In order to uplift the planet, you have to be uplifted first. Get used to taking care of yourself so that you can be of greater service. ~Anita Moorjani Self-talk is the internal dialogue influenced by our subconscious minds. It reveals our inner thoughts and beliefs and can reveal our positive and negative feelings about ourselves. Negative self-talk is the dialogue that rolls around inside, telling us we are not…
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Reposted from December 2018 When you think you are too small to make a difference, you have never tried to sleep with a mosquito. African Proverb As many of you who follow my blog know, the recent California wildfires have impacted many of my friends and family. After the relief that my property came through with minimal damage, I realized I was still under immense stress. Even as I…
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What is genius but the power of expressing a new individuality? ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning Many words in other languages lack a direct English translation. Oubaitori (桜梅桃李) is one such concept. The Japanese word encompasses a sentiment that encourages people to honor their individuality and embrace the unique journey of their lives. Kanji is the Japanese writing system that uses characters, each symbol conveying a meaning or idea rather than…
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Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. ~Dalai Lama Celebrating what we already have is the foremost path to abundance. Seeing the goodness in life, being content with it, and not wanting the abundance of another can improve our overall well-being. It is challenging to stay grateful when we look…
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We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. ~ Epictetus Family gatherings are an opportunity to connect, make new memories, and share old ones. They can also be a barometer of our spiritual growth. There is no better place for those on a journey of self-awareness to test if we can really walk the walk and not just talk the…
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Get to the other shore, whatever that other shore is. ~Diana Nyad What is the difference between those who meet their desires and those who don’t? How often have you set a goal and never achieved it? Success in anything comes when we face the challenge and seize the opportunity. Some call it the power of positive thought; others label it manifestation, while others call it the fruits…
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What you aren’t changing you are choosing. ~Laurie Buchanan We all have triggers, even though the causes vary. Triggers are simply emotional or psychological responses to an event. Being triggered is when we respond reactively, occurring when something within is unresolved or unhealed. Luckily, our subconscious highlights these areas through those responses, allowing us to identify them. Triggers are our teachers. Pay attention to them. They are the most…
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Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains. ~ Steve Jobs The benefits of simplicity are woven within the elements of many religious and cultural teachings. Living simply dates back to monastic orders and is currently practiced with the modern-day Amish. Many…
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Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it. ~Ann Landers To let go is not passive. It takes conscious effort to let go of what no longer serves our lives. Letting go does not mean we allow wrong things to continue, nor do we…
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What is, is the was, of what shall be. ~unknown Vision is only partially connected to the strength of our eyes. The potency of our sight also affects how we feel spiritually, which has nothing to do with the perfection of our eyes’ power. Our ability to see is the capacity to recognize truth. Our vision may broaden when we move along a spiritual path, giving us an open perspective…
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