Powerful Lessons from the Circle of Life!

As you all may remember, Orange County, California experienced several wildfires destroying an estimate of over $59.2 million in property damages starting from 2007 - 2009. One fire that particularly caught my attention was the fire in Brea, CA. Over 10 acres of brush off the 57 fwy in Brea, CA was totally destroyed. I know that freeway all too well. I have traveled that stretch of freeway to and from school and work for the past 13 years. I always enjoyed this drive because of the beautiful, green, lush and rolling mountains on both sides of the freeway. My last memory of that stretch of freeway was seeing it completely burned, black and dead. It was a true heart break. Something so beautiful and free was now gone. Since that time, I now only use the 57 fwy at night, never having to see the devastation left behind by the fires. In truth, I had forgotten how majestic the mountains were, until this weekend.

This past weekend I had an early morning meeting in Orange County, which meant that I had to drive the 57 fwy in order to get to my destination and to my deepest surprise I saw the most amazing thing....the mountains were full, green, lush, feeding life (a few cattle were grazing the fields), and living once again. Instantly my heart jumped for joy and all I could say was, "You did it!" "You defeated death and are living again." "Mother Earth, you won! Thank you!" I realized later how appropriate my statements were being that it was Easter/Resurrection weekend.

Principles to the Power of the Circle of Life

All day long I kept reflecting on that scenery and how alive the mountains were. I was deeply, spiritually moved by this experience. Why? Well, I realized that this was the first time I actually saw the power of the circle of life in full affect. It caused me to realize a truth that we all know, but often are too busy and/or distracted to remember.

Principle Number One:

Despite the challenges, disappointments, hurts and losses we may have had or are currently experiencing, the essence of life has been designed by God and the Universe to LIVE. That stretch of earth along the 57 fwy still knew its purpose despite what happened to it.

One of my favorite quotes is, “We are all spiritual beings living in a human body having human experiences, which often interferes with our spiritual truth.” I so agree. I also believe that within everyone’s spirit is a divine plan and purpose to our true existence. Regardless of our past or what has happened/happening to us, our spirit STILL holds the absolute truth to our design, purpose and destiny. As you seek to know your divine purpose, the essence of life within you will cause you to live, if you'll surrender and allow it to naturally follow its design.

Principle Number Two:

In knowing who you are and your divine purpose ~ BE determined to LIVE. The grass, trees, and mountains near the 57 fwy, knew it HAD to live again in order to sustain the life force all around it, directly or indirectly. There were no questions asked, or doubts, or the need to get advice or permission from something or someone else in order for it to live again. The earth just knew its purpose and did was it was designed to do. I think there’s a HUGE lesson from this truth. BE DETERMINED TO LIVE!

Principle Number Three:

Remember, what has died can live again. It may not look or feel exactly as before, but nine times out of ten, what manifests out of death or a loss is usually better. At the core of this principle lies the power of understanding the power of our choices.

We all know that what we focus on, manifests. Choose to live, to be happy, to be successful and to be well.

The sacred truth to the power of the circle of life is ~ everything is connected to everything and all things must do what it has been designed to do…LIVE.

My Dear BraveHeart sisters, here's my challenge:

Do not just live for the purpose of “living”. In truth, that’s just existing. LIVE according to your divine authentic purpose which is grounded in and based upon what YOU define as true. If your current truth is not manifesting life-giving experiences and opportunities, than change your truth! Remember, your authentic truth is free of everything.


Live and Be Well,

Anita