#joy

Our Physical Experience

“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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A New Day

“If you cannot quieten yourself, What will you ever learn? How will you become free?” ~Buddha~ We tend to get so wrapped up in our physical life experiences, thoughts and expectations that we can forget to be grateful for the many things and gifts that flow to us in every moment. Recognize that each and

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What We Give

“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” ~William Shakespeare~ There are many opportunities to support one another on the path of awakening. The gifts we give may be subtle or profound, but never doubt the

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Creating a Joyful Life

I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments, gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith. Brené Brown The littlest things can bring the greatest joy. It is created by the way that we appreciate and approach life. But, as with everything else, the experience of joy is a choice that

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Fear

“I will show you fear in a handful of dust.” ~T.S. Eliot~ Fear creates a fight or flight mechanism in the mind. The ego takes over, and creates a story that repeats until it is believed. At this point the personality has lived with the script for so long that it becomes a perceived reality

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The Light of Consciousness

“Today give birth to the beauty within. Bring forth your song, your art and your light. Surround yourself with the essence of it all and radiate it out into the world.” ~Jodi Livon~ All conflict arises because those involved identify with the ego rather than their own infinite true nature. As awakening souls, it is

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Harmony

“Overflowing energy becomes celebration. When the energy is dancing in you, in unison, in a deep harmony, in rhythm and flow, you become a blessing to the world.” ~Osho~  Your energy is limitless. No matter what you have discovered so far, remember this: you have barely scratched the surface of your potential. As you learn

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Sacred Wildflowers

“Wildflowers are the loveliest of all because they grow in uncultivated soil, in those hard, rugged places where no one expects them to flourish. They are resilient in ways a garden bloom could never be. People are the same, son—the most exquisite souls are those who survive where others cannot. They root themselves, along with

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Belief

“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

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Navigating the Unknown

“Ultimately we need to understand that spiritual life isn’t about being safe, secure or comfortable. It’s not that we won’t sometimes feel secure in the course of our spiritual practice; we surely will. Yet there is a fundamental security that develops from many years of practice – though it is a far cry from the

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