The higher mind meditation

Life is a journey that is forever unfolding, We are life, we are forever unfolding.  

Beautiful Music for your heart

Take a deep Journey to Inner Truth

We all find ourselves at different stages of understanding the profound truth of who we are and what our existence entails. When one is ready to confront their truth, they embark on this journey like a warrior of light, seeking clarity and enlightenment.

The Quest for Communion with the Divine

Many of us ponder the nature of our communion with God. Engaging in individual sessions of connection with the spirit is essential—this can be achieved through prayer or meditation. Taking time in solitude to turn inward allows you to establish your own connection to truth and spirit, which serves as your true guidance.

Are You Ready for This Path?

A key indicator of your readiness is your genuine interest in spirituality. If you find yourself drawn to information—whether it be books, music, or teachings—that resonate with your inner self, and you feel a desire to delve deeper and understand more, this is a powerful sign.

Conversely, if you feel easily bored or disinterested, it’s perfectly natural to gravitate toward what truly captivates you. Not everyone experiences an inner calling from the spirit, and that is completely acceptable.

             

Understanding Spirituality

Spirituality is fundamentally about connecting with your spirit. Through this connection, you will come to realize that there is only one spirit: your higher self. The higher realm, often referred to as God, embodies the same spirit but exists at different levels of consciousness. God has infused its consciousness into countless fragments, each of which constitutes who we are.

Communion with God is always accessible because it is, in essence, you connecting with your higher self at a different frequency of energy. Engaging in this connection consciously will awaken you to a deeper level of understanding. God embodies pure, unconditional love. When you vibrate at that frequency, you become one with it—until you choose otherwise.

To truly embody unconditional love, you must consciously sustain it. You hold the key to maintaining your inner frequency and conscious state, as you are always exercising your free will.

"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration."    Nikola Tesla  

Now think of this in your self.  How are you this energy, frequency and vibration?

Navigating Distractions

It’s important to recognize that distractions can easily divert you from maintaining your inner state. While I don’t believe that discipline needs to be overly rigid, it’s crucial to remain aware of the myriad distractions in the world that can lead you astray. A strong will and self-imposed discipline can guide you on your spiritual journey, helping you stay aligned with your true path.

Embrace the journey of spirituality as a means to uncover your inner truth, and allow the light within you to shine brightly.

Important questions to ask your self.

Where do you want to be wiser? Where do you refuse to grow up? 

     The ego mind

The ego mind represents what we have learned we are—who we believe we are. Simply put, the ego consists of the beliefs that shape your mind and influence your reactions to the world. By quieting the mind, you can free yourself from these beliefs. In silence, when you align with true love that comes from connecting to the source, you become one with God again.  

You have always been that same source, but the ego mind keeps it hidden behind its curtains of beliefs until you are ready to confront your true self and begin the cleansing of your mind and heart.

The ego keeps the source and our true frequency veiled, diverting our attention to the world and its myriad distractions. Especially if we focus on fear, nothing will distance us further from the truth than fear itself. Our free will allows us to choose where we want to be and what we want to become. Until we choose to embody love, we will not experience it.

Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.  Carl Jung

How could you purify your heart in a way that stays pure and endures the tests that come from living in this world?  It is a constant work to keep yourself in harmony, it has to be a discipline to observe yourself and improve your frequency or inner state. 

"The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it. In the end, the ego is the one that suffers." -Eckhart Tolle

Many mystics have traversed their spiritual journeys and shared the wisdom they acquired along the way. However, this knowledge will remain elusive unless you actively engage in your own exploration. Merely listening will not suffice; without personal experience, you may perceive it as a myth—something distant and unattainable.

If you begin your journey now, you will discover that your path is unique yet closely aligned with those who have guided us. Embrace the insights they have offered, and recognize that your understanding contributes to the greater whole. When you share your experiences, you enrich the collective wisdom of all.

For this painting, I used mixed media paper, watercolors, white pen and golden acrylic paint, this painting was inspired by an older work created with acrylics.

Final piece, watercolor and acrylics on paper by Monica Zuniga.

Thank you for being here, your presence is deeply appreciated. Namaste 🙏🏻

Moni.

The Cosmic Heart: A Journey Within

Dive deep into your heart

The concept of the "cosmic heart" invites us to explore the profound depths of our inner selves, where truth, potential, and healing reside. This metaphorical heart serves as a gateway to understanding our existence and the universe around us.

The Heart as a Reflection of Truth

This notion emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and authenticity. When we take the time to look inward, we can uncover the layers of our identity, revealing the essence of who we are. The heart, in this context, becomes a mirror that reflects our genuine selves, free from societal expectations and external influences.

An Ocean of Possibilities

The imagery of an "ocean of endless possibilities" highlights the vast potential that lies within each of us. Just as the ocean is deep and expansive, so too are our capabilities and dreams. This theme encourages us to embrace our creativity and explore the myriad paths available to us. By acknowledging the light that is yet to be revealed, we open ourselves to new experiences and opportunities for growth.

My Art Journal Page: A Journey of Creativity and Self-Discovery

In the past, I dedicated myself to creating a page a day, fueled by the excitement of completing each piece. This relentless drive became my creative fire, pushing me to work non-stop. I initially gravitated towards acrylics for their quick-drying properties and their ability to cover unwanted elements—almost like an artistic eraser. However, I have recently fallen in love with watercolors again. Their unique qualities have captivated me, and I am beginning to understand their nuances. Coupling watercolors with pen drawings adds a delightful texture to my pages, making the creative process even more enjoyable.

Working with watercolors has taught me the value of patience. I’ve learned to wait for the paint to dry and to observe the beautiful transformations that occur during the process. To expedite this, I’ve started using an embossing tool, which allows me to maintain my momentum while creating.

Art journaling is more than just a creative outlet; it is a meditative practice that helps quiet the mind and fosters a deep focus on creativity and enjoyment. I find myself lost in the vibrant colors and the themes that emerge, feeling a profound connection to a spiritual source during the process. For me, any activity can become a meditative experience. I also engage in crochet, clay sculpting, and various other creative pursuits. Being an artist is not confined to a single label, such as "painter." It is a way of being that permeates every aspect of my life. Even walking can be an art form, reminding me of my days in modeling and illustrating how we can be a constant work of art, continuously evolving in every facet of ourselves. We are infinite beings, perpetually developing, and it is essential to do so consciously.

 

The heart is where we reside, where our emotions and daily feelings take shape. It is crucial to elevate our emotional awareness to a conscious level. Many people have not been taught to observe their feelings or to understand that they can influence them. Most individuals I know believe that their emotions simply happen to them, as if they have no control over their own hearts.

I am here to share an empowering truth: you are the commander of your heart. Embrace this role and take charge of your emotional landscape. Through creative expression and mindful observation, you can transform your experiences and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself.

Lead with a Heart Full of Love

Love is a word that is often used in various contexts, and at times, it seems to have lost its true essence. It is our responsibility to delve deeper into the meaning of love and to refresh our understanding through our own experiences.

True love, as embodied by the divine, is unconditional and available to everyone.

As humans, we must strive to comprehend what this means. The cosmic heart invites us to reflect a higher form of love in our world—one that embraces all beings and encourages us to evolve toward this vision.

Take the time to work on your heart. Pay attention to your feelings, observe them, and allow yourself to grow. This is where you truly reside.

Thank you for being part of this, I appreciate you! 💖

Moni.

Life

Together we travel the rivers of life, 

discovering the amazing in us, in others, in the universe.

How wonderful it is to be able to be a witness of a little part,

piece, slice, that one mind can acknowledge, it really is a treasure.
Can you imagine to witness the whole picture?
Those are the kind of things in my mind. :)

For each of us is different, no one sees the world like you or 

me and that makes it even more special, that is how 

I undestrand we are all unique, the things each one understands

about life is what makes us different from others and in 

some cases, that is the cause of trouble too, we should learn 

to respect the differences and even try to learn from them, 

we could grow in consciousness because of being open 

to listen, probably that is the reason why life gave us 

relationships, to share those differences.  Sometime this 

sharing hurts and others feels like a blessing, in any case, 

one always wins, lessons are learned, life is ejoyed.

Learning from our relationships doesn't mean we should allow 

rudness or them trying to convince us that what they think 

is the truth for everyone and we shouldn't try to convince
anyone about our beliefs but that is a hard task thinking globally,
it has to be done individually for religion, politics and so
would´t agree with this for other reasons but how wonderful
 it is to not have walls, be open, to witness, to share, to grow,
expand. To me, that is love, that is growing in consciousness.

Life is a dream of the spirit

when the spirit awakens, the spirit knows who she is

others may tell her how to awake but only she

shall know when the time has come for it

and then, it´s all work, to be awaken and to stay awaken,

this is not an easy task, if there is a reason for it, it shall

be that this path is only for those who are true.

I am love

and love is what I do

like the ocean, 
wild and free

deep and unsolved.

I am heart

and embrace is what I do

for if I don't 

I am not true.

Life is an empty canvas,
life is pure and noble,
life is here for you,
life embraces us,
life is love,
life is 
who 
you 
are.

New dreams, new life, new goals!

New and bright, warm and peaceful, focused and tender,

that is how I am setting my intent for this year, so much to do it's hard to 

decide were to begin but that is good, if you have so many dreams too, it

means that you are healthy, alive and that you haven't quit yet, is the sign of

a spirit that is strong and wants to keep going.

I hope we keep up with our dreams, that we stay motivated and happy, 

motivation has to be updated often by ourselves, do not wait for it to come 

as some kind of mystic force, find those places, people and things you like 

or that you want to be and make a list, (you can use your art journal like me) 

make it attainable and also add those wonderful things you already are 

and have gained, it's very, very easy to forget about them and I am sure there 

are many wonders in your history that have helped you get here, specially

those you think are bad things, usually those things are the triggers that changes

the paradigms in our lives and bring lessons, those I´ve learned to treasure

for it is then when I learn and grow but we live in a culture were this things

are not considered as part of life, they are simply not observed and put 

into shadow, in some severe cases, we fall into the victim state but life 

can´t be wrong, there is more to it but only if you are willing to awaken you 

will learn to accept those gifts as a very important part of this journey.

Keep dreaming, 

of life, 

of the stars,

venture in trust,

seek higher,

deeper,

climb knowledge...

Keep wondering,

find truth,

 and yourself,

remove the veil,

find god,

rejoice,

master the journey.

Above all, remember that happiness is not something that

comes from the outside world, only you, yourself have that 

power, you create it for yourself. 

 Think of this things, if needed, regain your power.

Blessings!

Domingueando...

Domingueando is a funny word in Spanish it means something

like "Sundaying" We make a collective noun, (I thinks is translated

like that), a  sustantivo común in to a verb! Lol!  That´s how Mexicans

are and this word is used when you go out on Sundays and do 

recreative activities like I did this last Sunday, it was a me time, all 

alone went to have the best brunch ever with an amazing view of the 

lake in Chapultepec forest which is right in the city, many people

go to dominguear there, wild life is beautiful and the place is nicely

keept, I used to go there a lot when little and now I felt like going 

there to paint as my mom did years a go while I was skating.

I hardly do this because all of the supplies I love using but decided 

to prepare a small box tool as a part of the challenge as well, I have
to say I had the most amazing time enjoying my self with my favorite
music,  my paints and journals, a blanket for the grass and an amazing
sunny day!

  I recommend you do it too, going alone it´s akward for some but
once you are used to it, it is actually very comforting
at least for me now is not so difficult as when I was
younger but I´ve always done it, going to the movies by
my self, to restaurants, museums, etc,  You are not alone,
you are with your self!  Once you understand this you can be
your own best friend!

Actually this is part of a preparation for a new dream I have; 

traveling and painting, backpack traveling around Europe!

I want to visit my favorite places, visit new ones take classes
maybe visit some friends... the list of things to do is long...

I had chilaquiles with chicken, fried black beans and guacamole
orange juice, coffee, a mimosa, (Champagne with orange juice)
if you were wondering,
Chilaquiles recipe here...

The materials I took on my trip were simple and practical!

small watercolor set

tiny bottle spray with water

larger bottle with water for cleaning brushes

a couple of these brushes 

Large watercolor Moleskine! (Mine was

a gift from a friend I don´t know about

for a long time and wish I did!)

or Strathmore mixed media journal 

waterproof pens

regular watercolor brushes

cloth

drinking water

Chocolate :) 

Favorite music

I walked around the place to find my spot, it calls you, you have to feel

happy with it and has to be under a shadow, people here passed in front 

of me and at some point it felt like I was witnessing a movie pass before

 my eyes, a very spiritual moment, interesting how many cultures teach

this but when you experience it is like something clicks on your mind.

I didn´t like the people staring at my work, it felt awkward because 

I wanted this time for my self but because of this, I noticed that I make
work to be liked,  as soon as somebody came I wanted it to be perfect,
so everybody noticed the great artist painting amazing stuff so they
could say... that is beautiful!! The ego needs appreciation, to be
valued by others but in reality only you, yourself can value your self.
This is how you know how to price a painting or anything in your life,
after evaluating your self but this changes as you grow.

Life is a process and for each is different, my goal has always been to be more
free while I create but now I realize that this means I have to be more
free of my own expectations, I have to grow up, understand more about
who I am and who I want to be, create a finer vision of my self, of life.

 Approach easily, softly and kindly to your self,
learn, grow, get better, get wiser take steps with love.

It´s amazing how a simple day can turn into a life lesson but this
happens only when you are with your self!

You can´t help the people wanting to watch what you are painting, it´s

like having your paints there means "you are invited to come and take a look!"

At least this is how it works here, many artist do this for a living

and sale their paintings right there, while potential customers approach,
maybe that´s not a bad idea but not for me, at least not now so I decided to
shut down the world with my head phones, sorry,  not today people! Lol!
You can watch but not talk, thank you!  :) 

I loved the show of this mazing Mexican flamenco dancer, Maria Aliaga,
she mixes Mexican traditional dance with flamenco.

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When everything stays in the past,

 today is always new...