#pema chodron

The Work of a Lifetime

“Whenever your relationship is not working, whenever it brings out the ‘madness’ in your and in your partner, be glad. What was unconscious is being brought up to the light. It is an opportunity for salvation.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ . Our relationships are the playground of spiritual awakening. Whether with lovers, family, co-workers, friends or the […]

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Recognizing the Sacred

“When we resist change, it’s called suffering. But when we can completely let go and not struggle against it, when we can embrace the groundlessness of our situation and relax into its dynamic quality, that’s called enlightenment.” ~Pema Chödrön~ Imagine having the ability to send love out to all living beings in order to facilitate

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Inner Freedom

\”I don\’t mind what happens. That is the essence of inner freedom. It is a timeless spiritual truth: release attachment to outcomes, deep inside yourself, you\’ll feel good no matter what.\” Jiddu Krishnamurti Have you ever been overwhelmed by a beautiful day? Have you allowed yourself to sit and just be, appreciated the breeze as

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Exploring the Depths of Emotion

“Experiencing our emotions fully, without wallowing in them or turning away, allows us to break through the layers of protective armor and connect with the heart. Fully felt, our emotions can clear the path to the deep well of compassionate love that is the essence of our being… and we are free to receive all

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Self Love

“The person you’ll have the hardest time opening to and truly loving without reserve is yourself. Once you can do that, you can love the whole universe unconditionally.” ~Adyashanti~ There is nothing more beautiful than someone who shines from within… Everyone who has manifested you into their life, has done so because of the unique

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Soul Lessons

“From innumerable complexities we must grow to simplicity; we must become simple in our inward life and in our outward needs.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~ Each of us chooses to come to this planet to accomplish the same thing – to awaken to the divinity of Being and the Oneness that connects us all. All of existence

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The Joy of Experience

“In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.” ~Ansel Adams~ There is nothing to be gained from making life harder than it needs to be, and yet we sometimes find ourselves doing just that. in the midst of chaos we often spin a bit further into confusion

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Integration

“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious. The latter procedure, however, is disagreeable and therefore not popular.” ~C.G. Jung~ This lifetime is the culmination of all the experience and knowledge you have gathered throughout many incarnations on this planet. The higher self seeks to integrate the

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Awakening the Heart

“You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.” ~Morihei Ueshiba~ Enlightenment is a life long process. There will be times when we feel empowered, balanced and ready to face

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