As we become more conscious, our perception expands. Often, this awareness helps us sidestep obstacles, yet sometimes we still walk straight into a challenge with blinders on. Temporary spiritual blindness serves many purposes—it helps complete karma, builds compassion, and guides us to explore facets of ourselves we might otherwise avoid. Rather than viewing […]
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There is a still point within you — quiet, steady, and unshaken by the outer noise of the world. It is the part of you that has seen countless cycles of change, countless waves rise and fall and still continues to remain anchored in sacred truth. When the collective energy feels uncertain or
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I am always amazed at the incredible resilience of the human spirit. There’s a quiet strength that arises when we align our will with the flow of life. We often think of resilience as the ability to “push through,” to keep standing tall no matter what storms arrive. But resilience of the conscious spirit
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. We often chase the illusion of perfection, believing that if things were just right or if we were somehow better, we would feel complete. But true peace and wholeness are actually found within the imperfections – the moments that don’t go as planned, the parts of ourselves we wish to change, and the situations that
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“May you allow the beauty of the invisible world to gather you, mind you, and embrace you in belonging.” ~John O’Donohue~ . You are responsible for your own joy. Seeking fulfillment of outside validation gives away your power. Then happiness becomes measured by expectation, attachment to outcomes and reliant upon other people’s actions. Challenges
”The butterfly said to the sun, ‘They can’t stop talking about my transformation. I can only do it once in my lifetime. If only they knew, they can do it at any time and in countless ways.” ~Dodinsky~ . Sometimes change comes bursting unannounced into our lives like a chaotic free-for-all that hones our strengths
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I think of all the times I’ve tried to walk through a room in the pitch black of night and stubbed a toe, bruised myself on a piece of furniture or a partially opened door (usually with mumbled expletives) or on one memorable occasion, had a moment of fear because my hat rack looked
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“Sometimes you need a little crisis to get your adrenaline flowing and help you realize your potential.” ~Jeannette Walls~ The purest souls have often been tried by fire. They emerge from challenges wholly transformed and begin to understand the healing power of wisdom. The greater the challenge, the greater the breakthrough. In the
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Think of the challenges that you have faced and overcome, relationships that tested your ability to believe in yourself, illnesses you’ve weathered, or disappointments that weighed heavily on your mind. Every one of these moments taught you something about resilience. When others place limitation or judgment upon you, stand in your truth. No
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“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” ~Maya Angelou~ Resistance is a powerful indicator that breakthrough is at hand. Whether personal or collective, the way through transition is to
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