“Beautiful are those whose brokenness gives birth to transformation and wisdom.” ~John Mark Green~ By turning and facing our own darkness, we are transformed. The path of awakening is different for everyone. It is a journey of mystery and wonder, of lessons and learning, heartbreak and breakthrough, all of which lead to shifts in consciousness. […]
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“Let\’s trade in all our judging for appreciating. Let\’s lay down our righteousness and just be together.” ~Ram Dass~ What if you chose to find one thing to appreciate about each situation or person who has ever been a challenge in your life? What if you chose only to speak about that positive thing when
When you feel the brunt of someone’s anger, be compassionate instead of defensive. When you are triggered and the ego wants to withhold, consciously move forward with kindness instead. When you are judged… Be love. Acceptance, unconditional love, honoring all life as sacred, being the peace you wish to see, Radical Forgiveness… all these concepts
When entering into relationship with a lover, child, friend, business partner or pet, remember not to collapse yourself into that union. Leave enough room for each of you to be separate and whole so that you retain your unique authenticity. This freedom creates room for growth and discovery. Allow the winds of heaven to dance
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There\’s something inherently beautiful about living in a state of acceptance. When experienced as an authentic state of being, all drama is removed and we can flow through any situation with empowerment and peace. Last night, my mother and I moved into a new phase of our relationship. I realized that much of my natural
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Whether flashes of joy, celebration, fear, overwhelming passions, or the arduous journey of self-exploration, feelings create an artscape through which we must travel. Emotions add flavor and nuance to the journey of awakening. When seemingly untenable feelings arise, it\’s empowering to turn toward them. The light of your consciousness is transformative and facing your shadows
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“For most people, their spiritual teacher is their suffering. Because eventually the suffering brings about awakening.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Suffering, whether self-inflicted or the result of outside events, brings hidden aspects of our shadow self to the surface of our consciousness. Often these are things that have been repressed or ignored in the past and their
“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
Spiritual maturity creates freedom. One is no longer controlled by external events but by an inner stillness which offers a sense of peace and connection. This moment carries a gift – consider the foundation you can create in your life when you realize that joy is merely another aspect of your growth. Each of us
