All pain is self-inflicted. Celtic Vows of Friendship I honor your path I bring an unprotected heart to our meeting place I drink from your well I hold no cherished outcome I will not negotiate by withholding I am not subject to disappointment The degree of attachment we have to an outcome determines the level […]

Be kind and gentle with yourself as you grow and change. \”Within grief and loss there is always longing – for wholeness, for harmony, for connection. Trying to ‘move on’ too quickly denies the value of inner exploration.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ Most people treat those they love and respect with compassion. They offer supportive words, a

The pathway to love is forgiveness. Leave the past behind and embrace the beauty of the present moment \”Fear of the future no longer exists when the past has been healed…living in acceptance enables us to find freedom from most of life’s problems and to experience fulfillment and happiness.\” ~David R Hawkins~ Living a life

Life’s wonder and mystery can only be discovered where you are. \”When our plans crumble and there seems to be nothing left, it is only by completely surrendering to what is that we can realize that what is left is more then enough.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ The awakening spirit becomes empowered through surrender. Rather than trying

Be what you wish to see in the world. \”If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change toward him… we need not wait to see what others do.\” ~Ghandi~ Humans are amazing mirrors – reactive,

Pay attention to the gap – between words, musical notes, thoughts – it contains worlds of possibility. \”When you go in, you touch a new type of silence – the presence of silence itself. It is not only an absence of noise, it is something absolutely positive, almost visible, tangible.\” ~Osho~ True silence exists within

The world is your reflection. \”Strong emotional reactions always signal the need to look more deeply at your beliefs.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ No matter what challenges you face, you hold the key to transformation. As we learn to embrace new ways of being and thinking, our experiences change. The higher your consciousness, the greater your perspective.

Baby steps spark miracles. \”Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.\” ~George Bernard Shaw~ Contrast helps us to create change in our experience. It’s important to recognize the value of accepting things that we traditionally avoid. Lack can bring greater abundance. Illness can prompt us into healthier

Your primary purpose is to live consciously, to awaken. \”What happens when we slow down and pay attention? Everything! Innumerable delights are right at hand.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ We are masters in the process of awakening – all of us. The only difference is where one resides on that journey. It can be hard for some

What you fight, you strengthen. \”Only when we abandon blame, can we transform the energy of anger into compassionate service.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ When people become angry, the aura turns red and expands, typically colliding with the enraged aura of the other. The two egos do battle until one \”wins\” by taking the others’ life force.