Once the soul awakens, the search begins, and you can never go back. From then on, you are inflamed with a special longing that will never again let you linger in the lowlands of complacency and partial fulfillment. The eternal makes you urgent. ~John O’Donohue~ Your purpose is to awaken. Each time you choose to […]
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“Rewire your brain for higher consciousness by paying attention to love, compassion and joy.” ~ Deepak Chopra~ Authentic soul-inspired love is supportive, accepting and empowering for everyone involved. Ego-driven love, if it had a voice, would be a continuous whimper that says, “Don’t hurt me.” This fear permeates every interaction and desire. It attaches to
“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ~ Pema Chödrön~ Authentic relationships are possible only when we have an awareness
“What happens when we slow down and pay attention? Everything! Innumerable delights are right at hand.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The awakened spirit sees things differently. A new perspective opens the doors of perception and once seen, cannot be lost. Remember this when you spend time with others who are trapped by limited points of view –
“Spiritual work is possible in one place alone: here, in exactly what you are experiencing right now.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Suffering is the result of insisting that life be something other than what it is. In every moment you have a choice – accept or reject. Acceptance creates a flow of energy that empowers, strengthens, clarifies
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\”Once you have put your plan into action, remember that changes will be necessary and openly welcome them. Your original plan represented a snapshot of your life and skill-set at that moment. An engaged person will recognize that “rerouting” will happen and accept new ideas to improve their journey.\” ~Tony Carlton~ Courage is not about
\”We’re fascinated by the words–but where we meet is in the silence behind them.\” ~Ram Dass~ One of the most loving gifts that we can give those who grace our lives is attentiveness. All too often people race from one moment to the next, always a step ahead, lost in their own mind and distracted
\”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~ If used consciously, this can be a time of inspiration and growth.
“All that is necessary to awaken to yourself as the radiant emptiness of spirit is to stop seeking something more or better or different, and to turn your attention inward to the awake silence that you are.” ~Adyashanti~ Your inner voice speaks through the wordless language of the heart. Stillness allows us to access the
“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” ~Deepak Chopra~ Believe in something beautiful… No matter what you wish to create in your experience, it begins with a shift in your awareness. See what is possible rather than placing your focus on what is not working. Honor the process of transformation itself and embrace the small
