Choosing Inspired Action

There are two kinds of action: inspired action and forced action.

When we try to take forced action, we usually come up against a great deal of inner and outer resistance.

Making or forcing something to happen often requires that we spend a lot of time and energy on something that may not be natural to us. It often feels hard, and requires a great deal of outer control.

Many of us were taught growing up that making or forcing something to happen is the only thing that brings it to us.

We were taught that if we were assertive about making our dreams a reality, we would be rewarded with positive results.

We were told that the harder we worked, the more things we would acquire to make us happy.

Even though this method may work temporarily, most of the time it comes with a hefty price, like the disruption of our well-being.

 When we operate from a space of always trying to make or force something to happen, that usually puts a great deal of pressure and stress on our emotional and mental bodies.

 Over time, this shows up as an imbalance in our mind, body or emotions.

Yet, there is a kind of action that doesn’t require us to push so hard, and that is inspired action.

When we take inspired action, we do so from a place of awareness, ease, and grace.

We become so present to the opportunities and blessings the Universe is offering us, that we easily step into them from a place of gratitude.

There’s no force, control, or pressure needed.

 With inspired action comes the realization that the Universe/our Spirit is taking care of us fully.

Holding that as our truth, we no longer need to oversee or control every specific detail in our lives. We move out of any survival or victim patterns.

Taking inspired action is not to be confused with sitting around and waiting for life to make things happen for us.

 It does, however, mean that we are intentionally choosing to be present and open to the opportunities that come our way.

The Universe is constantly gifting us with new opportunities and blessings that will help us create the kind of life we truly desire.

However, when we are either focused on the future or dwelling on the past, which most people have been taught to do, we tend to miss what’s being offered to us in the present moment.

It’s in this present moment that we are the most effective, deliberate creator of our lives.

Because of the concentration of highly active energies right now, it’s become very challenging and almost uncomfortable for us to procrastinate, to resist being active.

Even if it’s something as simple as going for a walk outside, or moving our body through dance or any kind of aerobic exercise, these inspired actions will serve us greatly during this time.

Physical Shifts

When we are in a highly active energy cycle as we are in now, our body can experience any of the following:

• Our vision might sharpen
• Our sense of hearing, taste, touch, and smell may become more refined
• We might feel a bit spaced out at times
• Our skin might feel a bit more itchy than usual, a confirmation that we are energetically “shedding our old skin,” and letting healthy new aspects emerge
• Our weight might fluctuate
• Our sleeping patterns might change
• We tend to lose track of time

However these energy shifts show up for you, just know that it’s normal, and part of the process.

Eclipse Season

On August 12, parts of the world experience a total solar eclipse, other parts a partial solar eclipse.

And from August 27 – 28, most places in the world will experience a partial lunar eclipse.

Eclipses are some of the most powerful astrological occurrences, because they often usher in major changes.

During an eclipse, humanity is shifted and expanded in many ways, so the energy can feel quite powerful and intense.

Between these two eclipses, it would be a good time to write down whatever inspirations, ideas, and insights we receive, so we have them available for easy access later on, to integrate into our lives.

An eclipse is also a great time for healing, because it brings to the surface deeply buried patterns that are no longer aligned with our highest potential.

If you find yourself and others feeling a bit more emotional or sensitive than usual during this time … be gentle with yourself and them, as this will allow the healing to be a much smoother experience.

As we use this time for healing, it’s also a great opportunity to let go of the illusions of separation, and to remember that we have always been One with all of Life, including each other.

These particular eclipses will nudge us to embrace more transparency and authenticity, encouraging us to be open and honest in how we live our lives.

Anything or anyone operating covertly or without integrity will not be able to do so in the way they were, prior to these energetic shifts.

Keep an eye out for how this shows up, both in our immediate reality and on the global stage!

One of the greatest ways to work with this eclipse season is to be clear about what our intentions are, and to be willing to follow through on them when we’re given the opportunity to do so.

During a solar eclipse, meditating on the Sun’s energy strengthens our internal Sun (located in the solar plexus/stomach region), which is another way of saying our Divine power.

And of course, during the lunar eclipse, meditating with the moon in mind strengthens and balances our emotional body.

This helps us to express ourselves and our gifts more openly and freely, without holding back. It also helps us build confidence in ourselves, including our gifts, talents, and overall presence in this world.

This eclipse season is going to shake up a lot of things, which will open the door for many new blessings to enter our reality.