Having It All

by Keith Varnum

We are each beings of light. Within that light are all the colors of the rainbow; all the aspects of God and humanity; all the power of our natural spiritual abilities. Why do some of us open to the full spectrum of our magnificence and power? Why do most of us continue to see only black and white? Why are some people excited by life’s banquet and others terrified?

Our openness to life’s bounty is determined by the decisions we make along our journey — decisions about what we can “safely” handle, what we can “pragmatically” create, what we “realistically” deserve. Our freedom to grow and be happy comes from discovering and remaking those choices, mindsets and self-images — about who we are and what life is really about.

What do you think is the purpose of life? Do our actions and life choices flow from what we think is the meaning of our lives? Or does our behavior in life actually reflect a different set of beliefs? One of my teachers observes, “You can tell what a person really believes by watching how the person acts, not by listening to what they say.” A person’s behavior…personal everyday choices, reveals most accurately what they really believe is central and important in life.

For example, many people think they believe that life is about sharing their blessings of time, talents and money with others. However, if we closely watch how they allot their time and resources, we see a very different motivating force driving their choices. Most of their energy goes into building private reserves of money and “things.” Many folks genuinely think they believe “we are one,” yet their actions scream separateness and competition. A lot of people say “the universe will provide,” yet they worry all the time about money and they take jobs they hate. Many “believe” they have a “soul mate,” yet they settle for a “comfort mate” just to keep the horror of loneliness at bay. Most people believe in abundance, yet don’t have what they want. Many people believe that they are eternal souls, yet their fear and insecurity shout, “I’m not safe.”

CLOSING THE GAP

Why the gap between what we think and say we believe and how we act? Because our “unconscious” beliefs are running the show! Because what we create in life is actually the sum total of our conscious and unconscious beliefs.

How can we tell what beliefs are lurking under our surface and keeping us from true happiness? It’s obvious…simply look at what realities we’re currently creating in our lives. Anywhere we’re struggling, whether it be financially, emotionally, or physically, we have subterranean beliefs undermining our stated goals.

The way to create the prosperity, love and health we want in life is to get in touch with, and transform, the unconscious limiting beliefs that are counteracting our well-intentioned conscious thoughts. The way to “Have It All” is to transform our unconscious sabotage. Then the gap between what we say we believe and how we act will close. Our actions will align with our natural state of abundance and support, and goodness will flow naturally in our lives.

If we’re willing to “Have It All”—to let in the multi-colored richness of God and humanity—take the leap into our magnificence and power now.
It’s your life…it’s your choice.

Keith Varnum is an author, personal coach, acupuncturist, filmmaker, radio host, restaurateur, vision quest guide and international seminar leader with “The Dream Workshops.” www.TheDream.com