#peace

Your Smile

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Smiles are infectious and can spread like wildfire. Sometimes we get so caught up in the tenor of our thoughts that we temporarily forget the magic of life… until a brief moment […]

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This Sacred Gift

A man is ethical only when life, as such, is sacred to him, that of plants and animals as that of his fellow men, and when he devotes himself helpfully to all life that is in need of help. ~Albert Schweitzer~ True ethical practice requires reverence for life. Within this concept lies freedom. When we

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Mercury Retrograde

A few times a year Mercury goes retrograde. Typically this impacts us on the physical plane by adding extra challenges around communication, contracts, travel and mechanical malfunction. Since this is a repetitive energy, it\’s helpful to weave it into your consciousness work. Don\’t avoid challenges; choose to face them with patience and humor. Yesterday as

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Playfulness

\”To me there is nothing more sacred than love and laughter, and there is nothing more prayerful than playfulness.\” ~Rajneesh~ Balanced play creates greater peace in your experience and squirrel is a wonderful teacher. She constantly frolics and chatters, often chasing a friend in circles around the trees. But she is also industrious. In her

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Letting Go

Why do we cling when clinging causes pain? It\’s empowering to truly understand that we can utilize any situation as a vehicle for awakening. One practice is to notice attachment when it arises, consciously observe how it impacts our state of consciousness Now, and then take right action when appropriate. If you notice yourself fighting

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Appreciation

Your first thoughts and actions upon awakening dictate how the energy of the day will be experienced. When you consciously choose appreciation and gratitude, you open to receive the love that flows upon you from all dimensions. Longing is another form of suffering. Rooted in some undetermined future, it robs us of the ability to

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Harmony and Balance

With greater awareness, we begin to discover how often we create stress and imbalance in our experience. The souls purpose is to awaken. No matter what challenges arise, what karma we have arranged, or how successful we are at cultivating our unique gifts, it’s important to understand that nothing matters more than our state of

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Acceptance

\”The moment that judgement stops through acceptance of what it is, you are free of the mind. You have made room for love, for joy, for peace.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ When you utilize everything in your experience as a vehicle for awakening, you step into empowerment. Acceptance has nothing to do with liking something; however, it

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Be Open

Live in abundance, totality and with conscious intensity. Through your loving attitude and actions, you spread seeds of unlimited potential in a celebration of life and love. Willingly choose to be present with the experience you are having. When we share without expectation or limitation, we create the possibility of growth in unusual places. Your

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Ego and Gossip

Observe how the ego reacts when you find yourself immersed in a story that is unfolding. Likely, the voice of ego will be clamoring to share it with someone. Why? It\’s interesting to watch how the mind reacts when you consciously choose to say nothing or remain neutral in situations while others are lost in

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