In order to experience change, we must consistently create space in which a transformation can occur. The most loving gift you can give is spaciousness. When we move into detached compassion, we allow those we love the ability to do their own spiritual work. Part of the journey is to learn to take responsibility for the […]
Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. ~Robert Fulgham~ Balance isn’t something that just happens when life falls into place; rather, it is the foundation of a life that is grounded, joyful and
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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 souls only desire is to awaken. Once you have mastered a particular attribute, be willing to expand into unknown territory. As a lifetime student of love, you can interact with
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\”We are all of us wanderers, Chasing moonbeams, Our hearts full of wonder, Our souls drowsy with dreams.\” ~Ramblings of the Claury~ Be a dreamer, a soul searcher and a wanderer. The spiritual seeker has a life that is filled with wonder. Many need to rediscover how to approach each day with childlike joy and
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Spiritual maturity creates freedom. One is no longer controlled by external events but by an inner stillness which offers a sense of peace and connection. This moment carries a gift – consider the foundation you can create in your life when you realize that joy is merely another aspect of your growth. Each of us
“When stuck in apathy, procrastination, or the morass of depression, choose one small task and complete it mindfully. Momentum will follow.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Sometimes the changes we seek to create in the world (and within ourselves) seem daunting or overwhelming. Discomfort arises when we begin to realize that something needs to shift and, of course,
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“Being truly present allows us to appreciate the sweetness of the moment even when the moment isn’t conventionally sweet, because, at least momentarily, we’re not under the sway of the heaviness of our beliefs. The results are a lightness of being, and a sense of inner freedom.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Have you ever been overwhelmed by
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\”The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.\” ~Paulo Coelho~ See yourself as a lifetime student of love. There is much yet to discover. We are on an incredible journey. No matter how many lifetimes you’ve had so far, no matter how high your state of consciousness,
Look beyond your challenges to the beauty that fills your life experience. The present moment provides an opportunity to live in a way that allows you to contribute rather than being propelled by desire. The awakened heart sees through the eyes of love and gratitude with the realization that fulfillment is a state of mind.
You can choose to make your life a celebration or a drudgery. When we add playfulness to our spiritual work, everything in your experience takes on new meaning and purpose. The light of your smile is transformative, and desperately needed in a world driven by ego. Life responds to our energy; therefore, bringing joy and
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