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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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The Awakening by Sonny Carroll
Originally posted on Spirit Lights The Way: A few days ago, a reader sent me The Awakening by Sonny Carroll; it reminded her of my life philosophy. I agree. The Awakening describes the spiritual path I’m on . . . the journey that has led me to this moment in time. THE AWAKENING by Sonny Carroll There comes a time in your life when…
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*Musings on Judging and Thoughts
When we find ourselves judging others … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. We we find ourselves analyzing what is wrong … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. When we worry about the future … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. When we ponder over past…
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* A Middle Ground Moment
Today Be a witness to your self Realize you are not your thoughts and emotions Embrace your imperfect humanity Accept whatever comes up. This is your life energy Let it flow through you. Be with the flow. Be gentle with your body and your self Embrace the precious life in you and in others. ……
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Journaling or Journalling
Whichever way to spell it…. I admit that I was very reluctant to start journaling myself – I thought it was for people with lots of time and a leaning towards poetry … and American teenage girls… not me at all! It turned out that I was being too quick to judge. You can buy…
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Breathe Well and Be Well
There is something so well known in the yoga world that we often take it for granted. To the world outside of yoga, it can be a revelation. The ancient yogis knew the power of our breath and the energy behind it for calming us, energizing us, opening up spaciousness in us and healing ourselves…
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* Grace Again
This is a beautiful definition of grace. Be grateful for the highs in life. Be graceful in the lows. Val x Cast Light “Grace is not part of consciousness; it is the amount of light in our souls, not knowledge nor reason.” – Pope Francis In the Thornton Wilder play, The Skin of Our Teeth,…
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* 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…
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* Difficulty and Softness
Whether you come across a difficult situation or encounter a difficult person, or find yourself in a difficult yoga pose ….. Take a moment to pause and come inside. Notice if there is any hardness and tension that arises in your body and mind. Take a breath and allow the exhale to bring softness. Become…
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* What we Resist will Persist
“What you resist persists.” Carl Jung We think that by resisting, it will go away but it won’t. Resisting what is happening is at the root of our suffering. I’m not talking here about a real life threatening situation that demands we take action to defend ourselves, I’m talking about when we want a situation, a…
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Life is Like … the weather
My musings this morning as the snow comes down and I prepare / procrastinate to shovel ……. Life is like the weather. Some times we know ahead of time to prepare for an upcoming storm or get the chairs out for a glorious stretch of sunshine and warmth. At other times the weather comes without…
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* Lighten up – don’t take yourself so seriously…
Its a flow with life kind of day! Thank you James Need for the reminder!
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* Focus May Not Be The Answer
In my yoga classes and with my coaching clients we often work on focusing the mind. Focusing on a goal or intention, or focusing on a particular part of the body or our breath. Daniel Goleman’s new book all about it. I never really thought about the impact of using this word or the distinctions…
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* Rumi Inspiration for Life’s Lows
This poem from Rumi is for everyone experiencing a challenging time. May it inspire you to be graceful in this low of life and help you find your Middle Ground. THE GUEST HOUSE This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes…
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