When you begin to make substantial progress in your own spiritual growth, you may encounter resistance from the people around you. It can be surprising to witness push-back from those who will benefit the most from your increasing awareness; however, it’s also the best proof that you are indeed evolving to new levels. As we […]
“Let go of certainty. The opposite isn\’t uncertainty. It\’s openness, curiosity and a willingness to embrace paradox, rather than choose up sides. The ultimate challenge is to accept ourselves exactly as we are, but never stop trying to learn and grow.” ~Tony Schwartz~ Consider the uses of adversity. Challenges push us places we would rarely
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Look beyond your challenges to the beauty that fills your life experience. The present moment provides an opportunity to live in a way that allows you to contribute rather than being propelled by desire. The awakened heart sees through the eyes of love and gratitude with the realization that fulfillment is a state of mind.
“It is only in our thoughts that ideas, beliefs, and problems become solid, dark, and unyielding. Reality itself is moveable, light, ever-changing. In our minds we seem trapped, in reality we are utterly free.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Allow life to be as it is and choose to seek peacefulness in the present moment. Perception changes everything.
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“What happens when we slow down and pay attention? Everything! Innumerable delights are right at hand.” ~Ezra Bayda~ We are masters in the process of awakening – all of us. The only difference is where one resides on that journey. It can be hard for some to imagine the spiritual awakening of someone who still
\”The wise heart is not one that understands everything; it is the heart that can tolerate the truth of not knowing.\” ~Jack Kornfield~ The mind seeks answers and explanations. The ego projects the belief that all will be well with a definitive plan in place and creates distraction by constant search and analysis. There is
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\”Dying to your own attachments is a beautiful death. Because this death releases you into real life. You have to die as a seed to live as a tree.\” ~Mooji~ Imagine being genuinely at peace no matter what unfolds in your life experience. Live passionately and joyfully, pursue your goals, love who you love, and
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“When we are aware of our weaknesses or negative tendencies, we open the opportunity to work on them.” ~Allan Lokos~ We have been conditioned to fear the shadow side of life and of ourselves. It\’s important to turn and face it; thus transforming it into a powerful aspect of spiritual awakening. As multifaceted beings, we
When someone is lost in dysfunction, they are completely unaware of their ability to connect to the Divine. Unconsciously, they replenish themselves by absorbing energy from the people around them. This energy exchange can happen in a few ways but primarily it comes from strong reactions. Whether in the form of anger or arguments, frustration
“Intimacy is a totally different dimension. It is allowing the other to come into you, to see you as you see yourself, to allow the other to see you from the inside, to invite somebody to that deepest core of your being.” ~Osho~ When you love and accept yourself, there is no fear. You allow
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