Spiritual Awakening: Reach Up!!!
Today’s blog entry was inspired by The Special Olympics and this new theme song, Reach Up. As I listened to the song I realized just how strong of a message it was and how in tune with a spiritual awakening it was. I began to reflect on my involvement as a Special Olympics coach and volunteer and how empowering the experience was as I had the chance to work with many inspiring athletes. As I watched the Special Olympics World Games and saw the many stories about the athletes I was reminded just how important it is to be an action taker as you continue along your spiritual path. I remember the first time that I heard The Special Olympics Oath of Let Me Win But If I Can Not Win Let Me Be Brave In The Attempt and thinking what a great philosophy to have in life.many time sit is simply by be brave in the attempt that we step into our power and achieve greatness. It is when we reach up and overcome our limiting beliefs that we are able to make a mind, body, and soul connection that allows us to create a oneness consciousness that creates peace, love, joy, and prosperity in our life. As I watched the Special Olympics World Games I was moved by the story of Olivia Quigley a Special Olympian who is battling stage 4 breast cancer whose positive approach to life is very inspiring.
It is my hope that this story will move you to push through any challenges that you are facing and allow you make a spiritual connection that will enable you to create the life that you desire. In facing challenges head on we are able to reach up and come alive and thus make a positive difference in lour community. I have learned that when we are grateful for what we have that we are able to reach up and overcome the fears that may have created blockages in the past. When we reach up we are able to fly and thus enhance our personal, professional, and spiritual life.
As I closed my eyes and listened to the lyrics of this Avril Lavigne I realized that we must all reach up and fly and that our time is now. I have learned that when we begin to embrace our talents and use them to the best of our ability that we are able to reach up and fly. It is when we look within that and connect to our divinity thus allowing us to expand and achieve things that we once thought to be nearly impossible.
As nations from around the world gathered for The Special Olympics World Games it showed us that the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations and exhibited what can happen when we reach up and show that service to humanity is the best work of life. Each athlete has a story that will inspire you to put aside your fears and go for your dreams. When things seem the toughest draw from the inspiration of theses athletes and the many volunteers who exemplify the idea of compassion and inclusion. As the flame of hope entered the stadium I thought how we all have a light inside of us and how it is time for us to ignite our flame and encourages others to light their flame and thus illuminate the world.
So the next time you feel that your path is hard remember that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it and simply take a moment to reach up and then continue to spread your wings and soar to heights that you never thought you could reach. Think of all these athletes and their parents who could have given up and thrown pity parties they lit a flame of hope and have inspired so many to move forward in a positive direction of their dreams. Let your heart beat strong as you find your inner flame of hope to reach up and achieve the greatness that lies within you. Celebrate the fact that you are a divine child of GOD and that GOD doesn’t make any junk and reach up. Find out what makes you special and what you are passion about.
Let this flame of hope ignite the passion inside of you so you can be of service and value to others while you grow in mind, body, and spirit. take a leap of faith and put your fear aside as you reach up and answer your spiritual calling living a life of purpose. Stay Positive Today!!! Namaste!!!
