Karma of Kutuhala

Your sacred soul passion is powerful enough to shift the state of your inner reality and your outer experience, so commit to what truly ignites your heart and do not be dissuaded by anything oranyone. If you are seeking to make a commitment, do so when it truly connects you to your heart. Follow your genuine, meaningful bliss. Know that no matter what appears, you shall prevail. You shall arise.

 Kutuhala is a Sanskrit term that translates as ‘that which excites wonder.’ Even if it doesn’t seem like it will lead us anywhere practical, following our bliss can allow for something beautiful and deeply fulfilling to unfold. We often pursue what is sensible and secure. Yet, what could be more appropriate (or divinely and delightfully inappropriate) than pursuing a path so intoxicating, so fascinating, so utterly mesmerizing to the spirit that, no matter what challenges arise, you feel so much love and commitment and passion you shall not turn away. That is the stuff of potential greatness! We might call it being led by our dream. Kumhala is permission to do just that.

The shadow side, or unconscious pursuit, of Kutuhala is seen when we chase our bliss in such a way that nothing genuine ever gets a chance to mature. We might be lured by greener grass and chase after every new possibility like a butterfly flitting from place to place. This doesn’t involve the heart but, rather, the restless mind, which acts from fear and avoidance rather than using passionate devotion as its foundation.

The commitment that emerges out of true Kutuhala is not about clipping one’s wings, but about growing them and learning how to fly skillfully. Without commitment, one takes a leap, tries to fly, fails and rather than going through the process again and again until there is understanding that leads to mastery, one tries to ride a bike- or surf, dance, teach, heal or innumerable other things- never giving any a chance to settle and evolve. There is inherent wisdom in Kutuhala. Let yourself be truly excited and inspired. Allow yourself to stumble, to not know, to become the holy mess that precedes sacred rebirth. When your attraction is deep and soulful, you will have the capacity to stay the course, even through difficulties. Don’t allow the ego to tell you that the struggle must be a sign a path isn’t right for you, and thus drag you away in search of a substitute paradise.

The oracle of Karma of Kutuhala can relate to those times when you are just discovering the path, feeling inexplicably fascinated by something and are encouraged to explore just what the true nature of that fascination could be. Then, the karma of wonder is guiding us to fulfil the deepest longings of our soul and attain spiritual freedom in the process. We often think of karma as negative, but positive karma is our connection to guiding grace, the soul’s delight that empowers us to live with joy and rapture. We can cultivate positive karma in the way we live our life- from theheart, with forgiveness, a sense of worth and gentleness in our hearts. This oracle guides you toward spiritual empowerment, your ability- even today- to create something positive, gracious, loving.What ways of being and which practices would enhance your ability to be a generator of positive karma this lifetime? Small steps can lead to great accomplishments when we stick to a path. Be patient in your passion, and you shall go far.

This oracle encourages you to recognize that, in its own inimitable way, Spirit is practical. It just tends to go via the deliriously rapturous, astonishing and deeply healing route. Trust what you love and let your heart lead you. You, and your life, shall become luminous, sanctified in the grace of alchemical transformation. An unexpected and miraculous arising is at hand.

Healing Process

Take a moment to connect consciously with your breach. Breathe in and out slowly and deeply, allowing the breath to naturally lengthen- and perhaps even allow for pauses on each side of the inhalation and exhalation. Place a hand on your heart and say the following aloud:

I call upon the heart wisdom of sacred passion and higher purpose. May I be graced with the discernment to recognize what is true, valuable, authentic and genuinely purposeful in my life. May I release all else with a sense of humour and a willingness to recognize that I have learned something useful I allow myself to be inspired rather than frightened by the passions of my heart. I choose to learn from what I love and be led through what inspires and excites me. I trust the passion in my heart is the same passion the Universe has for me and that the inspired, excited, curious feelings are cosmic breadcrumbs leading me along my rightful path. May all beings be guided lovingly to fulfill their highest divine destiny.

Allow yourself to see, sense or feel a light within your heart. It is playful, excited and curious. When your mind or feet alight upon something relevant to your soul journey, your heart tingles with spiritual electricity, lighting you up from within, leaving you feeling as though anything is possible and there is an endless path of creativity, beauty-sacred and deeply healing and liberating- for you to explore and share. Tune in to that feeling. Know it is safe to trust it.

When you are ready, place both hands at your heart and just acknowledge your own heart as being a beautiful and sacred instrument for which you are grateful. You have completed your healing process.