“When we first meet people, we inevitably see them through the filters of all our associations, expectations, and projections. Over time, as the filters diminish, we may feel betrayed or deceived: ‘You’re not the person you were when we first met!’ Of course they’re not – in fact, they never were.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Observe how […]
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“When you reach the point where you think you can go no farther, taking one more step, one more breath into the heart, is all that’s required.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The path of awakening is the process of remembering our true nature. It calls upon us to release old baggage and beliefs and create a space
“Call to mind the deepest, darkest, most negative truth about yourself – and know that this ‘truth’ is a lie.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Sometimes we have to be who we aren’t in order to discover who we are and everyone faces their own dark night of the soul as part of the quest to awaken.
“When contemplating what our life’s work might be, we are often driven by our attachment to security. Perhaps the one question we don’t ask often enough is “What do I have to offer?” ~Ezra Bayda~ No matter what you wish to create in your experience, it begins with a shift in your awareness. See what
“We wonder how people can’t see the most obvious things about themselves – yet we forget those people are us!” ~Ezra Bayda~ When we get caught up in the ego-driven role that someone may be playing in this life, it is easier to judge them, see them as “wrong” or something to fight against. This
“Real joy is often just a quiet presence in the moment.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Bring a new level of consciousness to your journey. From the mundane to the mystical, everything you encounter offers the possibility of transformation. Beauty can be found in the simple, ordinary things of life. When you approach tasks with total involvement, seeking
“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~ Living an awakened life calls upon us to consistently and purposefully bring the best version of ourselves to our life experience. This daily practice can show us areas where we
“There is a great value in doing new things, not just for diversion or escape, but in order to help us awaken. When we put ourselves in a new or foreign situation, that very act awakens our senses, our awareness, our presence. Sometimes we have to take a leap in order to experience and heal
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“Disappointment is always a reminder that you’re still attached to something. Take that disappointment as opportunity to investigate and awaken.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Detachment is not apathy. It emerges from a conscious decision to surrender control in a given situation. The trick is to discover how to simultaneously set desires in motion yet maintain detachment regarding
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“What is the path? Residing in this very life, exactly as it is right now… liking or not liking has nothing to do with it.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Awakening calls upon us to be aware of our responses. Rather than seeking to dominate circumstances, we learn to flow with them. Rather than attempting to bend
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