“May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique, that you have a special destiny here, that behind the facade of your life there is something beautiful and eternal happening.\” ~John O\’Donohue~ It\’s important to create moments of quietude in order to go inward to connect with Presence. An immense stillness resides within […]
“For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn\’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.” ~Cynthia Occelli~ Enlightenment is a slow, transformative process. The journey inward hesitantly begins with many starts and stops. The heart
“The inward journey is about finding your own fullness, something that no one else can take away.” ~Deepak Chopra~ Awakening occurs as we release the need for outward validation and become deeply aligned with our authentic, true nature. The journey inward is a powerful one. Within it, we discover the courage to face our shadows
\”You\’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn\’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.\” ~Louise Hay~ You have always done the best that you can… and the same is true for all of those around you. Suffering occurs when we are unhappy with our own choices and behavior. When one begins
“Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” ~Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati~ We are in the midst of an ever-evolving adventure throughout time and space. The illusions of perception are all about discovering who we are through the exploration of the contrasts of this world. Shifting scenarios and energies prompt us to uncover the best
\”Awareness is the greatest alchemy there is. Just go on becoming more and more aware, and you will find your life changing for the better in every possible dimension. It will bring great fulfillment.\” ~Osho~ Let your life be the living flame of awareness. Layer by layer the veils of illusion are burned away and
\”The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love. What seeds will you plant there?\” ~Jack Kornfield~ Anger, whether directed inward or extended outward, is a waste of your precious energy. It causes the cells of the body to deteriorate, it creates a filter that taints everything you see
“Accept – then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ Spiritual practice requires an openhearted acceptance of whatever unfolds in your experience. Resistance
“All through your life your soul takes care of you…your soul is alive and awakened, gathering, sheltering and guiding your ways and days in the world. In effect, your soul is your secret shelter.” ~John O\’Donohue~ Do not fear the emotional moments of your experience for they come as teachers, grabbing your attention as they
“The smallest flower is a thought, a life answering to some feature of the Great Whole, of whom they have a persistent intuition.” ~Honore de Balzac~ Life embraces the present moment. It offers beauty and growth, change and delight. The flowers strive to receive the sun, the trees breathe with patience, the weather ebbs and
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