“As we grow in our consciousness, there will be more compassion and more love, and then the barriers between people, between religions, between nations will begin to fall.” ~Ram Dass~ There is a consciousness arising within you. You have chosen to be here now, to read these words, to discover new ways of being, thinking […]
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“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Mindfulness will guide you through anything that arises. Our relationship to the world around us reflects our true relationship to ourselves; and through that, our connection to the Oneness of all life. When we allow
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\”The moment you feel joy, the moment you laugh and change your perception, you change your immunity, your body chemistry, and your whole well-being.\” ~Debasish Mridha~ A few months ago my father left the planet to begin his next adventure. I had the opportunity to take my mom to Yosemite thinking that the quiet power
“The only journey is the one within.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke~ We are on a journey of awakening. Life, in all its various expressions, provides the opportunity to evolve through experience and introspection. Our interactions provide endless opportunities for us to delve deeper into the Self, the I Am within. There is a very human-based tendency
“You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ You have the ability to create peace in your experience right now. Rather than seeking it, embody it. Let peacefulness inform every aspect of your life. When walking, be at peace with
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\”What brings understanding is love. When your heart is full, then you will listen to the teacher, to the beggar, to the laughter of children, to the rainbow, and to the sorrow of man.\” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ Spiritual practice is about residing fully where you are. When we immerse ourselves deeply within the present moment we
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“While the mind sees only boundaries, Love knows the secret way there.” ~Rumi~ Ego-driven love is filled with fear. The mind doesn’t feel fulfilled or complete so it attaches to another person and, for a time, gets a glimpse of communion. Relationships will always act as your greatest teachers. They eventually bring old wounds to
“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~ As we awaken, we are drawn to teachers that reflect the qualities we would like to refine in ourselves. Notice those who inspire you and consider the fact that that they are
“A sacred wandering awakens you. It connects you to your authentic self. It can empower you to find your voice. To enlarge your vision. To nurture your soul. To create healthy boundaries. To bravely try something new.” ~Dana Arcuri~ Remember to create space throughout each day to nurture your soul. Little moments of peace, solitude
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\”Fear is the destructive energy in man. It withers the mind, it distorts thought, it leads to all kinds of extraordinarily clever and subtle theories, absurd superstitions, dogmas, and beliefs.\” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ Fear is pervasive. It heightens a sense of anxiety and doubt while blinding us to the beauty inherent in the present moment. Observe
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