“What is the path? Residing in this very life, exactly as it is right now… liking or not liking has nothing to do with it.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Awakening calls upon us to be aware of our responses. Rather than seeking to dominate circumstances, we learn to flow with them. Rather than attempting to bend […]
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When caught in the grip of reactivity, anger or blame, it\’s imperative to observe your inner dialogue. There are patterns of limiting behavior or beliefs bubbling up to the surface, ready for profound healing. Conscious awareness provides an opportunity to integrate messages from your higher self. Anger is only healthy when utilized as an springboard for
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“Having preferences is not a problem, nor is enjoying them. But when preferences crystallize into requirements, we suffer.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Attachment creates suffering. When we utilize daily gratitude and acceptance as the foundation for creating peace in the present moment, we discover that ultimately, everything we experience is transformed. It’s important to enjoy
Transformation – whether personal or collective – often takes us into uncharted territory. The chaos of upheaval is intended to shake things up in order to break us free of repetitive patterns. Don’t fear these intense moments of change. Spiritual practice calls upon us to receive changes with an open-heart. Your willingness to move into
During times of transition, shifts in life’s circumstances or accelerated self-change, it’s important to learn how to keep emotional responses moderate. Rather than complete immersion in the highs and lows (which can be exhausting!), consciously take a moment to observe yourself, knowing that true protection comes from acting with integrity, doing your best and accepting
When we come together, a synergy is created that shines brilliantly throughout the universe. This is what love looks like. It is fluid and expansive and allows us to explore life as we discover who we are in the presence of another. In union, watch how your energies merge and change. Relationships reflect our desire
“Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.” ~Ramana Maharshi~ Some people seek recognition or validation. Some seek to be needed. Others base every decision upon what they believe is required of them… and all feel trapped by the expectations of others. The awakened spirit lives in his or her own
“Friendship … is born at the moment when one man says to another \”What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .” ~C.S. Lewis~ Old souls tend to be drawn to those with whom they have a long and varied history. Through lifetimes of experience, they have played several roles with
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“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Challenges can draw us together in miraculous ways. It’s easy to get lost in the stories of the mind, the collective dramas we experience and fears regarding an unknowable future. Every day ego-driven souls fill our consciousness with “what ifs?” that attempt to
“Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.” ~Ramana Maharshi~ One challenge that many spiritual seekers encounter is opposition from those around them. The ego may, for a time, flame the inner struggle between the human desire to be accepted and the souls desire to live in ones truth. Those who
