Joy in the Present. (3 min 45 sec)

Awakening isn’t what most people think it is. It’s not sitting on a mountaintop, free from worldly distractions, renouncing the joys of life. It’s not about giving anything up. It’s not about denying the world or pretending it doesn’t exist. Awakening is about waking up to the truth that the world isn’t real in the way you think it is — and yet, you’re still here to experience it fully. And the best part? Awakening is joyful.

Not silly, giddy fun. Not fleeting happiness tied to circumstances. It’s deeper than that. Awakening is the joy of living in the now, of seeing every moment as perfect, just as it is. It’s the realization that the only time there is is this very moment. Right now. And if you don’t get it now, where else could you get it? This is the dream, yes — but what if it’s a dream you could enjoy, moment by moment?

Awakening: The Definition

Awakening is simple: it’s seeing the world differently. It’s recognizing that every interaction, every experience, every thought, and even every challenge is either an extension of love or a call for love. It’s no longer about changing what you do — it’s about changing how you see what you do. It’s about bringing love, consciousness, and presence into every moment.

And here’s the secret: God doesn’t ask you to give up anything. Not your passions, your joys, or even the quirks that make you human. Awakening isn’t about doing anything differently; it’s about doing it all with a different perception. It’s seeing the beauty in what’s already here.

What Awakening Feels Like

Imagine this:

You’re dreaming together with God. And in this dream, every moment is like a light bulb on a Christmas tree. Each one blinks on: joy moment, joy moment, joy moment, joy moment. Even the moments that feel hard or challenging take on a kind of sacredness because you see them for what they are — just another call to extend or receive love.

Awakening isn’t serious. It isn’t grim. It’s lighthearted and full of wonder. But more than anything, it’s joyful. Because when you see the truth, you stop resisting life. You stop fighting the dream. You start flowing with it. And in that flow, every moment becomes rich and alive.

• Someone cuts you off in traffic? A call for love.

• You forget to call a friend back and feel guilty? A call to forgive yourself and be loved.

• You see a stranger struggling? A chance to extend love with no expectation of thanks.

It’s like Phil in Groundhog Day. Once he stopped fighting the loop, once he realized he wasn’t going anywhere, he made every moment matter. He didn’t just show up for Rita — he showed up for everyone. The kid falling from the tree. The man choking in the diner. The old ladies with a flat tire. He became a master, not by doing different things, but by doing them differently. With love.

The Joy of Presence

Awakening is joyful because it frees you from the need to control everything. You stop measuring moments by how they serve your ego and start experiencing them for what they are: opportunities to love and be loved. You don’t have to wait for some mystical event to wake up. Awakening is happening right now if you choose to see it.

When you live like this, even the mundane becomes extraordinary. Washing dishes isn’t a chore; it’s a meditation. A conversation isn’t an argument; it’s a chance to connect. A mistake isn’t a failure; it’s a lesson calling you to grow.

The Game Over/Game Begun Moment

When you get this — truly get it — everything changes. It’s not “game over” as in the end; it’s “game begun.” You start to see life as a playground for love. You realize there’s no need to wait for heaven — it’s here, now, in how you treat people, how you show up, how you see the world.

Awakening isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you allow. It’s the joy of surrendering to the present moment and realizing that it’s already perfect.

So, what’s awakening really like?

It’s like a string of Christmas lights, one joy moment after another, lighting up the dream. It’s seeing the world not as a place to escape but as a stage for love, grace, and kindness. It’s knowing that every moment, no matter how small, matters.

And the best part? Awakening isn’t reserved for the enlightened few. It’s right here, right now, waiting for anyone who dares to see it. Game begun.

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