JoyScope

JoyScope: Tuesday 1st May 2012

Are you switched on? Being switched on is often associated with being energetic or wired but it is really so much more than that. When we are on-line, we are connected to the universal life force. We are allowing the energy of our infinite self to express through us - we are passionate, enthusiastic, engaged and creative. We move in unison with life and so our journey feels easy and inspired. But like all aspects of humanity, we will also experience the stark contrast of the opposite - being off-line. When we are off-line, it will seem as though we have to make things happen. We may feel driven or lethargic and our journey becomes an uphill struggle. Being off-line isn't really a major problem as long as we aren't trying to live our lives from that space. When we are able to identify which mode of being we are in by the way that it feels, we can use the distinction of whether we are on or off line to decide when to take inspired action and when to rest and allow our natural energy to restore our well-being. Throughout this day, take time to connect within and notice which state you are operating from. Understanding our state of being is the key to living an inspired and uplifting life.

JoyScope: Monday 30th April 2012

We live in a beautiful yet paradoxical world. We don't have to be any more than we already are, yet we have the free will to transform ourselves if we choose. So how can we integrate these two seemingly exclusive philosophies in our lives? Firstly, it is well worth considering our intentions. Change for what purpose? If we mistakenly believe that we can somehow improve ourselves, we are failing to accept this version of who we are right now. And a lack of self-acceptance prevents us from feeling happy in this moment and forces us to try and live as a projected image of what we think we could be sometime in the future. Self-love will therefore elude us. If however, we can bask in the delicious acceptance and appreciation of who we are now, whilst also being excited and enthralled about the potential possibilities we have not yet discovered inside of us, we experience the integration of both perceptions: The understanding that we are perfect and whole combined with the knowing that we are so much more than we think we are. Now that could be a balanced view worth seeing!

JoyScope: Friday 27th April 2012

Taking a leap of faith into the unknown can be a frightening prospect. All those "what ifs" to contend with - What if it doesn't work out? What if I fail? What if my world comes crashing down? Its enough to make anyone turn and run back to the safety of a comfort zone. But it is not the leap of faith that causes the fear, its our thoughts about leaping. When we feel excited and exhilarated about a potential course of action, we are in alignment with Universal energy. Our inner being is calling us forward in the direction of our dreams and we would be wise to follow this guidance. And as long as we then stay lined up with our decision, we are on the path to fulfilling our desires. However, it is when we take the leap and then worry that we have made a poor choice that everything tends to decline. Our attention to our fears takes us off course and then as life fails to unfold in the manner we hoped, we blame our decision rather than realising it was our alignment to that choice. So today, the JoyScope invites you to be bold. What choice do you long to make? Trust your guidance, make your move and then stay in complete alignment with the perfect unfolding of your life!

JoyScope: Thursday 26th April 2012

One of the buzz concepts to emerge in the latter part of the 20^th Century was the idea of work-life balance. It was widely recognised that when we pursued our career at the expense of the rest of our lives, our relationships, our health and our family lives suffered. Seeking balance was a useful concept for us to aim for. But is it balance that we really seek? When we think of balance, perhaps we imagine weighing options on a scale in an attempt to ensure they are equally distributed. But perhaps we are trying to use an external process to handle our inner experiences. What we are usually seeking is an internal state of feeling centred and in control. Rather than thinking that state requires balance, and hoping to create that on the inside, instead we can tune into the solid feelings of being grounded and let life flow from there. Paradoxically, when we do it that way, balance will tend to be the natural bi-product.

 

JoyScope: Wednesday 25th April 2012

When we are born we are helpless and powerless. Our very existence depends on those around us. It is hardly surprising that we give away our power to other people – it is the basis of our survival. As we grow and mature, we come to realise our capability and we gradually free ourselves from that dependence on others. Unfortunately, often for very good reasons, sometimes our evolution doesn’t quite happen as expected and we find that we continue to give away our power beyond any necessity or use it may have. In fact, it may be extremely detrimental to the quality of our life. Today the JoyScope wants to empower you. Reflect on the areas of your world where you continue to play it small or give yourself away to others. Remember that it is your life and only your life -  and so the power always lies with you!

 

 

JoyScope: Tuesday 24th April 2012

We live in a world that fears loss. We insure our possessions and back-up our data as a safety measure to save us from the worst-case scenario. But even with the best possible risk-avoidance strategies, our dreaded worst fears may still happen. There is simply never going to be enough insurance to protect us from all of life’s mishaps. There are two ways of looking at this. We can worry and fret about what might happen or we can make a conscious decision that we will instead trust our ability to handle whatever life presents. The best insurance we can ever experience is the kind that lives on the inside. It comes from just knowing that all will be well – and if not right now, very soon. Computers and files will sometimes crash. Luggage and belongings will sometimes disappear. Loss will occasionally happen. Yet the feeling of security will always be there when it lives on the inside.

 

 

JoyScope: Monday 23rd April 2012

There is a saying that is often quoted: “Don’t die with the music still in you”. We all have unique and special gifts that deserve to be shared. How many times do we witness an undiscovered star seize a window of opportunity and deliver a musical performance that takes our breath away? Wouldn’t it have been a tragedy if that voice had remained unheard? You might not be a musician, but you still have a voice, and that voice is best expressed when we show up in the world as our authentic self. When we hide our special talents, we deprive others of experiencing our gifts. Your voice matters to the world. Just by being you, you can inspire and influence others. So what is the music that wants to be played through you? You have full permission to sing your song loudly today!

 

 

JoyScope: Friday 20th April 2012

Sometimes we can be merrily traveling along our path when our world crashes in and we find ourselves in melt-down! Anyone who has experienced a melt-down knows how intense the emotional response can be - we can find ourselves totally demoralised or even paralysed by uncertainty. Although our initial reaction can be genuine and authentic, we often exacerbate the problem when we form opinions on how well we are handling our melt-down. It's those feelings about our feelings that trip us up and keep us stuck. Thinking we should have known better is never helpful. Aren't we always doing the best that we can in every situation? Why would you want to beat up on yourself for that? In fact, when we allow ourselves to experience a melt-down without judgment, what we often discover is that it was only ever really a melt-up! Something needed to change in order for the next part of your journey to reveal itself. So next time it all appears to be going belly-up, embrace your melt-up and be excited about what is around the next corner!

JoyScope: Thursday 19th April 2012

We probably all like to think of ourselves as being happy and well-rounded individuals. And to a large extent we are. Except that underneath the surface, we all have injunctions about what is and what it not acceptable. It may be that you don’t think it is ok to ask for what you want and need – but of course it absolutely is, just as it is absolutely ok for the other person to decline if they so wish. We may have injunctions that certain emotions are inappropriate or unacceptable and so we hide our anger with a false smile, or hold back the tears when we hurt most. Or we may feel that we can’t speak our or question authority figures, forgetting that our opinions are always equally valid. When we let go of these injunctions, we free ourselves to be authentic. And the world would be a happier and more content place if we all allowed ourselves to be real. 

 

JoyScope: Wednesday 18th April 2012

Are you ready to totally enjoy your life? If you want to bask in the good times, you need to fully immerse yourself in the experience. In a cautious world, we may find ourselves dipping a toe in the water at the edge of the pool, but how can we ever hope to discover the real experience unless we are prepared to jump right in? We discount too many possibilities when we haven’t had the full immersion experience. We hold back on a first date and then declare they weren’t entertaining or engaging enough. We give up on a new hobby or skill before we have experienced the first hints of mastery. We dismiss opportunities during preliminary discussions, without ever diving in and exploring the depths of what could be possible. So make a decision today to be the one that allows more than a toe to get wet. Only by being fully immersed can you ever discover the real experience.