Adversity, if used properly, will buy you a ticket to a place you couldn’t have gone otherwise. ~Author unknown Adversity is part of life. Some of us have more than others, yet we all experience it. How it comes into our lives is as diverse as the adversity itself. Finding resilience in life’s challenges is a measure of who we are. Conflict and adversity are often considered similar, but they…
Read MoreThe 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.…
Read MoreSpiritual 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreTrue 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More“Do not rely on the outer world as your measuring stick for your spiritual growth. Rely on your response to the outer world to determine how much you have grown.” ― Basha Comparison is a surefire way to disappointment. There will always be someone more intelligent, beautiful, talented, wealthier, or better at something than we are. Several years ago, I was at a World Cup Equestrian Event in the crewing area,…
Read More“If you can sit with your pain, listen to your pain and respect your pain — in time you will move through your pain.” ― Bryant McGill Sometimes, an action or thing becomes so prevalent and commonplace in society that a term is developed to define it; emotional vomit is one such thing. E.V. is when our emotions erupt, spewing negativity and ugliness upon another person. Expressing our feelings without restraint may…
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