Afraid of the Unknown

by Stuart Wilde
Q: You talk about people being afraid of moving into the unknown. How important is change in a person’s life?

A: Naturally we are scared to move into the unknown because our personality relies a lot on the symbols, psychological structures, and associations we develop. We become comfortable in a society, and with a group of people — work mates, family, and friends.

However, embracing change is a matter of giving away or letting go of old traits. It’s all a matter of lowering your resistance and trusting. You can’t become something more if you can’t let go of where you find yourself today.

Change is perpetual. One way of evaluating your spirituality is by the freedom and looseness that you enjoy. It’s the concept of being ready for perpetual change, for change means that your energy is oscillating quickly, your life is fresh, and you are in an expanding evolution.

The ego/personality likes to create rhythm and structure. It seeks to hold you in place, where it can feel safe, where you can develop associations, observers, status, and importance.

The ego likes to nail you down. It doesn’t like anything unexpected happening. Boring and stale feels safe to the ego.

The spiritual traveler moves at speed, holding on to very little, tolerating their challenges, and accepting life as they find it.

Moving into the unknown is a matter of melting the resistance that one has to change, taking responsibility, and being able to accept that nothing is permanent and it doesn’t have to be for you to feel secure. For in the end, we will all change and melt into something bigger and better.

That’s the nature of the spiritual journey, and that’s pretty cool in my view. Give yourself away today to become something more tomorrow.

Waterfall of Clarity

For our best and highest good, all ways… In every moment.

Ilumine Ao, Al Diaz

I Don’t Care What They Say
by Marie T. Russell

How many times have you been hurt by what someone said about you? How many times have you doubted your self-worth because someone criticized you, either to your face or ‘behind your back’?

Why do we react with such self-doubt or indignation when someone criticizes us, or says negative things about us?

I find that our reaction reflects our negative and limiting beliefs about ourselves. If someone said something ‘bad’ about you and you knew completely within every cell of your body that it was untrue, it would not bother you. You would simply shrug it off and it would roll off of you like water on a duck’s back. The reason criticism upsets us is that we also, somehow, somewhere, deep within us believe it to be true — or at least we wonder if it might be true.

Now your mind (ego) may rebel at this thought. Of course you don’t believe such nasty things about yourself. But think back… How many times have you called yourself names when you made a mistake? Do you recall telling yourself how stupid you were? I know that on occasion when I have made an error, I would hear myself muttering ‘You’re such a idiot!’

So when someone says something ‘negative’ about you, use the opportunity to eradicate the same (or similar) belief you have about yourself or others. The other person’s opinion does not matter in itself. It may simply reflect whatever judgments and feelings they have about themselves. But that does not concern you. Your only concern need be with how their statement reflects sub-conscious beliefs you have about yourself.

What I feel we need to do when someone ‘badmouths’ us is to first look at our reactions. That is what matters here. Not what the person said, not why they said it, not what we can say in our defense. What is important is our reaction. Does it anger us? Does it hurt us?

If your reaction is one of anger or hurt, be aware that anger and hurt are the ego’s way of defending itself. So ask yourself, ‘Where in my past have I heard this statement about myself? What belief has my subconscious accepted about me? Where does this hurt come from? Who can this belief be traced back to? What belief do I carry that resonates with what this person has said about me?’

Whatever negative statements someone makes about you may connect to some deeply hidden feelings of guilt that you have. Only you can uproot those beliefs you have formed and accepted throughout the years.

Ask yourself again and make a list: ‘What are the things, even the tiny things, in my past or present that I feel guilty about?’ And then write whatever trivial thoughts come to mind. Do not judge the thoughts that come up. Write them down even if you think they’re stupid, silly, or inconsequential. It may be even some tiny thing like, “I took some candies from my friend when I was little and I pretended someone else stole them.” That small action may have translated in your belief system into something like ‘I am not trustworthy”, “I am greedy”, or “Friends can’t be trusted”.

In somewhat the same way, the thousands of commercials you have seen throughout the years of slim, sexy women (or men) may have translated into a belief that “I’m ugly if I’m not shaped like them.” Life’s experiences also form our beliefs. A divorce or relationship breaking up may have become a belief in being a failure and being undeserving of love.

Once you have your list of guilts, big and small, ask yourself and write down what belief you have formed from each one. You may be surprised at the results. Be willing to be 100% honest with yourself. The purpose is to look at the beliefs that you have formed throughout the years so you can transform them. Once you have the list of negative beliefs you have formed, then write the most positive belief you can think of to replace or reprogram each limiting belief.

Then really reflect and meditate on these lists. Look deep within and dig out any other beliefs and programs that are supporting those negative statements. Many times, these beliefs were implanted by parents, teachers, or siblings. We blindly accepted them as the truth, since they came from someone older and ‘wiser’ than us. Yet, it is time to acknowledge the real truth about ourselves and reject any beliefs that deny our true nature as children of the Light.

There is no need to create situations of unworthiness and unhappiness for ourselves. We can take every challenging experience as an opportunity to look within ourselves and clear out old limiting beliefs. Whatever we see ‘out there’ in the world is a reflection of what is ‘in there’ within our mind. If you see anger around you, ask yourself what you are angry about. If you see judgment and condemnation, look within and see how you also judge and condemn others (and yourself). It’s not about the other person. It’s about our own perspective and beliefs.

Dig deep, and you’ll find those belittling beliefs and attitudes — then pull out the ‘weeds’. You deserve to have a Garden of Eden within yourself and around you, not the weeds of judgment, disharmony, and self-condemnation. Love yourself and pull out the weeds, otherwise they may pop up at the most unexpected times and sabotage the most beautiful situations.

People often wonder why relationships start out so harmoniously and lovingly and then seem to sour as time goes by. A very simple explanation is that any relationship starts out with a clean slate. Then, as two people spend time with each other, each starts to become aware, consciously or subconsciously, of the other’s ‘weak points’ and negative beliefs. Any situation or belief that brings up low self-esteem and self-judgments in one partner will be felt by the other. After a time, the second person starts to believe these untruths as well. For example, the husband may feel he has a very wonderful wife. Yet, if she constantly is putting herself down for being sloppy, ugly, unlovable, etc., then eventually the mate also starts believing these things. Thus, the relationship starts deteriorating because of one person’s self-evaluation and judgments.

The partner’s attitude becomes a reflection of the self-hate and low self-esteem of the other. Beliefs become stronger when reflected in another’s eyes, and thus the “new reality” becomes stronger and can therefore destroy the beauty and love that was there at the beginning.

So, here again, the key is to dig up the limiting beliefs and eradicate them. They are poisonous and can poison relationships, job situations, and life itself. Take matters in your own hands, and only accept and nurture those beliefs that support your perfect health and happiness.

Just Ask For Help

by Al Diaz
There was a time when I used to think I had to figure things out all by myself. Heck there were even times when I felt I was all alone…better yet ego had me believe nobody really understood what I what I was going through with any low points of my Life. Sometimes I was too embarrassed to speak up…shame and guilt would keep me in silence that was not conducive to moving forward.

When I raised my level of awareness I realized how silly I had been…and how simple it is to ask for support, assistance, and guidance.

Almost every time I’m in a situation that I can’t just figure out I reach out to someone or something. It can be a friend, a stranger, God, the Universe, nature, a higher power, a book, or even music.

The support, assistance, and guidance are available to us just for the asking…we don’t have to do everything alone or on our own. Remember there is power in numbers and when two or more are gathered there is much power there to plow through any circumstance and with every situation there is a harmonious solution.

Do your Self a favor and ask for the support, assistance, and guidance for any situation you may be going through, and if the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd don’t offer help keep going until the right source comes into your Life.

Keep asking because the help will come…it all ways does.

When it does…
Keep your eyes open
Keep your ears open
Keep your mind open
Most importantly keep your Heart open
Then take inspired action

For our best and highest good, all ways…
Ilumine Ao,
Al Diaz

Afraid of the Past?

by Marie T. Russell
Afraid of the past? Now that seems like a silly concept, doesn’t it? How can one be afraid of the past when it has already happened?

Yet when one looks closely at the fears we have for the future, we see they are often repetitions of old fears, or of things that have happened to us or to others in the past.

What is it you fear? Do you fear losing the one you love? Do you fear losing your job, your security?

Look back at your past and see… did you not once ‘lose’ someone or something you loved? Did you not feel that your security was ‘taken’ from you? Consequently, the fears that you hold for the future are a deep rooted trauma that the past will repeat itself….
Read full article…

What’s on Insightful Radio this week

Monday May 3rd 5pm PST
Al Diaz and co-host Peggy Wheeler share their insights on “Sad Ones who dim their Light”.
For more information:
Peggy Wheeler’s biography on Ilumine Ao Talkshow page

A few months ago I had de-cluttered my home and I was amazed how much we had accumulated again. I was even asked if I was grumpy because others could tell I was a little annoyed of having to clear out my home again.

But it was worth doing, because as you get rid of what no longer serves you, you create a vacuum for something new to come in, and this happens at every level, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

My book “BEing The Titus Concept” will guide you to melt away what no longer serves you and to receive what is for your best and highest good.
For OUR best and highest good, all ways… In every moment.

Ilumine Ao, Al Diaz

Continue the healing and empowerment… get “BEing The Titus Concept” on www.amazon.com

Relationships, Money, and Health

by Al Diaz

Everywhere you go someone or something has a viewpoint to give. It could be at the local market as you walk by strangers who are talking, it could be at the checkout stand with all the headlines on the magazines, it could be someone’s positive or undesirable energy, it could be the music that you listen to in your car, or even the words of your loved ones when you arrive home.

Everything, anything, everyone, and anyone are all trying to either intentionally or unintentionally influence you in some sort of way. The downside about all this is that most of humanity has the tendency to accept this influence regardless of what and where it is coming from, and all of this influence gets stored away in the ego which most of humanity lives from.

If you desire and require to live a harmonious Life that entails having what is perfect health, with perfect relationships, and the perfect amount of prosperity, wealth, and abundance that is just right for only you… then there is only one place to go, there is only one place to receive, accept, and experience the influence from.

Your Heart. It is that simple.

Your Heart already knows all of the answers. Your Heart already kNows what you desire and require. Your Heart already knows what is perfect for you in health, relationships, and success.

But do you listen to the influence and guidance of your Heart?

If you are like most you probably listen to your ego as a master guide, which functions from fear and survival mode. I am not saying there is nothing to be afraid of or concerned about, but I would rather have my ego as a servant so that I follow the unconditional Love of my Heart to get me where I am headed.

When you follow your Heart where the seed of unconditional Love resides and was put there by the Creator of all creation you emanate the powerful vibration of Love that you have all ways been. That vibration will heal and empower you to have the resources, people, and situations all come into your space and time for your benefit. Which creates, adds, and accelerates the momentum to continue you on your way… of what you desire and require in your Life.

It is time…and you deserve it.

For our best and highest good, all ways…
Ilumine Ao,
Al Diaz

This weeks Guest Article

Everything in the Oneness of Creation
We you understand that we all are the essence of the Creator of all creation you have taken a big step to BE all that you can BE.
Read this great article by Godwriter, Gloria Wendroff
For our best and highest good, all ways…
Ilumine Ao,
Al Diaz

HEAVEN #3143 Everything in the Oneness of Creation, July 3, 2009

by Gloria Wendroff

God said:

All the multitude that you believe exists in the world has a common denominator, and that is I. To all intents and purposes, as it is now, I also includes you, as if We are two. In Reality, We are One, and We, the Oneness encompass All, even as there is only I. Metaphorically, I say I have a seat for you beside Me, yet, more accurately, there is no beside Me. There is no outside Me. There is only I, this magnificent burst of light, this all-encompassing love, this simplicity that you make into a puzzle.

Everyone you fall in love with is yourself. Everyone you fall out of love with is yourself. There is no one else here but you and I. More accurately, there is only I, yet you like exchange, and you have not yet quite fully discerned Me or you or however you would like to put it. You don’t yet fully accept Who You are.

You project yourself outside Me when, all along, you are within Me, not really within, really All of Me.
Read full article…

What’s on Insightful Radio this week

Monday April 26th at 5pm PST
Al Diaz and co-host Camilla Chance share their insights on “Aboriginal Elder Banjo Clarke”.

For more information:
Camilla Chance’s biography on Ilumine Ao Talkshow page

Heaven on Earth

by Al Diaz
For the most part I rarely watch TV there is not much I care to watch especially the news. The interesting thing that I notice is that if there is something of great importance that I should know about it eventually gets to me so that I am aware of it.

Right now what keeps coming my way is what is going on with our Mother Earth in regards to all the earthquakes and volcanoes. I have heard different scenarios from different people about what is going on and I’m sure in their minds what they speak of is valid and I’m not going to tell you who is right or wrong. What I will do is present a couple of viewpoints for you to ponder…

What if what were going through right now globally was happening without the phone, TV, radio, and the internet being in existence. In other words global communication would be at a much slower pace. Do you think humanity would be talking about it as much with what is going on in other parts of the world? To me because we have the ability to communicate at a much quicker rate than ever before that puts humanity in a heightened alert to either “react’ or “respond” to each current event. I prefer to “respond” as I hear or see events instead of “react” which to me comes across as fear based.

Fear based…

If you are concerned about what is going on globally what have you done personally to shift that energy? Did you do anything yesterday? Today? Will you do anything tomorrow?

It is funny to me that some people are hoping for the best and expecting the worst without doing anything or very little.

Depending on your level of awareness there is something you can do…a simple thought of Joy, a simple prayer of gratitude, touching the ground and honoring the earth for BEing alive, or telling a stranger silently I Love you. Every one of these examples will DO something both globally and for your Self and every one is some form of action that signifies that you care.

That you care…

So do you care? What will you DO to shift the energy and create a better outcome of whatever is happening? We all have the ability to DO something…and if you don’t know how ask someone, but the choice to start is on each of us.

Create Heaven on Earth…if not Now, when?

For our best and highest good, all ways…
Ilumine Ao,
Al Diaz

This weeks Guest Article

Are You Enslaved by Your Ego?
To live with a Heart based consciousness is to live in Joy and for me that means to have your ego as your servant.
Read this great article by Nick Arrizza on his perspective of what can be done with the ego.
For our best and highest good, all ways…
Ilumine Ao,
Al Diaz

Are You Enslaved By Your Ego?

by Nick Arrizza M.D.
What we refer to colloquially as the “ego” is essentially the repository of all the needs that supposedly define who an individual is. I say “supposedly” because in fact that is “not” who they really are, it’s only who they “think” they are.

For instance how many times have you heard expressions like “you don’t meet my needs”? The “my” implies that those needs belong to the individual whose needs they are.

If you look at the impact that such needs have on an individual you will quickly see that they determine how that person’s entire life will unfold.

In other words they become the central organizing principles around which that person will find meaning in their life. That is because a need’s purpose is to generate a motivation to get it filled and as long as there is a need it will press the individual into action to fill it.

So as long as there are needs to be met there will be an internal pressure “forcing” the individual to meet them…

Read full article…

What’s on Insightful Radio this week

Monday April 19th at 5pm PST
Al Diaz and co-host Lloyd Dison share their insights on “Stress and Anxiety”.

For more information:
Lloyd Dison’s biography on Ilumine Ao Talkshow page

During the show we discussed how coming into this reality we arrive functioning from our Heart, what I call our “original innocence”, having Love or what Nick calls “Life force” fully flowing through us.

We are born perfect, but as we go through our experiences in Life the purity we started with becomes tainted and our false inner “truth” that we accept unconsciously. At some point we start functioning and living basically from fear based values or the ego, and at the same time our Heart is trying reach out to us to keep us from what Nick calls “dying”.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could go over to an office like the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and just like picking up a birth certificate, at the same time go back to our “original innocence” of our birth and have it as an adult? That way we would function and live from a Heart Powered consciousness.

Well… there is no office like that, but there is a book that I believe can guide you there.

That is my book called ‘BEing The Titus Concept’.

For OUR best and highest good, all ways… In every moment.

Ilumine Ao, Al Diaz

A Suggestion

by Al Diaz

I have a suggestion for you… something you can do on a daily basis.

For whatever reason most people don’t consciously know what their natural abilities are or the natural gifts they were born with. But yet as we interact with family, friends, and even strangers it is obvious to us to see their true greatness of who they really are…not what they have become.

Granted some may be happy to what they have become but I am willing to bet many more are still wondering how they can have an even more fulfilling Life.

My suggestion to you is to listen to your Heart for the guidance and look into their eyes as you speak to them and water the seed that has always been there within them. Remind them with your words of guidance of their greatness… or of their gifts, strengths, and talents they were born with. My suggestion is different from “telling” people what to do or who they are. All I am asking you to do is to BE a gentle reminder and allow them to remember on their own… because eventually with the spark you created an “aha” moment will happen for them to remember.

Doing this will benefit all concerned and even have an endless positive ripple effect for all…along with having you BEing conscious and fully aware in the moment of your interaction by recognizing what you see, listening to your Heart, and speaking words of wisdom all at the same time.

What you give is what you will receive… which means what you do for others, others will do for you.

Can you imagine what our world would be like if we all reminded each other of our greatness without agenda and without ego?

Our reality would BE one of freedom filled with an acceleration of Love, Peace, and Joy. What a Life that would BE.

I will do my part…will you? If not now, when?

For our best and highest good, all ways…
Ilumine Ao,
Al Diaz

Approval Not Needed

by J. Donald Walters

To be sincere with oneself means not to let his happiness depend on the approval of others. In the context of the quest for bliss, opinions simply do not matter. The only important thing is how to deepen that bliss, and how to spurn any action that obscures it. The judgments of most people are unreliable. Usually they are wrong, because influenced by delusion! …
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“Transformation, Essays on Love, Healing and Water”

Discover what 15 visionary authors consider important to transforming your life and our world. The wisdom and practical applications presented in Transformation offer true hope for our planet, all forms of life, and the collective consciousness of human beings.

The publisher’s brief was that they each had one brief chapter to write about “Transformation”, clearly and simply, so that the reader would understand and be able to utilize the wisdom effortlessly in their everyday lives.

Al Diaz author of “BEing: The Titus Concept” is one of the 15 chosen authors. In his chapter “The Power That Circulates Within Us”, Al reminds us that we are unconditional love, that it is our divine birthright. He shares with us a powerful and simple technique to help us bring that Life Force of unconditional love to the surface.

Art Kunkin, founding publisher and editor of The Los Angeles Free Press, says “I had the pleasant realization after reading Transformation that each of the 15 authors had presented themselves as a potential friend. Their stories were so open, so heart-based, so full of wisdom, that I knew any of them would welcome my phone call or email…”

Buy “Transformation” now!
“Transformation Essays on Love, Healing and Water” is available for only $15.95 plus shipping from www.ilumine-ao.com/resources/transformation-book

“Transformation Essays on Love, Healing and Water” is a remarkable book written by 15 amazing authors with different insights that will truly transform you to the next level that you desire.

What’s on Insightful Radio this week

Monday April 12th at 5pm PST
Al Diaz and co-host Sandy Fox share their insights on “Inspiration, Intention, Water & Healing”.

For more information:
Sandy Fox’s biography on Ilumine Ao Talkshow page

We are evolving into a new paradigm; this is a great opportunity for all of us. I’m not sure of what is going on personally in your world, we all have different circumstances, but I do know that what we do Now is going to create a ripple effect for ourselves later in our own Life and for our future generations.

If you sit around and basically hope for the best, you become dependent on someone or something else. It is time Now to take charge of your own Life. It is time Now to start living the Life you desire and require from within.

You can start the process of becoming more independent by reading my book ‘BEing The Titus Concept’ so that you can have any area of your Life as you wish it to BE.

For OUR best and highest good, all ways… In every moment.

Ilumine Ao, Al Diaz