“Peace is found not through seeking peace, but through residing completely in what is.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The awakened spirit walks gently through life, seeking to be present and peaceful. This creates a powerful blending of the spiritual and the mundane. Living a spiritual life is not some perfection that you will experience at some point […]
“We wish for people to accept us as we are, but in so doing we reject them for who they are.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The awakened heart sees beauty and potential. In a world where many struggle in darkness, we must cultivate the ability to shine the light of consciousness in order to assist with the
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\”Looking with a mind that\’s awake reveals the shimmering pulse of life. Looking with a mind full of thoughts reveals only your thoughts.\” ~Ezra Bayda~ We are all masters in the process of awakening. Even though we have the same ultimate purpose, our paths to enlightenment are unique. Once you discover what inspires you, find
Loving-Kindness Meditation (from the book Beyond Happiness by Ezra Bayda) Using conscious breath, draw your attention to the present moment. Think of someone you have positive feelings for and breathe them in to the heart chakra. This activates your innate loving-kindness. As you continue with slow, conscious breaths stay with each line below for a
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“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
“Experiencing our emotions fully, without wallowing in them or turning away, allows us to break through the layers of protective armor and connect with the heart. Fully felt, our emotions can clear the path to the deep well of compassionate love that is the essence of our being… and we are free to receive all
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\”Because one believes in oneself, one doesn\’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn\’t need others\’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” ~Lao Tzu~ The truly empowered see themselves clearly. They do not need outside validation nor do they seek perfection from others. As
“There is more than one road to spiritual salvation. We discover a philosophical way of living by encountering the world, culling knowledge from all available resources, and thinking reverently about life.” ~Kilroy J. Oldster~ The goal is to bring higher consciousness into your day-to-day life experiences. As you grow in awareness, you may discover that
“The path to love requires open-hearted attention to the very things that seem to block our way to it.” ~Ezra Bayda~ All change begins within. When we consciously bring the light of awareness to the challenges of our lives, we begin to recognize the illusions from which they arise. Transformation occurs as we dissolve our
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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~ The richness of various ideas, textures, perceptions and soul expression creates a vast tapestry of exquisite beauty. Contrasts allow us to experience life from several different perspectives as we explore the nuances of wholeness.
