“The fault is in the one who blames. Spirit sees nothing to criticize.” ~ Rumi How is it that Spirit sees nothing to blame? Is it because Spirit knows that there is a purpose behind everything? That in some way everything serves our highest good — our spiritual growth and evolution? Being that we’re looking…
“Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda We’re taught as children to treat others the way we like to be treated. It’s the Golden Rule. We all learn it. Very simply, my friend, it boils down to kindness. In every interaction with everyone everywhere, use kindness.
“A miracle is nothing more than allowing an old grievance to become a current compassion.” ~ Dr. Lee Jampolsky You know, my friend, the miracles, the blessings, they are all around us just waiting to happen — waiting for us to let them happen. And all it takes is a shift in our energy, a…
“You have the capacity to change the world within a moment. All you have to do is make a simple choice. Are you going to choose a world of love and gratitude, or a tortured world filled with discontent and impoverishment? The answer will depend on your attitude at this very moment.” ~ Masaru Emoto, The…
“Do not seek with cold eyes to find blemishes, or the roses will turn to thorns as you gaze. Ingratitude is a sign of ignorance, for those who know the truth are thankful.” ~ Mahmud Shabistari, The Secret Rose Garden Appreciation is like a magic wand that ushers in more to appreciate. But remember, my friend,…
“When you surrender your will, you are saying, “Even though things are not exactly how I’d like them to be, I will face my reality. I will look it directly in the eye and allow it to be here.” Surrender and serenity are synonymous; you can’t experience one without the other. So if it’s serenity…
“Teach thy tongue to say, “I do not know,” and thou shalt progress.” ~ Maimonides There’s no sense in pouring anything more into a glass that’s already full, right? But if you’re empty — if you don’t already know it all — then there’s room to receive. And when you think about it, my friend, how can you…
“The physical body is at work every moment, an array of mechanisms with a brilliance of design and efficiency our human efforts have never begun to match. Our hearts beat, our lungs breathe, our ears hear, our hair grows. And we don’t have to make them work — they just do. Planets revolve around the…
“I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough to confess my errors and to retrace my steps.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi To err is human, my friend. As human beings none of us is perfect. There will be moments when…
“You know why it’s hard to be happy? It’s because we refuse to LET GO of the things that make us sad.” ~ Bruce H. Lipton, Biology of Belief You know, my friend, our natural state is one of happiness. It’s light, easy, playful, fun. That’s what Life feels like when it gets to flow…