Find Your Middle Ground

Category: Inner Wisdom

  • * 4 Questions to Ask When We Get Annoyed

    Recently, there has been some discussion going on between myself, Nancy at Spirit Lights the Way and Don at Candid Impressions. Its about what goes on when we  are triggered and get annoyed. I thought I would share my perspective and 4 questions that can throw some light on might be going on. When we…

  • * When the Mind is Calm

    I’m inspired by these wise words from Swami Rama today. “When the mind is calm, it does not create a wall between you and the Reality, and you can see the Reality face to face. That is called God. God is the center of power, life, light and love.” Swami Rama Whether we call it…

  • * Ego Blooming Blogging

    I have been reading some beautiful, inspiring, challenging, reflective posts today. Catching up after the weekend. There is so much to appreciate from others. And a part of me wants to be more eloquent and poetic. A true craftsman of words and reflections on life. A real artist. And I feel a small contraction in…

  • * MM Moments

    I was thinking about the little rituals and moments that I have during my days that bring me back into the present moment. We don’t need to go on retreat or drive to a studio for group meditation or yoga. Although it is really beneficial to have a formal daily practice, it can be difficult…

  • * Inspiration – Feeling Miserable

    One day on vacation in Italy things didn’t go as planned. It wasn’t the morning of the flat tire … or any of the other days of missed turnings. It wasn’t ordering the wrong item on the menu. It was the day I started to feel sick at all the bends in the road. Literally…

  • * The Potting Soil of Life

    I came across this quote about potting soil for inner blooming… and simply couldn’t resist it!  It’s a simple message full of wisdom for the highs and lows of life.   “Disappointment and distress can serve as rich potting soil that will enhance the color and scent of your inner flowers”. Omraam Mikael Aivanhov Dig…

  • * Simple Advice

    “The advice we give others is what we most need to give ourselves.”     Take a moment and think about what advice you tend to give others. Perhaps it is to slow down … to not be concerned about what others think … to be careful with their words … to be kinder ……

  • * Everything is Neutral

    The world we live in is one of energy and elements. In this world everything is neutral. It is our thinking that creates the idea of good and bad. Our thinking creates distinctions such as  “me” “us” and ‘them”. Our thinking creates attachment to things that give us pleasure and aversion to things that bring…

  • * Inspiration – Teaching Ourselves

    Teach Yourself “No one is ever really taught by another each of us has to teach himself. The external teacher offers only the suggestion, which arouses the internal teacher, who helps us to understand things.”                             Swami Vivekananda From “Yoga Gems” edited…

  • Inspiration From a Little Waterfall

    I walked two of the dogs this morning along our road and stopped a while at the little waterfall on Paper Mill. You can see how the sunlight captures the moving water and the dappling of the shadows. The noises were of rushing water and birdsong, and a distant lawn mower. No fragrance from the…

  • * Soak in the Silence

    Originally posted on Kids User Guide to a Human Life: Along with your breath and body, Silence can also anchor you back into your Open Mind and the Present Moment. Your Chattering Mind is a loud and active place most days. And the more your Chattering Mind is stimulated by television, computers, smart phones, video games and music, the louder…

  • * Hidden Secrets #7 – Courage

    Originally posted on Source of Inspiration: It is impossible to eliminate all fear from our life. True courage is the ability to act positively when we are most afraid.