“Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape.” ~Bell Hooks~ When we take the time to care for ourselves, we have more to give those we love. It\’s important to make yourself a […]
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“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ Ever wonder what would happen if you gave up the addiction to worry? Many masters have taught that worry is a waste of your precious energy. Live today consciously, mindfully attend to your tasks, be responsive
“The path to love requires open-hearted attention to the very things that seem to block our way to it.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The richness of various ideas, textures, perceptions and soul expression creates a vast tapestry of exquisite beauty. Contrasts allow us to experience life from several different perspectives as we explore the nuances of wholeness.
“Just be friendly. Rather than creating friendship, create friendliness. Let it become a quality of your being, a climate that surrounds you, so you are friendly with whomever you come in contact.” ~Osho~ Sometimes we meet others and feel an instant connection. From the moment of ‘hello’ there is a feeling of safety and warmth
\”I don\’t mind what happens. That is the essence of inner freedom. It is a timeless spiritual truth: release attachment to outcomes, deep inside yourself, you\’ll feel good no matter what.\” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ Acceptance, when engaged mindfully and authentically, is a powerful tool of transformation. Saying yes to life unlocks the prisons of perception and
“Wherever you are, you are one with the clouds and one with the sun and the stars you see. You are one with everything. That is more true than I can say, and more true than you can hear.” ~Shunryu Suzuki~ Authentic change takes patience and consistency. While a flash flood can do some immediate
“Peace can be made only by those who are peaceful, and love can be shown only by those who love. No work of love will flourish out of guilt, fear, or hollowness of heart, just as no valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.” ~Alan
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“Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.” ~Nisargadatta Maharaj~ Our human experience is one of paradox – everything is messed up, yet everything is ok. When we pull back from the stories of the mind and become loving observers, we discover the ability
“A miracle is often the willingness to see the common in an uncommon way.” ― Noah Benshea Many walk through life blind to the beauty and possibilities that surround them. Distracted by the mind, all they see are struggles that need to be overcome, money to be made or others to impress. These outward distractions
“Love is the recognition of oneness in the world of duality.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ What would it take to drop all judgment and step into the realm of inclusive, loving experience? As we walk together on the path of transformation, it’s important to remember that we all ultimately follow the same journey. Enlightenment is a process
