#understanding

Openness

Enlightenment is a process of awakening that spans many, many lifetimes. Your current life experience is a fraction of the overall tapestry of existence that we weave. Consider this: You will have the opportunity to be every race that this world has to offer. You will have the opportunity to embrace every religion (or no […]

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Outward Expressions of Peace

“When you do the right thing, you get the feeling of peace and serenity associated with it. Do it again and again.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ Everyone has a unique way of being in the world. Throughout your search for enlightenment and fulfillment, consider the energy that you bring to your life situation. The awakening soul

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Understanding

“I have been and still am a seeker, but I have ceased to question stars and books; I have begun to listen to the teaching my blood whispers to me.” ~Hermann Hesse~ Experience creates understanding. Those who walk through challenges emerge transformed. They have a compassion and depth of knowledge unknown to those who have

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Love and Compassion

“For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.” ~Neil deGrasse Tyson~ Awareness transforms the way that we walk in the world. Collectively and uniquely, we fumble our way towards enlightenment

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The Paradigm of Wisdom

“…sometimes you can feel that you\’ve lost something… but, then at the same time you can discover you\’ve actually found or gained something. Life\’s untold adventures… the adventure within & without… will often begin here… in this paradigm.” ~AshRawAr~ Planet earth is merely the first stop in a greater journey of discovery. This is where

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Karmic Balance

Karma is not about good versus bad, nor is it punishment. The idea behind karmic interactions is to experience both sides of an equation (such as teacher/student or attacker/victim) until we achieve neutrality and balance. Typically, older souls are seeking to redress any outstanding karmic imbalance and arrange their lives at the level of soul

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Compassion

“We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead.” ~Roy T. Bennett~ Everyone carries wounds that silently (or not so silently, in some cases) control their lives. Rather than turn and face these shadows, the ego-mind begins a story of wrongness that gets projected outward. As a distraction, judgment and blame create all-encompassing stories that can

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The Sacred Pilgrimage

The joy is in the journey. Every relationship, whether it lasts for a lifetime or for a brief moment, provides an opportunity to discover the mysteries of love. Ego-driven love is rooted in fear and desire. Authentic love supports growth, exploration, discovery and laughter. Seek to experience those who grace your life with an open

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Courage

“Don\’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” ~Rumi~ Enlightenment is taking responsibility for your own state of consciousness in the present moment. Cultivate the courage to see yourself clearly. Blame and judgment send attention and energy outward rather than inward where true healing is possible. The shadows

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Love and Understanding

“We\’re fascinated by the words–but where we meet is in the silence behind them.” ~Ram Dass~ Compassion and understanding are the side effects of conscious listening. Whenever you choose to bring an open heart to your meeting place, you create an opportunity to learn something new. In this space of awareness, you’ll discover an alternative

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