“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
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Every experience leaves us transformed. Consider the energy you leave behind when you interact with another as well as what you might learn or draw from them. The richness of textures and delight should spice our lives with a unique imprint
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“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ There are times when we are transformed by new perceptions. Miracles unfold and we witness the Divine plan in operation all around us. These spiritual experiences are
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“Nobody else gets to live your life. You’re the artist. Paint your picture. Dream your own masterpiece into being.” ~Anna Taylor~ Some people can look at a stone or a piece of wood and see something unique and beautiful waiting to emerge. They look through the lens of possibility and dare to remove the excess
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“If you understand it, the world is a great device to make you conscious. Your enemy is your friend, and the curses are blessings, and the misfortunes can be turned into fortunes. It depends only on one thing: if you know the key of awareness.” ~Osho~ Challenging situations are blessings in disguise – always. When
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“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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“There is no greatness where there is not simplicity, goodness, and truth.” ~Leo Tolstoy~ Awareness is the removal of distractions. The human condition is to complicate; however, the role of the spiritual seeker is to see through the distractions to the simplicity of a joyful life. All that you seek is already within you. There
“May you realize that you are never alone, that your soul in its brightness and belonging connects you intimately with the rhythm of the universe.” ~John O’Donohue~ The infinite love of the Divine rains down upon you from all dimensions and surrounds you at all times. Though there are certainly moments when it is easy
\”I’ve worked all my life on the subject of awareness, whether it’s awareness of the body, awareness of the mind, awareness of your emotions, awareness of your relationships, or awareness of your environment. I think the key to transforming your life is to be aware of who you are.\” ~Deepak Chopra~ You hold the key