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Observation enables us to witness possibilities swirling in suspended animation . . . formless clouds of pure potential. The infinite universe reflects patterns of behavior, biology, and nature as a means for each of us to realize the power of being mindful. Regardless of life's mirroring we often forget how intertwined we are with the natural world and the choice we have to acknowledge our wholeness.

I'm sure you can relate to times while contemplating about your health, job, and relationships wishing to release, let go, get through, and be done with something or someone. But ask yourself, "Are you ever really done or through with anything?" Or is it that your consciousness shifts and you suddenly discover a new perspective? It's in these alchemic moments of witnessing that your heart opens to the power of saying "Yes!"to love. Blinking itself can cause the moment to pass you by. Regardless, the simple act of observation will reveal love's truth again and again. Love is the subtle web that holds the Uni-verse together.

Yom Kippur, the highest holiday in the Jewish Religion is called the Day of Atonement. It's a time of humble reverence of the passage of life and the diverse experiences we all undergo from one year to the next. It's a time of year to acknowledge your relationships, health, and most of all what it means to be human.

I used to view Yom Kippur as a time for me to let go of the baggage that I'd picked up along the way. I now realize that this is a time for reflection, introspection, and gratitude. Rather than atoning for sins – as if I was broken, incomplete, or wrong – I've come to know that it's a time of At-One-Ment . . . An opportunity to love even more.

In the northern hemisphere of our beautiful planet we're beginning the journey of autumn – a natural progression of going inward and letting go – a time that's necessary to fulfill the process of celestial maturation. Whatever, whoever, or wherever you're finding yourself wanting and longing to move on from or fix, this is your chance to love even more. Love exactly where you are. Love exactly what you're feeling. Love exactly who you are and all that you perceive yourself to be. Self-love is not selfish; it's an honoring of your spirit's truest nature. Love's way softens sharp edges and begins to dissolve illusionary lines of separateness.

Regardless of your faith or what season you're currently in, I encourage you to begin to view yourself through the lens of oneness. It's through Divine consciousness that you'll cultivate a way 'to be' rather than another thing you need 'to do.' I know it's easier said than done, however everything that's worthwhile is an evolutionary process.
Here's a practical process you can use to cultivate mindfulness and love even more . . .
1. Pick one person, health challenge, or behavioral pattern that causes you to feel stressed or upset.
2. Now, for one week embrace the emotional stress of this life experience through a mirror exercise that you commit yourself to do in the morning and the evening.
3. While looking into your eyes in the mirror connect with what or who is causing you to feel stressed. You'll more than likely notice an uncomfortable feeling as you do acknowledge this life circumstance.
4. Embrace this uncomfortable feeling with the affirmation, "I am healthy, whole, and complete. All is well. Infinite Love & Gratitude."
5. State this affirmation 10 X's in a row 2X's/day. Write the affirmation on a piece of paper and stick it on your bathroom mirror. If you want to get extra credit for this process put a big smile on your face and a rainbow in your heart.

If you've never done mirror exercises the first 4 days may feel uncomfortable and awkward. However, watch out, you might get what you're after. Once you discover the power of this simple process your life will never again be the same.

Keep shining!

With Infinite Love & Gratitude~

Dr. Darren R. Weissman

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