Spring engages our senses. Life expands. It is a time of new beginnings and birth. It is said that the Buddha once help up a lotus flower when teaching near a pond. Without words, he taught Presence and that anything could act as the doorway to the infinite. Choose one thing and simply be […]
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“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” ~John Milton~ Now is the time to share your true self. Begin from where you are and open your heart to the moment. Your unique expression of creativity shines
“Each celestial body, in fact, each and every atom, produces a particular sound on account of its movement, its rhythm, or vibration. All these sounds and vibrations form a universal harmony in which each element while having its own function and character, contributes to the whole.”~Pythagoras~ I recently had a vision of Oneness.
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“Wherever you stand, be the soul of that place.” ~Rumi~ To be the soul of a place speaks of conscious silence, empowerment and peace. Our role is to bring a sacredness to all that we do. Your spirit can lift the energy of those around you. An awakened spiritual seeker can transform the mundane into
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“When you go in, you touch a new kind of silence – the presence of silence itself. It is not only an absence of noise, it is something absolutely positive, almost visible, tangible.” ~Osho~ Observe the stillness that exists between thoughts. Throughout the day, pause before you choose to reach for your phone
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“To stay present in everyday life, it helps to be deeply rooted within yourself; otherwise, the mind, which has incredible momentum, will drag you along like a wild river.” ~Eckhart Tolle~ It’s easy to be Zen when sitting in meditation, spending quiet moments in nature or surrounding yourself with people whose beliefs completely align with
The obstacle is the path. When life presents our darkest moments, we have the opportunity to rise above. Know that your soul is ready to face whatever life offers – and realize that challenging situations only come into our experience when we have the tools and ability to handle them. Obstacles provide an opportunity to
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“You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Relationships offer fertile ground for spiritual practice. When in doubt as to the appropriate action or response, utilize the Celtic vows of friendship. Ask yourself, “Am I honoring his or her path as sacred?” Often we try to
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Step lightly. Be gentle. In this way you can be the observer and rise above the intensity of life. Find balance and peace by bringing loving awareness into this moment and honoring the sacredness of your journey. There will, of course, be times when you stumble or miss the mark. Don’t take yourself too seriously.
“Stop playing it safe by trying to avoid adversity. Act from the heart and let circumstances unfold as they will.” ~Ezra Bayda~ Zen is doing one thing at a time with your full attention and consciousness awareness. The incremental steps we take toward enlightenment transform our very way of being. Life is a dance
