Never underestimate the value of kindness. It is said that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Choose to bring this lovely energy to the planet. Whether you rescue a spider, listen to a stranger, hold space for your child or help another to see their own beauty, you can walk […]
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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“What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined to strengthen each other?” ~George Eliot~ As we mature, love begins to transform from sexual or ego-based neediness into honoring the unique individuality of another. We learn to accept rather than attach. We find wholeness within instead of looking
“Life has three rules: Paradox, Humor, and Change. – Paradox: Life is a mystery; don’t waste your time trying to figure it out. – Humor: Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure – Change: Know that nothing ever stays the same.” ~Dan Millman~ It can take great
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“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” ~Oprah Winfrey~ Challenges are a necessary aspect of enlightenment. They allow us to cultivate the tools of trust, patience, insight and empowerment. Don’t shy away from these moments of apparent darkness; instead, turn and shine the light of consciousness upon them. Shamanic traditions utilize the energy and lessons of Jaguar
\”Every challenge takes you a little deeper and awakens you again and again. Without the challenges, you probably would go to back to sleep. The challenges keep you awake.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Think about all that you’ve learned so far on your spiritual journey – the tools of awakening tried and sometimes discarded, the basis of
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\”I’ve come to trust not that events will always unfold exactly as I want, but that I will be fine either way. The challenges we face in life are always lessons that serve our soul’s growth.\” ~Marianne Williamson~ Consider the uses of adversity. Challenges refine our skills and prompt us to cultivate our strengths. We
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“We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.\” ~Brené Brown~ In order to authentically connect with someone, we must be willing to be vulnerable. The willingness to
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“It is only with true love and compassion that we can begin to mend what is broken in the world. It is these two blessed things that can begin to heal all broken hearts.” ~Steve Maraboli~ From time to time you may face challenges that allow the ego to slip in and momentarily take over
\”When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service of my vision—then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.\” ~Audre Lorde~ When you find your purpose, new strengths are often discovered. The purpose of adversity is to help uncover hidden facets of potential through experience. Likewise, those you love
