also utilise them in any way we choose, i.e. to ‘consciously’ shape our experience in the ways that we desire! How empowering is that!?
When you realise that we are all one consciousness, you start to let go of judgement of self and others, and simply enjoy the movie for what it is, whilst living in the moment. And that is the blissful state. Knowing that you are one with it all. Pure allowing and yet, participating as you are intuitively called into action. A desire to be of service arises.
When you are feeling one with your bliss, you are being of highest service to all. So, go for it! Be yourself. Dream big. Live fully. There is nothing you cannot do when you believe you are capable of being or creating it! And rest assure that you are utterly loved and will be supported on your path.
Tune Into Bliss ‘…..to be empty for the sake of fullness, to be no one for the sake of another’ ~ Rev. Michael Beckwith
Meditation can be the entry point into bliss. It is the process of relaxing the thinking mind and moving beyond thought into deeper states of peace and bliss.
‘TUNE INTO BLISS’ MEDITATION 1. Sit in a comfortable position, with your back straight and take a few deep breaths. Close your eyes. Relax deeply with each exhale. Let go. Empty yourself. 2. As you breathe in, visualise a golden light above your head and as you breathe out imagine the light pouring down through your body like liquid gold. Imagine this golden light going all the way down into the Earth, grounding you there. Repeat this visualisation and time it with the breath 3-6 times. Rest the tip of your tongue behind your front teeth touching the roof of your mouth. Relax your mouth with a slight smile. 3. Rest quietly and allow your mind and your brain to relax. If you notice a thought, ignore it and stay with awareness. Observe. Don’t try. Relax. Let go. 4. Breathe steadily and let go on the out breaths.
5. Relax deeper. Stay with awareness. If you drift into thought, allow it to be, feel your brain/mind relax deeper and let go even more. Let go. Trust. 6. Take a deep breath and relax even more. 7. Imagine a golden orb around your heart area. Imagine this light expanding until it surrounds your whole body and you are one with it. Feel the energy of this loving light. Relax and feel into the brightness of this energy pervading your whole being. Let this energy represent the feeling energy of unconditional love. Become one with it. 8. Imagine you can turn up the brightness of this light as though there is a dial to increase the brightness. You can visualise a dial. Gently turn it up. Stay with awareness and allow your brain/mind to relax more. Surrender all mind. Keep turning up the light for a few breaths. Then relax fully into the light that is you, as pure unconditional love. 9. Let go even more. Bask in the feeling of love and open stillness inside of your awareness. No need for anything to happen…surrender and let go. Continue in awareness and letting go and relax deeper. Stay here as long as you feel you
wish to. 10. When you are ready, gently bring your awareness back to the centre of your heart for a few breaths. Place your hands on your heart if you wish. Then bring awareness to your hands and feet. Smile and say an inner ‘thank you’ to Source and your body for this beautiful bath in unconditional love and light. Be in the room and rub your hands and place…
If you can only manage 20 minutes a day, that is fine. You will still feel the benefits. At some point, you may experience deep peace and a bliss that is unsurpassed by anything you’ve ever known. Aim to start with 20-30mins…
Creative Visualisation Visualising whilst feeling what you are picturing to be real and involving your senses has been used to enhance performance in many areas such as sports performance, public speaking etc. And you can tap into this source of unlimited power too! You can also use affirmations or a mantra while you are…
Keys for High Vibe Living ‘Your job is to relax and allow. To relax and allow. No matter what’ ~Abraham
So, how do you maintain bliss and joy every day? How do you fully live life in a way that feels good and where you feel you are on top of things instead of feeling swamped and overwhelmed by conditions? Through regularly and routinely connecting with the quiet deep inside, and by tuning into bliss as often as you can, through awareness, relaxing and letting go.
You start to see that life is a series of ‘things’ coming and going, or, appearing and disappearing. It is up to us to give whatever meaning we give to these appearances/experiences. We can extract all the joy and juicy goodness from
these experiences, learn and grow from them, or, we can define them as negative and keep beating the drum of victimization. It’s up to us!
Teacher Bentinho Massaro talks about ‘following the breadcrumb trail of excitement’ as a guide for finding your path, thereby aligning with a more consistent feeling of joy and bliss throughout life. Follow your resonance, follow your joy! Use your joy as a means to living a fulfilling and joyous life.
In summary, the message of this chapter is to PRIORITIZE your bliss no matter what! It doesn’t mean that you don’t have to deal with responsibilities and commitments. But you just keep nudging towards following your excitement and joy more and more. Can you trust that you will be supported when tuning into bliss?
Tips for High Vibe Living:- Drink lots of clean purified water. Feed your body a balanced healthy diet. Feed your mind inspiring material as daily ‘food for the soul’ that encourages you to follow your dreams and take positive action towards them. Do more of whatever lifts you up, help others. Do what makes you feel good. Practise generosity of being. Meditate every day to connect with your inner being and tap into the peace within from which all your ideas and creativity sparks forth. Spend time in nature in appreciation of the natural world. She will nourish you in ways you can’t get anywhere else. Being in the forest or by the sea is naturally calming for the mind. Spend time with positive people or peers that encourage you to be all you can be and support you in making positive life changes. Avoid junk food, TV, newspapers and too much
social media influence. It’s so easy for our minds to get distracted by posts, headlines, radio etc. Become aware of sensationalism, and the effort to get you emotionally ‘hooked’ (drama, celebrity gossip etc.) 8. Eat a rainbow diet emphasizing green foods. Green foods are balancing and calming as they are rich in magnesium and calcium. Aim for an alkalizing diet to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Fruits and vegetables and their juices are full of essential vitamins and minerals that support the health of the body. Moderate exercise that you enjoy will also support wellbeing of the body and mind.
Yin/yang is the symbolic expression of the laws of nature, the synergistic to and fro between the two opposite principles, that we call masculine and feminine.
All motivation in life for us humans, is based upon experiencing greater states of pleasure and avoiding pain. We are looking for the ‘GOoD’.
Instead, we can learn to soothe ourselves into our preferred feeling state through INTENTION, AWARENESS and SURRENDER. We can make peace with what is, and stay with non-judgement.
You Are The One ‘Being the one is just like being in love, no one can tell you you’re in love, you just know it’ ~ The Oracle, The Matrix