“Compassion and love are not mere luxuries. As the source of both internal and external peace, they are fundamental to the continual survival of our species.” —His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Cultivating compassion for ourselves is our best pathway to inner peace and our true source of happiness. Compassion infuses love into every encounter we experience with both ourselves and others, supporting healthy relationships. Living as compassionate beings, we can bless and release the suffering of life by trusting that every human being is on their own spiritual path. This increases our capacity to create peace and harmony in our lives … [Read more...]
Stepping Out of the Shadows of Shame
Disconnecting from ourselves early in life is often prompted by feelings of shame. Researcher and author Brené Brown identifies shame as the “intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and, therefore, unworthy of love and belonging.” Throughout our lives, we absorb shame messages, such as, “I’m unlovable,” “I’m not good enough,” or “I’m unworthy of love.” Doubting our worthiness to be loved and not wanting to feel the shame of our lovelessness, we often disconnect from ourselves and others.Wearing this cloak of shame keeps us from knowing the divine essence of who we are and being connected. It makes us feel … [Read more...]
Having Courage of Heart
Courage comes from the Latin word cor, which means “heart.” Courage sources deep within our hearts as self-acceptance and compassion. It encourages us to engage in every life situation no matter how scary as an opportunity for spiritual transformation.To be courageous is to lead with your heart, and reveal your truth―your inner thoughts, feelings, and experiences―honestly and openly. It dares you to fully express who you are as love.When you express yourself as love, you venture into the unknown territory of your own being. Being courageous doesn’t necessarily mean performing feats of external bravery and strength, but rather acknowledging … [Read more...]
Give Yourself Permission to “Just Be”
Giving ourselves permission to “just be” requires letting go of our preconceived mind-sets and beliefs about how we should live, and following our hearts instead.When you give yourself permission to be, you tap into an unlimited source of positive energy and creativity, and begin to see your experiences from an expanded perspective. From this “bird’s-eye view,” you can get new information about yourself, your true desires, and your souls’ journey.Accomplishments and achievements are wonderful, but if you are to live in a fully realized and authentic state, it is the light of your being, not the work of your hands that must shine forth beyond … [Read more...]