Oh the games people play now, Every night and every day now… ~Lyrics by Joe South   Learning right from wrong differs from those playing the Right/Wrong game. Distinguishing right from wrong starts when children understand why something should or should not be. It happens when they learn how to think independently, having been taught discernment. It is then that they can assimilate what is morally right. Examples include why…

ig zíst’nss     e v e r y t h i n g   b e i n g   r e a l {existence} Often, one sentence or thought has the most significant impact on us. It may come up in a conversation or something heard in passing, yet the takeaway stays with us. We ponder it and realize it was precisely what we needed to hear. I have gathered…

The Feng Shui definition for clutter is “postponed decisions and the inability to move forward.”   Once committed to becoming evolved and aware, we begin to see the interconnectedness of every action or inaction we take. Our decisions to recycle, lessen our carbon footprint, be kind to strangers, treat animals humanely, and look at the actions that enhance rather than distract from becoming the best people we can take energy.…

Spiritual evolution is part of every soul’s destiny on Earth, and each soul grows and evolves at a different rate. You are right where you need to be.  ~James Van Praagh   Awakening spiritually is a process of curiosity and discovery. First comes the desire for more profound satisfaction and contentment in life. When that yearning arises, feeling there is something more than meets the eye, the journey begins. Most…

The reason people awaken, is because they have finally  stopped agreeing to things that insult their soul. ~Unknown   Some people live their entire lives in a bubble, moving through life like a bull in a China store. No thoughts of others, just of their desires. Some of those may have moments of consciousness, but their agenda is mainly about the importance of their wants and needs. It is as…

True friends are great riches.  ~Unknown Insight and wisdom often arrive when we least expect them. Chance encounters, casual conversations, or even words in passing may hold significance when we hear true words. Friends who know us best often bear that wisdom and have an uncanny way of telling us exactly what we need to hear and the moment we need it most. Speaking with a friend, she told a…

The trick is to recognize what is worth keeping, choose one’s battles, and not dwell on losses.  ~ The Gambler With any venture started, flexibility is essential. Altering the originally anticipated course will not always be necessary, yet doing so when needed can be considered a strength. We must judge when a situation is strong enough to hold the path or too weak to continue for success. The ability to…

When I hear somebody say ‘Life is hard’, I am always tempted to ask ‘Compared to what?’ ~ Sydney J. Harris How we approach everything in life is a matter of attitude, perspective, and choice. When I became vegetarian at 14 years old, my grandmother would tell people that I couldn’t eat meat. I would correct her and explain I could, but I chose not to. She had difficulty understanding…

     The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking. ~Albert Einstein. Recently, I was overwhelmed with stress. I didn’t understand at the time what was causing a pain that I could only equate to heartburn; however, since I have never had it is only what I imagined it could be. It lasted three days, and on…