I've been becoming aware of a lot of resistance energy in the collective consciousness. By resistance, I refer to separation and judgment. You may notice it in intimate partnerships such as with your significant other or in your family, in businesses or groups, or in the present political environment. It manifests itself as comparison and competition and in some extreme ways it shows up as power and control with others. Theodore Roosevelt says "comparison is the thief of joy." Indeed we rob ourselves of the opportunity and blessing of contentment by pushing up against others but what does spirit have to say about this issue? What are the soul-level connections? Most importantly, how can we work to transform this trend? I must admit prematurely, this blog may trigger you. If it does, accept it and dive into that feeling in yourself... see what is there. Karma baby. Karma is simply the energetic unresolved manifested situations, people, feelings and behavior...

Sitting with stillness and getting cozy with transition without frantic efforts to move from it are important moments along our path in this life. Transition is defined as "the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another."  Yet, we aren't so comfortable in sitting with the discomfort of transition are we? We seem to feel much more secure with defined plans, clear maps, and expected outcomes. We tend to like being there, much more than getting there. So much so that we sometimes force those tangible safety nets albeit rushed. If we do that, we risk aligning with an outcome that's not fully realized or worse yet, not fully true for us. By doing so, we miss out on the magical middle...the transition. Humans love to achieve, feel good, and be in charge of their lives. Ego and disdain for "undesirable" emotions drive this obsession with comfort and we've forgotten how to just be okay with the in between moments of zesty living. I w...