\”You don’t have to remind a flower when its time to bloom is near; it has been preparing for it all of its life.\” ~Matshona Dhliwayo~ As we learn to transcend the mechanics of the ego and rise above thought, we are able to recognize the sacredness in life and within ourselves. All that you […]
“If you want the moon, do not hide from the night. If you want a rose, do not run from the thorns. If you want love, do not hide from yourself.” ~Rumi~ Know how to accept sustenance and fulfillment from life. Instead of striving, allow. Instead of stress and worry, receive. The Tao te Ching
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“When you give your complete attention – I mean everything in you – there is no observer at all. There is only the state of attention which is total energy, and that total energy is the highest form of intelligence.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ Practice being present. Without the need to name or identify, simply observe the
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“You wake from dreams of doom and–for a moment–you know: beyond all the noise and the gestures, the only real thing, love\’s calm unwavering flame in the half-light of an early dawn.” ~Dag Hammarskjöld~ Sometimes awakening can be a gentle drifting up through the layers of illusion and symbolism to a morning filled with wonder.
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“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Greet the day with joyful expectation and consciously set an intention of exploring the world with a open heart. When we
“The goal is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with nature.” ~Joseph Campbell~ When the heart and mind are overwhelmed, let nature heal you. Whether exploring the wilderness of remote places or standing alone barefoot in the grass, there is a stillness that speaks to the soul.
\”Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends.\” ~Hafiz~ There are moments when we meet someone with whom we have an instant connection. Two souls recognize each other and immediately feel a sense of familiarity, a feeling of \”Oh, it\’s you!\” The friendship deepens naturally and time spent apart doesn\’t lessen the love
\”Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It\’s the little things that make happy moment, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps.\” ~Sharon Draper~ You are a joyous expression of the divine, a beautiful masterpiece coming alive, each line drawn through the gift of experience.
“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you’d ever imagined.” ~Rumi~ Defense is a mechanism of the ego. When one feels attacked by others regarding their beliefs, lifestyle, choices or way of being in the world, the tendency is to feel
\”The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.\” ~Dalai Lama~ There are many paths to enlightenment. Immerse yourself in one that is profound and playful, something that calls to your soul. No matter how you choose to explore, be guided by
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