Prior to birth we arrange various soul contracts to facilitate awakening. These may show up as foundational family experiences, \”chance encounters\”, finding someone with whom we are deeply connected or anything imaginable. From the human perspective, we may not consciously recognize them; however, the patterns begin to show themselves clearly as we age. Celebrate those […]
Sometimes we have to be who we aren’t in order to discover who we are. Everyone faces their own dark night of the soul as part of the quest to awaken. These moments can create feelings of loss and confusion; however, they are a necessary aspect of transformation. The ego will often play a script
“When I see someone smile, I know immediately that he or she is dwelling in awareness.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ One of the most important aspects of mastery is being willing to take responsibility for your own state of consciousness. What would your experiences be like if you viewed everything as a miracle? Each moment would
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“If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind?” ~Buddha~ Observe how the ego reacts when you find yourself immersed in a story that is unfolding. Likely, the voice of ego will be clamoring to share it with someone. Why? It’s interesting to watch how the mind
“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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“We cannot succeed in life or the spiritual path by avoiding challenges and being inactive. We must play our part in life, according to our given nature, but with detachment, knowing that something greater than ourselves acts through us.” ~Alberto Villoldo~ Spiritual seekers develop three gifts that help them achieve transcendence: Audacity Patience Discernment Audacity
“Whenever you’re stuck in distress, penetrate your confusion with this question: What is my most believed thought right now?” ~Ezra Bayda~ When we operate from the premise that all things work toward our highest good, we come to discover that inconsolable sadness or frustration is a waste of energy. The mind creates stories which seem
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Something beautiful happens when we embark upon the winds of change. Fresh experiences require greater attention and awareness and break us free from habitual patterns. In the process of discovery, we can explore the magic of new beginnings. It’s helpful to have a blend of consistent practice and mindful exploration. As you cultivate the understanding
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“We are travelers on a cosmic journey,stardust,swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share.This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” ~Paulo Coelho~ You are a spark of
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ~Wayne Dyer~ Something magical happens when we view life from a higher perspective. Beyond the mechanisms of the mind – thoughts, opinions, confusion, stories, histories and other facades – there is great potential and power; however, the ego often distracts
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