Do you do violence to your soul?

Do you do violence to your soul?

Do you do violence to your soul? “Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.” – Mahatma Gandhi This week we are in the Mother Land. I call the Pyramids of...
3 Exercises to Expand Your Awareness

3 Exercises to Expand Your Awareness

“The Universe contains three things that cannot be destroyed; BEING, AWARENESS and LOVE.”  – Deepak Chopra No doubt about it, it takes Courage to Raise Your State. When you choose to feel better, make wiser choices and connect to greater peace and...
What Seeds Are You Planting?

What Seeds Are You Planting?

“Every single blade of grass has an angel leaning over it whispering:  Grow, grow, grow.”  – The Talmud Do you recognize the inner nudges whispering, or even shouting: Grow, grow, grow? This is the You that seeks to experience freedom; the natural...
Bless Your Growth Buddies

Bless Your Growth Buddies

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” – Chinese Proverb Most everyone has one, or a few, of those people who get under your skin, annoy, and irritate you, or the ones who cause you to recoil or react. Do you know...
24 Notes on Dreaming

24 Notes on Dreaming

1. Dreaming is a spiritual practice that uncovers the ways we separate off from our true expansive nature. 2. Everybody dreams 3 to 7 dreams a night. 3. We forget about 90% of our dreams. 4. We only see faces we already know in our dreams. That mysterious stranger is...
How to “Just Do It” when your state is holding you down

How to “Just Do It” when your state is holding you down

Those days were rough!Depression is the heaviest of heavy. It was a challenge to get out of bed in the morning, and when I did, I walked through the motions feeling weighed down and exhausted. Forget about happiness or vitality, that was what other people seemed to...

Imagine Freedom from Worry

Worrywarts are everywhere. Do you know someone who annoys others by worrying loudly and constantly over everything? Truth be told, when fear is running through us most of us have a tendency to worry. Worry is an anxiety pattern that serves no purpose. Besides annoying...

Wield Your Sword with Practiced Skill

Discrimination is an important skill to cultivate. It is like a sword that cuts away that which no longer serves well-being, health and integrity, and points us in the direction that uplifts and nurtures life. The warrior’s sword is ruthless, yet compassionate,...

Have You Ever Taken a Misstep?

Your shoulders feel heavy. Your stomach is in knots. You wish you had a do-over. What do you do when you realize you made a mistake, took a wrong turn, or hurt someone with your words or actions? For most people, guilt is the first sensation that comes up. Guilt is a...

Does Your Sun Shine Brightly?

I’m curious about that bright sun that shines inside of you. What makes you shine? Below, I offer you a template to shout your personal manifesto to the world. I’ve filled in the blanks with my message. How might you respond to these questions? I BELIEVE…‘When love...