Category: Steps on the Journey

  • * A Balanced Approach to Spark Change

    At certain times in our lives, we may feel we are stuck or disappointed in where we find ourselves. There is a sense that something has to change, but we may not be sure about what it is. All we know is that where we are, isn’t where we want to be… Rather than getting…

  • * Flow into Your Being

    ~ Find Your Middle Ground Beyond the limits of time Connecting through space  ~ Touching you right here. It only takes a moment to pause and connect. ~ Let the warm embrace  of the divine universe flow into your being. ~ Knowing you are one Put aside the anguished self Set your Self free How…

  • * Waking Up From Our Illusions – Alan Watts

    Originally posted on Creative by Nature: “This is IT! So you don’t need to do anything at all… It’s just the way it is. What’s required is a sort of act of super relaxation.. It’s not just letting go. It’s being with yourself as you are without altering anything.” ~Alan Watts “When you look for your…

  • * Haiku – slow down

    ~ Find Your Middle Ground Slow down and discover Life Breathe … relax … and feel ~ If you are new to this site – welcome! You can learn more about finding your middle ground, by clicking here.

  • * Landing

    Thank you all for helping me land with grace in this changing time and space From floating in the alpha waves I came to bob on rhythmic waters Then found my bounce on welcoming giving ground. I find myself chuckling, listening, tuning in and wondering right along with you again. Its good to be back…

  • Perspectives on Being Mindful

    Mindfulness  has been practiced by human beings for millennia, but it is only within the last 30 years or so that scientific research has revealed its power for our well being and health. Dr. Herbert Benson and Jon Kabat-Zinn are pioneers in this field. “Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to…

  • Acceptance of the Unacceptable

    “Acceptance of the unacceptable is the greatest source of grace in this world.” Eckhart Tolle  Isn’t it funny how certain quotes and wisdom show up just when we need them the most? I recall, not so long ago when I had a hard time accepting how things were. I had unexpected news that meant my vision…

  • * Mum’s the Word

    “Everything worthwhile for the soul is gained through silence. When you verbalize, you’ve moved into your head.” Yogi Amrit Desai Practicing silence means making a commitment to take a certain amount of time to be with yourself. To simply Be. It may seem obvious, but to experience silence means periodically withdrawing from talking, interacting or…

  • * Haiku – pause

    ~ Find your Middle Ground Pause on the continuum of life’s endless flow ~   If you are new to this site … welcome! To find out more about finding your middle ground click here.

  • * Being Graceful When Triggered

    Originally posted on Find Your Middle Ground: I can recall so clearly what happens when I am triggered. It still surprises me when I am, but I also know that it will pass when I let myself feel what’s going on. I used to think that being graceful was putting on a brave face and…

  • * Haiku – flow from stillness

    ~ Find your Middle Ground When you find time for stillness life begins to flow ~   If you are new to this site … welcome! To find out more about finding your middle ground click here.

  • * Return to Nature

    These words are from a really inspiring post by Christopher over at Creative by Nature. I encourage you to go and explore over there. “Like a drug addict, modern technologically developed cultures don’t seem to know what to do, how to break the spell of our habitual fears, aggression and ignorance, how to transform the…

  • * Mantra for Today – find the funny side

    Find the funny side in every bad hair day Make it work 😎

  • Haiku – when your heart is closed

    ~ When your heart is closed in the isolated dark look up to the sky.   Open your window Let the great expanse and light fill your heart with life.   Let love flow freely. Pause and nourish your Being. Find your Middle Ground. ~ If you are new to this site … welcome! To…

  • * Escape to Inner Freedom

    These words from D H Lawrence are so empowering for all of us who struggle with our egos. Going beyond our own limited definition of self is a scary place to go… yet its where we will find our true freedom and power. Spring is the perfect time to break free and awaken into action…

  • * Be Foolish

    I used to have mixed feelings about being serious. A part of me thought I should be more like the earnest people around me. That I should try harder… should apply myself… should focus more… should set serious goals… I was “shoulding” all over myself. … And in doing so I was not accepting the…