“The spiritual practice of relationships is about working on ourselves only, freeing ourselves from the constricting grip of our own unhappiness. It is not the other person’s job to take our unhappiness away; our discomfort is our own responsibility. Attending to our own spiritual tasks – seeing our judgments, opinions, beliefs, demands, and staying present […]
\”I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments, gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith.\” ~Brené Brown~ Your thoughts create your reality. Plant seeds of kindness and gratitude and nurture them in ways that support your own peace, power, growth, and transformation. Consider any limiting thoughts to be weeds which
“Strong emotional reactions always signal the need to look more deeply at your beliefs.” ~Ezra Bayda~ No matter what challenges you may face, you hold the key to transformation. As you embrace new ways of being and thinking, your experiences change. The higher your consciousness, the greater your perspective. Remember this: when your ego tries
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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~ All of existence participates in this sacred dance of life and awakening. Never doubt that you bring something beautiful and unique to our collective experience. Feelings of
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“When you do the right thing, you get the feeling of peace and serenity associated with it. Do it again and again.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ Everyone has a unique way of being in the world. Throughout your search for enlightenment and fulfillment, consider the energy that you bring to your life situation. The awakening soul
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Blame is often used as a tool of avoidance and solidifies victim consciousness. We project energy at another person, situation or idea to distract ourselves from looking within. Since the world is our reflection, circumstances will often arise to provide an opportunity for us to recognize what we’ve spend a lifetime trying to avoid. It’s
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“When stuck in apathy, procrastination, or the morass of depression, choose one small task and complete it mindfully. Momentum will follow.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Sometimes the changes we seek to create in the world (and within ourselves) seem daunting or overwhelming. Discomfort arises when we begin to realize that something needs to shift and, of course,
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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~ The mind loves to have issues to fix. It keeps
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“Every action that is conscious, and that aims at bringing about a result, arises from a motivation. My religion is very simple: my key motivation is love. My religion is kindness.” ~ The Dalai Lama ~ It’s important to remember that you are responsible for your own joy. When you seek fulfillment outside of yourself,
The quickest way to empowerment is by taking personal responsibility for all that you experience. This creates greater insight through introspection, conscious action and awareness. Consider adding humor into the mix and watch the process of change become more pleasurable. Blame is often used as a tool of avoidance. We project energy at another person,
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