“Your hand opens and closes, opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds’ wings.” ~Rumi~ In a world filled with contrast we learn by experiencing the highs […]
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.\” ~Henri Nouwen~ Empowerment, mastery, fulfillment, abundance, freedom… all begin and end with joy. The only thing over which you have any control is how you choose to respond to life. Occasionally, the ego (in its reactive state)
“We have been to the moon, we have charted the depths of the ocean and the heart of the atom, but we have a fear of looking inward to ourselves because we sense that is where all the contradictions flow together.” ~Terrence McKenna~ When we are attached to an idea of how life should be
As you develop inner richness and maturity, you’ll find that others will be drawn to you. In a world filled with busyness, opinion, drama and the various games people play, the advanced spiritual seeker provides a calm space of respite. The quest for love is actually a desire to achieve wholeness. Initially, we look outside
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Solitary practice is an important part of spiritual development. Each of us must walk in truth to find our unique way of being in the world. Powerful too, is the heart-focused connection discovered within a group of like-minded individuals. The synergy created within group energy transforms and accelerates the growth of all those who are
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\”Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.\” ~Robert Fulgham~ Balance isn’t something that just happens when life falls into place; rather, it is the foundation of a life that is grounded, joyful and
“Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.” ~Alan Wilson Watts~ The way to create balance in your life is to consciously seek it in all that you choose
Step lightly. Be gentle. In this way you can be the observer and rise above the intensity of life. Find balance and peace by bringing loving awareness into this moment and honoring the sacredness of your journey. There will, of course, be times when you stumble or miss the mark. Don’t take yourself too seriously.
To participate in the flow of the universe, we must become adept at the art of giving. When joyful and balanced, you have more compassion, patience, insight and treasures to share. Life operates though a dynamic and consistent energy exchange. We create a flow of abundance through our willingness to share. No matter what you
We all have moments when we feel depleted. This is somewhat paradoxical when one considers the fact that the energy that runs through us is infinite; however, the physical body can typically only process a particular amount of energy at one time. The energy centers that regulate how the life-force flows are called chakras. Seven
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