On occasion, I’m asked how to tell the difference between ego and intuition. At first, the distinction can seem simple. Ego is often loud and repetitive, while intuition tends to arrive softly, offering its message once and allowing us to choose. Over time, we learn to recognize those intuitive pings. Yet as our consciousness expands,
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One of the things I love best about summer is the ability to savor those moments when I wake in the wee hours of the morning. A moon filled with magic, the constant melody of crickets carried on the warm summer breeze, the dark coming alive to embrace me. Everyone finds their balance in different
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There are some mornings when the Divine seems to speak in the smallest of ways, and lately, I’ve been noticing those little messages everywhere. A hummingbird appearing at just the right moment, a dragonfly drifting through my awareness, and, most sweetly, a little bunny who seemed to have her own lesson to share. For the
For many, that which is hardest to face is the very thing asking for our attention. Resistance can be an indicator that true transformation is at hand; therefore, the ego may devise myriad ways to turn our attention elsewhere. When consciously seeking to accelerate your awakening, notice what you tend to shy away from. It
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Raised as an evangelical Christian, I struggled through childhood with limiting beliefs, judgment, and a complicated relationship with my father. As I sought healing, I decided to try hypnosis, asking the therapist to take me to the beginning of my challenges with him. I expected some repressed memory from childhood. Instead, I found myself experiencing
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Sometimes we have to experience who we aren’t in order to discover who we are. Many of us explore several pathways before finding the purpose or passion that feels wholly our own. Dreams may fall apart, plans may lose their meaning, and the ego may begin weaving stories of failure, wasted time, or opportunities lost.
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The thing I love most about life on this planet is the infinite variety of ways we may choose to experience it. Every creation begins with a thought—one we nurture into a passion, shape into a belief, and eventually express through the choices we make. Some people are handed circumstances that appear easy from the
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Everyone faces challenges, and each of us carries responsibilities that ask for our care and attention. As you tend to what life has placed before you, remember to nurture yourself as well. When you meet your obligations with grace, you bring a healthier and more present version of yourself into each moment. Yet some burdens
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All relationships offer a different glimpse into who we are. Romantic love awakens one part of us, parental love another. Soul friendships hold us through seasons of challenge and joy, each person bringing forward a particular expression of our nature. Examining our close connections can become a meaningful part of spiritual practice. We can begin
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Life is life. Its rises and falls, openings and contractions, create a living playground of discovery. Each of us views the world through a unique perspective, shaped by what we have learned and gathered throughout the unfolding of our lives. Perhaps we would be well served by considering that every experience is sacred. For those