“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Like clouds, emotions are mutable. Sometimes light and wispy, sometimes dark and full of the promise of rain, but always moving endlessly on the air current. You can use conscious breathing as a way of being an […]
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“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ There is nothing wrong with having preferences; however, when we allow those preferences crystallize into absolute requirements, we suffer. One
\”You will arrive at the realization that you are just joy itself, and everything you do arises out of this joy, out of this spaciousness, light, and love.\” ~ Mooji~ You are an aspect of the Divine experiencing the illusion of separation. Your loving awareness sparks awakening in those with whom you interact. When you
“Open your mind, expand your character to embrace the world. Then you will find guidance along the path.” ~R. L. Wing~ Your life is a garden. Consciousness determines what you will plant there. Intention helps it to flourish. Every thought plants the seeds of what we will experience tomorrow. Discover the value of bringing mindfulness
“…for you know that soft is stronger than hard, water stronger than rock, love stronger than force.\” ~Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha~ The only thing over which you have any control is how you choose to experience the present moment. It\’s time to reignite life\’s mystery and leap fully into the spiritual experience. The energy that we
\”You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.\” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ The journey is more important than the destination. The path that you walk is a sacred place, filled with adventure, new discoveries and old friends. As you move from one place to the next, growth is assured. There
\”Since ancient times, spiritual masters of all traditions have pointed to the Now as the key to the spiritual dimension. Despite this, it seems to have remained a secret.\” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Don’t try to change, simply be aware… awareness heals. Spiritual practice is often a blend of paradox – confusion and clarity, separation and wholeness,
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“There is only one perpetrator of evil on the planet: human unconsciousness. That realization is true forgiveness. With forgiveness, your victim identity dissolves, and your true power emerges–the power of Presence. Instead of blaming the darkness, you bring in the light.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Allow this moment to be the most transformative of your life. The
“The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ The mind will often tell us that life must fall into place before we can relax and enjoy it; however, the opposite is
“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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