The Voice Within

We all have questions.

Why are we here?

What's the meaning of it all?

What comes next?

We all seek answers. But, most of the time, we seek outside ourselves. I'd like to suggest another alternative: Seek your answers within.

If you believe as I do, that everything is connected, you already know you can access universal knowledge by seeking within. When we're quiet, calm and attentive, we can hear the voice within us - the voice that can answer our questions about the meaning of existence, about how to live a better life.

When the questions burn in your mind and the answers aren't forthcoming, look within. Find a quiet place, do some deep breathing to calm yourself, perhaps meditate for a short time. Once you've centered yourself, focus on your question. Don't attempt to force an answer; just open yourself to receiving whatever you might hear or feel. Listen with your heart - and your spirit.

Another way to access answers using your inner knowledge is to literally sleep on a problem. When you lie down for the night, bring your question to the front of your mind. Tell yourself that you're going to allow your heart, mind and spirit to work on the problem for you while your asleep. In the beginning, you may not wake up with an answer or solution. But, with practice, you'll find that you often wake with a new perspective.

Obviously, this entry only scratches the surface. There's a lot more to be said (or written). But I hope that by putting this in front of you, I've aroused your curiosity enough that you'll explore this very useful way of answering the questions we all ask.

One last note: On my web site, you'll find a poem on this subejct. Feel free to read So Many Questions.

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New Year Off to Good Start

Knock on wood - so far, so good.

Sure, it's only been a few days. But, so far, the resolutions seem to be going well.

Today, a friend asked me if I was doing anything special to help keep my resolutions in mind. Well, not really special. Helpful, perhaps, but not special. Here's a few things I'm doing to help the resolutions stick:

1. I wrote them down. I've got a few notes around the place to help me remember, and I've made some notations in my day planner. Reading them throughout the day helps keep them in my mind.

2. I told others. By writing them here, and telling some close friends, I've put it out to the world. I've noticed that telling others gives a person one more reason to live up to their commitments. It seems it has to do with not wanting to "lose face" in front of friends.

3. To help myself eat healthier, I've gotten rid of a lot of my favorite junk food. It's a lot harder to eat bad stuff if it's not in the house, you know?

4. Instead of trying to change a bad habit (poor eating habits), I'm developing a new, better habit to replace the old behavior. Instead of saying, "I won't drink sodas anymore," I said, "I'm going to drink more water." Instead of "I'm not going to eat free-toes," I said, "I'm going to eat more fruit and veggies for snacks.

As I said, not special, really. But I've found these few things to be of help.

So far.

I'll let you know how it goes...