We are born knowing love as Presence — unfiltered, open, and free. But slowly, we learn its conditions: who deserves it, when it’s safe, what it costs. We take in the language of others’ wounds — the quiet lessons of withholding, approval, abandonment, and control. Over time, those patterns begin to feel like truth. […]
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I am always amazed at the incredible resilience of the human spirit. There’s a quiet strength that arises when we align our will with the flow of life. We often think of resilience as the ability to “push through,” to keep standing tall no matter what storms arrive. But resilience of the conscious spirit
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We all move through life with preferences. We may prefer sunny days over rain, kindness over harshness, or ease over struggle. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that – it’s part of being human. Preferences can guide us toward what nourishes us and away from what drains us. They can even help us shape a
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. Some mornings arrive as quiet teachers. Today, the sound of rain on the tin roof of my gazebo offered me a lesson in Presence. Instead of beginning the day with my usual doggy-inspired gratitude moment, I was called to walk barefoot into the darkness – invited by Spirit to experience the moment as it
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. Families are places of deep love, yet they are also where we meet some of our greatest challenges. Often, those challenges arise when two people who care for each other hold completely different perspectives. In these moments, acceptance becomes a powerful teacher. Acceptance does not mean agreement or approval—it simply means allowing another to
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Enlightenment is not about changing the world or achieving some distant goal in the future; rather, it is the profound realization that resistance is the only obstacle to peace. When we stop opposing what is and accept each moment as it unfolds, we find ourselves completely liberated from suffering. True enlightenment emerges from the
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“You must understand the whole of life, not just one little part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, that is why you must sing, and dance, and write poems, and suffer, and understand, for all that is life.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ . As awareness expands
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When we encounter moments of challenge or attack, it’s an invitation to look deeper. Our spiritual work is to transform reactivity or judgment into an opportunity to cultivate love and compassion. We can choose to respond with an open heart – loving without attachment to outcomes – while honoring their contribution to our journey
This morning I awoke gently to the sound of purring and contentment. Opening my eyes, I saw that it was 4:44 and smiled. It’s a lovely reminder to focus on balance and foundational energy today. When life becomes a loving conversation between you and the divine, the flow of events takes on new meaning.
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”My uniquely creative talents and abilities flow through me and are expressed in deeply satisfying ways.” ~ Louise Hay ~ You are an exquisite work of art in progress, a masterpiece waiting to emerge from all the colors and textures and experiences of life. Choose to recognize your value and yet continue to
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