“A mind that listens with complete attention will never look for a result because it is constantly unfolding; like a river, it is always in movement. Such a mind is totally unconscious of its own activity, in the sense that there is no perpetuation of a self, of a “me,” which is seeking to achieve […]
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\”The crowd neither wants nor seeks knowledge, and the leaders of the crowd, in their own interests, try to strengthen its fear and dislike of everything new and unknown. The slavery in which mankind lives is based upon this fear.\” ~G. I. Gurdjieff~ To be a spiritual seeker is to discover your courage. Leaving the
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“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and just listen. No more is needed. Being still, looking, and listening activates the non-conceptual intelligence within you. Let stillness direct your words and actions.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Silence is more than the absence of noise. It is an inner communion with peace and awareness. In
“There is no greatness where there is not simplicity, goodness, and truth.” ~Leo Tolstoy~ Awareness is the removal of distractions. The human condition is to complicate; however, the role of the spiritual seeker is to see through the distractions to the simplicity of a joyful life. All that you seek is already within you. There
“We are not physical beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a physical experience.” ~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin~ The whole point of being human is to enjoy physical life… as beings of spirit, we had never experienced the taste of chocolate, known the warmth of a hug, or felt the emotions that
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“Analysis does not transform consciousness.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ The most important aspect of transformation is putting your new skills to use. The bridge between concepts and wisdom is consistent practice. When you\’re ready to cultivate new aspects of growth, set an intention. State out loud that you are wanting to be more patient, forgiving, or learn
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\”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~ Acceptance, when engaged mindfully and authentically, is a powerful tool of transformation. Saying yes to life unlocks the prisons of perception and
“Let’s trade in all our judging for appreciating. Let’s lay down our righteousness and just be together.” ~Ram Dass~ Life will always present the situations that are most appropriate for your spiritual growth. Approaching each circumstance with openness and acceptance makes it easier to walk through challenges when they arise because you know that they
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“Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.” ~Nisargadatta Maharaj~ Our human experience is one of paradox – everything is messed up, yet everything is ok. When we pull back from the stories of the mind and become loving observers, we discover the ability
“Being spiritual has nothing to do with what you believe and everything to do with your state of consciousness.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ There are nearly eight billion souls currently on the planet. No matter what you choose to believe, it is likely that you will find many who agree with you. As we evolve, this becomes
