Wade Imre Morissette

Family as healing and defining one’s self

wadeimre — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:00:14 +0000

For many of us on the spiritual path the story of our family define’s a large part of our own selves. Despite all the differences and pains that goes along with growing up with these people regardless of whether they pained or loved you the truth remains that your “family” is in your life forever. This could range in the spectrum of complete abandonment to being completely present in your life.

The bringing into awareness that there is a very sophisticated divine order in who your family is and the opportunity given to you by each member in your family. This opportunity is of course the choice between being unconscious or being awake, between holding on or forgiveness, between fear or embracing all imperfections as divinity herself.

As we age and grow wiser we can begin to see that everyone is doing their very best to get through their own karma that was chosen for this lifetime. With that in mind, why not make it easier for everyone including yourself to move towards a place of compassion and kindness. Every relationship within your family has to heal in its own time with hopefully the goal of extending love to each other as the end result. The extension of this love to your family can have many expressions, but all expressions lean towards support, love and community.

I invoke consciousness to support family structure and to place it as one of the highest priorities in society’s fabric.

The desire to make something go viral

wadeimre — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:30:19 +0000

Think about it: the first person that ever created something on YouTube that went viral: do you think that before they created their video or message that they pre-meditated that they wished it went viral? Probably not. The impetus was most likely the wanting to share. Originality is few and far between. From Hollywood to spirituality there are many who are simply trying the reinvent the same wheel. This is not to say that every brilliant piece of art does not come from a myriad of prior influences, but what it does say is that lets not forego “originality” just for the sake of being famous or rich or popular.

I am going to assume that the “herd” or “the masses” are much more intelligent, creative and powerful than they think. …and if whether this blog goes viral or not the most important part is that I am communicating something because I must. That I know in my heart of hearts that it’s simply in this communication that I am able to match my life mission and dharma that was set out for me before I was born into this world.

So please think creativity first and foremost as most essential. And if you become rich and famous or not, that almost becomes irrelevant.

Pulse – Video we shot in Ann Arbor Michigan

Wade Imre Morissette — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:47:36 +0000

Check out the music video for “Pulse” we shot in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can connect to the vibrations of life wherever you are right now!!!

Pick up my latest music on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yogamusicflows-vol.2/id499291278

Manas as thoughts and emotions

wadeimre — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:06:39 +0000

Beware of your thoughts and emotions. In Sanskrit the veil of how you feel and what you are thinking falls into the layer of the “manas.” Manas means thought/emotion. As yogis and yoginis we must be equipped to handle what comes up when we begin to be a more sensitive being.

The only problem with negative emotion is that so often in our lives we try to avoid them at all costs. The only problem about a negative thought (whether it’s against our own selves or others) is when it goes unnoticed (unconscious.)

Remedy: When emotion comes LET it take it’s full course. Crying and laughing are all part of the same spectrum. When thought arises (outside of your truth) then notice them. From that point onwards you are empowered to ACT from a more deeper and a more neutral place within yourself. (In this case the neutrality comes when one is more fully present in the eternal now.)

Wade
April 1, 2012
Whistler, BC

Everything is a negotiation

wadeimre — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:28:37 +0000

When you think about all your relationships in your life from your most intimate to your working relationships and everything in between there is always a negotiation in effect. Even the simple act of meeting up requires a variety of information from each party.

Win/win scenarios are the most desirable. There is nothing easier than being in a place with someone where the simple act of being yourself is a win for the other party or parties involved. And vice versa.

Ideally a healthy negotiation requires belief in the principle that all have equal value and contribution to the negotiation. Of course it’s entirely possible that win/wins can turn into a win/lose as circumstances change. At this point it’s simply an empowered decision to part ways if the compromise becomes at too great a cost to ones own well being and benefit.

The art of not taking things personally and to understand that with true compassion all must be free to follow each persons instinct and path towards fulfillment.

I wish for fluid win/wins and for the grace to know when to let go if win/wins no longer work. Be open in all your negotiations and know your own breaking points.

Good luck

Wade
March 22, 2012
Bowen Island, BC

Waves of past impressions

wadeimre — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:14:28 +0000

When I am conscious I notice that past impressions come in waves. At the peak of the wave is when the universe gives us yet another opportunity to choose something different than our old belief system.

Choosing to believe and act on old belief systems keeps us stuck in the past. The transformation comes when at the moment of awareness in the next wave or “test” we choose something outside the pattern.

Grounding in the present moment reminds us that our underlying belief systems don’t have to govern our life anymore. We are free in the moment to create any new paradigm as long as there is consciousness.

Today: let us be conscious that in the next wave we will be ready to act on only that in which serves ourselves and humanity.

Wade
March 16, 2012
Bowen Island, BC

We are the keepers

wadeimre — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:40:34 +0000

We are the keepers of the faith…within. The dalai lama says: never give up. Give up what you might ask?

Never give up strengthening…

The faith that you are being supported.
The faith to soften when every part of you wants to control.
The faith to withstand any kind of loss
The faith to recognize beauty

Setting the tone

wadeimre — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:37:24 +0000

I look forward to mornings where I can set the tone for the day before the ball gets rolling.

This morning post 90 minute yoga practice and a little tai chi I am taking this moment to be soft, alert and playful.

Thank you sun for beating down on me! I accept

Wade
Ferry to Horseshoe Bay
March 6, 2012

Keep things simple stupid

wadeimre — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:08:29 +0000

This photo is a reminder to me to keep things simple: life is fragile enough without the added burden of wrestling with half truths in your mind outside of the present moment.

The “stupid” in the subject is simply to remind us not to take too much seriously: with simplicity we can take care of what matters most in our lives.

Time as your greatest gift

wadeimre — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:20:16 +0000

The greatest gift you can give to your spouse, lover, children, extended family or friends is time. Spending quality time is free and has the most impact in deepening any relationship.

For those who want to spend more time with loved ones but live apart or away from each other it is quite possible through technology to stay in touch even if it is a long distance relationship.

Our lives change so quickly from day to day, year to year so the idea of being in touch with your loved one is most critical. You hear so often about relationships drifting apart or misunderstandings between people because of the simple fact that there is not enough time spent together.

Start today. Make it a priority to spend more time with those you love. You will be better for it and don’t forget: you are good company-take the time to immerse yourself with others-before you run out of time.

Wade
Bowen Island
March 2, 2012