Beyond Resolutions Session 2 Lesson

There is Only the Present Moment

Examining vitality in your life is like taking a close and intentional look at the life force that propels you forward. It involves a deep dive into the various facets of your existence, assessing whether your daily experiences align with your values and contribute to your overall well-being. This reflective process prompts you to ponder what living an abundant life means.

Exploring vitality is about the quality of your engagement with life. This week we'll play with measuring the richness in your life not just in material terms but in the wealth of meaningful connections, purposeful endeavors, and a profound sense of contentment.

This examination serves as a compass guiding you toward a life that resonates with vitality in every aspect.

Living a life of vitality is a profound journey that intertwines the vibrancy of existence with the transformative power of service. The essence of vitality lies in personal well-being and the joyous act of selfless service to others. In the quiet moments of stillness and contemplation, one discovers the depth of their connection to the world. Vitality is not merely a physical state but a holistic embrace of acceptance and surrender to the ever-changing currents of life. Through service, rooted in genuine compassion, that one finds enduring joy and purpose. The interplay of stillness, contemplation, acceptance, and surrender becomes the harmonious melody guiding individuals toward a life of vitality—a life where the self is enriched through the act of enriching others and where the spirit thrives in the dance of interconnectedness.

The Inspiration For This Lesson:

"Not being satisfied in the now. Its mundane nature, its criticism and relentless dissatisfaction often gives an erroneous impression of its value and importance. 58, the fuel of this Stream of Taste, is the gate of Vitality. It is literally the zest for life and the energy, and this is its key, for 'a better life'. Criticism is a natural by-product of this improvement energy. Betterment is founded on conditioning both social and moral. This gate is the vitality to challenge that conditioning and to improve upon it." - Ra Uru Hu, Gate 58: The Joyous, The Gate of Vitality

The natural path from dissatisfaction to joy is to be of service to others with vitality.

Commit to at least 5 minutes of actual writing time.
Reflect on recent behavior, choices, and actions
Do you live a life of joy?
How do you serve others?
Is this an area to upgrade in your life?
Share and discuss insights and challenges with your core peeps.

Download the Wealth Wheel Activity
Watch the video on how to do the exercise
Individually assess 10 Key Resource areas using the Wealth Wheel.
Group discussion to share insights and discoveries.
Identify areas where alignment with values can enhance abundance.

Close your eyes and visualize a day where you live in perfect harmony with your environment, where your heart swells and overflows with bliss.
Picture the smiles of gratitude on people's faces as you serve them in a sate of joy.
Carry this visualization into your daily life.

Create a visual representation of vitality and abundance in various life areas.
Discuss the interconnectedness of vitality, abundance, and values.
Set goals for enhancing the vitality and abundance in specific life segments.

Reflect on daily activities and their contribution to joy.
Discord discussion on aligning activities with values and joy.
Develop a plan for incorporating more joy-filled activities.

Develop daily affirmations that reinforce your commitment to following your bliss.
Repeat these affirmations regularly to integrate into your subconscious.

Develop a storytelling project that highlights the impact of service in your community.
Interview individuals who have experienced or contributed to acts of service, capturing their stories through various mediums such as written articles, podcasts, or short films.
Share these narratives on social media or through community events to inspire others and create a ripple effect of service.

Use your creative skills to spread joy and make a difference.
Design and create personalized cards, bookmarks, or small artworks with positive messages.
Donate your creations to local hospitals, nursing homes, or community centers. Y
our artistic expressions can brighten someone's day and serve as a reminder of the beauty in the world.

Explore Where Vitality lives in your chart
How have you played out, burnt out, or denied your body’s vitality?
What beliefs or trauma keep you from aligning your values and behavior with your day-to-day experience?

This is the movement from the Shadow of Dissatisfaction through the Gift of Vitality living in joy to the Siddhi of Bliss.

"The ancients named this Gene Key, this Hexagram – The Joyous. But how can we have joy without sadness? Loss is a part of human life. We all lose those we love. How we deal with loss is a deep, deep part of our learning within this Gene Key.” – Richard Rudd, 64 Ways

Learn more about the 58th Gene Key.

Gene Keys offers audio recordings of each Gene Key to support your contemplation process. These are beautifully recorded audios and we open up new layers of being every time we listen to one of the Gene Keys audios.

Create a "Kindness Bingo" card with various acts of service squares, such as helping a neighbor, volunteering at a local charity, or writing an uplifting note to a friend.
Challenge yourself to complete a row or column each week, and encourage others to join in.
Reflect on the positive impact of these acts of kindness at the end of the challenge.