Why do we cling when clinging causes pain? It\’s empowering to truly understand that we can utilize any situation as a vehicle for awakening. One practice is to notice attachment when it arises, consciously observe how it impacts our state of consciousness Now, and then take right action when appropriate. If you notice yourself fighting […]
\”There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in our philosophy.\” ~William Shakespeare~ We have much to learn from one another. While it may feel more comfortable to reinforce beliefs with like-minded people, we achieve far greater strength through understanding various points of view. This calls upon us to cultivate
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“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~Carl Gustav Jung~ Drop all pretense. Rather than trying to please or seek outside validation, simply bring the best version of yourself to this moment. The dance of awakening opens new dimensions of life. In them, we are born anew and begin to
Karma is not about good versus bad, nor is it punishment. The idea behind karmic interactions is to experience both sides of an equation (such as teacher/student or attacker/victim) until we achieve neutrality and balance. Typically, older souls are seeking to redress any outstanding karmic imbalance and arrange their lives at the level of soul
\”The moment that judgement stops through acceptance of what it is, you are free of the mind. You have made room for love, for joy, for peace.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ When you utilize everything in your experience as a vehicle for awakening, you step into empowerment. Acceptance has nothing to do with liking something; however, it
We are in the process of breaking free from limiting patterns. Do not resist the transformation that is at hand. Empowered surrender calls upon us to trust the processes of our awakening and enter the realm of harmony, awareness and compassion. To transcend duality means to rise above seemingly opposite energies. Rather than getting caught
“Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.” ~Ramana Maharshi~ As the veil of illusion is burned away, our true nature emerges. Forms dissolve, attachments cease and we are able to honor the power of the present moment as sacred. Be the loving witness of your own transformation and watch as
“The willingness to simply rest in the physical experience of your life is the key to spiritual transformation.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Everything in your life experience provides an opportunity to grow. The physical world is a canvas and upon it, you can create whatever you wish. You may discover that each time you focus on addressing
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“We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ Everyone carries wounds that silently (or not so silently, in some cases) control their lives. Rather than turn and face these shadows, the ego-mind begins a story of wrongness that gets projected outward. As a distraction, judgment and blame create all-encompassing stories that can
Everything is constantly changing, evolving, growing. This natural process is what allows us to expand our perception while we explore new aspects of ourselves. As we journey through the phases of life – youth, power and wisdom, we tend to revisit old lessons in order to understand them from a different point of view. Enjoy
