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* Allow Life to Unfold
Allow life to unfold without trying to force anything. It doesn’t mean doing nothing and expecting everything to come to you. Stay alive and be alert to each moment. Keep your consciousness raised. Expect the very best of yourself and the world around you. And trust that all will be well. This is how you…
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* Let Go and Find Yourself
” In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself. It will be a permanent Self, rooted in awareness and creativity. Once you have captured this you have captured the world.” Deepak Chopra Letting go: Of every exhalation Of the…
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* Ever had this moment?
Originally posted on the biology of belief: Consider you intimately know someone and you also know his or her parent. From your perspective you see that your friend’s behavior closely resembles their parent. Then one day you casually remark to your friend something like, “You know Mary, you’re just like your mom.” Back away! In…
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* Beyond Ego
Time for an other exploration into ego 101 based on my personal experience and reading. Ego has come about as a reflection of how others responded to us as babies and young children. All of us come to adulthood with a self image and how we view ourselves. Yep – we all have an ego.…
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* Life is like … a camera
I found this great quote on the website of Richard Branson’s Virgin. What a cool site. “Life is like a camera Just focus on what’s important Capture the good times Develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out just take another shot.” 🌀
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* Soft Landings
May this day be one of soft landings and moving with ease. Many of us have much to do, and the prospect of difficult travel in the US over Thanksgiving can bring pressure and anxiety. Be kind to yourself and others. … and breathe. I am back from a soul enriching time at Kripalu. Still…
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* Reflections – People are our Mirrors
No pun intended here 😉 just some morning musings… There is an old saying, “It takes one to know one.” We see in others what we like and don’t like in ourselves. If people are our mirrors, then everyone is a reflection of myself. Its important for me to accept others for who…
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* The Comparing Mind
Originally posted on Mindfulbalance: If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are. Montesquieu, French lawyer and philosopher, 1689 – 1755 photo michael johnston
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* Inspiration – Moods
Moods arise from fear So be kind Focus on the good in others It isn’t about you or me Its part of the human condition Don’t take it personally Simple as that Val x
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* Inspiration – Voice in our Head
“What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that.” Eckhart Tolle When we are able to step back and notice our thoughts, beliefs, judgments, its good to know that we are on our spiritual journey. After all, for so…
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* Behind Every Label …
Behind every label is … A need to resolve complexity A drive to know and understand An impulse to feel secure in that knowing A sense of comfort when feeling in control When we label people however, it brings … A distancing from the rest of the person’s qualities A withdrawal from our humanity Closed-mindedness…
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* Life is Like … a chunk of cheddar cheese
Life is like … a chunk of cheddar cheese It is magnificent and remarkable! Yep – I love it that much ❤ Look after it or it will become blue and moldy When taken care of, it can last a surprisingly long time It gets sweaty sometimes and smelly too It is resilient and survives shredding, grating,…
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* Deciding to Do the Right Thing
Have you ever thought about doing something that you know would be a challenging experience, yet you feel it will also be one that gives an opportunity to learn about yourself and grow? In coming to the decision about doing this, you know you will have to face certain aspects of yourself and habitual patterns…
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* Inspiration – Here and Now
“We have forgotten what rocks, plants and animals know. We have forgotten how to be – to be still, to be ourselves, to be where life is, Here and Now” Eckhart Tolle From “Guardians of Being: spiritual teachings from our dog and cats” with art by Patrick McDonnell. This is one of my favorite bedside…
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* Dealing with Stress and my Inner Teenager
On Tuesday I had a stressful day. A dip in the highs and lows of life day. It wasn’t surprising. I had some concerning news that took the wind out of my sails, and I developed a pressure cooker of a sinus headache. I was in a trough. I know how my mind and body…
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