Find Your Middle Ground

Tag: the highs and lows of life

  • * Let Yourself Have Your Experience

    Inspiring words for those of you experiencing some stormy waves today. “Just as the depth and stillness of the ocean lie hidden beneath the stormy waves on its surface, so the power of your essential nature lies concealed behind all of your turbulent feelings. Struggling against your feelings only keeps you tossing around on the…

  • * The Potting Soil of Life

    I came across this quote about potting soil for inner blooming… and simply couldn’t resist it!  It’s a simple message full of wisdom for the highs and lows of life.   “Disappointment and distress can serve as rich potting soil that will enhance the color and scent of your inner flowers”. Omraam Mikael Aivanhov Dig…

  • * What Gets in The Way of Being Present?

    What prevents us from being present and finding our Middle Ground? In my experience there are 4 key things that get in the way. 1. The busyness of life. The external demands and lack of time. We get caught up in the roles we play and the expectations of others. We choose to do too…

  • The Complete Serenity Prayer

    The serenity prayer is an inspiring piece for people struggling with life challenges. It helps us become grounded and find our Middle Ground: that place to find serenity, courage and wisdom in the waves  of life. What most of understand as the serenity prayer is actually the first stanza of an entire prayer written in…

  • Life is Like … riding a bike

    Life is like riding a bike. If you want to live fully, there are three things you have to focus on. (1) You have to steer. (2) You have to pedal (3) You have to keep your balance. Maintaining the dynamic relationship between these three aspects are key to living life well. It’s important to…

  • * Grace Again

    * 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,…

  • * Being Still Together in the Highs and Lows of Life

    “No relationship can thrive without the sense of spaciousness that comes with stillness. Meditate or spend silent time in nature together. When going for a walk or sitting in the car or at home, become comfortable with being in stillness together.  Stillness cannot and need not be created. Just be receptive to the stillness that…

  • “Life is …

    “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. Find contentment in your middle ground” I woke up one morning with these words in my mind. If you are coaching client  or are a student in one of my yoga classes, then you’ve probably heard them…