“Whenever you deeply accept this moment as it is – no matter what form it takes – you are still, you are at peace.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ To offer another the space to be who they are is a miraculous gift. Everyone we encounter wants only one thing: to be accepted as they are. Plant seeds […]
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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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“How would your life be different if…You stopped making negative judgmental assumptions about people you encounter? Let today be the day…You look for the good in everyone you meet and respect their journey.” ~Steve Maraboli~ Many today feel the loss of changing relationships. Polarities are becoming more extreme and excessive stories of the ego are
\”The crowd neither wants nor seeks knowledge, and the leaders of the crowd, in their own interests, try to strengthen its fear and dislike of everything new and unknown. The slavery in which mankind lives is based upon this fear.\” ~G. I. Gurdjieff~ To be a spiritual seeker is to discover your courage. Leaving the
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“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.” ~Socrates~ The ego can be viewed as a teacher rather than an enemy. Its function is to play the part of adversary and with practice, we can learn to recognize it’s mechanisms. Ego is in play when thought-forms crystallize into beliefs through repetition,
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“…the past gives you an identity and the future holds the promise of salvation, of fulfillment in whatever form. Both are illusions.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ The greatest gift that we can give is our Presence. In every situation we have the opportunity to bring light where there is darkness, give kindness rather than turn away and
“You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.” ~Morihei Ueshiba~ Enlightenment is a life long process. There will be times when we feel empowered, balanced and ready to face
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“Enlightenment will be now the beginning, not the end. Beginning of a non-ending process in all dimensions of richness.” ~Osho~ No matter what is unfolding in your life experience, you have an opportunity to utilize it as a vehicle of awakening. Even momentary boredom or apathy can be transformed into a powerful aspect of your
“Listening is about being present, not just about being quiet.” ~Krista Tippett~ Many people often feel unheard and misunderstood. Consciously choose to be receptive today, offering advice only when it is specifically requested. Being an open presence of non-judgment and an active, present-moment listener is a sincere expression of love and respect. Every moment provides
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“For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.” ~Cynthia Occelli~ Enlightenment is a slow, transformative process. The journey inward hesitantly begins with many starts and stops. The heart