#challenges

Inner Peace

“May you allow the beauty of the invisible world to gather you, mind you, and embrace you in belonging.” ~John O’Donohue~ . You are responsible for your own joy. Seeking fulfillment of outside validation gives away your power. Then happiness becomes measured by expectation, attachment to outcomes and reliant upon other people’s actions.   Challenges […]

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Chaotic Gifts

  “Across planes of consciousness, we have to live with the paradox that opposite things can be simultaneously true.” ~Ram Dass~   Challenges, whether personal or collective, often shake us to the core. Their purpose is to unveil limiting patterns and prompt intense spiritual growth. When in the midst of chaos, it becomes imperative to

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Collective Consciousness

  ”Each of us is a unique thread, woven into the beautiful fabric, of our collective consciousness.” ~Jaeda DeWalt~   What harms one, harms all. What heals one, heals all. In spite of the appearance of separateness, we are One. This planet provides a paradoxical playground in which to explore and discover these truths.  

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Fumbling Towards Ecstasy

  “Peace in the struggle To find peace Comfort on the way To comfort” ~Sarah McLachlan~   When it comes to knowing and living one’s purpose, each path is unique. We experiment with different ways of showing up in the world. Our relationships provide opportunities to articulate and understand the paths we have traversed. Subtle

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Transforming Challenges Into Wisdom

  “Sometimes you need a little crisis to get your adrenaline flowing and help you realize your potential.” ~Jeannette Walls~   The purest souls have often been tried by fire. They emerge from challenges wholly transformed and begin to understand the healing power of wisdom. The greater the challenge, the greater the breakthrough. In the

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Embrace Your Strength

  Think of the challenges that you have faced and overcome, relationships that tested your ability to believe in yourself, illnesses you’ve weathered, or disappointments that weighed heavily on your mind. Every one of these moments taught you something about resilience. When others place limitation or judgment upon you, stand in your truth.   No

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Facing Adversity

  When challenges arise, the natural ego-driven reaction is often fight or flight; however,when utilized with intention, challenges can be transformed into empowerment. It is important to turn toward the disruption and shine the light of your consciousness upon it. This begins the process of growth and change.   Viewing everything in your experience as

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Living Authentically

  “You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you need to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are.” ~Mister Rogers~   Our actions have greater meaning when they are aligned with our true nature. The dance of awakening calls upon us

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Labels Create Limitation

  “I am ashamed to think how easily we capitulate to badges and names, to large societies and dead institutions.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~   Once we drop mind-made labels of race, religion, sexuality, health, politics or heritage, we can explore life more fully. Labels create limitation that is then expressed throughout our varied interactions. Righteous

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Let Your Life Be Your Message

  Sometimes it can be challenging to function consistently from a high level of consciousness. It’s easy to get lost in the story and fall down the rabbit hole of ego-driven fear or reactivity. Should this happen, simply observe your thoughts without inner criticism. Choose to place your attention on something that is uplifting or

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