May 2018

Let your life be your message. \”Almost all of our difficulties in relationships come from wanting people to be different than they are.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ Everyone experiences \”aha moments\” where a piece of wisdom or insight falls into place. As our perception shifts just a little bit, new realizations occur. Patterns become clear and we […]

Accept yourself as you are – a magnificent work of art in progress. \”We taste the profundity of existence by simultaneously holding both the suffering and the wonder of being alive.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ Awakening is a continuous journey. As we master one aspect of awareness and enlightenment, a new level makes itself known. We should

When we recognize the origins of our fears, embrace them and bring them into the light, they are transformed into empowerment. \”Rooted in the moment, we have the capacity to restore balance and happiness and be present with what is beautiful and affirming inside us and around us, every day.\” ~From Fear, by Thich Nhat

Compassion is a necessary component of enlightenment. \”In some people anxiety is obvious. Others may appear calm and at ease with life, yet still be scared to death – of intimacy, of criticism, of loss, of something. Just because fear in others is not obvious doesn\’t mean it\’s not there. The fear may be hidden,

The Buddha has defined nothingness as overflowing compassion. \”Ultimately we need to understand that spiritual life isn\’t about being safe, secure or comfortable. It\’s not that we won\’t sometimes feel secure in the course of our spiritual practice; we surely will. Yet there is a fundamental security that develops from many years of practice –

Your beliefs, thoughts and words shape your reality. \”I rise above all limitations. I am Divinely guided and inspired.\” ~Louise Hay~ Pay attention to your words, for they have the power to shape your experiences. Someone who constantly says, \”I\’m a procrastinator\”, \”I\’m always late\”, \”I can\’t….\” or \”I\’ll never be able to…\” strengthens the

You can create the life of your dreams. \”Life is the game of games, the ultimate game. It has tremendous meaning if your take it as a game and you don\’t become too serious about it. If you remain simple and innocent, the game is going to impart many things to you.\” ~Osho~ When you

What is your definition of contentment? Abundance? Success? \”Just go on enjoying, enjoying whatever becomes available. If success is there, enjoy it. If failure is there, enjoy it – because failure brings a few enjoyments that no success can ever bring. Success also brings a few joys that no failure can ever bring.\” ~Osho~ Once

If you choose to be unhappy, there is nothing in the world that will bring you happiness. Conversely, if you choose to be happy, no one can take that away from you. \”Allow life to enter you. Become more open and vulnerable, feel more, sense, more. Small things filled with such wonders are lying all

When faced with a challenge, choose to see it as a gift that will bring you greater understanding. \”Clinging to notions of how life ought to be, of what you want, of what you hate, always leads to suffering.\” ~Ezra Bayda~  All of life has an ebb and flow that is natural and necessary. And