#acceptance

What Perception Reveals

“No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit.” ~Ansel Adams~ As we awaken, our perceptions are transformed. Consciousness expands and our vision becomes all-encompassing as we benefit from […]

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The Role of Resistance

“Enlightenment is nothing more than the complete absence of resistance to what is. End of story.” ~Adyashanti~ As lessons unfold, your explorations will undoubtedly take you down new paths. Always seek the lesson, the beauty, the insight, for everything plays a role in the ongoing journey of your awakening. As consciousness expands, the ego must

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Rising Above Thought

\”Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.\” ~Khalil Gibran~ We have the opportunity for expansive growth in this moment. By choosing not to be offended by anyone or anything, by releasing hurt and resentment, by rising above

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Walk Gently

\”Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet.\” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ To live in alignment with life, we must first remove anything that blocks us from living in a way that is empowered and accepting. The spiritual path calls upon us to dissolve the ego, rise above the mundane and cultivate trust.

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Be Yourself

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~ Our cultural imprinting teaches that something is missing. Many feel pressured to look or be a certain way, and indeed we have entire industries dedicated to ensuring a subconscious (or not so subconscious)

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What We Think…

\”Enlightenment is nothing more than the complete absence of resistance to what is. End of story.\” ~Adyashanti~ Acceptance is empowerment. Begin where you are with what you have. Then, take a deep slow breath, close your eyes and imagine…. Imagine that you are safe. Feel the healing powers of the earth with each and every

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Universal Love

“The mantra – sat chit ananda – tells us that our soul is that place which is spontaneously love, knowingness, and bliss.” ~Deepak Chopra~ Sutra: Sat Chit Ananda (saht chit ah-NAN-dah) Meaning: My inner dialogue reflects the fire of my soul When your self talk is aligned with the love of the Divine, you are

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Insight Through Contrast

\”The true miracle lies in our eagerness to allow, appreciate, and honor the uniqueness, and freedom of each sentient being to sing the song of their heart.” ~Amit Ray~ Spiritual awakening is a constant process of forgiveness. As long as there is still one person, government entity, business or circumstance that you can’t forgive, there

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Facing Challenges Consciously

\”Every challenge takes you a little deeper and awakens you again and again. Without the challenges, you probably would go to back to sleep. The challenges keep you awake.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Think about all that you’ve learned so far on your spiritual journey – the tools of awakening tried and sometimes discarded, the basis of

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Unconditional Love

\”But let there be spaces in your togetherness and let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.\” ~Kahlil Gibran~ Unconditional love calls upon us to honor each path as sacred. Regardless of

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