“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~Marcus Aurelius~ Stillness is the doorway through which one can access inner wisdom. Choosing to begin each day with consistent practice – gratitude, meditation, prayer, yoga, writing, etc. – generates a movement of […]
“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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“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature\’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.” ~John Muir~ Periodically give yourself the gift of solitude and
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\”When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service of my vision—then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.\” ~Audre Lorde~ When you find your purpose, new strengths are often discovered. The purpose of adversity is to help uncover hidden facets of potential through experience. Likewise, those you love
I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments, gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith. Brené Brown The littlest things can bring the greatest joy. It is created by the way that we appreciate and approach life. But, as with everything else, the experience of joy is a choice that
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“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
\”Alone-in moments of prayer or meditation, or simply in stillness-we breathe more deeply, see more fully, hear more keenly. We notice more, and in the process, we return to what is sacred.\” ~Katrina Kenison~ There is no right way to enter stillness. The beauty of exploration is discovering the ways in which your unique light
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