Enlightement Every Day

Remember that as an individualized expression of Spirit you are already enlightened at the core of your being. “Becoming enlightened” is a matter of removing obstacles to the full expression of your true Self and allowing your innate radiance to emerge. Let the feeling of being enlightened remain in your heart and in the background of your awareness. Let it be a reference point for conscious living. 
~Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian from her book The Jewel of Abundance

Most of us imagine that we are not enlightened and can't even imagine that this exalted state of consciousness is even possible for us. Here, Yogacharya O'Brian is sharing the ancient teachings of Yoga which tell us that we are already enlightened. All we need to do is remove the self-doubt and the idea that we are "less-than or not worthy". It's not always easy because our habits of thinking and acting in the world are ingrained. Our meditation practice supports us by giving us moments of insight to our innate purity, joy and peace. It also supports us throughout the day as we become aware of our mental processes and can lift the choice of how we live from the mundane to the higher ideals of life on a more regular basis. Accept enlightenment as your natural state of being and allow yourself to live life from that knowing.