“We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ Everyone carries wounds that silently (or not so silently, in some cases) control their lives. Rather than turn and face these shadows, the ego-mind begins a story of wrongness that gets projected outward. As a distraction, judgment and blame create all-encompassing stories that can […]
There are times when we seem to walk blindly into challenging karmic circumstances. Temporary blinders are necessary because most would not consciously choose to engage in the discomfort required by the soul for growth. Strong emotional reactions typically indicate that karma is in play. In challenging circumstances, seek the gift or the lesson by going
\”The more creative you are, the more divine you are. To me, creativity is religion. Art is just the entrance to the temple of religion.\” ~Osho~ The joy of creativity lies in the act of creation itself. When we open to inspiration, our energy and actions enhance life on every level. We cultivate more beauty,
“Don\’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” ~Rumi~ Enlightenment is taking responsibility for your own state of consciousness in the present moment. Cultivate the courage to see yourself clearly. Blame and judgment send attention and energy outward rather than inward where true healing is possible. The shadows
“Everybody needs beauty…places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul alike.” ~John Muir~ Walk gently – you can discover life’s wonder and mystery wherever you are. Let your journey of consciousness reconnect you to the healing energy of mother earth. There are
“When we resist change, it’s called suffering. But when we can completely let go and not struggle against it, when we can embrace the groundlessness of our situation and relax into its dynamic quality, that’s called enlightenment.” ~Pema Chödrön~ Imagine having the ability to send love out to all living beings in order to facilitate
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Take a deep slow breath, close your eyes and imagine a life that is filled with loving messages from the Divine. Imagine that you are safe, that you can feel the healing powers of the earth with each and every step you take. Imagine that you are surrounded by love and that you can easily
\”Your life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path… exactly where you are meant to
“There are two things we must raise and evolve if we are to survive and thrive as a species; our consciousness and our compassion. For millennia these have barely shifted.” ~Rasheed Ogunlaru~ All the energy that we send out into the world returns ten-fold. Whether anyone is around to witness our acts of kindness or
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\”The moment you feel joy, the moment you laugh and change your perception, you change your immunity, your body chemistry, and your whole well-being.\” ~Debasish Mridha~ A few months ago my father left the planet to begin his next adventure. I had the opportunity to take my mom to Yosemite thinking that the quiet power
