“In these times where it has seemed dark indeed where integrity appears solely buried in legend and lore, it is an opportunity in contrast to the shadows, to create miracles… by choosing first courage, then diligence, standing, opening our mouth and speaking the truth that in rare moments, may ignite the light.” ~Tom Althouse~ To […]
The need for outside validation is an ego-generated journey of frustration and soul crushing compromise. When one constantly tries to determine what others may be seeking, they discover that chasing recognition ultimately leads into the abyss of fear. Many people defer to their inner critic, typically seeking to please others based upon childhood imprinting or
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“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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“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~Leo Buscaglia~ Consider channeling your energy in a different way today because the world desperately needs a little
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“Silence is not the absence of something but the presence of everything.” ~Gorden Hempton~ . If you can’t find the words to explain your beliefs, you’re on the right path. We can use words as signposts, as pointers that lead us in the right direction; however, by their very nature, words are limiting. Have you
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“Perhaps the most “spiritual” thing any of us can do is simply to look through our own eyes, see with eyes of wholeness, and act with integrity and kindness.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn~ . Throughout the process of awakening we examine various beliefs, commune with teachings of the ancient masters and find inspiration from those with whom
As a creature who is at ease in the water, duck teaches us to be comfortable with our emotions. The highs and lows of emotional responses are the epitome of our human experience. Many people struggle due to their repressed emotions. No matter what type of baggage someone may carry, it often seems to get
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“If your mind carries a heavy burden of past, you will experience more of the same. The past perpetuates itself through lack of presence. The quality of your consciousness at this moment is what shapes the future.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ When you find yourself caught up in drama, invariably there is a story attached. Whether personal,
“A friend is one to whom one may pour out all the contents of one’s heart, chaff and grain together knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keep what is worth keeping and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away.” ~Arabian Proverb~ If you approach life with a loving
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“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift.” ~Albert Einstein~ In a world filled with overwhelming sensations and distractions, the ego-mind has cultivated a collective script that results in continued conflict and dysfunction. As
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