How does mood alter everything?

The following is an excerpt from Awakening the Eagle: A Guide to the Medicine Wheel by Ralph P. Brown (Tawennihake). He is offering an interview for this blog to be posted nearby soon. 

Three men who sat on top of the same mountain, but at different times, were asked to describe it when they came down.

The first man said, "It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.  It was breath-taking."

The second man said, "I was scared to death because it was so high! I was lucky not to fall off!"

And finally, the third man said, "It was so lonely.  I have never felt to isolated and alone."

• Three men
• Three perceptions of the same thing
• Three answers

But only one mountain.  The mountain is what the mountain is.  In truth, none of the perceptions is imposed on it by these three men.  The mountain is a mountain and only the way people see it differs. Different moods cause different outlooks.

How to break the vicious cycle

Your current relationships may not be the dream you have in mind. Part of you may not be aware that you have the power to break the vicious cycle of situations.  They exist to awaken you to new ways of thinking, feeling and understanding self. As you ready to make positive changes, consider these tips;

1) Realize you are in the midst of a vicious cycle.  When relationships evoke discomfort, the common thread is you.

2) Cease blaming others for your negative emotions. Learn to grasp root causes and heal triggers of these signals. 

3) Take responsibility.  If dialogue, commitment, or compromise do not come easily, what does it tell you about hidden fear? How can you reframe everything for the better?

4) Use patterns as a guide for self-acceptance.  If you focus on appearances, this suggests low esteem, inadequacy and ego-based misperceptions that do not serve you.

5) The answer is always love.  Only by loving and accepting all of you as you are now do you invite soul love.

10 Ways to access your answer

At this moment, you have unanswered questions that invite new attention. This is an opportunity for an exercise in raising consciousness. Follwo these simple steps to access your inner answer;

1) Know you have capacity to control your mind. 

2) Take the time to clear your head and meditate.

3) Ask the universe the question that comes to mind.

4) Picture the question in symbols and feel sensations.

5) Allow the answer to flow into the mind.

6) Do not doubt but process thoughts freely.

7) Transcribe whatever images, feelings emerge in you.

8) Trust significance is found where you choose.

9) Love and accept yourself and the whole process.

10) Be grateful for everything, everyone and energy.

Learn of the Singing Revolution

Most people don't think about singing when they think about revolution. But song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet occupation.

"The Singing Revolution" is an inspiring documentary account of one nation's dramatic rebirth. It evokes love and oneness, as well as humanity's irrepressible drive for freedom and self-determination.

Watch this trailer which helps explain why the Songfest (Laulupidu) occurs every five years in Estonia. Imagine 30,000 singers and over 70,000 spectators. It is a very moving experience that emerged as a timeless tradition during a very emotional history:

http://www.squidoo.com/estonias_singing_revolution

What is your legacy?

The legacy you leave is a combination of what you do and how you live your life.  Few people seriously reflect on how their thoughts, feelings and other choices shape the legacy they are leaving.  Notice the nature of your footprints.  Take time to ponder your legacy.

1) Make an honest assessment of gifts you have been given.

2) Create a vision to channel energy in meaningful ways to share your gifts.

3) Decide to be self-directed and proactive in your own way.

4) Choose to clarify your dreams and seek guidance.

5) Imagine allowing and making it happen with trust, love and acceptance.