Our teacher for this week is the Persian poet Hafez (another common spelling of his name is Hafiz) who’s pen name means “the memorizer, the safe keeper”. He was born in 1325 in what is now known as Iran. To this day his works are often found in the homes of Persian speakers, who learn his poems by heart and use them as everyday proverbs and sayings.
Stepping into a new week, we take a look at the week ahead in order to form a clear picture of what we want to create during this week.
Do you have goals you want to achieve this week? Do you have boxes you want to get checked off this week?
Take a good look at your goals for this week and ask yourself this question – “Am I creating from a place of fear, or from a place of freedom?”
It’s easy to fall into the trap of always creating from a place of fear, because fear is naturally our driver of survival. But when we’re only ever creating in order to avoid the negative consequences of not reaching our goals, then we never get beyond only just surviving, forever creating from within the tight grip of fear.
As you look into your week ahead, take a look at your goals and ask yourself, “what opportunities am I opening up by reaching for these goals? What possibilities are available to me by my very nature as a creative being?”
While fear can be a valid driving force in helping us reach our goals, it is actually quite limited, and not a healthy place to live long term.
“Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.” – Hafez
“What we speak becomes the house we live in.” – Hafez
Our words hold immense power, they are the bricks with which we construct our reality. What we speak becomes the house we live in… if we don’t become more conscious of our words, and our thoughts, and our feelings, we risk building a whole house of fear, in which we might live our entire lives.
Conversely, by focusing on our dreams and aspirations, we create a home filled with light and possibility. Instead of keeping your attention on the things you are afraid of, the “punishments” you want to avoid… put your focus on what you want to bring into your life – and Celebrate everything that you want to see more of!
“Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive.” – Hafez
To cultivate a life of abundance and joy, let’s embrace a mindset of celebration. We must actively seek out and appreciate every positive aspect of our lives. Just as Hafez encourages, let’s “stay close to everything that makes us glad we are alive.” By celebrating every small spark of joy, we invite more of what we love into our world.
As we navigate the week ahead, let’s remember that our journey is not solely about achieving goals, but about becoming the happiest versions of ourselves. By paying attention to what sparks joy in our lives, and ensuring that we fill our lives with celebration, we create a foundation for a life filled with purpose, peace, and fulfillment.
This week, as you embark on your journey, ask yourself these questions:
- What am I building this week? Is it a house of fear or freedom?
- How can I celebrate more this week? Small joys lead to big transformations.
- What possibilities am I overlooking? Expand your vision beyond limitations.
- Am I speaking the language of abundance or scarcity? Pay attention to your self-talk and adjust it accordingly.
Why not embrace a new ritual this week? Turn every cup of tea and every glass of water into a toast to every little thing that you want to see more of. And like a skilled architect you will become the creator of your reality, designing a life that is not merely lived, but celebrated.
Have a great week everyone!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Jumpstart the week.