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* Inspiration for Today – Choose The Present Moment
“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.” Eckhart Tolle Lets bring this into our awareness today and embrace everything that we experience in the highs and lows of our lives. At the end of the day, pause and reflect on what you discovered … Namaste
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* The Space Between Resistance and Inner Peace
How can we move from resistance and struggle to acceptance and inner peace? I believe there is a space between the two. Like the pendulum of life, we find ourselves moving from one to the other…. yet there is a moment when we can slow down and pause. Tara Brach calls this The Sacred…
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* Priorities
Originally posted on Source of Inspiration: P ersevere in worthy goals R elax and enjoy each task I nvestigate each option, then choose O pen to possibilities never considered R each higher than you think you can go I nsights come along the way T ake one task at a time Y esterday’s dreams are…
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* Life is Like … a flower bed
June is a wonderful time here in PA to appreciate flowers 🙂 My patio garden is the inspiration for these words. Life is Like a Flower Bed Growing and unfolding every day Reaching for the light Blooming fully in its own time Sharing joy by simply being Bending with the wind Offering sweetness to the…
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* Photos from the Past. . . . . .
Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay: These 50 Photos From The Past Are Shocking And Hilarious. I Can’t Believe How Things Have Changed… Jake Heppner458094 People Sharing Share Tweet These photographers may have never known the significance of the pictures they took and that millions would be marveling at them in the future. From thousands of images, I…
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* Bliss in a moment
Originally posted on Peace, Love and Patchouli: Take time Fall back Into the world Of happy Of bliss. Feet in the air Relaxed Sing a song Find the happy place Be free Be a dreamer Live life Adventuring even if Only in your mind. Smile Laugh Send the vibe to the world Sealed with a…
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The Complete Serenity Prayer
The serenity prayer is an inspiring piece for people struggling with life challenges. It helps us become grounded and find our Middle Ground: that place to find serenity, courage and wisdom in the waves of life. What most of understand as the serenity prayer is actually the first stanza of an entire prayer written in…
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* A Mindful Ice Cream Moment
I take my spoon and dip in Enjoy the smooth creamy vanilla Then notice a difference … Is that a little salty chocolate close by? The next spoon confirms Oh my 🙂 … Yes … there’s a weave of solid chocolate here With just a touch of salt! As my palette anticipates what might be…
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* Inspiration – Being Present
This is lovely inspiring poem from Danna Faulds. To me it captures the essence of letting go, coming into the present and allowing things to be in the flow of our lives. So, if you have time today, take a moment to settle in and settle back and let the words wash over you ……
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* Learning to Play
Originally posted on Source of Inspiration: I had forgotten how to play to laugh for the sheer joy of life, to be silly, to growl at a shadow, toss a sock ball in the air, wag my tail, make tiny leaps of delight, smoother others with puppy kisses full of the promise of love without…
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* Accept the Seasons of Your Heart
Here is some more powerful and inspiring wisdom from the heart of Kahlil Gibran in “The Prophet”. This moved me deeply and draws me back again and again. Val x “Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. Just as the stone of the fruit must break, so that its heart…
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* Longings of the Soul
Originally posted on Source of Inspiration: Longings of the soul emanate from the heart moving us forward to our highest good. Pay attention to these desires; give them form, for in doing so, you hasten their manifestation. Reject all doubts and fears which impede the manifestation of your desires. Give thanks in anticipation, knowing that…
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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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* Make the Earth Your Companion
Originally posted on Teacher as Transformer: Nature teaches and is always present for us to learn. When we pause and are present with the universe, we can learn. J. Patrick Lewis wrote this poem as a reminder of lessons available when we take time and make the Earth our companion. We do not live separate…
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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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