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* be gentle…
Originally posted on Known is a drop, Unknown is an Ocean: be gentle, you’re blooming…
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* Asking for help
It takes courage to admit that we are struggling and to ask for help. We often think that admitting struggle is a sign of weakness, yet it happens to all of us. We all get overwhelmed sometimes. We all experience the highs and lows of life. We all need help sometimes. Acknowledging this, is not…
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Today’s Quote
Thank You Theresa. This is perfect for today … And every day. ❤
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* We can lead a horse to water …
I talk a lot about how we can all find time to pause, connect inwards and find peace; become aware of habits and conditioning; learn to let go; see things from different perspectives; be more compassionate to others and more loving towards ourselves; recognize ego and embrace the connections between us all and a universal…
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TOP 3 WAYS TO GET UNSTUCK
If you are struggling or perhaps feeling stuck right now, take heart with this post from Dear Human Sheri 💛
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* Its Never too Late for Self Acceptance
I came across this old photograph (of me and my twin brother) and not longer after, found an exercise on self acceptance. Turns out they both went well together. To find out why, please read the exercise below…. and take some time in doing it for yourself. Step One Imagine someone you love and admire…
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* Needs and Kindness
“May we all recognize our own needs and have compassion for ourselves. May we all see beyond our own needs and have compassion for the needs of others.” These words came to me this morning. As human beings we all need acceptance of who we are, to belong and feel loved, and to express ourselves…
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What’s the Difference Between Strength and Courage?
Courage comes from the French word “coeur” meaning heart. Being courageous means facing our fears and coming from our heart rather than our head. Its a place where we face our vulnerabilities and overcome them through compassion and love. As a child in Scotland I was told I had to be strong. This isn’t just…
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* Reflections
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are” Anais Nin Everything we see is a reflection of ourselves. We can only see in others that which we have knowledge of, based on our own experience. What we admire and love most in others is a reflection of the parts of…
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* That particular moment
Originally posted on Zen Flash: When something upsets you, when something happens that is not to your liking in your family or your community, you want to change it right away. You are tempted to use the little power that is available to you, as a father, a mother, a teacher, somebody, to change the…
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When There’s a Shortage of Love
“To hold our tongues when everyone is gossiping, to smile without hostility at people and institutions, to compensate for the shortage of love in the world with more love in small, private matters; to be more faithful in our work, to show greater patience, to forgo the cheap revenge obtainable from mockery and criticism: all…
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*Mantra for Today – stepping out of our comfort zone
This mantra is for when you find yourself holding back because you are taking on something new or stepping out of your comfort zone. You may be afraid of how you will be received, or how others will perceive you. This is my “go to” mantra before having a difficult conversation, meeting new people, or…
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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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* Reflections on the Heart
When our hearts are guarded to protect ourselves from an other person or a situation that is challenging, we cannot connect with ourselves. This is a simple realization that has taken me decades to see. 🙂 Whenever we are alert to what might happen, ready to judge and defend … we lose touch with our…
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* Seeds of Life
Originally posted on Source of Inspiration: Why do trees produce so many seeds–countless numbers of them fall to the ground every year. A few sprout and become trees, others proving food for many, still others create compost to replenish the earth. Nothing is wasted. So it is with us. Our actions may not always bear…
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* Today’s Quote – Thich Nhat Hanh
Inspirational words from Thich Nhat Hanh. Thank you Theresa at Soul Gatherings.
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