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I. Building communities: Offering and receiving encouragement, feedback and positive messages can uplift our mood and contribute to meaningful conversations. In light of that and to create a space for mutual support and growth I have set up several groups including "fruitarian4life," "infinite qigong circle" and "support permaculture globally."

“The fruit of silence is prayer; the fruit of prayer is faith; the fruit of faith is love; the fruit of love is service; the fruit of service is peace.”

II. Focusing on Success: Manifesting success involves harnessing inner power and the power of positivity. Imagining success and aligning our thoughts and actions can bring about the desired outcomes. Asking for help while also recognizing our internal strength can lead us to success.

We can learn to focus our attention and create the life we want, even if it takes hard work. It's okay to ask for help, but we also have the power within ourselves to succeed. Imagine your success and feel as though it's happening. It may take time to reduce the resistance you have to what you want, but listening to the universe can help guide you.

III. Observing the Present Moment: Accepting difficult situations and being present without judgment can ground us in the present moment. Observing our thoughts and sensations allows for mindful awareness and a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.

Accepting situations we don't like can be difficult, but observing can bring us back to the present moment. Being present is an awareness of now, and it doesn't have any limits. Now contains no judgment, preference, or contrast. Nothing is outside of the Now, as Now is the only thing experiencing itself. Ideas may arise and disappear, yet Now continues. Now creates, and now already exists. Now changes, and changes occur now. Now equals change, and change is natural.

IV. Sharing Interests and Passions: Sharing knowledge and experiences, whether through music, qigong practice, or other activities, connects us with others on life's unique journey. Embracing our individual paths and finding joy in sharing creates meaningful connections.

Music on my YouTube channel "colmtunes," explores different tunings through short songs. This channel is a work in progress, and I have plenty to learn. Join me on the path to manifesting abundance.

I also post qigong videos on "colmqigong" - If you want guidance, I'll happily share what I know. I'm here to listen to where you're at and progress from there.

V. The Essence of Water: Water is essential for life and creativity. Its connection to the source within us highlights the importance of water in sustaining all living beings and inspiring creativity. Reflecting on water's properties can deepen our connection with our inner selves.

Water inspires creativity, such as art, play, and dance. Water matters because it gives us life, from bacteria to algae to plants to trees. Animals thrive near water, perhaps as it unites us with the source within us. In that sense, a well represents the depths of our soul, rising to the surface. Water contains memory, crystalline structures of molecular and cellular formations, bound by minerals that contain information entrusted by the universe.

VI. Cultivating Conscious Awareness: Delving into our experience of aliveness (consciousness) and its significance in expression. By engaging in mindful observation and harnessing the power of awareness, we can access the core of consciousness and actively shape our perception of reality.

Defining Consciousness:

In the realm of energy and vibrations, physical objects manifest as atoms with electrons circling molecules, comprising 99% "empty" space. The remaining 1% of matter within the DNA nucleus contains this void, generating life energy in wave form. This ethereal realm of the void appears mysterious as it dynamically transforms when observed—waves oscillate between particles, thoughts materialize into tangible forms.

Thought might seem localized within the brain, akin to space surrounding us that connects to an expansive energy field. The illusion of "Mind" arises from the ego's attachment to form, yet in practices like Qi Gong, we cultivate the ability to navigate Qi and awareness without exerting physical force, fostering a deep connection with the body and sharpening mental focus. Within this domain of awareness, the fusion of intention and emotion fosters the projection of awareness itself, enabling us to both witness and express our consciousness.

This concept may prove challenging to grasp as awareness continually expands towards new frontiers—comprehension that transcends perception and surpasses imagination. Thus, ascending the bounds of conventional thinking, awareness emerges as a boundless state beyond mere attention, as it exists beyond the confines of tangible entities. When we embrace this perspective, we can welcome life with a sense of lightness and openness.

VII. Conclusion: Encouraging positivity, present awareness, and enjoyment of life are key takeaways. Emphasizing the importance of connecting with others, finding meaning in our experiences, and living authentically can lead to a fulfilling and purposeful life journey.

To embrace life with courage and integrity may embody the essence of love, guiding us through the intricate nuances of the mind. Beyond the superficial reflections of reality, we strive to purify our perceptions and immerse ourselves in the profound awareness channeled through our physical beings. Our connection to the Earth, the stars, and the greater cosmos intricately intertwines with the truths our bodies hold.

By harmonizing our body, mind, and spirit, we open ourselves to perceiving this underlying theme that transcends mere existence. Observing a rose that symbolizes both beauty and truth, we acknowledge and accept the presence of thorns amidst its allure. In monk terms, it's beauty resides in it's presence rather than appearance.