Returning from indiscriminate ignorance
Emergence of spacious awareness
Sweeping ethereal static reflecting a surface
An isolated echo narrows scattered appearance.
Consolidating what has been suspended In time.
Peering, a mirror’s greeting, the weight of gravity, a pulse of being.
The breath of reality landing the reservoir of meaning.
The slow unfurling of limbs uncoiling.A vulnerable smile to merge with creation.
When you drifted into sleep, did you know you were going to awaken? If fear had gripped you before surrendering to rest, your nervous system might never have released you into the embrace of sleep. And yet, here you are, the revival of your observable self, a miraculous consequence of something far greater than CONSCIOUS effort. This oscillation between the realm of unknowing and AWARENESS is a perpetually unfolding. We have adorned this simple, self-originating continuum of being with countless illusions, building narratives that cloud its profound TRUTH. What is it that guides your awareness from the vast, indiscriminate ignorance of sleep back into the vibrant clarity of wakefulness? And more importantly, are you truly aware that you have awakened, or is the moment of waking still shrouded in the haze of unconscious habit? The quality of your AWARENESS before sleep and upon waking profoundly shapes the unfolding of your wellness. These inherited moments of transition are SACRED opportunities to nurture and enhance ones vitality. To become a fertile vessel, one must open oneself as a conduit for SPIRIT to flow and evolve. Mystics have long revered the body as a Temple, for within it dwells the miracle of manifestation, a phenomenon that reveals the ambiguity and wonder of the CONSCIOUS observer.
In the yogic tradition, the interplay of Shiva and Shakti captures this profound mystery. Shiva, the formless, boundless INTELLIGENCE, and Shakti, the dynamic dance of manifestation, are inseparable. One cannot exist without the other, for Shiva perceives itself only through Shakti’s movements. Together, they embody the metaphysical trinity of LIGHT, SOUND, and INTELLIGENCE, the primal essence from which ALL forms, thoughts, and experiences arise. These three qualities are the substance of SPIRIT, an eternal presence without beginning or end, beyond all attempts at definition or containment. SPIRIT cannot be truly named or confined; it eludes the grasp of meaning and form. Yet, it reveals itself in the likenesses we observe and the experiences we embrace. Its essence can only be known through direct experience, as we turn inward to discover our own NATURE. In this knowing, we glimpse the infinite, a recognition of the SACRED continuity that binds LIGHT, SOUND, INTELLIGENCE, and self as one eternal dance of BEING.
From the stillness of sleep, as CONSCIOUSNESS swiftly merges back with the body, there is a natural, instinctive inhale, a gathering of the self before the eyes open. To perform this act CONSCIOUSly, with INTELLIGENCE, is to direct LIGHT through the profound act of perceiving. The mind, as the master of the senses, engages not merely as a mental exercise but as an awakening force that activates the sensory field, nerve fibers and static impulses alive with potential. The practice lies in channeling perception directly into the sensations of what is observed, transcending the confines of mere imagination. This is CONSCIOUSNESS engaging the visual muscle of the mind, directing the medium of LIGHT through the body in a deliberate, enlivening flow. Scientific studies affirm that even the simple act of imagining motion activates the brain's motion-sensitive areas, bridging the mind and body in profound ways. This intentional focus cultivates a deeper sense of ownership over the body, strengthening memory processing and reinforcing the intricate connection between mind and body. To awaken this connection is to step into the luminous INTELLIGENCE of one's own BEING, a harmonious interplay where perception and sensation coalesce, grounding one in the AWARENESS and form.
Begin your journey inward with this gentle practice, designed to illuminate the connection between your body, breath, and the radiant Spirit within.
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Before opening your eyes, as you inhale deeply, stretch your facial muscles into a wide smile, uncoil your limbs, extending them away from your spine. Feel your body lengthening, your form expanding, perhaps even arching your back slightly to explore the boundary of your physical presence. As you inhale, imagine drawing in LIGHT from the infinite space around you, letting it pour into your face through the stretch of your smile. Allow this luminous energy to fill your entire head, cascade through your chest, torso, waist, and limbs, permeating every fiber of your BEING. There’s no need for judgment or expectation; simply sense, feel, and imagine the flow of this LIGHT as it is.
At the peak of your inhale, hold this internal vision of your whole form aglow with radiant AWARENESS. As you release the breath, exhale slowly, pairing it with a soothing vibratory SOUND of your choice, perhaps a closed-mouth “hmmm” or an open-mouth “aaaahhh.” Relaxing your face, limbs, muscles, and spine as you exhale, letting your AWARENESS gently settle inward, focusing into the abdomen. Notice the resonance of the SOUND you produce, rippling through your internal space like an echo of harmony.
With the next slow, deep inhale, envision this LIGHT filling your form once more. Without moving your physical body, sense the brilliance of the SUN within you, illuminating your inner landscape. At the peak of this breath, hold for a few moments, basking in the fullness of your radiant LIGHT. As you exhale again, release gently, imagining the LIGHT from your body radiating outward, softly extending through your layers of tissue and skin, merging into the surrounding space. Relaxing into it.
Does it sound simple? Perhaps. But will you remember to do this at the sacred moment of awakening? This is why it is called a practice. Naturally, we take a deep inhale and stretch as we wake, but by bringing CONSCIOUS AWARENESS to this process, we reclaim a profound ownership of our body and BEING. To awaken CONSCIOUSly, even for a fleeting moment, is to lay the foundation for immense personal growth, fostering character, competence, and clarity in your life. This practice is a doorway to gratitude, and gratitude is the key to grace. When one is filled with gratitude, one begins to see that every breath, every awakening, is a gift, a moment of grace allowing one to experience the essence of the Self. Self, the eternal SPIRIT, is realized through DEVOTION, LOVE, and resilience. These acts of CONSCIOUS presence unlock one's dormant powers and illuminates one's path.
There are countless practices that can shape one's mornings, guiding one toward focus, productivity, and a sense of well-BEING. Yet, for some, mornings can feel heavy with suffering, discomfort, or apathy. These internal struggles are opportunities for transformation, internal tools can help one evolve into greater possibilities. How one begins his/her day profoundly influences everything that follows. In moments of heaviness, choosing to infuse vibrance into the start of the day can shift the course of one's journey, propelling into a brighter tomorrow. The more one's inner light awakens, the more capable he/she become of creating a LIFE of fulfillment and joy. May you be guided to a LIFE of peace, free from suffering, where every new day is a step toward your truest, most radiant self.