Enjoyed your post David. That's a very good point. In the past, whenever I really wanted a certain outcome I found I physically tensed up, and things took ages to happen. This has to happen now! I would think. Forcing the outcome only delays what you're after. I found stepping back and Allowing events to unfold in their own time actually sped things up. All the self help gurus call it ' Getting out of your own way'. You are relaxed and no longer offering resistance and so that thing, that power that we're all connected to can manage the situation. It will take trust granted, but when you truly let go, the best outcomes are free to come into your life.

Happy 26! Apologies for my absence. I'm looking forward to contributing to this community again this year. Meditation is one of my favourite subjects. William's comment has reminded me of one of the weirdest experiences of my life... Here is a technique that I found worked for me when I began the daily practice about 15 years ago. I found it difficult to clear my mind while sitting in complete silence. I experimented with a clock ticking in the background, the noise of running water etc, but just couldn't get thoughts to stop. By chance, I experienced no thoughts crossing my mind while driving. I was on a long quiet stretch of motorway early in the morning. Being familiar with the road, I felt relaxed. I had tried to do open eye meditation many times while driving beforehand, but on this particular occasion something special happened. There was very little traffic, and whether I was bored or not, I felt my eyes just staring at the back of the car some 200 metres ahead. About ten minutes later... I was aware of my breathing, of being present in the car, and the monotonous sound of the tyres on the road, a gentle rumble. Then I realised, no thought was present! It was definitely a WTF? Moment! The sound of the road was louder, I was completely aware of my body in the car, the grip of the steering wheel, the support of the seat etc but no thoughts to entertain. After about 30 seconds, the first thought presented itself, and the inner chatter continued. I still practice the above method today, finding it easier to get into a meditative state with my eyes open. The mind is entertained with the sound of the tyres on the road, leaving you free to focus of breathing. I find sitting in complete silence with my eyes closed more difficult, as my imagination runs wild. By the way, if you worry about the road safety aspect of this technique, you will find you're even more alert and aware of your surroundings while you carry out this practice. To recap... Find a familiar quiet stretch of road, with not much traffic. May be early in the morning.

Hi Judy, I would add to David's comment by adding forgiveness. I know from falling out with my parents years ago how important this is. We're all speaking again, and I try to see them as much as I can as they live few hours drive away. However, for two years we didn't speak. My children We're growing up knowing only one set of grandparents. During that time I started EFT or tapping, having come across Brad Yates on You Tube. I've got to admit, the tapping felt strange, even silly. I stuck with it though, thinking what's the worst that could happen? I focused on forgiving myself ( Not my Parents) ! A few months later, my mother phoned me out of the blue, in tears, saying she really wanted to see her grandchildren. I don't believe in coincidence, something else got us all back together again. I encourage you, and everyone else in this group to just give it a go with any issues you may have. All the best Judy.

Hi David, Judy and everyone. Sorry for the late response to this post. I wait until my mind is clear enough to give a reply from my heart and not a reply from my ego. I honestly feel that before we come here, we choose our parents. On top of that, I think we choose our challenges, and set backs in order to grow and learn. I think back to an earlier video you posted about the soul creating this universe to learn about itself. We have all had many, many lifetimes here. None of them were perfect. Acceptance of whatever happens to us is our greatest challenge. Much love