\”Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.\” ~Rumi~ Enlightenment is ongoing. Layer by layer we release old energy and limiting patterns and step ever closer toward the fullness of who we are. This slow, transformative process is simultaneously both unique and universal. […]
“We wish for people to accept us as we are, but in so doing we reject them for who they are.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The awakened heart sees beauty and potential. In a world where many struggle in darkness, we must cultivate the ability to shine the light of consciousness in order to assist with the
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“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Gandi~ Empty yourself of the things that block your light. Beyond the stories of the ego, beyond perceived mistakes and crystallized beliefs, lies the infinite, loving energy of the Divine. Life is simply a series of opportunities to observe and
“Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman, Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain, river, each has a secret way of being with the mystery, unique and not to be judged.” ~Rumi~ Look beyond the role you play. Look beyond the physical appearance you have chosen. See beyond the stories of the mind. Breathe in the breath of life… slowly, mindfully,
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\”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
\”Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.\” ~Rumi~ Every moment offers opportunities to be kind to yourself, to one another, animals, the planet, and future generations. When we bring the practice of compassion to the forefront of our life situation, we become integral aspects in the dance of creation. Sometimes the ego
“Love is the bridge between you and everything.” ~Rumi~ We learn by experiencing contrast. A life filled with love is typically discovered by rising above fear. When you are willing to face the shadows of the soul, you will emerge changed, empowered and courageous. Your consciousness and your love awakens life’s symphony. Everything plays a
“While the mind sees only boundaries, Love knows the secret way there.” ~Rumi~ Ego-driven love is filled with fear. The mind doesn’t feel fulfilled or complete so it attaches to another person and, for a time, gets a glimpse of communion. Relationships will always act as your greatest teachers. They eventually bring old wounds to
“We all are so deeply interconnected; we have no option but to love all. Be kind and do good for any one and that will be reflected. The ripples of the kind heart are the highest blessings of the Universe.” ~Amit Ray~ When we meet someone with whom our soul has shared history, there’s a
“Wisdom consists in doing the next thing you have to do, doing it with your whole heart and find delight in doing it.” ~Meister Eckhart~ The dance of awakening is a beautiful synergy of opposites. We learn to navigate the illusion of the physical world while integrating the limitless possibility of the spiritual. Honor the
