#peace

Strength in Solitude

The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude. ~Aldous Huxley~ Stillness opens the possibility of transformation, creativity and empowered solutions. Busyness is a form of avoidance. When one runs non-stop from the moment they awaken, they block the peace and presence that is found in the […]

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Loving-Kindness Meditation

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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The Awakened Life

Like water eroding rock, the awakened life is one of gentle, consistent, conscious actions that leave a permanent impression. Attempting to force change, whether in yourself or others around you, is akin to a flash flood that temporarily wreaks havoc and leaves destruction in its wake. Living your truth; however, is a series of small

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Be Still

“Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity” ~Lao Tzu~ Quiet the mind and go within. No matter what is unfolding in your life situation, you have the ability to be at peace. Use all that you are experiencing to facilitate the next phase of your spiritual awakening. Silence is the key. We are so

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Stillness

“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

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All You Need

\”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

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Simple Joy

“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

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The Soul of Love

“What does is matter if I am called a man? In truth I am the very soul of love, The entire earth is my home And the universe my country.” ~Darshan~ Blessed are those who are slow to anger. We salute you…. these words have come to me in my dreams for the last two

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Be Still

“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”   ~Ram Dass~  You are the stillness in which life happens. In stillness we can begin to sense the infinite. As a spiritual seeker, it’s important to learn how to quiet the mind. Within this space of infinite possibility, the quiet truth of your inner wisdom can

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