Self-criticism is detrimental to your spirit. \”We awaken to self-knowledge through the relentless practice of self-observation. Self-observation is not analysis; it is simply noticing what we think, how we think, what we fear, how we react, and what our strategies of behavior are. Notice, notice, notice. In observing ourselves objectively – that is, without judgment […]

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

Your purpose is to awaken. \”In every moment, you have a choice: to live the life of spiritual practice or retreat into comfort and security.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ One way to accelerate your awakening is to become someone\’s teacher. When you find yourself in a position where you are called upon to share your beliefs, there

Choose to be content and calm in your interactions. \”When life is simple, pretenses fall away; our essential natures shine through. By not wanting, there is calm, and the world will straighten itself. When there is silence, one finds the anchor of the universe within oneself.\” ~Lao Tzu~ (from the 37th verse of the Tao

Playfulness allows us to be together in the world for the sheer joy of it. \”It is such an immense gift to be alive, but people are very ungrateful; they have forgotten how to give thanks. They never feel the awe of existence, they never feel so grateful that they need to bow down to

See the perfection in the imperfection. \”You don\’t need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfection.\” ~Wilson Kanadi~ In the midst of chaos and confusion, all is well. When things fall apart, there is an opportunity to let go of expectation and desire and simply

Begin each day with joy and gratitude. \”If you cannot quieten yourself, What will you ever learn? How will you become free?\” ~Buddha~ We tend to get so wrapped up in our physical life experiences, thoughts and expectations that we can forget to be grateful for the many things and gifts that flow to us

Harmonize with your own goodness and potential. \”Evaluate your level of self-mastery by turning your gaze inward and seeing the world, and your place in it, in a new light.\” ~Wayne Dyer~ Your journey is unique. As your vision expands, you\’ll discover the joys that can be created through balance and self-mastery as you seek

Your level of consciousness determines how you view the world. \”No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.\” ~Albert Einstein~ No matter where one resides on the path of consciousness, there are always new levels to explore. We work within the framework of a particular level (sometimes for lifetimes)

Spiritual practice is about opening to life \”Listening is one of the basic secrets of entering into the temple of God.\” ~Osho~ On the path of awakening, the focus is often on creating something new in our experience – peace, empowerment, abundance, healing, grace – and it can be easy to get lost within our