Krystina

You bring something beautiful to the world that will never be seen again. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”     ~Maya Angelou~  When you are able to share your gifts with the world, something […]

All suffering is the result of the misguided belief that life shouldn’t be stressful or challenging. “Whenever we make efforts, the ego will find ways to trick us and divert us from the path. Over time, as this predictable pattern of effort and resistance becomes apparent, we are no longer so easily blindsided by the

Allowing the new to enter your life brings about transformation. “Looking with a mind that’s awake reveals the shimmering pulse of life. Looking with a mind full of thoughts reveals only your thoughts.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The ego has a fear of the unknown. Why? Because the adventurer, the seeker, the student, the spiritualist learns a

Not all wounds are visible. “The beliefs that are most deeply hidden often have the greatest power over us. Their strength dissipates as they are brought into the light of awareness.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Some lessons of spiritual growth cut right to the core of our being. They bring up painful patterns that get expressed in

When you are able to celebrate all life as sacred, there is nothing to fear. “The great miracle of Zen is in the transformation of the mundane into the sacred… and the miracle of Zen is neither interested in the past nor in the future. Its total interest is in the present. Maybe that’s why

If the mind still functions with an “us versus them” philosophy, be observant… the ego is active in the present moment. “Compassion is all inclusive. Compassion knows no boundaries. Compassion comes with awareness, and awareness breaks all narrow territories.”   ~Amit Ray~ Compassion is easy with those with whom we feel a connection. From a

You are an infinite spirit having a human experience. “Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.” ~Rumi~ It can be easy to get lost in the illusions of this world. We can become distracted by money, prestige, politics, gossip, opinions, attachments and judgment. So distracted, in fact, that we may momentarily

As you change, the world around you is transformed. “Freedom and change are in the air. I discard old ideas.” ~ Louise Hay ~ Periodically take the time to release things that no longer serve you. Do this on every level of your experience: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. You are continually in the process

The essence of discernment is stillness. “Know that you don’t know. That is superior.” Lao Tzu It’s helpful to become aware of the difference between a high frequency choice and a low frequency choice. For instance, decision making based on fear is low frequency, while making a decision based upon love is in alignment with higher

You are right where you need to be. \”Meditation is the whole art of transforming the gestalt. The consciousness that goes outward starts turning in. And then one becomes aware of millions of gifts; then small things, very small and ordinary things have tremendous significance.\”  ~Osho~   When you choose to be fully aligned with