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* Patience and the General Manager of the Universe
There has been quite a bit written this week about going with the flow and being more patient. Nancy wrote about how she let go of being the General Manager of the Universe. I love this metaphor Nancy! Someone else wanted to harness patience as if it was something that we can strive to achieve…
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* Life is Like … a lemon
A lemon is perfect for zesting and juicing …. just like life Use the zest to give fragrance and flavor Feel your senses awaken! Share your zest with others Squeeze the juice to add an edge Let it pucker your lips and refresh your soul … and transform it to lemoncello when life gets sour…
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* Engage in the Life You are Living
I am touched and inspired by the Andrew Solomon TedMed talk that Louise at Dare Boldly shared over here. Although Andrew has done research into different population groups, I think his message is a powerful reminder for every one of us. This is my interpretation as a loving kindness meditation. I want to engage in…
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The Awakening by Sonny Carroll
Originally posted on Spirit Lights The Way: A few days ago, a reader sent me The Awakening by Sonny Carroll; it reminded her of my life philosophy. I agree. The Awakening describes the spiritual path I’m on . . . the journey that has led me to this moment in time. THE AWAKENING by Sonny Carroll There comes a time in your life when…
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* Life is Like … an old tapestry
I am inspired by these words from Bessie Senette on the tapestry of life. “The tapestry of life continues to be woven. Occasionally a chance arises to repair an older, tattered piece of the weave. Something happens to jolt our awareness back in time to an event that resulted in tears and rips. With new,…
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* Inspiration for Life
“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe to match your nature with Nature.” ― Joseph Campbell This makes me think of the times I feel so connected in nature… and how drawn I am to breathtaking photographs of the natural world. How can we make our heartbeat…
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What Needs to Change for Change to Happen
I was talking with a coaching client the other day about change and how it can be difficult for most of us. Our conversation led me to write about it. I thought I’d share this with you as a practical resource for transforming your life. Why is Change Hard? Three things come to my mind…
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Listen to Your Body – its Listening to You
The words we choose in our thinking, our speech and our writing, have an impact on how we feel and our ability to heal. Have you ever noticed how a word can bring up a certain feeling inside of you? A sensation, a thought or an emotion? Choosing a word that connects with your heart and soul…
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*Musings on Judging and Thoughts
When we find ourselves judging others … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. We we find ourselves analyzing what is wrong … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. When we worry about the future … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. When we ponder over past…
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* Life is Like …. being lost in the woods
” We’re lost in the woods. The worst thing to do is to wander around looking for a way out. Looking for a way out uses up our energy, makes us feel more and more frantic , and usually gets us even more confused and further from help. The best thing to do when…
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* Our Path in Life
Messages that are simple yet profound, let me pause and connect me to my Middle Ground. These words from Joseph Campbell call out for some self reflection: “If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step…
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* How is Your Sense of Human?
Have you noticed how our computers and smartphones are becoming more intuitive when it comes to our spelling? For example, when I type in meditate it changes to mediate. Learned appears as lean red….. Texting now comes with so many errors that I have given up trying to change them. It happens to all of…
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Levels of Consciousness
Are you curious to know how evolved your consciousness is and how complex your mind is? Some time ago I read about research by Robert Kegan that showed that as adults there are three stages in mental complexity. It opened my eyes to seeing people in a completely new light – including my colleagues, friends and…
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My Yoga Story
This is a re-post about what brought me to yoga. If you haven’t heard this story, you may be surprised! People come to yoga for many reasons. In my experience, some people are wanting to be more flexible and strong in their bodies, while others are looking to calm their minds and find an inner…
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* Life is Like … a crystal
Each one of us is unique with many facets Wherever the light touches we shine When we move with the light we express all of who we are And we allow the light within us to shine more brightly Note: I will be away in California for a long weekend. I’ve scheduled posts but…
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