Judgement, whether directed outward or inward, blocks all possibility of love. One gets caught in the maze of self-deception, believing the reality of their mental projections. The ego wants to distract from honest self assessment and healing; therefore, it spends a lot of time and energy complaining, blaming and judging the world as wrong. Conscious […]
“Call to mind the deepest, darkest, most negative truth about yourself – and know that this ‘truth’ is a lie.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Sometimes we have to be who we aren’t in order to discover who we are and everyone faces their own dark night of the soul as part of the quest to awaken.
“Do not be misled by what you see around you, or be influenced by what you see. You live in a world which is a playground of illusion, full of false paths, false values and false ideals. But you are not part of that world.” ~Sai Baba~ As humans, our point of view is very
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“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit” ~E.E. Cumming~ There is something extraordinarily captivating about someone who is authentic, unique and comfortable in their own skin. See if you can drop the need to have any defining labels in your experience. The
Those who are unwilling to grow, when triggered, attempt to force everyone around them to change their behavior. Those on a path of awakening and personal responsibility, when triggered, understand that true healing and change begins within. It\’s likely that you\’ve encountered someone who is easily upset. Feeding off the energy of victim-hood and blame,
Things are often far different than they appear. I interpret unkindness as a cry for help. The person who lashes out is demonstrating their own pain, misery and self-hatred for all to see. When we respond with judgment, defense or hatred of our own, we miss an opportunity to bring light to the situation. Any
May I be the medicine for those who are sick, a partner for those who are lonely, a bridge for those who need to cross over, and a light for those who are blind. ~Buddhist Prayer~ You have access to infinite wisdom and the language of the heart speaks in gentle whispers. It often comes
There\’s no pressure like the pressure we place upon ourselves. The mind creates several \”must-haves\” to generate stress and tension and the day seems to speed up as we go along. In reality, there\’s plenty of time. As conscious creators, we have the ability to slow down our perception of time and bring Presence into
“We wonder how people can’t see the most obvious things about themselves – yet we forget those people are us!” ~Ezra Bayda~ When we get caught up in the ego-driven role that someone may be playing in this life, it is easier to judge them, see them as “wrong” or something to fight against. This
“The ego relies on the familiar. It is reluctant to experience the unknown, which is they very essence of life.” ~Deepak Chopra~ There are times when we need to remind ourselves to be light, playful and accepting. To be lost in the illusion of control is to be stressed and judgmental. The ego projects it\’s
