“…beauty is not put on in front of a mirror but grows, with breathtaking simplicity, straight from [ones] innermost being: what you see is only the small, visible portion of a far greater, more comprehensive, radiant, and formal quality within.” ~Stephen King & Peter Straub~ Have you ever noticed that when you’re in […]
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“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” ~Kahlil Gibran~ We are stewards of sacred mother earth. We are deeply connected to one another and to every being on the planet. Whatever you
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10/24/24 “Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up.” ~Terence McKenna~ Everyone needs someone or something to love. A passion, purpose, family, social cause, pets, art, or vocation
“Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.” ~José N. Harris~ The most profound spiritual work is often done alone. It’s helpful to enter the stillness of the present moment, step away from the input of others, feel deeply and undergo a cleansing. Getting
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“Traditional Sufi wisdom teaches that we are the creation and manifestation of Infinite Love, and that every event and circumstance of our lives serves to awaken us and remind us that true happiness and security is to be found in the deepest center of ourselves where we are closest to that Infinite Love, where our
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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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“A ‘heart-link’ describes the relationship between two persons who have known each other for many lifetimes and who have developed a deep and loving understanding of each other on an essence level.” ~Jose Stevens~ We are constantly planting seeds of experience. Our soul group comes to participate throughout our lifetime, each person playing
Spiritual practice has little to do with logical explanations. The mind will always question ‘Why?’ when challenges arise. This desire for knowledge is an egoic trap which tells us that we must understand in order to alleviate our discomfort. Any reasons we discover – psychological, physiological, karmic, etc. – are only part of the
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“Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.” ~Kahlil Gibran~ True strength is measured by authenticity, consistency and compassion. The higher your energetic frequency, the more power you can access. Those who vibrate at lower levels such as anger, pride, apathy or shame must use force in
“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” ~Kahlil Gibran~ Often it seems there are an amazing number of synchronistic occurrences that have to fall into place in order for two souls to cross paths.
