Let's consider that the reality we're in now is full and overflowing. It's not an exception. It's a reality of what's taking place spiritually always.

In the greater manifestation of energy, you bypass your own restrictions and find out you can do what you have to do. Sometimes when things really start moving, your consciousness can get a little frightened because the mind tends to equate excitement with fear. Something unusual happens and startles you, and you say you are afraid. It may be just the excitement of something new and unusual.

When you see a beautiful work of art, a new car, a magnificent skyscraper, a perfect chocolate cake - whatever it is that makes you say "Wow!" - let that bring in the awe, the wonder, the sense of God and Spirit present.

Happy can be a lot of things; it can be calm, quiet, contented, loving, free. You can be watching a good movie and be happy. You can be watching a lousy movie and be happy. You can be surfing on a perfect day and be happy. You can be changing a tire on the freeway in the rain and be happy.

Watch for opportunities to shift from the self righteous attitude of "I know what is going on" to a more open, more humble, more innocent stance. See if you can embrace the vulnerability that can come when you don't know what is going on. Consider challenging yourself to be open for these moments of opportunity in your own life. It can be highly adventurous.

Keep in mind that what may be valid for one person may not be valid for another. There's truth in the old saying that "one man's medicine is another man's poison." We all must participate in life according to where we come from and where we are going, according to our own life destinies.

This whole world boils down to one word - energy - and it's used either for you or against you.

The consciousness spiritual people express is not to be abused, but it certainly is to be used. Often when you talk with a spiritual person, you can feel their Light and love and joy lifting you, giving you a clearer perception of your situation. Your enthusiasm builds as your consciousness lifts, and you go on your way refreshed and recharged.

By opening up to your happiness within, you have a greater opportunity to bless the world with your happiness. When we are happy, we are spontaneous and open to participate. We allow our creativity, that happy energy, to move out into the world and touch others.

The only way to grow is to grow. It's easier on you if you choose to grow willingly, knowingly, with acceptance, enthusiasm, understanding, and cooperation.