“The path to love requires open-hearted attention to the very things that seem to block our way to it.”  ~Ezra Bayda~    Transformation – whether personal or collective – often takes us into uncharted territory. The chaos of upheaval is intended to shake things up in order to break us free of repetitive patterns. Don’t […]

 \”The Inspiration You Seek Is Already Within You. Be Silent And Listen.\” ~Rumi~ The present moment is a doorway which can allow us to discover an inner quality of relaxation and acceptance. The stars, the rocks, the trees, the flowers, birds and insects are our brothers and sisters in this dance of existence. Watch the

 \”I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.\” ~Rabindranath Tagore~ When we choose to share our energy with others, we create a flow of abundance that enriches both our lives and the lives of those with whom we come into

\”The more in harmony you are with the flow of your own existence, the more magical life becomes\” ~Adyashanti~ Everyone desires the same end result in their lives – joy. We want to achieve particular goals, participate in healthy relationships, love what we do for work and greet each day with delight. The challenge is

\”I have lived with several Zen masters — all of them cats.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Prior to writing, I stepped outside to enjoy a moment of gratitude in the misty moonlight. As is the norm, I was followed by my animals who set off in all four directions to explore. In the stillness it seemed that

\”See if you can catch yourself complaining in either speech or thought, about a situation you find yourself in, what other people do or say, your surroundings, your life situation, even the weather. To complain is always nonacceptance of what is. It invariably carries an unconscious negative charge. When you complain, you make yourself a

\”The true miracle lies in our eagerness to allow, appreciate, and honor the uniqueness, and freedom of each sentient being to sing the song of their heart.\” ~Amit Ray~ Connecting with aspects of nature can be a very important part of one’s spiritual development. I have long loved the moments just prior to dawn –

“Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future, therefore you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but more important it will teach you a kindness of rhythm in your journey.” ~John O’Donohue~

“Be true to life by being true to your inner purpose. As you become present and thereby total in what you do, your actions become charged with spiritual power.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ When love is based in freedom instead of expectation or fear, it becomes a pathway for growth. Non-egoic love is born of compassion and

“Where there is life, there is hope.” ~Alyson Noel~ Perhaps 20 years ago I stayed home sick from work. While channel surfing I ran across the Oprah Winfrey Show and watched her speak with a family of white supremacists. Of course, there was a lot of anger, yelling and hateful energy. I remember thinking, \”Those