Reality is merely an illusion – albeit a very persistent one.
Einstein
You’ve seen some of my “quirky” beliefs in action over the years as we’ve gotten to know each other. I certainly have a different take on “reality” than most. Someday I hope to impart some of my thoughts and teach you just how flexible this reality of ours is.
I had a unique childhood with parents on both sides of the open-reality spectrum. My father’s founded in science and my mother’s spiritually founded. I knew from a young age that my rather unique viewpoints didn’t always make sense to others – Hence the “quirky” label. Then one day I learned just how lucky I was to be raised by such open-minded parents who taught me to be open to every “potential reality” – not just the one everyone tries to force upon us.
While going through a difficult challenge, I had a mystical experience that I would love to share with you when you’re older. I called my parents and told them about speaking with my grandpa. Now, you probably need to know that my grandfather passed away when I was 8 years old.
This may have left other parents a little puzzled… But not mine...
Both my parents couldn’t wait to get the details. “What did he say?” my dad was excited to know what message would transcend three dimensional space and time… “What did he look like?” my mother wanted to know his infinite state of being. This was the moment when I fully understood just how transcendent my “quirky” beliefs are and how cool my parents were for opening my experience of “reality.”
My core beliefs are based upon a few main concepts:
Quantum Physics –
Yes, my amazing father imparted his curiosity and expertise from a very young age. I think I was 7 when I started naming dimensions past our tangible 3-D world of understanding. See, for me, I was totally open to this “world” of infinite time and space just as children play make believe. Just because no one could see my “fe” and “fu” alter dimensions, didn’t mean I wasn’t living and breathing within them in my imagination.
Law of Attraction –
I grew up understanding the concept of like attracting like energy through Quantum Physics, but I was able to put it into a solid Law of Attraction concept when the NY Best Times bestselling book “The Secret” came out. In a nutshell, what we focus our attention on, and thus our energy on, attracts more of the same in our lives. Thus, we have the ability to attract a new reality through our energetic thoughts and beliefs.
A Course in Miracles –
Then self-study became a passion of mine and I stumbled upon a book that changed my life. By the way, everyone who “finds” this book seems to have “stumbled upon” it in some magical way. And while I’ve yet to read it cover-to-cover (it’s a massive 3-part book of text, daily study and teaching mastery), I’ve read numerous adaptations by dozens of authors. I recommend starting your ACIM journey with Alan Cohen’s A Course in Miracles Made Easy. Then coupling Law of Attraction with ACIM by doing Pam Grout’s experiments via her do-it-yourself energy experiments in E-Squared & E-Cubed. The experiments will give you a sense of connecting with something beyond logical sense or “reality” as we know it.
While the main book (and many subsequent books on the subject) may feel a little daunting, the core truth underlining each teaching is beyond simple – Only love exists in this world we live in and the opposite of love is not hate – but rather it is fear. In any given moment, we can choose to see and believe in the fearful (non-existent) “reality” before us, OR we can choose to see the ever-present love that exists instead. Something as simple as our shift in perception holds transformative powers.
New Age Thinkers –
Then my self-study turned back to science. A couple of my favorites, that are the most relatable, focus on our ability to alter our brains and bodies by aligning our thoughts (beliefs) and emotions (energy). Joe Dispenza (I own every one of his books) healed himself from an injury that stunned physicians and teaches that we are all capable of creating new neuro pathways in our brain to heal our bodies and alter our reality.
Then there’s Bruce Lipton’s “The Biology of Belief” that depicts how our minds influence matter and that we have the ability to alter our very genetic structure through our beliefs. And these beliefs that we think are solid truths in our life? They are simply thoughts we have repeated so many times over that they have become our “reality” – Thus, by changing our thoughts, we change our reality.
There are so many additional authors, bloggers, and podcast hosts who have influenced my quirky beliefs it would be impossible to list them all. Even if I were to complete a list, it’s outdated the moment I hit “publish” as I am attracted to new thought leaders every day.
Oh, and I always reserve the right to change my mind to shift my reality.
In summation –
I believe there is a far more brilliant and vibrant existence beyond “reality” where we are limitless.
If you are reading this today, you would surely balk at these concepts. The events that have taken place over the last two months alone have portrayed a pretty convincing “reality” that gives every impression that we’re in a no-win situation. Even having all these concepts and tools, perceiving this “reality” differently has been difficult.
Hence Einstein’s “Reality is merely an illusion – albeit a very persistent one.”
So how are my “quirky” – beliefs translating within the current space we find ourselves in?
If our attention and emotional state influences the outcome, then our choice to feel in alignment and focus deliberately holds the power to change the world around us.
Moi
From a Quantum Standpoint – We have chosen to set our focus, our energy, on the brilliant young woman you are becoming. The experiences you are having, the lessons you’re learning, and trusting that it’s all coming together perfectly to shape an amazing you. You’ve been blessed with your Dad’s truth, perseverance, sense of humor, and his “everyone wins” life’s focus. You will become a stronger, more empathetic, and kinder person as a result of this experience.
Law of Attraction Wise – If we focus on the problem (and there are certainly many to choose from), then we are only attracting more problems. The same holds true for the darkness of anger and blame that some people hold in their hearts. So long as they remain in that space, they only attract more darkness in their lives until it literally consumes them. We actively choose to focus on Radical Gratitude for everything positive in our lives – A daily choice to create peace and joy in our lives right now. Trusting that this kind of energy will be a magnet for you to return to us when you’re ready.
ACIM Daily Practice – Contrary to the anxious-making environment you are currently experiencing, there actually is a higher, love-only, space that is available to you in any given moment – The moment you choose to see it OR release your limited perception to Source (God, the Universe, whatever feels right for you) to resolve it. I look forward to teaching you how to shift your perspective in any given moment to that filled with light and love. It will literally change your life if you are open to it.
My quirky beliefs go much further than just rising above a persistent “reality” with rose colored glasses.
From a heightened, love-based, perspective, we have the ability to see the love that might otherwise get buried beneath the harsh “reality” surface. We see silver linings – The ray of light that can be found within a dark situation. Even if that light is simply your Dad and I shining.
Most importantly, we see the vast myriad of “other” truths that co-exist within our own. TRUTH transcends our limited perceptions as well.
What’s true for your mom is different from what your Dad holds true. Then there’s your truth – Which gets to change BTW. Just as this complicated situation is ever-evolving, you’ll find different layers of truth scattered throughout. Always honor your truths. Then release them gently to allow another truth to emerge.
I can’t wait for the day when we get to delve deep into these concepts of altering our reality – Assuming I am so lucky. Because I choose to see the love that always exists within you and my point of attraction is to be enjoying a close relationship with you…
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