#present moment

Choose Celebration

\”There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.\” ~Nelson Mandela~ There is no need to wait for a reason to be joyful. Honor this moment through laughter and playfulness and bring a gentle awareness to the perfection […]

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Soul Purpose

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the now the primary focus of your life.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Observe nature. Witness how everything plays a specific role in its evolving ecosystem, no matter how obvious or insignificant it appears. Often, the smallest creatures do the most important work. The world needs you

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Live Deeply

“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

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Grace

Each of us chooses how we participate with life. Our day to day experiences run the gamut – from tragedy to bliss, darkness to light, pain to pleasure. Rather than layering a mind-made story on top of various events, we can choose to accept, then act. Dark moments and challenges are not a punishment, nor

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The Power of Acceptance

“Accept – then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it not against it… this will miraculously transform your whole life.”    ~Eckhart Tolle~    Life is constantly unfolding in unexpected ways. The human condition often prompts a response filled with resistance. We have plans

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Be Attentive to the Mystery

Each time you choose to celebrate life, you honor the present moment as sacred. In essence, celebration allows the Divine to recognize itself as it flows through you experiencing the world of form. No matter what you choose to do, do it mindfully. Take a moment to enjoy the uniqueness of your journey, your preferences,

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Simple Pleasures

“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” ~Dalai Lama~ Great beauty can be found in the simple, ordinary things of life. Even the most mundane of tasks take on a sacred quality when

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Balance

Balance is created with intention by learning to breathe deeply and enter the present moment. When beginning meditation, gratitude, prayer or contemplation, the ego is often unwilling to release control. Should you observe busyness in the mind, see if you can enter the Now by saying, \”I honor this step, this moment, this breath as

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Dissolving Blockages

When you seem to be stalled, feeling incomplete or dissatisfied, look within and observe the thoughts that impede your ability to take action. These internal blockages often create greater conflict than any physical obstacle you may face. The only thing that exists is the Now – don’t destroy it’s potential with worry created by the

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Messages in the Now

“Spirituality is not adopting more beliefs and assumptions but uncovering the best in you.” ~Amit Ray~ When you choose to really pay attention, you\’ll discover that messages are everywhere. It\’s an interesting process to observe the flow of experience, see what repeats or leaves a lasting impression, and then research various spiritual interpretations. Inner wisdom

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