When I started my soul’s journey, I had not the slightest idea where it could or would lead me. The journey began with the effort of taking my first step, not knowing where, how, or when, the next step would come—similar to an adventurer going into unknown territory. People have climbed to mountain tops, dived deep into oceans, searched for life in the universe, found a world of microbes inside the body, and created artificial intelligence, but our last adventure is still waiting for us: discovering the soul. Going on this adventure is a choice and perhaps it will be the greatest adventure ever!
Betty with her family
To make a choice in life we have to make an effort to do so. We all know how good it feels to get up and just do it in whatever domain, may it be physical, intellectual, or spiritual. There must be a secret in our bodies, a hidden energy that we are only able to experience when we put some effort into our lives. Effort is not forcing something to happen, because it comes from a choice we make. It creates a certain vibration that connects with universal vibrations, and this connection, this exchange of forces, is the reason we feel joy.
The body is a marvel. It gives the soul a place to be. It is made to experience joy! And, with just a little bit of effort, we can experience that joyful connection within the loving universe.
Betty’s grandson
The body is a marvel. It gives the soul a place to be. It is made to experience joy! And, with just a little bit of effort, we can experience that joyful connection within the loving universe.
To be joyful is a strength. It is a choice. It requires effort.
My choice to be part of New Equations required an effort.
Doing the Spiritual Postures every day requires effort.
Continuing on my soul’s path requires effort.
Writing this blog requires effort 😊
And all of it—even the smallest effort—opens me up to experience joy! What a loving gift from the universe!
Effort doesn’t come from bargaining—it never can. The universe is not a marketplace. It does not negotiate. Bargaining takes away joy. Having no agenda is the code for joy.
For me, contributing my effort is like gifting the universe with my strength and my willingness. It is my way of showing my gratefulness and expressing my gratitude for my life. It is a growing, loving relationship with the universe. And, just as every adventurer is ready to contribute effort to find a new path, New Equations adventurers are discovering new territory in the body: the Land of the Soul.
There is an invitation for you from the universe to be a joyful adventurer. If you would like to explore new terrain together with friends and other adventurers, come join us as we do the Spiritual Postures on Tuesdays. Joy is waiting for you just around the corner! It only takes a little bit of effort.
At the root of all things lies a hidden delight.
Betty under an oak tree in Sweden
Enjoy your summer!
Betty
Betty Kraus
Betty Kraus, Soultype 8, is a student in the NEATO Level 2 – New Equations Expansion program. Betty lives in Freiburg/Black Forest, Germany. She is a Spiritual Grandmother and healer, and offers seminars and transformative journeys in Europe and South India.