We can only truly Love when “being loved” becomes irrelevant; as insignificant as the color of a rose — as unimportant as the object of a child’s smile. . “The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved – loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.” ~ Victor Hugo […]
I’d like to offer you a small gift; a gift of TRUTH … Are you ready for it? OK … Here it comes, but first — to let it gain a foothold in your life, you are going to have to open your heart & mind … So take a moment and open them. * […]
“A key to attaining soundness of mind and health of body is not to mourn the past, worry about the future, or anticipate imminent troubles — but rather to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly, exuding kindness for all things living.” ~ G. Buddha
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, once commented on the dogmatic beliefs of one of his conservative contemporaries by stating, “That man’s God is my Devil.” And while it is certainly not in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ to utter condemnatory remarks about those who oppose us (“Love your enemies”), it […]
“To my Friend – I am your Friend and my Love for you runs deep. There is nothing I can give you that you have not already, and yet there is much, very much, that – while I cannot give It – you can receive. No Heaven can come to us unless our Hearts find […]
Real, selfless LOVE is the Courage of Friendship + Intimacy. It always takes its time in the Now … … and its Path is always straight to Here.
Those who deal in “magic” (including those who peddle religious zeal or champion “the Law of Attraction”) attempt to use personal power to manipulate their surroundings; to bend the Universe to their will, & thereby manifest their own desires for self &/or what they believe is better or best … Those who employ “The Force”, […]
“No longer recoil in fear … Feel free as a leaf in the wind, as free as the wind itself.” ~ Deepak Chopra . “Get curious about the idea that nothing and no one remains the same.” ~ Pema Chodron . “The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but […]
“There is a river flowing past us very fast now. Let go of the bank, push out into the center, keep your head above water and your eyes open. Look around, see who’s in there with you — and celebrate.” ~ excerpt from a Hopi prophecy
“What makes you different is what makes you beautiful.” ~ unknown … and awakening to how we are all alike* is what makes you Beauty-full! *(because we all have the ability to be Kind, especially when least inclined)
“One can acquire everything in solitude except genuine Character, real Love & true Happiness.” ~ inspired by Stendhal I know how tempting it is to get distracted by all the international intrigue and violent melodrama that’s been filling our newsfeeds of late … And I know that it IS indeed truly important to “become informed” […]
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