I wouldn't consider myself obedient. When I was in high school I lived somewhat dangerously, so much so that my parents almost moved our entire family out of state in the hopes that a new environment would do me some good. I make better choices now but my spirit hasn't changed much.

Obedience to my higher Self/Life/God is my commitment these days, and oddly enough it often conflicts with what other people feel I "should" do - so even though I'm obedient now I still appear rebellious! Go figure...

Inner peace results when we are obedient to life, yet we're often asked to do things that make us feel uncomfortable - an oxymoron of sorts. Ultimately however, resisting life's directives leads to pain not peace.

The question for many is how to hear direction from life. Here are some tips:

• Create a clean environment - Eat clean, clear your mind through meditation, and heat up your body through exercise so it can burn off any residue blocking your inner voice.
• Notice where the message comes from - If it comes from fear it is not your higher self.
• Watch for conviction and inner peace - Directives from your higher self fill you with a sense of conviction and peace
• Trust yourSELF - If you get a message follow it!

The other day I picked up a book called Zero Limits by Joe Vitale. In it he writes that there are three stages of life: You as the victim, you as the creator of your life, and finally, you as a servant to the divine.