#compassion

Accept, Then Act

“Accept — then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ All of life is participating in your awakening. Every nuance of the days […]

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The Essence of You

When used consciously, the breath can be utilized to access a sacred realm. To calm the mind, to honor the present moment as sacred, to enter the gap between thoughts, to open yourself to receive… visualize yourself as pure Essence. Expansion occurs as we drop the layers of limiting belief. Distractions become diaphanous and Presence,

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Limitless Potential

“Whenever you deeply accept this moment as it is — no matter what form it takes — you are still, you are at peace.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. In the midst of hyperbole and distraction lies an infinite well of peace from which you can drink. Honor your journey as

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Conditioning

“A spiritual teacher is sometimes necessary to help you uncover that one thing you do not wish to see.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Our culture is based upon doing rather than being. Throughout many facets of life, we are taught that we must take some action to fix, achieve, or be productive in order to feel happy

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Contrast

“May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder.” ~John O’Donohue~ This plane of experience is all about contrast. Every situation we encounter contains both light and dark, intensity and gentleness, sadness and joy. We must learn the delicate balance of dancing between the two without getting lost in

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Compassionate Action

“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.” ~Sharon Salzberg~ We are continually in the process of learning how to walk in the world deeply connected, yet understanding that each journey is a solitary

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Encouraging Authenticity

\”As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has or ever will have something inside that is unique to all time. It\’s our job to encourage each other to discover that

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Community

Be proud of your unique gifts. There has never been, nor will there ever be, anyone who brings your perception and talents to the planet. No matter where you reside on the Path of Transformation, you are right where you need to be. It’s empowering to realize that in every moment, you are doing the

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Sharing Love

  “If you withhold love as a form of punishment, who is being punished?” ~Donald L. Hicks~ Love is giving – giving based in kindness, freedom and compassion without expectation. Judgment is a by-product of the ego. Condemning others, whether through “righteous anger” or an internal dialogue, creates blockages between people. The only way to

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The Flow of Energy

“Rage — whether in reaction to social injustice, or to our leaders’ insanity, or to those who threaten or harm us — is a powerful energy that, with diligent practice, can be transformed into fierce compassion.” ~Bonnie Myotai Treace~ When someone is selling you anger or fear, it\’s because they have nothing else to offer.

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