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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One’s level of consciousness determines the filter through they interpret everything in their experience. Many of us played the game “telephone” as children, enjoying the way the original statement changed from person to person as it went through the line until finally emerging as nonsense at the end. And yet… here we are in
Attention always determines where your energy flows. It’s empowering to understand how choice impacts our daily journey. When you make consciousness a priority, begin within. Notice your thoughts. Observe them and how they make you feel. This is the starting point. Rather than dwelling on a perceived problem, past event, or future worries, just
“We often look to our relationships to mask an anxious quiver of being that cries out for relief. Yet another person can never heal our anxiety; we can only do that for ourselves. But that doesn’t keep us from asking others to do it.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Some relationships seem to cause a lot of pain
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\”When you complain, you make yourself into a victim. When you speak out, you are in your power. So change the situation by taking action or by speaking out if necessary or possible; leave the situation or accept it. All else is madness.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Happiness is a choice. The most empowering aspect of awakening
Each of us chooses how we participate with life. Our day to day experiences run the gamut – from tragedy to bliss, darkness to light, pain to pleasure. Rather than layering a mind-made story on top of various events, we can choose to accept, then act. Dark moments and challenges are not a punishment, nor
\”Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ As we explore various lessons it\’s important to remember that the situations that set them in motion will stay in
“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things, does the heart find its morning and is refreshed.” ~Kahlil Gibran~ Pure laughter based in love is powerful. It can dispel fear or sadness in an instant or transform strangers into friends. It lightens the
\”Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ Passion is the fire that sparks movement, experience, and ultimately, wisdom. Since our only true purpose is to awaken, why not
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“Let\’s trade in all our judging for appreciating. Let\’s lay down our righteousness and just be together.” ~Ram Dass~ What if you chose to find one thing to appreciate about each situation or person who has ever been a challenge in your life? What if you chose only to speak about that positive thing when
