“Beautiful are those whose brokenness gives birth to transformation and wisdom.” ~John Mark Green~ By turning and facing our own darkness, we are transformed. The path of awakening is different for everyone. It is a journey of mystery and wonder, of lessons and learning, heartbreak and breakthrough, all of which lead to shifts in consciousness. […]
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“The true path to happiness requires our openhearted attention to the exact things that seem to block our way to it.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Happiness is a choice. Rather than embracing fear or becoming lost in complacency, purposely seek joy in the present moment and reengage life\’s magic. When you realize that the ego is running
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“The Buddha left Bodh Gaya to teach others. Jesus came out of the Judaean desert to preach. Spiritual awakening is meaningless if it does not culminate in finding your voice and speaking up for what is right.” ~Anthon St. Maarten~ Creativity is the art of expression. No matter what form it may take – music,
\”Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, love is knowing that I am everything, and between the two my life moves.\” ~Nisargadatta~ You bring something beautiful to the world that will never be seen again. When you are able to share your gifts with the world, something amazing happens… People respond to your authenticity. They seek
All conflict arises from wanting someone to be different than they are. This one misguided approach to life is a source of great distress for many and it plays out in myriad ways every day. Become a compassionate listener. Pay attention without internal commentary and cultivate the ability to see beyond the conditioning of
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“There is only one perpetrator of evil on the planet: human unconsciousness. That realization is true forgiveness. With forgiveness, your victim identity dissolves, and your true power emerges–the power of Presence. Instead of blaming the darkness, you bring in the light.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Transformation happens in the Now. This moment is all that matters. Face
Limitation is nothing more than outmoded conditioning. Somewhere down the line, one accepted an idea that blocked them from seeing their true potential. Over time, they managed to that idea, creating self-fulfilling prophesies and reinforcing the belief with myriad examples that become their perception of truth… “That’s the way I’ve always been.” The teachers\’
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“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and just listen. No more is needed. Being still, looking, and listening activates the non-conceptual intelligence within you. Let stillness direct your words and actions.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Silence is more than the absence of noise. It is an inner communion with peace and awareness. In
Intuition is like a muscle. We all have it, but not everyone chooses to develop it. People often ask how to differentiate between the inner voice of wisdom and the voice of the ego. The intuition typically comes through quietly and speaks once while the ego is loud and repetitive. The quieter the mind, the
“Until the mind is open, the heart stays closed. The open mind is the key to the open heart.” ~Byron Katie~ When you open your heart in the midst of life, miraculous things happen. Many fear vulnerability; however, it is a necessary component of spiritual growth. Life is a mystery to be lived, not a
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