“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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Spiritual truths don’t change. They expand in all directions until a concept takes on greater meaning in our day-to-day experiences. Fledgling spiritual seekers, while understanding concepts, often struggle to maintain them in the face of difficulties. Fear takes over, worry seems important, reactivity happens. With practice, concepts transform into powerful tools that we can
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The heart chakra is where the beauty and magic of life come alive. At the center of our being, we channel everything we experience through the heart. Sometimes it weeps over the sorrows of the world. Sometimes it expands in kindness and compassion. Sometimes it breaks when we face hardship, only to emerge stronger
We stand at the threshold of another shift in consciousness. Personally, we must each tend to our own awakening and consistently act with purpose, authenticity, and clarity. Collectively, we will rise; however, the greatest gift that you can give in this moment is your Presence. Each of us plays a powerful role in our
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“It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~ Sit, observe your breath for a
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ In an ever-changing world, one thing remains the same: The gift of Presence. No matter what unfolds, it can be utilized as an aspect of awakening. When you find yourself struggling or feeling reactive,
“You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Love can inspire expansion into new dimensions. When one is truly open, living and loving without attachment, there is freedom. Enter into your interactions and observe the many ways you can be a source of love in
There’s nothing quite so powerful as a shift in consciousness. What once seemed solid and immovable suddenly becomes diaphanous and mutable. Decades ago, when I sought to bring healing and balance into my life, it was empowering to discover that my perceived limitations were all self-imposed. This insight opened a whole new world of
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”Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation.” ~Aristotle~ Our grandest adventures often begin with an intuitive whisper. Something calls us to embark upon a new phase and often we begin without knowing exactly how everything will pull together. These first steps may be tentative; however, each
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“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~ Repeating patterns show where we
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