“Having preferences is not a problem, nor is enjoying them. But when preferences crystallize into requirements, we suffer.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Preferences are part of being alive. They give our days texture — favorite flavors, cherished people, hopes that light us up. There is nothing unspiritual about liking what you like. The ache begins only when […]
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There comes a moment on the spiritual journey when we recognize that peace does not arise from changing others, but from softening our own perception. Conflict arises when we wish someone would be different than they are. Harmony blooms when we choose to honor each soul’s unique unfolding. . Every person we meet is shaped
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Some guides walk beside us on two legs, speaking wisdom in words. Others arrive quietly, wrapped in fur, whiskers, and unwavering devotion. Our domestic animals are among the most consistent teachers we will ever meet, though they rarely draw attention to their mastery. They simply love — fiercely, fully, and without reservation. . As I
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Years ago, my passion was writing and performing music. I dreamed of creating a screenplay woven with a storytelling soundtrack, and for a time I truly believed the pieces would align to bring it to life. But as the call of my deeper purpose grew stronger, everything within me began to shift. As the
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Last night, I sat with my mother — two hearts forever joined, yet walking very different spiritual paths. She wanted me to see what she believes is proof that the Bible is authentic, that her way is the only way. Out of love, I listened. I watched. And as I did, I saw not
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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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