The shift is on.

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It seems as though the times they are a changing.  Everywhere you look we can see upheaval, distress, anxiety, and just a tad bit of confusion.  What once was normal is now a thing of the past.  Life to many people has become complicated.  Things used to be fun and now they are anything but.  How one handles these moments is going to be key to how they get through this upcoming shift, and believe me there is a shift coming.  If you haven't experienced it yet, hold fast, because it is about to hit everyone.

Shifts are not always pleasant, but they are necessary and they always come at the perfect time.  Now the timing may not seem perfect to you, but in the Universe, all things are perfect.  The key to getting through, or surviving a shift is to simply embrace it.  Now embracing something you can neither see, nor understand, nor even imagine is sometimes difficult, but believe you me, embracing it is your best option.

What this shift will mean to others is entirely dependent on their willingness to embrace the shift.  You can kick and scream through the whole thing, but that's kind of a senseless act of futility.  The shift is going to take place, and the sooner you accept that the better.  Sadly there are multitudes of people who are not even going to notice, or worse yet even acknowledge this shift.  The average person simply chalks up change to chance.  One question that always seems to be asked is why?  Why are there shifts and why now?  The answer may not always make sense, but the reason for a shift is, or should be pretty clear.  If you look at society today there is chaos.  There is one fraction that wants to go in one direction, and then there's another group that is determined to head in the opposite direction.  Division is center stage to almost everything that is going on today.  The Universe is trying to get those who are inclined to listen to come together for the common good.  There is good out there, trouble is far too many people have given up on good and instead are willing to settle for less.

I was meeting with a friend the other day and our discussion centered around spirituality, as is often the case when I get involved with any discussion.  I've said this before that we are not merely humans who occasionally have a spiritual experience, we are in fact spiritual beings who happen to inhabit a human body.  The sooner you can get in touch with your spiritual side the sooner you are going to understand the need for this upcoming shift.  Living a spirit centered life is not something that only happens on a Sunday morning at your local church, synagogue, or other places of worship.

Let me ask this simple question:  what is your Heart telling you at this moment?  Are you feeling as though all is right with the world, or is there a feeling that things have gotten out of control and instead of being in charge you are being tossed about like a rag doll?  I may not be able to change the entire world, but that doesn't mean I can't change what is going on around me, and it certainly doesn't mean I can't change how I see things.  If you are constantly seeing only the bad that goes on around you do you really think that things are going to get better?

As a Spiritual Being we have the ability to hear clearly what the Universe is telling us, showing us, and ultimately desires for us.  The only reason people run from spirituality is because they don't understand it.  Now there have been those in the past who have perverted spirituality.  Sadly this happens all too often, but that doesn't mean everything is bad.  Those who are inclined to listen to their spirit are the ones who will embrace this upcoming shift.  Those who desire to be a part of a spiritual awakening will be the ones who help usher it in.  Given the option to live a life that is free from worry, free from fear, and only knowing peace and joy, or living in times that seem to negate all that is good and only focusing on the wrongs of this world, what would you choose?  There are people around us who expect nothing but doom and gloom.  There are people around us who have given up on life and have decided that this is as good as it gets.  There are even people in this world who want you to believe that you have no say so on what goes on in your life and you are simply along for the ride.  Now are you starting to see why this shift is necessary?

This spiritual awakening is what will right the wrongs that are going on right now.  This spiritual awakening is what will bring new life, new purpose, and simply newness to each of us.  If I told you it was possible to begin each day with eager anticipation of all that is good would you believe me?  If I told you that all the garbage of the past is now past and you can change it all, would you believe me?  If I simply told you that this shift is what will usher in greatness, would you believe me?

I think that the average person wants the best in life.  Some will embrace it, some will discount it, but all will have to live with their decisions.  When you think about joy, when you think about happiness, when you think and feel goodness, doesn't it bring a smile to your face?  If we are going to be a part of this shift, then we have to embrace it and accept it.  The shift is coming, and it is coming because the world needs this change.  I know that there will be some who disagree, but those of you who desire this change can help bring it about.  It's time we took our rightful place and began to accept that we can create a world that is free from the scourges that seem to be all around us.  We are created beings who have the power to create.  It's time that we create a world that is truly something to be admired.  Embrace the shift and let's change the world together.