Category: Inner Wisdom

  • *Today’s Quote

    Today’s inspiration is a reminder of how the dark and light live together within us…. with a neat illustration. Val x

  • Life is Like … riding a bike

    Life is like riding a bike. If you want to live fully, there are three things you have to focus on. (1) You have to steer. (2) You have to pedal (3) You have to keep your balance. Maintaining the dynamic relationship between these three aspects are key to living life well. It’s important to…

  • *Life is Like … the path

    In the highs and lows of life Know that you are already on your path Everything that happens is meant to be Take it one step at a time

  • * 12 Principles for a Happier Life

    I’m doing some Spring cleaning of inspiring resources on happiness, navigating the highs and lows in life  and bringing about positive change. If you are ready for a Spring makeover, this is a really good one 🙂 The following principles are simple, and may be familiar to you if you are on a spiritual path.…

  • * Simple Idea on Life’s Purpose – nature

    Connect with nature within you and you connect with nature around you It is all one

  • * The Story of the Terrier

    The votes are in and the terrier stays. Yippee! Thank you everyone who voted and for your comments. They were so helpful for me to connect with my inner terrier and little girl…… I was the little girl She’s still a part of me I am now the terrier The terrier is not waiting for…

  • * To be Whole …

    “To be whole, let yourself break. To be straight, let yourself bend. To be full, let yourself be empty. To be new, let yourself wear out. To have everything, give everything up. Knowing others is a kind of knowledge; knowing yourself is wisdom. Conquering others requires strength; conquering yourself is true power. “ Lao Tzu…

  • * Happiness is Like …

    In Sri Swami Satchidananda’s translation and interpretation of the Yoga Sutras, he says that we attach ourselves to pleasure because we expect happiness from it, forgetting that happiness is already in us as the true Self. He continues: “Happiness seems to be the basic need of everything in this world, yet rarely does anyone find it.…

  • Love Yourself at Work and in Life

    Is it time to give yourself a boost and connect with your authentic self every day?  Sometimes we need a reminder to connect with who we really are in the highs and lows of life. I have had this list next to my desk for quite some time. It has become “wallpaper” …  like so…

  • * Peaceful Acceptance

    Originally posted on iiThinks: Why are you at war When Spirit is in love with peace? Fighting each moment Opens the gates to insanity Let go, let go and accept “Indeed, after difficulty there is rest” Problems come and go Treat them like visiting guests Accept them with a smile Welcome them as priceless gifts…

  • * Which Wolf are you Feeding?

    In the highs and lows of life there is often inner struggle. I first heard the tale of the two wolves some years ago, and it has appeared again twice this past week. Time to take notice for myself and share with you! I love the simplicity of  it and how it really opens up…

  • * Your Middle Ground Is Not …

    Some people may see my website title and think it is a place recommending compromise or being average in life. Far from it, its about recognizing and fully embracing the highs and lows of your life! We can live fully when we can calm the mind and connect to our inner being and wisdom. I…