Tag: purpose of life

  • Inspiration – Lighthouse Keeping

    On Sunday I spent some time with Ali Grimshaw’s writing circle and once again, enjoyed being with like minded souls as we explored poetry together. You can find out more on Ali’s blog flashlightbatteries.blog The inspiration was a poem called “Lighthouse Keeping” by Kay Ryan This is what I wrote: Know that we are keepers…

  • Inspiration – The Work of our Lives

    “Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.” ~ Thomas Merton   Imagine if…

  • * Alan Watts – Why Your Life Is Not A Journey

    Originally posted on Evolutionary_Mystic Post: Living a soulful life in the moment Too often we blunder through life like automatic robots, waking up to our morning coffees then soldiering on to work, only to return home again to follow the same ritual in the morning once again. Are we really spending time doing things that…

  • The Awakening by Sonny Carroll

    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…

  • * Our Path in Life

    Messages that are simple yet profound, let me pause and connect me to my Middle Ground. These words from Joseph Campbell call out for some self reflection: “If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step…

  • * Life is Like … an onion

    Life is like an onion There are many layers to it It stimulates our senses It can be put to good use It can make us weep Some say there’s a right way to cut it I disagree Its ours to do with as we choose.  

  • * Simple Ideas on Life’s Purpose – be you

      I LOVE mind maps 😛    

  • *Life is Like … the path

    In the highs and lows of life Know that you are already on your path Everything that happens is meant to be Take it one step at a time

  • * Life is Like … a Night Light

    We don’t need to know how or why electricity works…. but it’s there. Take the time to plug in and fill yourself with light.

  • * Life is Like … Chocolate

    Life is like a bar of chocolate. Take a big bite out of it. Enjoy it fully. … and be prepared to get messy!

  • * Yoga Inspiration for Today – Tree of Life

    “You must be firmly rooted. Such is the first law. Then grow and assert yourself. At this moment open yourself, stretch out your arms to feel the radiation around you, and then bring the universe back to you with your head held high, for it touches the sun. Be deep, wide, tall, truly a Tree…

  • * Reflections on the Reality of Life

    What is life all about? … This is such a refreshing and practical approach by Nicholas Vesey author of “Developing Consciousness. A Roadmap to the Journey of Enlightenment”. We don’t need to seek out gurus, teachers, self help masters. We don’t need to have a life altering awakening experience to find the answer. It’s already there…