“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” ~ Thomas Merton Happiness is a matter of alignment with Spirit — alignment with your Higher Self. That’s when you feel happy, my friend. But you know what? It works both ways; get happy and you’ll align with Spirit, or, align…
“Being with someone, listening without a clock and without anticipation of results, teaches us about love. The success of love is in the loving — it is not in the result of loving.” ~ Mother Teresa, A Simple Path What are your priorities, my friend? Are they in sync with your ideals? Can you be content…
“True light is that which radiates from within a man. It reveals the secrets of the soul to the soul and lets it rejoice in life, singing in the name of the Spirit. Truth is like the stars, which cannot be seen except beyond the darkness of night. Truth is like all beautiful things in…
“We always place that little word “but” after our wishes and desires, feeling deep down that there are some things too good to be true.” ~ Robert Collier, The Secret of the Ages Sometimes we’re afraid to even think about our true wishes or desires, certain that we couldn’t have them. But what if the only…
“We often feel wounded by what we feel to be the unfairness or ignorance of others. In response, we could toughen our skin in order not to feel things so deeply, and become more cynical about life. Or, we might just give up asserting ourselves and become a doormat for others. Or, we could become…
“To people who have not claimed their power, the question “What would you do if it was your life to live?” doesn’t seem like a joke question! If you haven’t claimed your power, you will be led along by others. Your choices will be born out of the popular culture of your time, or a…
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein The hard part is getting started, my friend. Sure, you might wobble in the beginning but, as long as you keep trying and stay focused on where you want to go, the momentum will soon kick in. There’s…
“I offer you peace. I offer you love. I offer you friendship. I see your beauty. I hear your need. I feel your feelings.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Do you, my friend? Have you ever allowed yourself to truly resonate with any of these expressions? Even if this is not something that you do regularly, I’m…
“I am a lover of what is, not because I’m a spiritual person, but because it hurts when I argue with reality. We can know that reality is good just as it is, because when we argue with it, we experience tension and frustration. We don’t feel natural or balanced. When we stop opposing reality,…
“It is through weakness and vulnerability that most of us learn empathy and compassion and discover our soul.” ~ Desmond Tutu Might it be your pride, my friend, that keeps you from the greatest discovery of all? Being humbled could have its blessings. I’m just sayin’…