Feeling your way through Life's Philosophies

I see myself as a modern day Philosopher like Socrates and Plato.  Sadly, my ideas are far from original.  But there is no need for original thought in these days...in 2012.  If we are raising our consciousness and aiding others in doing so, then we are achieving our purpose.  And rather than preaching or writing new concepts or spreading new concepts, the best way to enlighten others is by living the life and offerring our lives as a living documentary of the possibility of Ascending and Evolving.

I love being a philosopher.  Do you?  Are you a philosopher too?  Who inspires you and gives you your best ideas?  Every person receives insight from somewhere.  Where are your words of inspiration coming from?  Are you sharing your light with the world?  Is the world reflecting it back to you?  When I start talking and sharing, I like to be totally and completely open.  This is never easy and some people more than others are effective at sharing.  I will share some tips that may help you if you are new at this and it doesn't come naturally.  First of all, if you are more introverted than extroverted...ie: SHY....or perhaps introverted simply because some hardships in life have caused you to become more private, then you are likely to need these tips.

Wherever you go, leave the house with the realization and acceptance that you have a purpose and that purpose is to share.  So brush your hair and take some pride in your appearance, because if you are insecure about your clothes or your breath or your general outward appearance...you will definitely NOT share with people.  You just won't.  You will instead, walk into a store and put your head down and try to avoid people.  But if you feel you are prepared in these ways, you can look for ways to be "others-focused".  What this means is, turn off the cell phone or ipod that you walk around connected to...smile at strangers.  Participate in random conversations with other living beings.  Stop and inspire a Mom with a new baby or a man with a dog on a leash.  Start a conversation with an elderly person.  They appreciate it so much!  If you have a child or a pet...take them along!  And you know what?  They better be trained up in the right way  to act in public, because if you are dragging a tired, cranky, maladjusted, disobedient child or pet around with you thinking that they will somehow help you spark a connection with others, you are dead wrong!  But if they can be a shopping partner and be charming...then you may use them.

Becoming a careful and open listener who does not use filters through which to observe people, and also being a listener who cares to find ways to reach people...is your primary purpose.  Forget about age, race and creed.  Smile at people.  Offer to help.  Say "bless you" if someone sneezes nearby.  If someone is absentmindedly annoying another shopper in a store and others nearby are grumbling and rolling their eyes over the person....don't join into the negativity.  Instead, look for ways to serve.  If no one else will speak up to tap the person and say, "please move down in line"...then YOU do it.  And don't judge while you do it but rather, be KIND and understanding and offer them assistance.  Don't overlook anyone's needs...no one at all.  Until you have walked a mile in their shoes. It is so easy to make snap judgements when we encounter people for a few minutes.  But think about this:  Have you ever had an off day?  Were you ever absentminded or innattentive or just plain rude?  You have been...but it was not YOU...it was how you acted.  You are more than one random action.

Bless everyone today and you yourself will be blessed.

Lilac