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Authenticity in Bizzaro-world

  I saw a thought-provoking sign this weekend – “When cruelty becomes normal, compassion looks radical.” And I pondered how things like Christ consciousness, evolved thinking, compassion, empathy and kindness are (in some circles) now considered evil or wrong. Even in the face of opposition, I will always seek to be a living embodiment of […]

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Presence

  “I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion, and where it isn’t, that’s where my work lies.” ~Ram Dass~   Life will always reflect your state of consciousness; therefore, you can purposely utilize any experience to go deeper into the present moment. Observe how you interpret the world around

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Conscious Engagement

“The true task of a spiritual life is not found in faraway places or unusual states of consciousness. It is here in the present.” ~Jack Kornfield~   When we go inward, we discover of a limitless dimension of silence and peace. More than the absence of noise, the mind itself is quiet and we can

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Kindness is Never Wasted

  No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Actions rooted in consciousness set powerful energy in motion. We have the power to create authentic moments of connection with another. Pay attention to what you experience throughout the day with the understanding that each circumstance is mirroring the deepest aspects of who

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The Power of Surrender

  The power of surrender is found in conscious neutrality. Surrender nullifies the energy exchange between psychic vampire and their intended victim. Remember that conflict is always based upon ego; therefore, when we remove ego from the equation, there is nothing for the other person to “gain” from you.   Once someone moves into reactivity,

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The Trap of Judgment

  All judgment leads to conflict and separation. It begins with an ego-generated story about what should have been or what should be, when, in actuality, everything simply is what it is. The more attached you are to the story, the further away from love you are drawn. We truly disappear down the rabbit hole

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The Sanctuary of Wisdom

  “True freedom is when all the stories, all the insights, all the realizations, concepts, beliefs and positions dissolve. What remains is what you are; a vast, conscious, luminous space simply resting in itself, not knowing a thing, at the point where all things are possible.” ~Enza Vita~   The Now is the sanctuary of

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Your Unique Journey

   “Don’t remind the world that it is sick and troubled. Remind it that it is beautiful and free.” ~Mooji~   As an old soul, it’s likely that you interpret the world quite differently than many people around you. It’s important to keep in mind that this is a significant aspect of your spiritual journey.

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The Heart of Wonder

  One of the most beautiful aspects of human experience is free will. We can consciously choose to bring expanded consciousness into the present moment and set the stage for personal transformation. When filled with wonder, we begin to view the various nuances of life from a different perspective.   Examine how you begin your

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