\”It\’s no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.\” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ We are all deeply connected. This planet offers a playground of experience and it doesn\’t really matter what you choose to believe. Humans tend to adopt ego-driven ideas and then fight to the death to defend them. Contrasting beliefs […]
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Loving-Kindness Meditation (from the book Beyond Happiness by Ezra Bayda) Using conscious breath, draw your attention to the present moment. Think of someone you have positive feelings for and breathe them in to the heart chakra. This activates your innate loving-kindness. As you continue with slow, conscious breaths stay with each line below for a
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“We are responsible for our own ignorance or, with time and openhearted enlightenment, our own wisdom.\” ~Isabel Wilkerson~ The only thing over which you have any control is how you choose to respond to life. It’s important to drop all judgment and blame (which is projecting thoughts and beliefs outward) and embrace personal responsibility for
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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~ The challenges that we face ultimately bring out the best in us. Through trial and error we learn to face our
“What you will see is love coming out of the trees, love coming out of the sky, love coming out of the light. You will perceive love from everything around you. This is the state of bliss.” ~Don Miguel Ruiz~ Our purpose is to awaken and everything in our experience supports this endeavor. Through the
“Go deeply into the urge to be silent and not the mental interference of how, where and when. If you follow silence to its source you can be taken by it in a moment.” ~Jean Klein~ This moment contains infinite seeds of possibility. When we remember to pause, breathe, immerse and receive, we draw inward
\”What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.\” ~Daisaku Ikeda~ No matter what you wish to accomplish, it can be achieved by taking action in the present moment. Baby steps spark miracles and send energy in motion that sets
\”When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.\” ~Lao Tzu~ When you bring your awareness fully into the Now, you’ll discover that it is filled with wonder. Seek to embrace the present moment just as it is and you’ll discover that all you require is already here. Hidden within every moment
“The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ The mind will often tell us that life must fall into place before we can relax and enjoy it; however, the opposite is
\”Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don\’t claim them. Feel the artistry moving through and be silent.\” ~Rumi~ The present moment is filled with countless miracles. When you truly immerse yourself within the Now, life becomes sacred. Everything is a reflection of the light of the Divine, adding to the mystery and the
