Hello Empowered Wayers!

Did you know that humans are the only species who create and have awareness of their creation?

What that means is that you are a creator, and you have the ability to step back and know that you created. It’s almost as if you can step outside of yourself and see your creation from a different level of awareness.

But we forget that we are creators and also the awareness of creation. We believe that our creations are the way things are, and then we forget that we have the power to change what we created.

I call it Spiritual Amnesia.

It’s almost as if you and I are living inside of separate bubbles of reality, not noticing that we are actually inside and outside the bubbles. Instead, we believe that our bubble is the only reality, and we make decisions and take actions based on that belief.

It never ends well. Life begins to unravel and you may even lose hope.

There’s nothing wrong with you - you have simply forgotten that you were the creator of that bubble.

What is Missing?

Your essence is always present, but you may not have connected with it because you forgot (Spiritual Amnesia). That connection is the missing piece.

The word “essence” comes from the Latin word, “ease,” which means, “to be.”

Essence is your deepest connection to Universal or Divine Love. When you are grounded in your essence, your words and actions flow, allowing ongoing creation to move from consciousness to manifestation.

You have felt your essence when you look into a baby’s eyes and see only love.

You have felt your essence during a lunar eclipse and you wonder at the energy that moves the planets and stars.

Beyond the beauty of external forms, there is more here: something that cannot be named, something ineffable, some deep, inner, holy essence…this inner essence shines through [but] it only reveals itself to you when you are present.

— Eckhart Tolle

A Story about Essence

In ancient times, the Creator wanted to hide essence from the humans until they were ready to see it.

He gathered all the other creatures of creation to ask for their advice.

The eagle said, “Give it to me and I will take it to the highest mountain in all the land,”

But the Creator said, “No, one day they will conquer the mountain and find it.”

The salmon said, “Leave it with me and I will hide it at the very bottom of the ocean,”

But the Creator said, “No, for humans are explorers at heart, and one day they will go there, too.”

The buffalo said, “I will take it and bury it in the very heart of the great plains,”

But the Creator said, “No, for one day even the skin of the earth will be ripped open, and they will find it there.”

The creatures of creation were stumped, but then an old blind mole spoke up.

“Why don’t you put it inside them — that’s the very last place they’ll look.”

The Creator said, “It is done.”

Where do you connect with essence?

The only place that it exists — in the present moment.

That’s why I am such a strong advocate of mindfulness. It is when you are present, awake, and aware that your essence becomes your presence.

Spiritual Amnesia is like a shadow that covers your light. When you are present, the shadow dissolves, because your light shines forth.

Isn’t it time to become awake and aware? It’s the only way to live Being Human.

Thank you for reading and sharing Empowered Way. Your kindness spreads the message and sparks remembrance from those suffering from Spiritual Amnesia.

You remember who you are. You are essence connected to Love.

Much love,

Kathryn

P.S. If you are new to meditation, I created a short course that takes you on an inner journey. It’s called “The 21-Day Heart Dancing Challenge.” Each meditation is under 10 minutes and designed to help you establish a daily practice. By the end of 21 Days, you will fall in love with yourself and experience Heart Dancing.

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