“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things, does the heart find its morning and is refreshed.” ~Kahlil Gibran~ Pure laughter based in love is powerful. It can dispel fear or sadness in an instant or transform strangers into friends. It lightens the
There is nothing wrong with having preferences nor with voicing them. They make life a little more fun and often spark joy that is both personal and playful. However, when preferences become demands, suffering is created in your experience. Observe how attached you are by measuring the degree of disappointment that arises when things don’t
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“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” ~Dalai Lama~ Great beauty can be found in the simple, ordinary things of life. Even the most mundane of tasks take on a sacred quality when
Occasionally, I observe someone listing all the reasons they cannot be at peace. The ego loves to create a story that happiness is impossible – perhaps because of a past challenge, disappointment, loss, imprints, world events or ongoing struggles. Some expend far more energy reinforcing old blockages rather than creating a new experience or even
\”The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.\” ~Lao Tzu~ Challenges arise to assist us in our spiritual growth. They originate from limiting thought patterns, judgment, fear or anger – often growing larger due to others who are willing to participate in the drama. It is often from
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\”Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ Passion is the fire that sparks movement, experience, and ultimately, wisdom. Since our only true purpose is to awaken, why not
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“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” ~Socrates~ As awareness increases, our ability to participate in the miraculous grows sharper. We become a loving bridge between the mystical and the mundane. Consider the difference in viewpoint between someone who continually gazes down at their phone or is lost in thought, and one who, deeply immersed in
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\”And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.\” ~Kahlil Gibran~ For me, there is nothing more beautiful than beginning a new day. Gratitude upon awakening, walking the doggies as the world slowly awakens, celebrating birdsong, receiving the gifts of springtime… Each morning
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“All you need is already within you, only you must approach your self with reverence and love. Self-condemnation and self-distrust are grievous errors. Your constant flight from pain and search for pleasure is a sign of love you bear for your self, all I plead with you is this: make love of your self perfect.”
“Laughter is wine for the soul – laughter soft, or loud and deep, tinged through with seriousness – the hilarious declaration made by man that life is worth living.” ~Sean O’Casey~ Each of us has the capability to create moments of joy throughout our expression of consciousness. In the midst of darkness, there is light.