#present moment

Embrace the Now

\”Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don\’t claim them. Feel the artistry moving through and be silent.\” ~Rumi~ The present moment is filled with countless miracles. When you truly immerse yourself within the Now, life becomes sacred. Everything is a reflection of the light of the Divine, adding to the mystery and the […]

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Breathe, Allow, Be

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Mindfulness will guide you through anything that arises. Our relationship to the world around us reflects our true relationship to ourselves; and through that, our connection to the Oneness of all life. When we allow

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The Life You Create

\”We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.\” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin At any given moment, infinite patterns are developing because of energy you send out into the Universe, and you are living proof of the miraculous at work. This “behind the scenes” movement of energy

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The Beauty of Contrast

“A flower’s appeal is in its contradictions — so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance, so small in size yet big in beauty, so short in life yet long on effect.” ~Terri Guillemets~ This plane of experience is all about contrasts. Every situation we encounter contains both light and dark, intensity and gentleness, sadness

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Connecting to Source

“The river is constantly turning and bending and you never know where it’s going to go and where you’ll wind up. Following the bend in the river and staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don’t let anyone deter you from that.” ~Eartha Kitt~ It’s easy to be peaceful

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The Gift of Presence

“Whenever you deeply accept this moment as it is – no matter what form it takes – you are still, you are at peace.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ To offer another the space to be who they are is a miraculous gift. Everyone we encounter wants only one thing: to be accepted as they are. Plant seeds

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Be Your Unique Self

“By being yourself you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” ~Edwin Elliott~ You play a significant role in the tapestry of existence and there will never again be anyone quite like you. Observe nature. Witness how everything plays a specific role in its evolving ecosystem, no matter how obvious or

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Gratitude and Awakening

“The great awareness comes slowly, piece by piece. The path of spiritual growth is a path of lifelong learning. The experience of spiritual power is basically a joyful one.” ~M. Scott Peck~ Spiritual awakening is a progression. Step by step we expand our vision, cultivate new knowledge and find ways to apply it to our

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I Will Not Negotiate by Withholding

“If you withhold love as a form of punishment, who is being punished?” ~Donald L. Hicks~ Love is giving – giving based in kindness, freedom and compassion without expectation. Judgment is a by-product of the ego. Condemning others, whether through “righteous anger” or an internal dialogue, creates blockages between people. The only way to break

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I Hold No Cherished Outcome

\”Detachment involves \”present moment living\” — living in the here and now. We allow life to happen instead of forcing and trying to control it. We relinquish regrets over the past and fears about the future. We make the most of each day.” ~Melody Beattie~ In the depths of experience, we can choose to remain

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