Many people believe they are meditating however they are not. They stay on a surface level concentrating, resisting thoughts, falling asleep, or maybe getting a rest. When people eventually have a direct experience of meditating effortlessly they get a shock! They feel bliss. So how do we get to the bliss?
Read MoreSome of my most profound moments have occurred while wandering in forests. When we spend time in a forest we may notice a peaceful stillness inhabiting all it’s activity. There is no rush yet everything is accomplished. Forests teach us how to live in harmony and offer much life inspiration
Read MoreOnce we realize who we truly are we become confident. When we realize that we are much greater than transient thoughts and emotions our power emerges. Our thoughts change depending on how much sleep we have had, what food we have eaten and how much stress is in our environment. If we mistakenly identify only with the realm of thoughts, which are forever changing, we are constantly thrown up and down
Read MoreHas anyone said to you "a leopard doesn't change its spots" or "you will never change"? Whenever anyone has implied you were incapable of something, what did you do? Feel deflated and retreat, or transmute their negativity into positivity and expand?
Read MoreWe wake in the morning to a blazing ball of fire in the sky (the sun) and mystical beings walk around (humans) while we hurtle at 67,000 miles per hour in space (the earth orbits the Sun at 18.5 miles a second). Life is truly magnificent. When we awaken everyday life can be the best drug.
Read MoreIn the past I woke up with a strong urge to improve my life. It felt like I was leaning forward expecting the next moment to contain something that this moment was lacking in. Sometimes the leaning forward was subtle, other times it was stronger. This leaning forward was uncomfortable and only stopped when I realized that I could spend my entire life chasing carrots in front of me. In a moment of silence I asked
Read MoreIs there just one person that we can love? Is love something magical? What is love? And how do we cultivate love for ourselves and others? I contemplated my personal experiences of love and the following 5 insights arose:
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