In the here and now is where BLiSS lies.

In my twenties I just lived.  I didn't question the "meaning of life".  I didn't think about consequences.  I didn't really choose my actions.  I just did whatever I did without much thought to it at all.  I didn't look ahead.  I didn't look back.  It was almost like a force outside of myself was dictating every experience.  I was in such a sense of survival that I didn't stop or even pause for a moment to see where I was at or where I was going.  I wasn't waiting for an experience or working towards a goal, I just ran, as fast as I could, in whatever direction life took me at that moment.  I don't even remember stopping and taking a deep breath!  I was practicing DOING.

And then came my thirties.  The ten years of "why?".  The decade of rationalization.  I spent my time analyzing the purpose of rules, peoples choices, my past, my future and many other things.  I took personal development courses, read books about relationships and psychology.  I studied various religions and looked at the origins of traditions.  It was almost a daily mission to find answers.  What foods were good and bad for me and why?  What should I do for my career?  What was the meaning of life?  And what was my "life's purpose?"  I did spend many hours meditating, contemplating, analyzing and "giving back".  I did Holographic re-patterning.  I went to a professional life coach.  I was practicing KNOWING.

And now - I am at the beginning of my forties.  A new decade.  I notice myself becoming more and more present.  Feeling a state of BLiSS is my duty.  And that it's only available right here and right now.  And now.  And now. That life is only pleasurable in the current moment and through my senses. That I can actually choose peace.  That I am able and willing to quiet the mind noise. That my ultimate joy can only be truly felt at this moment.  And the current moment can only be experienced with deep breath and gratitude for it.  The appreciation of this present time is access to return to it.  I am practicing BEING.

My BLiSS by Adeline jewels serve as a reminder for me to return to the present when my head wanders off.  There is no reason to listen to any stories that my mind is telling me - the finest drama is happening right in the here and now. My happiest moments are when I stay balanced, neutral and HERE - that is when I feel great peace and unified love.

Be fully present. Be peaceful Be BLISS!!

It would be very difficult to cook a great meal without being able to be completely present and able to use your senses fully.  Being able to smell, taste, see, feel and hear are an integral part of cooking.  And even with those engaged - you can still make a mediocre meal!!!

It's the same with life - in order to live a rich and wonderful life - we need to continuously be present, peaceful and grateful for what currently is.  And to direct our senses to notice the good. 

Use our eyes to see kindness, beauty and nature. 

Our touch to feel silk, furry animals and soft skin.

Our ears to hear beautiful music, the waves of the ocean or the sound of a bird.

Our taste to enjoy sweet chocolate, a tart fruit or a salty snack.

Our nose to inhale a lovely rose, delicious cologne or a home cooked meal.

And when we are fully aware, awake and conscious, we can use our sixth sense - intuition - the most wonderful of all.

For me - BLISS only exists when I can be intently present and in my body (my senses) - and not in my mind.  That is where pure pleasure and happiness can be accessed and enjoyed.

So it's important to eliminate that which no longer serves your highest blissfulness.  For we can only serve the world when we are filled up with love first!

I wear my "Ananda: BLISS" hand jewels to remind me of staying right here and experiencing life in all of it's beauty with love!!!

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Changes in Perception Change Your Experience

Bliss is a choice.  And to quote Deepak Chopra, "it's your birthright!"

My happiness levels have not dramtically increased as a result in a change in circumstance.  In fact - my financial and physical status has pretty much been the same for the past 5 years.  The only difference is my personal interpretation of circumstances in my life.

I will use this example:

A couple of days ago I went to the movies with my Grandmother and her caregiver.  We had a lovely time.  When I dropped them off at their condo, I was snacking on some nuts in the car.  My Grandma said, "be careful that you don't choke on those - make sure to chew well and drink some water so they go down smoothly!"

I laughed and replied, "Okay Grandma - I will be careful!"

Not too long ago I would have gotten defensive and even a little angry.  I would never had said anything rude - but inside my head there would have been thoughts like:

- why is she telling me what to do?

- I have been taking care of myself my entire adult life!

- does she think that I am stupid? 

And even though I would not have shared these negative thoughts - they were still running rampant in my head.

Ananda (Bliss) is a state of BEING and is available right now.  Consciously noticing these distructive thoughts and changing their course to positive, kind and helpful ones is the first step.

I highly recommend a daily meditation practice as a first step to listening to your thoughts and practicing your power over them.  Like a muscle that builds over time - the silence provides a safe haven to go inward and take the reins of your perceptions.

Each event can be translated in multiple ways - learn to always choose BLiSS!!