Grace – Freedom from Fear and Doubt

Grace often dawns in the heart in a mysterious way. When it happens, we are awestruck; we are pulled into a state of wonder. Continue reading

Turning Point

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Passages was my word for those predictable “crises” or turning points that usher in a new stage, a crucial period of decision between progress and regression.

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The 7 Laws Of Attraction

1) The Law of Manifestation:

Consciousness is always a choice. It’s the choice to bring your awareness to the present moment, the decision to see and prioritize that which is truly important, that which is genuinely honoring and the value enhancing in your life. Our constant question must be: What am I focusing my consciousness on right now? Then the question that follows is: What might this consciousness be creating for me? Continue reading

Freedom is never to be reached by the weak


Swami VivekanandaMentally repeat, “Let all beings be happy; let all beings be peaceful; let all beings be blissful.” So do to the east, south, north and west. The more you do that the better you will feel yourself. You will find at last that the easiest way to make ourselves healthy is to see that others are healthy, and the easiest way to make ourselves happy is to see that others are happy. Continue reading

Change is easy once you see yourself as you are…

You can’t make radical changes in the pattern of your life until you begin to see yourself exactly as you are now. As soon as you do that, changes will flow naturally. Continue reading

Change takes place, but not according to plan or as the result of intentional intervention

Problems and obstacles offer a chance for reflection that otherwise would be precluded by the swift routine of life. Continue reading

Only way to change others — Change ourselves first

Image result for Change ourselves firstLook for a moment at someone in your life who bothers you. Describe three things about this person that you don’t like, things that you want him or her to change. Now, look deeply inside of you and ask yourself, “Where am I like that, and when do I do the same things?” Close your eyes and give yourself the time to do this. Then ask yourself if you ARE WILLING TO CHANGE. Continue reading

You seem to be carrying her still

A senior monk and a junior monk were traveling together. At one point, they came to a river with a strong current. As the monks were preparing to cross the river, they saw a very young and beautiful woman also attempting to cross. The young woman asked if they could help her.

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Ways to Spot Emotional Manipulation

Emotional Manipulation is Also “Covert Aggression.”  Here is a list adapted from an article by Fiona McColl – Continue reading