“You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you need to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are.” ~Mister Rogers~ Our actions have greater meaning when they are aligned with our true nature. The dance of awakening calls upon us […]
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Sometimes it can be challenging to function consistently from a high level of consciousness. It’s easy to get lost in the story and fall down the rabbit hole of ego-driven fear or reactivity. Should this happen, simply observe your thoughts without inner criticism. Choose to place your attention on something that is uplifting or
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“The path to love requires open-hearted attention to the very things that seem to block our way to it.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Sometimes it takes years (or lifetimes!) before we fully understand a particular aspect of our spiritual growth. We go through repetitive circumstances and often explore various aspects of the same lesson
There are many pathways to awakening; however, it ultimately doesn’t matter what we believe. The only true measurement of enlightenment is one’s state of consciousness in the present moment. Earth, and all its various experiences, is merely the backdrop on which we project our interpretation of life. Pay attention to repeating patterns – they
In stillness, we can listen to the wisdom of the Universe. We can watch the perfection of nature, and hear loving whispers in the wind. Is it any wonder that the ego fights so hard to keep the mind busy? Surely it knows the power of Presence and that we can break free from
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There’s nothing quite so powerful as a shift in consciousness. What once seemed solid and immovable suddenly becomes diaphanous and mutable. Decades ago, when I sought to bring healing and balance into my life, it was empowering to discover that my perceived limitations were all self-imposed. This insight opened a whole new world of
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The Eastern Bluebird is a symbol of joy and hope that indicates positive change is coming. Yesterday as I sat in the car with the windows down, this lovely being perched upon my rear-view mirror for a moment. Obviously catching my attention, he stayed close for a bit, posing for the picture above. For
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10/26/2024 \”I don’t care whether the world’s going to end tomorrow or it’s going to go on forever. I’m still going to do the same thing I do every day which is to love, serve, remember, love, serve, remember, love, serve, remember.\” ~Ram Dass~ No matter what unfolds in our collective experience, each of us
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10/23/24 “Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Challenges draw us together in miraculous ways. It’s easy to get lost in the stories of the mind, the collective dramas we experience and fears regarding an unknowable future. Every day ego-driven people fill our consciousness with “what ifs?” that attempt to
“Whenever you deeply accept this moment as it is — no matter what form it takes — you are still, you are at peace.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. In the midst of hyperbole and distraction lies an infinite well of peace from which you can drink. Honor your journey as
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