Earth and Sky Magazine BC Summer 1998
Awakening to Consciousness

  Imagine, as I opened my eyes this morning, the rain was gently falling cleansing all around. My intention from the night before was to awaken at 7am. Obviously my body registered this information as my clock said 6.55am. I smiled as I allowed a few minutes to do some energy work on myself before getting out of bed. Waking up slowing, listening to the birds singing, saying good morning to my favorite tree outside the window. Now I am ready to get up. I feel rested and excited about the day. Eagle glides by and lands in the great Pine outside the window as I dance the connection to the energies of the East. Opening to this day, asking to walk in right action with this day. The energy is strong as I dance each of the directions asking for in-sight and guidance for this time. Putting some music on I head for the shower, ah as I give Thanks to the water for cleansing me, I feel such gratitude for fresh clean mountain water. Life feels so alive already, only an hour has gone by. I begin to look at my day as I enjoy a cup of organic tea and breakfast. It is a busy day; the first client arrives at 9am. and the last one at 3pm. As I look at my daybook closer I realize that I have also scheduled a walk for 1pm. for an hour. I feel gratitude to for doing this to take care of myself on this busy day. I immediately feel more energy, excitement, openness, and clarity to welcome each person as they arrive. Your day may begin in a very different way, which is perfect for you. The way or form is not what is important. The state of being Conscious is what is important. Awaking to Consciousness for me is a state of being in the moment allowing total balance in my life in whatever form it shows itself. It is taking complete responsibility for my actions. It is about going through each moment with clear intention, even if that intention is to do nothing. You see when each person awakens to Consciousness; harmlessness on this planet is the result. To live consciously isn’t about one lifestyle being right or wrong, good or bad, spiritual or not, whether this is the right food for your body or not. It is about Awareness, the Totality of one’s thoughts. Ask yourself when you spend money, "Do I want the energy of this money to go to support this business?" or " Do I buy the object because it is convenient for me?" In reality it doesn’t matter which questions you choose. What does matter is that you are aware of your action and the consequence of that action. There is an old saying about "What I don’t know wouldn’t hurt me." "What I can’t see isn’t there". This kind of thought is what allows us to stay Unconscious. As you enter this Spring Season, this time of new growth and birth, ask yourself "Where is the place within myself that needs to Awaken to Consciousness?" Remember to Play and have Fun discovering new ways of Thinking, Being and Doing!

Barbara Whyte P.H., Founder, Director Pacha Institute®