Finding Your Zen With Your 3 Cowboys

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Finding Your Zen With Your 3 Cowboys

In a world that feels like it’s spinning faster by the day, the pursuit of inner peace can seem elusive. The noise, the constant flow of information, the never-ending to-do lists—we are surrounded by chaos. Yet, there is a way to reclaim your calm. It’s not in escaping to a mountaintop or embarking on a silent retreat (though those sound pretty tempting). It’s in the small, daily practices that help you stay grounded, centered, and emotionally balanced. Three powerful tools—meditation, grounding, and heart-centered emotional release—can bring you back to yourself, no matter what life throws your way.

Meditation

Meditation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a transformative practice that has been cherished for centuries. Think of it as your mental reset button. Just as we clear clutter from our homes, we need to clear mental clutter from our minds. Setting aside even 10 to 15 minutes a day to meditate can create profound changes in how you handle stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. When you meditate, you allow your mind to rest. It’s not about stopping thoughts (that’s impossible!) but rather observing them without attachment. Over time, this helps you develop a sense of clarity and detachment from the whirlwind of daily life. You create a peaceful space within yourself, where you can always retreat when things get too intense.

 

Energetic Grounding

In a world dominated by screens and concrete, we’ve lost touch with one of our greatest allies—nature. Grounding, or “earthing,” is the practice of physically and energetically connecting with the Earth to recharge and balance your body. When you walk barefoot on grass, sand, or soil, you’re absorbing the Earth’s natural energy. This act of grounding helps to neutralize excess energy in your body, reducing stress and promoting well-being. For those of you that have done Kundalini activation through connection to the earths core, this is also a great way to find that energetic balance.

Energetically, grounding serves as a stabilizer. Imagine yourself as a tree with deep roots in the Earth. When life’s storms come, you may sway, but you won’t be uprooted. By taking a few moments each day to ground yourself—whether it’s through a barefoot walk, sitting in a park, or even visualizing roots extending from your feet into the Earth—you can feel more centered and present, no matter what chaos surrounds you.

Moving Emotional Issues to the Heart for Release

We carry emotional baggage without even realizing it. Whether it’s unresolved grief, anger, or fear, these emotions often get stored in the body, manifesting as tension, discomfort, or even illness. One of the most powerful ways to deal with these emotions is by moving them to the heart for release or Heart Clearing.

When you bring emotional issues to the heart, you are not dismissing or burying them. Instead, you’re allowing yourself to fully feel them, but from a place of compassion and acceptance. Always trust what is. The heart has a unique ability to transform and release negative emotions in a healthy way. You can practice this by sitting quietly, focusing on a challenging emotion, and imagining it being drawn into your heart. Breathe deeply, and with each exhale, let go of the emotional weight.

This simple yet profound act of heart-centered emotional release is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to carry everything forever. You are allowed to let go, to forgive, and to release what no longer serves you.

Finding Your Zen in a Crazy World

Yes, the world is crazy and it sometimes it feels like everyone is demonstrating their disfunction in all media forms. But within that craziness lies an opportunity to create your own Zen. By committing to daily meditation, grounding yourself to the Earth, and practicing heart-centered emotional release, you create a natural flow both outside and within. This is a space where you can find clarity, peace, and resilience, no matter what life throws at you. It’s not about escaping the world but rather learning to navigate it with grace, balance, and inner peace.

So, take that time for yourself today. Sit in silence, feel the Earth beneath you, and let go of the emotions you’ve been holding on to.

The Head, Heart, and Gut: Three Cowboys Riding Side by Side

In the journey of life, we are guided by three powerful forces—the head, the heart, and the gut. Each one represents a different aspect of our inner wisdom. The head is the voice of logic and reason, the heart is the seat of compassion and emotion, and the gut is our instinct, the primal sense that tells us when something just feels right or wrong. But too often, we let one of these cowboys take the reins, leaving the others trailing behind. What if, instead, we allowed them to ride side by side, in harmony, without one leading?

Imagine three cowboys riding across the open plains—your head, heart, and gut. None of them need to race ahead or fall behind. When they move together, you are at your strongest, making balanced decisions that honor all parts of yourself. Here’s how to let them ride in unity:

Trust Your Head Without Overthinking

The head is analytical and thrives on logic, but overthinking can lead to paralysis. When your head is one of the riders, it offers clear, rational guidance without dominating. Let it consider facts and analyze situations, but don’t let it overpower the heart or gut. Remember, it’s just one cowboy on this ride.

 

Feel with Your Heart, But Don’t Be Overcome

The heart brings deep emotional intelligence. It connects you to empathy, love, and intuition. However, when emotions rule unchecked, we may make decisions based on temporary feelings. Allow your heart to have a voice, but remember that it works best when tempered by the head’s logic and the gut’s instinct.

Honor Your Gut Instinct, But Stay Grounded

Your gut instinct is primal, often sensing truth before your mind or heart catches on. It’s the cowboy that notices the dust on the horizon before anyone else. But instincts alone can lead to rash decisions. Trust your gut, but keep it riding in pace with the head and heart for a grounded approach. The gut is always in the NOW!

The Harmony of Three

When these three cowboys ride in sync, you are whole. You’re thinking clearly, feeling deeply, and trusting your inner knowing. None of them need to take the lead; they work together, guiding you forward as a unified force.

Let your head, heart, and gut journey together, each with its own wisdom, and you’ll find a path that is balanced, intuitive, and true to your deepest self. The next time you’re faced with a decision, pause and check in with all three cowboys. Then move forward in harmony, confident that you’re navigating life with your full power.

Highest Excitement

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Highest Excitement

Highest Excitement. I recall the words of Joseph Campbell who once encouraged individuals to “follow your bliss.” Similarly, Bashar, an entity conveyed by Darryl Anka, posits that the key to a satisfying life lies in pursuing what excites you. He perceives excitement as a comprehensive tool for fostering curiosity, exploration, personal growth, and beyond.

Throughout my exploration of philosophies both ancient and contemporary, I’ve found the principle of excitement to be exceptionally beneficial. My comprehension of how this works is unique, and it diverges from the concept encapsulated by the Latin phrase Cogito, ergo sum (I think, therefore I am). While I concur that our focus and perception are vital for manifesting our aspirations, I believe that acknowledging our genuine spiritual essence is a significant component often overlooked in this process. Before we delve into our capabilities as beings, let’s first consider our existential nature. The concept of frequency pervades some of my blogs and videos. When we resonate at a high frequency, our world is suffused with light, joy, and a pliable sense of reality. Conversely, a low vibration (stemming from self-loathing, guilt, shame, depression) gives the impression of a world conspiring against us. Let’s delve deeper into the mechanics of this.

Our Soul

We define ourselves by our physical form, which is finite. Yet, our soul is not strictly contained within our body. It usually dwells about 10 to 12 inches away from our physical form, and there are numerous reasons for this. We are granted the freedom to choose who we wish to become in this life, a decision that our soul respects without judgement. New Age wisdom tells us that Earth is the sole planet where free choice is granted, a principle I believe we’ve collectively agreed upon as a planetary society, allowing for this space between the soul and the body. Here on Earth, every moment presents us with the option to choose positivity (integration) or negativity (isolation).

When I’ve personally connected with my soul, the concept of choice doesn’t factor into the equation. My being is never in doubt. My liberty lies in how I choose to express or evolve myself, but my spiritual nature is undeniable. When my attention is centered on my human ambitions and desires, my soul respectfully steps back, allowing for these experiences without judgement. As I embarked on the fourth decade of my life, my connection with my soul became integral to my growth. I don’t label it as meditation, but rather, I continuously maintain a flow of my soul into my body, akin to spiritual respiration. This practice results in two phenomena. Firstly, I experience a sense of expansion, identifying myself not merely as a finite body, but as the expansive, loving energy field surrounding me, which I refer to as my soul. Secondly, I observe a constant adjustment in my body to support my health, as if my soul persistently fine-tunes my physiology to enhance its functionality. It feels like a ceaseless embrace from the divine.

Acting upon what excites us enables us to tap into high-frequency vibrations; living in a state of excitement helps us sustain that vibration throughout the day. When there’s a constant flow from our soul into our body, we feel an eternal sense of our divinity.

Reiki

By drawing our souls into our bodies, we unlock countless possibilities for exploration and growth. This understanding came from many years doing energy healing work such as Reiki. In Reiki, we feel ourselves as a Being of light and love. The more we can identify ourselves with our non-physical selves, the more easy our life becomes.