The Power of Being Sourceful Is the Key to Intentional Living because it shifts you from unconscious reaction into aligned creation. As we enter a new week and approach the busy holiday season, it’s a great time to reflect on our intentions and the way we show up in the world, especially as we interact with family, friends, and even strangers. Whether these interactions bring joy, frustration, or anything in between, we can always choose the energy we bring to the table.
One of the most important distinctions we can make during this time of year, and in life in general, is the difference between being ideological and being sourceful. When we are sourceful, we are deeply connected to our own inner power and intentionality. It’s about being anchored in who we are, why we do what we do, and the person we are committed to being in the world.
Intentionality vs. Hope: A Shift in Perspective
Many people use the word “intention” in everyday conversations, but too often, it’s confused with hope. People often say, “I intended to do this,” or “I hoped that would happen.” However, intention is much more than a wish when fully understood. As Wayne Dyer frequently said, “Intention is everything.” It’s the spark that ignites creation in our lives.
When we are connected to our true intention, we are operating from a place of creation. Every moment, every interaction is an opportunity to create something new. Will we create connection, understanding, or even conflict? The choice is always ours, and it always begins with our intention.
Whether your intention is unconscious or conscious, its creative power is the same – so be aware of this. Most people have “unconsciously” created lives they are merely tolerating. Often this happens during stressful periods where life feels like it’s moving so fast, that it’s happening to us.
During the holidays, when stress levels run high and everyone is rushing to get somewhere or be somewhere, it can be easy to get caught up in impatience or frustration, and devolve into a victim of circumstance. But what if we used those moments as a chance to pause and create something different?
The Power of the Present Moment: Letting Go of Past Attachments
In Buddhist meditation circles, there’s a saying that each day we have the opportunity to “begin again.” No matter what happened yesterday, no matter what went wrong, or how we might have fallen short, today is a fresh start.
When we tap into this idea, we connect with the creator within us. It means recognizing that we are not our ego-driven wants and dislikes. The ego thrives on attachment, on what we want and don’t want, what we like and don’t like.
In contrast, being sourceful means stepping beyond the ego. It’s about connecting to the essence of who we truly are and why we show up in the world.
Our choices are not dictated by fixed ideologies or beliefs, external constructs that we have attached ourselves to. We realize that ideologies, such as capitalism, socialism, or any other “ism” and external belief system, are simply the ideas of the day. They come and go, and they change with time. What remains constant is our ability to choose who we are and how we respond to the world around us.
Living from the Source of Your Being
Here’s the powerful truth: we can’t control the outer world. We can’t control other people’s behavior, the economy, politics, or what’s happening globally. The only thing we truly control is our response to the external world, who we choose to create ourselves to be, and what that creation becomes in our life. This is where true power lies, being able to respond with intention, to flow with the changing circumstances of life with ease and grace.
As the holiday season brings us into contact with more people and situations that may trigger us, it’s vital to remember that our peace comes from within. When we are sourceful, we are unaffected by the changing “weather” of life. Whether it’s family drama, long lines at the mall, or differing political opinions, if we choose, we can remain grounded in our own power. We don’t need to react; we can simply be present, compassionate, and understanding. This doesn’t mean that we don’t acknowledge the feelings and emotions of others, it means that we don’t get swept up in them – because they aren’t ours!
Non-Attachment: The Key to Emotional Freedom
During the holidays, we often find ourselves attached to how we think things “should” be. When we expect people to act a certain way, or when we hope for specific outcomes, we are setting ourselves up for disappointment. Why? Because life rarely unfolds the way we hope it will. But when we are sourceful, we no longer attach ourselves to those hopeful expectations. Instead, we trust that whatever happens, we have the power to respond in a way that aligns with who we are committed to being.
This is where the practice of non-attachment becomes crucial. Non-attachment isn’t about apathy or disengagement, it’s about surrender, releasing the need to control outcomes and recognizing that we have the ability to navigate whatever comes our way. Whether it’s family dynamics or a new challenge at work, we can choose to show up with compassion and understanding, instead of criticism or judgment.
A Meditation for Resetting and Reconnecting
As we move forward into this week, let’s take a moment to reset and reconnect with our source. Through meditation, we can let go of the emotional baggage we may have already accumulated, especially during the holiday season. We can release attachment to outcomes, let go of the pressure to make things perfect, and just be present with what is.
In our daily meditations available to community members, we focus on deep breathing, releasing tension and stress, and allowing our emotions to rise and dissipate without attachment. Whether you feel anxiety, joy, or frustration, let it come and go naturally. Remember, you are not your emotions. You are the observer of them.
By cultivating a practice of non-attachment, we create space for greater peace and creativity. We begin each day, each interaction, from a place of inner strength, knowing that we are the creators of our lives. We can move through the world with trust and confidence, knowing that we have the power to respond in ways that reflect who we are, regardless of what’s going on around us.
Begin Again with Intention
This holiday season, choose to show up from a place of sourcefulness, not ideological attachment. We don’t need to be swept away by the expectations or dramas of others. Instead, be grounded in your intention, connected to your creative power, and trusting in your ability to respond with grace and compassion.
Remember: you are the creator of your life – whether by-default or by-design. You have the power to begin again, to choose who you are, and to respond from a place of power and peace.
I wish you all a very happy day and invite you to connect to others on a similar path in The Most Important Conversations. Our community membership is complimentary, and is a powerful step in you choosing to activate your inner creative power to create a life by-design. Let’s make this week one of creation, connection, and peace.
