“The root of joy is gratefulness…It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” ~Brother David Steindl-Rast~ Joy is an expression of empowerment. It is a choice that we make again and again that creates an unshakable foundation. Obviously, those who reside in joy still face challenges and encounter […]
“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” ~Oprah Winfrey~ Challenges are a necessary aspect of enlightenment. They allow us to cultivate the tools of trust, patience, insight and empowerment. Don’t shy away from these moments of apparent darkness; instead, turn and shine the light of consciousness upon them. Shamanic traditions utilize the energy and lessons of Jaguar
“Awakening is not changing who you are, but discarding who you are not.\” ~Deepak Chopra~ Challenges help us to discover aspects of ourselves that are ready to emerge. They often act as catalysts that prompt relationships to deepen into something beautiful, unique and full of love. When faced with hardship, be willing to receive support
“Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.” ~Ramana Maharshi~ All limitations are self-imposed. When we hold a limiting belief, fear can block the exploration into anything that challenges that belief. The ego is terrified of losing control; therefore, it
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“We all are so deeply interconnected; we have no option but to love all. Be kind and do good for any one and that will be reflected. The ripples of the kind heart are the highest blessings of the Universe.” ~Amit Ray~ When we meet someone with whom our soul has shared history, there’s a
“No one can tell what goes on in between the person you were and the person you become. No one can chart that blue and lonely section of hell. There are no maps of the change. You just come out the other side. Or you don\’t.” ~Stephen King~ Challenges awaken the desire for change. In
View others as unfolding beings in their journey toward higher consciousness. ~Ken Keyes Jr.~ The higher your state of consciousness, the greater your perception. As we awaken, we cultivate the ability to interpret life from many different levels. Consciousness is the journey of expansion into all dimensions, the discovery of broader perspectives and the integration
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“The spiritual practice of relationships is about working on ourselves only, freeing ourselves from the constricting grip of our own unhappiness. It is not the other person’s job to take our unhappiness away; our discomfort is our own responsibility. Attending to our own spiritual tasks – seeing our judgments, opinions, beliefs, demands, and staying present
\”Every challenge takes you a little deeper and awakens you again and again. Without the challenges, you probably would go to back to sleep. The challenges keep you awake.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Think about all that you’ve learned so far on your spiritual journey – the tools of awakening tried and sometimes discarded, the basis of
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\”I\’ve come to trust not that events will always unfold exactly as I want, but that I will be fine either way. The challenges we face in life are always lessons that serve our soul\’s growth.\” ~Marianne Williamson~ Consider the uses of adversity. Challenges refine our skills and prompt us to cultivate our strengths. We
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