“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~ When you notice yourself speaking often of the past, make a conscious effort to bring yourself fully into the present moment. Spiritual maturity has little to do with past […]
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“Spiritual practice is about increasingly entering into love – not personal love, but the love that is the nature of our being.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The purpose of our journey is to discover the love that resides at the root of all situations. Unconditional love – for oneself as well as others – once discovered,
“Whenever you’re stuck in distress, penetrate your confusion with this question: What is my most believed thought right now?” ~Ezra Bayda~ When we operate from the premise that all things work toward our highest good, we come to discover that inconsolable sadness or frustration is a waste of energy. The mind creates stories which seem
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“The true path to happiness requires our openhearted attention to the exact things that seem to block our way to it.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Happiness is a choice. Rather than embracing fear or becoming lost in complacency, purposely seek joy in the present moment and reengage life\’s magic. When you realize that the ego is running
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“Before we enter the path, we see our experiences in terms of ‘good’ or ‘bad’. Upon truly entering the path, we see them only as opportunities to awaken.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Spiritual maturity is the realization of your true potential. The seeds planted by your life experiences have bloomed into something beautiful that can bring light
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“Our self-images define our own boundaries, limiting us to the narrow ideas of who we believe ourselves to be.” ~Ezra Bayda~ If you’ve ever spent time with someone who criticized your every move, always found fault with your choices or nit-picked the decisions you’ve made, you’d likely consider that person to be toxic, and would
\”I don\’t mind what happens. That is the essence of inner freedom. It is a timeless spiritual truth: release attachment to outcomes, deep inside yourself, you\’ll feel good no matter what.\” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ When we utilize daily gratitude and acceptance as the foundation for creating peace in the present moment, we discover that ultimately, everything
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“Spiritual practice is about increasingly entering into love – not personal love, but the love that is the nature of our being.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The souls only desire is to awaken. Once you have mastered a particular attribute, be willing to expand into unknown territory. As a lifetime student of love, you can interact with
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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
“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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