“You can't punish yourself into change. You can't whip yourself into shape. But you can love yourself into well being.” ~Susan Skye Feelings are a natural part of the landscape of human experience. Joy, sadness, concern, anger, excitement, jealousy, fear, misery. These emotions are intimately woven into the stories ...Read More
10 Life-Changing Facts to Heal the Inner Critic
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~Thornton Wilder Note: This post is part of the 10 Life-Changing Facts series. Feel free to check out the other posts on fear, habits, and attachment. Let's tell the truth. If you feel held back in any area of your ...Read More
Finding Your Way Back to Your Self
"Love says 'I am everything.' Wisdom says 'I am nothing.' Between the two, my life flows." ~Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj The most transformative thing you could ever do is remember who you are. I don't mean the “you” who you think you are or the one defined by the roles you play or the masks you wear. Not the one who is ...Read More
What It Takes to Bring Light to Darkness
“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence. “ ~Henry David Thoreau We all have them, so let's be honest, can we? You know they are there - those places inside yourself that you let hide out in the darkness. They may be memories, feelings, fears, secrets. You try to ...Read More
Shhhhh…Are You Listening?
"Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother." ~Khalil Gibran Listening is an overlooked and undervalued way of being in our culture. Yes, a way of being, for when we listen, we are still, empty, receptive, alert, and interested. We are paying attention. We are open and available. Can you ...Read More
10 Steps to Mastering the Art of Joyful Living
“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.” ~Hafiz of Persia Are you moving too fast to enjoy life? Are you caught up in problems and struggles? Are you pressing forward on automatic, burning the candle at both ends? This post is all about slowing down – ...Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Unstuck
“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” ~African Proverb Congratulations! You've done it! You're sick and tired of suffering. You've realized that the struggles in your life are your responsibility. You don't want to keep repeating the same patterns over and over. You are ripe for ...Read More
Are You Rationing Love?
The heart has eyes which the brain knows nothing of. ~Charles H. Perkhurst Love has so many faces and forms. If we are truly willing to look, we see it everywhere, as it is the undeniable essence that shines through everything. When we drop our beliefs, concepts, and expectations, when we make the space to see ...Read More
What Creates Problems and How to Be Free of Them
"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens." ~Epictetus Recently, I set off on the trip to France that I had been dreaming about for five years. As luck would have it, my plane left Los Angeles two hours late, and by the time we arrived in New York, after circling for another hour, ...Read More
Get to Know the Voice of Fear – Your Life Depends on It
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder In the last post, we talked about befriending fear. The comments were so heartfelt and the emails I received so amazing as people testified to the transformation that is possible when you make fear your ...Read More
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