“Open your mind, expand your character to embrace the world. Then you will find guidance along the path.” ~R. L. Wing, from the I Ching Workbook~ Life is quite simply this: interconnected, continuous, transformative movement. Whether your life situation is challenging or beautiful, remember that “This too shall pass.” Life, by it’s literal definition, […]
“It’s the paradox of the true spiritual path, but the more conscious we become of what limits us, the more limitless becomes our life.” ~Guy Finley~ Don’t try to change, simply be aware… awareness begins the process of transformation. Spiritual practice is often a blend of paradox – confusion and clarity, separation and wholeness, detachment
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“It is here, in this least likely place, that we will find the key to unlock our strength, our happiness, and our ability to live out our dreams.” ~Debbie Ford~ We have been conditioned to fear the shadow side of life and of ourselves. It’s important to turn and face it; thus transforming it into
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“Spiritual practice is about increasingly entering into love – not personal love, but the love that is the nature of our being.” ~Ezra Bayda~ The purpose of our journey is to discover the love that resides at the root of all situations. Unconditional love – for oneself as well as others – once discovered,
“Whenever your relationship is not working, whenever it brings out the ‘madness’ in your and in your partner, be glad. What was unconscious is being brought up to the light. It is an opportunity for salvation.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Our relationships are the playground of spiritual awakening. Whether with lovers, family, co-workers, friends or the frustrating
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\”I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.\” ~Arthur Rubinstein~ Joy is linked to mastery. When desire and expectation are released and we consciously immerse ourselves deeply within the Now, life responds in amazing ways. Rather than allowing attachment to create moments of pain, we can discover the freedom that
“The way towards the peace and the balance is love… love and respect of everything. Knowing that there is a place for your neighbour, and there is a place for power, and there’s a place for trees and there’s a place for birds and plants. Once you start loving all these things, you leave them
“As delicate as flower, as tender as rose petals, choosing to be tender and kind in a harsh environment is not weakness, it’s courage.” ~Luffina Lourduraj~ As you awaken, the world around you is transformed. No longer will you feed the flames of hatred or judgment. Peace will dwell within you and naturally be expressed
The way to elicit positive change and transformation is mindfulness. Make inner peace and balanced health your first priority – quiet the mind, meditate, and spend a few moments completely free of distractions each day. When we focus on making conscious choices and make an effort to only use words which support our intentions and
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\”Enlightenment is not about becoming divine. Instead it’s about becoming more fully human. . . . It is the end of ignorance.\” ~Lama Surya Das~ Enlightenment is a slow, transformative process. The journey inward hesitantly begins with many starts and stops. The heart feels pulled to engage the mystery and we begin the fumbling movement