There is nothing wrong with having preferences nor with voicing them. They make life a little more fun and often spark joy that is both personal and playful. However, when preferences become demands, suffering is created in your experience. Observe how attached you are by measuring the degree of disappointment that arises when things don’t […]
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\”Don’t be so hard on yourself ‘Cause you can’t change the world You can’t change the world alone Just be\” ~Tommy Shaw~ Acceptance is the pathway to peace. When challenges unfold and the unexpected enters, fear often arises. This is the moment to turn inward and access your true divine nature. You can’t fix the
“Don’t let your mind stop you from having a good time.” ~Jason Mraz~ Could it be that the weight of all your beliefs, memories and old expectations holds you back from the freedom that your soul requires? It’s healthy to consciously explore the nuances of your unique path. Appreciate the support you have, the joy
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Balance is created with intention by learning to breathe deeply and enter the present moment. When beginning meditation, gratitude, prayer or contemplation, the ego is often unwilling to release control. Should you observe busyness in the mind, see if you can enter the Now by saying, \”I honor this step, this moment, this breath as
“The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.” ~Marcus Aurelius~ When you can see beyond the mechanisms of the ego, you are well on your way to a life unencumbered by drama. The actions of others always demonstrate
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\”The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.\” ~Lao Tzu~ Challenges arise to assist us in our spiritual growth. They originate from limiting thought patterns, judgment, fear or anger – often growing larger due to others who are willing to participate in the drama. It is often from
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“Looking with a mind that’s awake reveals the shimmering pulse of life. Looking with a mind full of thoughts reveals only your thoughts. ” ~Ezra Bayda~ When you notice yourself speaking often of the past, make a conscious effort to bring yourself fully into the present moment. Spiritual maturity has little to do with past
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“The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no end – you don’t come to an achievement, you don’t come to a conclusion. It is an endless river.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ In every generation there are new distractions to occupy the mind. Our role, as awakening beings, is to retrain habitual patterns
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Those who are unwilling to change demand that everyone around them change. This is to avoid triggers or the need to self-assess and is deeply rooted in ego. Often they feel enslaved by anxiety and therefore, want to avoid conflict and discomfort at all costs. Those who are awakened understand that empowerment and freedom come
“Whenever you’re stuck in distress, penetrate your confusion with this question: What is my most believed thought right now?” ~Ezra Bayda~ When we operate from the premise that all things work toward our highest good, we come to discover that inconsolable sadness or frustration is a waste of energy. The mind creates stories which seem
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