We never stop learning. When faced with a challenge, consciously turn toward it. \”The spiritual practice of relationships is about working on ourselves only, freeing ourselves from the constricting grip of our own unhappiness. It is not the other person’s job to take our unhappiness away; our discomfort is our own responsibility. Attending to our […]
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Wisdom arises when we allow the soul to experience what is without judgment. \”The path to love requires open-hearted attention to the very things that seem to block our way to it.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ The richness of various ideas, textures, perceptions and soul expression creates a vast tapestry of exquisite beauty. Contrasts allow
Every situation has something vital to teach us. \”Drop the idea of becoming someone, because you are already a masterpiece. You cannot be improved. You only have to come to it, to know it, to realize it.\” ~Osho~ In moments when blockages seem to keep you locked in old patterns and you
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Stillness is a state of no-mind. \”No matter how you may be feeling, simply sit down, experience the texture of what is happening in your body and mind – and then just let it be.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ Once you develop an awareness of the ego, it becomes easier to observe its antics.
Your soul is in a constant state of expansion. \”Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.\” ~Rumi~ Something good is coming your way. Weave your future by recognizing the talents, lessons, synchronicities and opportunities that
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Courage is not about fearlessness. It is the willingness to move forward in spite of any fear that may arise. \”Fear tells us to stop, to stay within the boundary of our protected cocoon-world. Yet when we feel fear, if we take even one small step toward it rather than yielding to our habitual pulling
Observe the sacredness in yourself and in the world around you. \”The moment you enter the Now with your attention, you realize that life is sacred. There is a sacredness to everything you perceive when you are present. The more you live in the Now, the more you sense the simple yet profound joy of
Be the light you wish to see in the world. \”I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion – and where it isn’t, that is where my work lies.\” ~Ram Dass~ Each of us must demonstrate personal responsibility by observing the energy we bring into our life situations.
The greater the challenge, the greater the breakthrough. \”Change, freedom, invention and liberation are all attributes of [disruption]. The inner strength you have funded until now in your life is your support and guide at a time when everything you’ve taken for granted is being challenged.\” ~Ralph Blum~ When challenges feel intense
There are times when we must go inward, feel deeply and allow healing to begin. \”Experiencing our emotions fully, without wallowing in them or turning away, allows us to break through the layers of protective armor and connect with the heart. Fully felt, our emotions can clear the path to the deep well of compassionate
