“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” ~Maya Angelou~ Resistance is a powerful indicator that breakthrough is at hand. Whether personal or collective, the way through transition is to […]
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“Reflect on the wisdom expressed in a hymn to the Sun god Ra “Thy priests go forth at dawn, they wash their hearts with laughter.” ~Faith Javane and Dusty Bunker~ Throughout history, many spiritual paths have utilized laughter to create emotional balance, harmony and peace. Laughter driven by joy, love, or the acceptance
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“Fear twists our ideas and makes crooked the ways of our life; it creates barriers between people, and it certainly destroys love.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ How often do we witness people driven into action while trapped at the level of fear? Always seeming to react or defend, they sow confusion and discord in their
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“You are ultimately destined to discover your power and accept its responsibilities,” ~Mike Dooley~ Nothing exists but this moment. Here you can access wisdom, empowerment, joy, gratitude and peace. If these things are momentarily elusive, observe your thoughts. Any unrest begins there. To rise above the mechanisms of the mind, we need to
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Sometimes it can be challenging to function consistently from a high level of consciousness. It’s easy to get lost in the story and fall down the rabbit hole of ego-driven fear or reactivity. Should this happen, simply observe your thoughts without inner criticism. Choose to place your attention on something that is uplifting or
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Spiritual truths don’t change. They expand in all directions until a concept takes on greater meaning in our day-to-day experiences. Fledgling spiritual seekers, while understanding concepts, often struggle to maintain them in the face of difficulties. Fear takes over, worry seems important, reactivity happens. With practice, concepts transform into powerful tools that we can
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When inspiration strikes we must heed the call. It’s powerful to turn towards whatever speaks to your soul and explore its depths. This is how one cultivates new facets of expression. Whether passionate for a topic of study, art, or the work of a lifetime, the Muse plays a powerful role in the support
The heart chakra is where the beauty and magic of life come alive. At the center of our being, we channel everything we experience through the heart. Sometimes it weeps over the sorrows of the world. Sometimes it expands in kindness and compassion. Sometimes it breaks when we face hardship, only to emerge stronger
One’s level of consciousness determines the filter through they interpret everything in their experience. Many of us played the game “telephone” as children, enjoying the way the original statement changed from person to person as it went through the line until finally emerging as nonsense at the end. And yet… here we are in
“The way of the miracle-worker is to see all human behavior as one two things: either love, or a call for love.” ~Marianne Williamson~ Life, in spite of how it looks and feels sometimes, is a playground of experience. Contrasts are experienced to teach us compassion, right action, acceptance, and awareness. It’s powerful
