When unencumbered by the mind, joy is our natural state of being. \”Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.\”    ~Kahlil Gibran~  Rather than striving to be a certain way, cultivate your inner beauty through self-acceptance, expressing kindness, sharing your gifts and reaching out to one another in love. […]

Be the love you wish to see in the world. “The modalities of awakened doing are acceptance, enjoyment or enthusiasm. Each one represents a certain vibrational frequency of consciousness. You need to be vigilant to make sure that one of them operates whenever you are engaged in doing anything at all – from the simplest

Look within and discover the perfection in your imperfection. You are an awakening master… and there is always room for growth. \”This growing freedom of the heart brings the courage to question, to clarify and refine for ourselves the teachings we have swallowed whole. We shift from believing in ideals to discovering the wisdom that

Break free from the addiction to victim-hood. “Blaming is an addiction. Justifying ourselves can keep us lost in our stories for hours, days, and even years. Blaming puts the focus on the perceived faults of the other and lets us evade the necessity of directing our attention inward. Blame always separates, always disconnects. Overcoming addiction

Heartfelt gratitude and joy draw in even more for which you can be grateful, creating an infinite cycle of abundance. “Celebration is a thankfulness; it is a prayer out of gratitude. It is a recognition of the gift that has been given to us…” ~Osho~ It seems that many people forget that life is sacred.

Honor your path as sacred. \”The ego says, \’I shouldn\’t have to suffer,\’ and that thought makes you suffer so much more. It is a distortion of the truth which is always paradoxical. The truth is that you need to say yes to suffering before you can transcend it.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ The human experience is

The world is ready to share it\’s gifts with you. \”And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.\” ~John Muir~ Trees seem to call to me. No matter where I live or travel, I find myself being drawn into their loving energy. Each morning on my gratitude walk I

Today my intention is to be an authentic, loving reflection of the Presence in others. \”The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind.\” ~Wayne Dyer~ Sometimes it can be challenging to see ourselves clearly. One of the most beautiful aspects of the human condition is our ability

Stop and listen to the melody that plays within your heart. \”Now is the time to see Sunlight dancing as One with the shadows.\” ~Rumi~ All of life participates in the dance of existence. The ebb and flow of experience creates a give and take that is artistry in motion. If you have lost your

This moment is your doorway to eternity. \”Peace comes from being aligned with the present moment. Wherever you are, you feel that you are home – because you are home.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ No matter what is unfolding in your experience, immerse yourself within it completely. Feel the breath as it moves through your body. Move