#solitude

Quietness, Love and Fearlessness

Quietness without love is simply non-participation. Stillness can be a celebration, a silence that sees all and bears loving witness. But authentic love is only possible when we are fearless. Remember that fear and love vibrate on opposite ends of the spectrum. Love empowers while fear weakens. Many look to relationships to heal their anxiety. […]

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Vision Quest

“In the silence of the mountain there is much you can learn.” ~Dennis McKay~ It\’s powerful to treat yourself to periods of mindful solitude so that you can tune into your inner wisdom. Within these vision quest moments, you will discover how to hear. Notice any tension you may be holding and where it is

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Solitude and Celebration

“Celebrate who you are in your deepest heart. Love yourself and the world will love you.” ~Amy Leigh Mercree~ In the silence of stillness we can discover our own inner potential, beauty and ability to love. The human condition prompts us to seek out one another to engage in lessons, contrasts, support, connection and communion.

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Strength in Solitude

The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude. ~Aldous Huxley~ Stillness opens the possibility of transformation, creativity and empowered solutions. Busyness is a form of avoidance. When one runs non-stop from the moment they awaken, they block the peace and presence that is found in the

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Comfortable in Solitude

Loneliness is absence of the other. Aloneness is the presence of oneself. ~Osho~ Feelings of aloneness can arise when we are not in partnership with another or when we feel misunderstood by those around us. In those moments, we have a choice: we can feel lonely or we can celebrate the freedom that solitude can

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Living Courageously

\”The crowd neither wants nor seeks knowledge, and the leaders of the crowd, in their own interests, try to strengthen its fear and dislike of everything new and unknown. The slavery in which mankind lives is based upon this fear.\” ~G. I. Gurdjieff~ To be a spiritual seeker is to discover your courage. Leaving the

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Nurture Your Spirit

“Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape.” ~Bell Hooks~ When we take the time to care for ourselves, we have more to give those we love. It\’s important to make yourself a

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