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Moments of Pleasure and a Life Filled with Joy
Are you a pleasure seeker or a joy seeker? Both Eckhart Tolle and Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras tell us that the difference between pleasure and joy lies in whether we focus on the outer world of our senses (pleasure) or our inner world of being (joy). Many people are pleasure seekers while others are…
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* You are a Human Magnet
We have an amazing ability to change our thinking and ourselves … but it can be tantalizingly difficult to do so! Why? Because our own thinking and beliefs get in the way. One way of looking at this is to turn to science and then think of yourself as a human magnet. You attract what…
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* Inspiration – from the quietness
This is a beautiful observation about what can happen when we find the quietness with us. When we find our Middle ground. In this space is more than calming the mind or exploring our spiritual path, it is vital for our overall wellbeing. Take time to pause in your day and find the quietness within.…
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* The Humour / Humor Pause
I really enjoy sharing different approaches and perspectives about finding our Middle Ground. Recently humour or humor has been a theme … You know who you are! It’s no coincidence that, as I am going through some changes, I experience feelings of sadness and loss … and then that humor bubbles up! Humor brings light…
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* Haiku – beneath
~ Find Your Middle Ground Let fear yield to inner peace Beneath the surface ~ May we find our way to be like the fish in this image… If you are new to this site… Welcome! You can learn more about how to find your middle ground here.
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* Guardians of Being
“Millions of people who otherwise would be completely lost in their minds and in endless past and future concerns are taken back by their dog or cat into the present moment, again and again and reminded of the joy of Being.” Eckhart Tolle from “Guardians of Being” So true! Fond memories of my soul mate…
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* Life is Like … an uprooted tree
D.H. Lawrence describes humanity as being like an uprooted tree with its roots in the air. “We are perishing for lack of fulfillment of our greater needs. We are cut off from the great sources of our inward nourishment and renewal. We must plant ourselves again in the universe.” I think many people feel like…
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*Kripalu Inspiration Haiku
This is a haiku that I wrote and shared at the graduation ceremony of my 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu. ~ In life’s pendulum The highs and lows of being Seek Self in the waves ~ Find your Middle Ground The mother ship is calling Kripalu Center ~ Yoga skills and tools Challenged…
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* 5 Tips for Finding Your Middle Ground in the Holidays
Originally posted on Find Your Middle Ground: One of the biggest stress makers during the Holidays is when you spend an extended length of time with your family. Here are 5 tips for finding your Middle Ground … and feeling more balanced this year. Let’s face it, spending 24-7 with anyone can be stressful, so…
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* Haiku – being
I am heading back to Kripalu today for the last module in my YTT500 hours yoga teacher certification. Last time I was concerned about letting go of social media and doing the right thing. This time I am looking forward to fully embracing the special time there and will be on a social media retreat. I leave…
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* Inspiration – Right Now
Here. Right here, right now, bring your mind to this place and time. Invite it, even if it resists, to sit and witness what it is to be alive. Let there be no ulterior motive in this moment but to be. Rest on the waves of breath And choose to experience all of it. Let…
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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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Soothing Words for Every Day
There are words that I say every day as I guide my yoga peeps into Savasana. Savasana or corpse pose, is the final pose before meditation, where we lie down and allow the body to relax, and nourish itself. “Breathing in light … lightness … and nourishment … Breathing out toxins … negative energy ……
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* Haiku – connection
Knowledge – 28” x 22” – © Lana Grant.You can find her work here ~ Find your Middle Ground knowing its not yours to have it connects us all ~
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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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