We are ONE

The world has lead us to believe that "I am alone in this; a single entity who must fend for myself. An individual soul left to my own devices and solitary- an island in the storm." We feel abandoned. The walls close in, and we become frustrated and claustrophobic. We turn those thoughts and judgements in on ourselves, like a knife on an enemy. 

When we realize that everyone is an extension of ourselves we become WE and not ME. In our togetherness there is power, a palpable energy of motion toward the positive. When we focus on US our eyes are opened, our viewpoint expanded, and our hearts are filled with love and compassion. The scripture reads, "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." But it should also read, "Whatsoever ye do unto yourself, so also is it done unto all mankind." In other words, BE KIND TO YOURSELF. You and I are one. We are all one, and we must unlearn the me-centered, isolated, destructive ways of the world. We must recognize that ALL things are sacred. That the breath of God gave life to all, and none is less than any other. If we are to save our world, make better our circumstances, improve our relations and preserve our resources, we MUST be kind always and in ALL ways. 

God bless, Namaste and as always SHARE THE LOVE. ~P.Frye

Easter and Resurrection

Resurrection. A recurring theme today and throughout history. In nature, in religious texts, in our daily experiences- whether we realize it or not. Every day we are resurrected from the death of sleep and awaken a new being, able to mold and shape a new experience for ourselves. Our humanity, so "real" and permanent to us, is actually a pliable, changeable, ever-renewing resurrection. Each morning we have a choice of who and what we will be. When we allow the news, media, gossip, friend's drama, family stress and career pressure to consume us, we are shrouded in a fog of doom & gloom; a perpetual state of zombie-hood. The walking dead. We begrudgingly pry our eyelids open and go through the motions- motivated by fear, shame and panic. When morning comes we can consciously decide to "give up the ghost", essentially die to our old ways. To exhale the stale, rancid stench of death and breathe in the love of God. To be born again and start anew. It's not a one-time thing. Not a now-or-never event. Not an "either you choose it or loose it" plan. We can resurrect our life each and every day! It is a choice and entirely up to us. 

As a Christ-follower, today I celebrate the resurrection of He who lead the way.  But whatever your beliefs, I pray you have a beautiful Sunday. May this day be the day you come alive with LOVE, and let die the old, unhappy ways of your past. Live fearlessly. Live bravely. Live with LOVE and share it abundantly. God bless & Namaste. ~P.Frye

The American Dream

We have, as Americans, the mentality that life is a contest. That we are racing AGAINST each other to make the most money, have the nicest cars/homes, have the most prestigious degrees and occupations, or even just be the "favorite" child or employee. It is utter nonsense, and if you are still under the impression that this is a good thing, than you are sadly mistaken. Life is NOT a contest. If there are any losers, then we ALL lose. Life is a journey and humankind, animals, plants and the earth itself are ONE. We are all connected on a cellular level...on a spiritual plane unseen by the human eye. Ancient tribes and cultures have known this for centuries. That, in order to thrive and succeed, we must care for and uplift even the least of these! That every thing that breathes, crawls, grows and inhabits our world is, in essence, an extension of ourselves. But we Americans, in our pride and self-importance, have shunned this truth in the name of achieving "the American Dream." IT IS TIME WE HAD A NEW DREAM. A dream for the health and happiness of every person, every animal, every culture and ecosystem, every microbe on our planet be respected, revered and reverenced as a holy entity...WHOLE-LY a sacred piece of the oneness that IS US. It is time to wake up from the old American dream, and end the nightmare of our brothers and sisters. Dream with me of a better world, and let's work together to improve and enlighten the blessing that is this beautiful gift of LIFE.  

God Bless, Namaste, and as always, SHARE THE LOVE. ~P.Frye