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Anger is a Message

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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Detachment

“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

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Vision Quest

Powerful forces of change are awakening within you. The desire for growth often prompts a journey of discovery into the unknown. Your spiritual evolution is incredibly personal and yet, it impacts the collective growth of all. Momentary breaks from life\’s distractions create a space of immense value. In the solitude of discovery you can face

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Awareness

Awareness is awakening within you. Layer by layer you are removing the illusions that hinder your vision. As your inner wisdom becomes more apparent, life becomes simple. When you know yourself, understand your purpose and consciously choose to be less ego-driven, you are evolving into a Buddha. The picture above was taken during my gratitude

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Let Go

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ There is nothing wrong with having preferences; however, when we allow those preferences crystallize into absolute requirements, we suffer. One

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The Words We Speak

\”The challenges in this place are real and sometimes very difficult, but I\’ve learned to slow down and look for beauty in my days, for the mysteries and blessings woven into everything, into the very words we speak.\” ~Kim Edwards~ Your words have power. They send energy outward and create the type of reality you

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Whispers of Wisdom

“Open the bloom of your heart and become a gift of beauty to the world.” ~Bryant McGill~ Simple things matter. Small acts of kindness can change situations in powerful ways. When we choose to live gently, we discover that our sojourn is filled with majestic spaces. Instead of rushing from one thing to another, one

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Compassion

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~Leo Buscaglia~ The transformative power of compassion is awakened when we choose to truly hear one another. Being

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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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The Grace of Gratitude

\”Those who awaken never rest in one place. Like swans, they rise and leave the lake. On the air they rise and fly an invisible course. Their food is knowledge. They live on emptiness. They have seen how to break free. Who can follow them?\” ~Gautama Buddha~ All life is in a constant flow of

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