“Wherever you stand, be the soul of that place.” ~Rumi~ To be the soul of a place speaks of conscious silence, empowerment and peace. Our role is to bring a sacredness to all that we do. Your spirit can lift the energy of those around you. An awakened spiritual seeker can transform the mundane into […]
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“Detachment does not mean non-involvement. You can be deeply involved but not entangled.” ~Jaggi Vasudev~ True love, whether expressed through romance, friendship, our relationship to the planet or to ourselves, requires the gift of space. When we drop expectation and neediness, what remains is authentic compassion and kindness. We learn to honor one another\’s paths,
\”Silence is not the absence of something but the Presence of everything.\” ~Gorden Hempton~ There is no right way to enter stillness. The beauty of exploration is discovering the ways in which your unique light comes alive. Over the years I’ve found peacefulness in the small moments of conscious gratitude – sitting outside with a
When you can awaken in joy and greet the day with love, you have arrived. When your happiness is not dependent upon outside validation or events, you have arrived. When you seek to be a blessing and consistently bring the best version of yourself to the present moment, you have arrived. None of these things
\”When you complain, you make yourself into a victim. When you speak out, you are in your power. So change the situation by taking action or by speaking out if necessary or possible; leave the situation or accept it. All else is madness.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Happiness is a choice. The most empowering aspect of awakening
. Passion inspires us to reach new heights. It demands vitality and vision and through it, we are transformed. Imagine how your life experience would change if your greatest passion was simply to awaken. Your definition of success would change. Your motivations would naturally align with spiritual enlightenment. You would discover that every moment offers
“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~Marcus Aurelius~ Stillness is the doorway through which one can access inner wisdom. Choosing to begin each day with consistent practice – gratitude, meditation, prayer, yoga, writing, etc. – generates a movement of
“Enlightenment only grows in the soil of innocence. Innocence means childlike wonder, awe. The enlightened person is the one who is continuously wondering.” ~Osho~ For many, the joy of discovery is a forgotten language. They approach life with a seriousness that blocks the possibility of appreciating the wonders that are all around them. The filters
Everything that we experience is an illusion. Many get caught in the world of form and forget our true purpose here. Rather than getting lost in arguments about which interpretation of the world is accurate, recognize the many layers of consciousness in play and understand that levels of truth reside in each. It really doesn’t
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“Just imagine if we laughed more frequently, if we had the unmitigated courage to touch each other, it would be just the beginning of paradise now.” ~Maya Angelou~ Laughter, born of joy and lightheartedness, connects people. Authentic smiles are contagious, briefly bridging the gap between strangers, deepening the bond of love between soulmates, or brightening
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