The mind is ever a tourist Wanting to touch and buy New things then throw them Into an already full closet. -Hafiz Cleaning the kitchen, washing windows or rinsing our mental palate are all necessary tasks. Cleaning and decluttering, for me, are mindfulness practices. They are not cho
In order to live consciously, we have to first slow down! Enjoying simple pleasures in life takes time. Here are some suggestions: Instead of a quick shower, take a long, hot bubble bath. Turn off the television and talk to your loved ones. Spend an hour each day reading inspirational
What difference does it make how much you get done, if what you’re doing isn’t what matters the most to you? Who cares what you accomplish, if everyone gets abused in the process, including you? Don’t busy your life with unsatisfying social engagements, obligatory co
You are a powerful being living in a universe that is receptive to your individuality. What you think matters. Your ideas are important. Your perspective is invaluable. Your thought is creative. The words you choose to speak either lift you up or put you down – but always the ch
“From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all.” ~ Ralp Waldo Emerson, The Oversoul What you have within you is always greater than anything going on around you. What you have within you has t
As peculiar as this might sound, I was recently inspired by the selection of lettuce at the supermarket: Boston lettuce, red-leaf, green-leaf, romain, butter, field greens, and the plain, but ever-popular, iceburg. And it made me think of the variety of people in my life: white accoun
“The purpose of our lives is to live life. Do not shy away from it, be fearful of it, or deprive yourself of its full enjoyment.” ~ Dr. Ernest Holmes, A New Design for Living You are alive at this time in history for a reason. The reason is: The world needs what YOU have t
Here’s a clue for creating healthy relationships: Make love the ONLY purpose for coming together – not guilt, obligation, shared diseases, or biological similarities. Love is a precious gift from our Creator – and it was intended for people who share an honest apprec
"Callings are sometimes questions. They aren't questions you necessarily need to answer outright; they are questions to which you need to respond, expose yourself, and kneel before", says Gregg Levoy, author of Callings. They may come in one or more of the fol
Like the pull of the sun on a flower, which causes the blossom to open and turn toward the light, Spirit is urging you to a greater life.(Click to tweet) It is an inner voice that says, "This is not good enough. I made you for something greater. There is a better way for you
When You're On The Right Path, Spirit Will Wink At You! "Too often we travel on cruise control, and the events of our lives flick by like white lines on the freeway, their lessons lost on us." ~ Gregg Levoy, Callings In Hymns to an Unknown God, San Keen instruc
An excerpt from Your Soul's Assignment by Chris Michaels I attended a dog show a few years ago and was stunned at the incredible variety in this one species. There were big, muscular looking animals and small, frail ones. Some of them pranced around like models and others clo