"If you can face and understand your ultimate death, perhaps you can learn to face and deal productively with each change that presents itself in your life."Elisabeth Kübler-RossLetting go is one of the most important, yet most difficult spiritual principles that we need to incorporate into our lives. Too often we brace ourselves for change instead of letting go and embracing change as an opportunity for our personal transformation. When we resist change, we actually generate more energy around our deepest insecurities, drawing toward us what we fear most.Letting go takes an open heart, expanded awareness, a grand sense of humor and a … [Read more...]
The Power of Perspective
"The best, most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." - Helen KellerLike a spiritual GPS, conscious awareness is our ability to tune in to spiritual information that expands our understanding of ourselves and provides us with a broader perspective from which to navigate our lives. Using conscious awareness, we can access a greater wealth of information to support our spiritual growth. In doing so, we must see with the eyes of our heart. This shifts us from viewing life simply in physical terms to seeing why things happen from an expanded, more spiritual perspective.Using conscious … [Read more...]
Taking Precious Care of Ourselves
Taking precious care of ourselves supports a more conscious, loving and cherished relationship with ourselves."Precious" care is nurturing ourselves with the utmost love and attention as we would someone close to us. Having been on an airplane, we have all been reminded to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else with theirs. It's often difficult to dedicate the time and energy for self-care as our lives are filled with endless to-do-lists, obligations and distractions. Putting off self-care may seem selfless, until we get sick, overwhelmed, or exhausted, and suddenly don't have the energy to care for anybody. That's when we … [Read more...]
Preparing for Life’s Challenges
As we move through our lives, we are presented with life-altering challenges everyday. In such intense moments, we may feel anxious, unprepared, even a sense of futility when faced with an unexpected illness, ending of a relationship, or financial hardship. This is because these are the three areas of our lives in which we find ourselves most vulnerable. No matter what the situation, we are challenged to let go beyond every thought, belief and mindset by trusting ourselves and our connection with a higher source or power. This keeps us open to the positive flow of healing energy.It's important that we accept that any situation no matter how … [Read more...]