Pleasure + Bliss is Yours

The Pleasure Principle
by Aparna Khanolkar

Are you ready to challenge yourself in the most radical way?

No, I don't mean working harder or making more money. I mean, are you ready to shift from suffering to guilt-free fun?

I was asked 8 years ago by a friend what I'd do for fun if I had three hours to myself. The best I could do was blank stare.

I had no idea.

I was so busy with working, raising children, cleaning and chores that the idea of fun did not even cross my mind. Needless to say, I got everything done on my list AND I was dull and rather unhappy.

Fast forward seven years.

Beauty

We love this definition of "beauty" from Wikipedia: 

The experience of "beauty" often involves the interpretation of some entity as being in balance and harmony with nature, which may lead to feelings of attraction and emotional well-being. Because this is a subjective experience, it is often said that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

What is beauty for one is different for another. That is the "beauty" of this life. 

Contrast.

Variety.

Differences.

It makes life interesting, doesn't it? 

Step into Your Power

Power = strength, confidence, determination, commitment, brilliance and full-on PRESENCE.


How can you step more into your power today? 


For us, this is often a subtle energetic shift in the way we stand, breathe, move, observe and speak. We hold our heads high, step forward with confidence and ease, and we are proud of who we are. 


We know who we are. 


Let's call this energy forth today, not in a forceful or manipulative or scary way. This power comes from the divine, and it is our mandate to use it to share our gifts, better ourselves, our community and our world.

Grace

Grace = elegance or beauty of form, forgiveness, favor, goodwill. 


Where in your life can you bring in more grace? 


Could your daily doings be more graceful (i.e. washing the dishes, picking the kids up from school, brushing your teeth, eating)? 


Practice grace in every moment (or as much as you can)...as you speak, move, think, choose, give. If this seems like too much, then just start with the breath. Breathe deeply and more slowly, close the eyes and soften. The breath is an easy and quick way to welcome in more grace. 


Enjoy it!