Last night, I glanced at my appointment book (yes, old school as I am, I still enjoy the written page to keep my schedule clear in my awareness), and a thought arose. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. There was nothing particularly negative about the thought, merely an observation of what lay ahead.
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We are magnificent. Consider the countless facets of experience and personality, the dreams and passions, the unexpected twists and turns that have brought you to this very moment. To embrace the human experience is to savor those moments when you shine, to believe in yourself when the path grows uncertain, and to marvel at the
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Last night I was wandering throughout the architecture of my dreams. Layers of symbolism, old memories and lifetimes past gently merged with the sound of a dog—Mr. Kizmet. As I swam upward back into consciousness, I realized that he had been trying to wake me to go out, and I found it amazing that my
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When encountering someone in the grip of unhappiness, take notice, for there may be a powerful teaching unfolding. Often, judgment has arisen somewhere in their experience. Someone else’s behavior or choices have become a source of distress, something is perceived as wrong, and the ego begins weaving a story that seeks validation. Rather than becoming
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Humanity has been contemplating the evolution of consciousness for thousands of years. Our greatest thinkers, poets, and spiritual teachers have left us wonderful reminders of the wisdom gathered along the way. The pen is mightier than the sword. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. Laughter is the
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Years ago, while reading David Hawkins’ Power vs. Force, I encountered an intriguing proposition: one individual operating at a higher level of consciousness could counterbalance thousands operating at lower levels. While the mathematics remain unproven, the distinction between power and force has stayed with me. If love is more powerful than fear, why can violence
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Have you ever noticed how generous we become when we’re in love? We see the beauty in our beloved, smile at their peculiarities, and extend grace to the very things that might otherwise irritate us. Love has a marvelous way of softening our judgments and expanding our appreciation. We become more forgiving, more patient, and
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For those of you who followed Sweetie’s adventures through brain surgery and recovery, I’m delighted to report that the saga has reached a rather happy conclusion. Sweetie is back behind the drums! What we had optimistically imagined would be six weeks of recovery turned into eight. Apparently, the brain had its own ideas about timing.
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Have you noticed how your world seems to shrink when you’re worried, frustrated, or overwhelmed? Your thoughts narrow, your body tightens, and the possibilities that seemed so abundant yesterday suddenly disappear. Now, consider what happens when you laugh wholeheartedly, become captivated by something beautiful, or experience an unexpected moment of delight. Something opens. You feel
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You are the universe, and you contain multitudes. Within you reside countless memories, experiences, and energies, all contributing to the unique expression of your soul. Your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual systems form an intricate ecosystem, each supporting and influencing the others in a continuous dance of creation. Like the natural world, this inner ecosystem
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