“A great scholar hears of the Tao and begins diligent practice. A middling scholar hears of the Tao and retains some and loses some. An inferior scholar hears of the Tao and roars with ridicule. Without that laugh, it would not be the Tao.” ~From the 41st verse of the Tao te Ching, Lao Tzu~ […]
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“Maturity has nothing to do with your life experiences. It has something to do with you inward journey, experiences of the inner.” ~Osho~ Presence is achieved by going inward and accessing grace. The ego disappears, the roles and life situations become transparent and only empowered silence remains. When you begin to realize that you
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” ~Ashley Smith~ This is the moment of tremendous healing and transformation. Why not? The only moment that truly
Sutra: Sat Chit Ananda (saht chit ah-NAN-dah) Meaning: My inner dialogue reflects the fire of my soul “The mantra – sat chit ananda – tells us that our soul is that place which is spontaneously love, knowingness, and bliss.” ~Deepak Chopra~ Expand your consciousness through mindful experience. When your self talk is aligned with the
“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ In the present moment there is no regret, there is no worry. Only infinite possibility. What we choose to think dictates our state of happiness. What if you decided to greet each moment with
“By being yourself you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” ~Edwin Elliott~ It’s time to stop playing it safe and embrace your unique way of being in the world. Begin by recognizing what brings joy into your experience and go from there. Imagine how it would feel to be genuinely
“The more conscious that a being becomes, the more he can use any occupation as a vehicle for spreading light.” ~Ram Dass~ Our experiences, perception and insight are an inspiration to those with whom we interact. As we grow in consciousness, we build a unique foundation that supports us no matter what unfolds. This is
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“Only in transcendence can there be transformation. When you keep rising from where you are right now, one day you’ll be profoundly transformed.” ~Sadhguru~ To see another as an enemy is the antithesis of higher consciousness. As we awaken, the ego has to become more subtle and this is often experienced as righteous anger. When
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~Maya Angelou~ Empowerment is simply taking full responsibility for your own joy in the present moment. Fortunately, that frees us from waiting for others to change or attaching expectation to outcomes. No matter what you wish to change, begin
“For most people, their spiritual teacher is their suffering. Because eventually the suffering brings about awakening.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Suffering, whether self-inflicted or the result of outside events, brings hidden aspects of our shadow self to the surface of our consciousness. Often these are things that have been previously repressed or ignored and their appearance now
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