March 12, 2010
I am not adding new quotes to the Journal right now. I am directing
more time and attention to a new program of self-discovery that has
blossomed from After the Rain. Heart Speaks™
is a program designed to explore personal answers to the question,
"If your heart could speak, what would it tell you?" The
objective of Heart Speaks™ is to enable people to connect with
that source of infinite positive energy at the centre of their being,
and to bring it out to create a more peaceful, loving and sustainable
future for humankind, our planet and all its inhabitants.
Please look through the 130 inspiring
thoughts below. I'm sure you will find something meaningful.
Journal
Accept Peace - February 12, 2010
We can have a lot of knowledge and a lot of experiences. We can tap
into wonderful positive energy. But we cannot have unshakeable inner
peace until we accept ourselves. The day we accept ourselves profoundly
is the day we find lasting peace. Find it. Share it. Bring peace
to the world.
Change Your Voice - February
4, 2010
For most of us use our voice is a mouthpiece for the mind. We verbalize
our thoughts and emotions. But we have another voice, the voice that
expresses what arises from the very centre of our being. This voice
gives life to the peace and joy that are always there. Let this
be your voice. Let this be how you speak.
Self-discovery - February
2, 2010
When you connect with the infinite positive energy at the centre of
your being, you have discovered self. All that is left is to find
a channel through which to share it with the rest of us. This
will change the world forever.
In Love with Life - January
29, 2010
When you put your attention on your heart-space, when you shift your
awareness to the very centre and essence of your being, what happens?
How does life change? How does your world change? What a pleasure.
What a joy to be in Love with life.
Urgent and Important - January
26, 2010
Life can be snuffed out in a second. That makes what you want to do
urgent. There is only one person on this planet with your unique gifts
and awareness. That makes you important. Don't let your life slip
away. Don't drift. What you can contribute is urgent and important.
My Best Advice - January 25,
2010
Sit each morning in quiet inner reflection to gain clarity and reinforce
what you want to do with your life. That's it.
Are You Rich? - January 20,
2010
When we define success in monetary or material terms we become greedy.
We want to take what others have. When we define success in terms
of peace, happiness and fulfilment, we become generous. We want to
share what we have with others. We all need enough means to support
ourselves and our families, but it is in sharing the Love in our hearts
with others that we gain the freedom that so many associate with wealth.
We have infinite Love in our hearts and a limitless ability
to give it away and share it with others. We are all infinitely
wealthy.
Don't Negotiate - January
19, 2010
Do you know what matters most to you? Deep inside? Experiencing Love?
Peace? Bliss? As much as we may think otherwise, experiencing the
fullness of our hearts is as important to us as anything else. We
can never feel fulfilled or complete without this experience. And
once we experience it, we know the truth of this statement. Experience
it. It is your birth right. Don't discount it. Don't trade it
away for superficial amusements. Don't negotiate.
Share Your Gifts - January
18, 2010
We have so many experiences in a lifetime. We may wonder why we are
so blessed, or why we have been given such gifts. When we sit in quiet
self-reflection, they all come together into one beautiful whole.
Listen to the wholeness of your being. Be all that you can be.
Gift wrap it. Put a ribbon on it. And share it with all of us.
Happiness Comes from Within - January
17, 2010
It's normal to think that we will be happy once this or that happens.
The truth is that we all are happy, deep inside at the very centre
of our being. Go to that place. Feel the joy. Let it flow out of you
like a fountain. Shower us with the joy that flows from the
centre of your being.
The Passion Test - January
15, 2010
Are you passionate about what you do? If too much of our time and
attention are taken up in thoughts and activities for which we are
not passionate, we lose our vitality. We lose life. Be aware of what
ignites the spark within you and what extinguishes it. Feed
the flame. Feel the passion. Live your life.
You Can Take It With You - January
11, 2010
It's easy to have peace in your own home or normal surroundings. Everything
is familiar and remains in the background. When we are away, the freshness
of everything seems to jump to the foreground and vie for our attention.
Turn inside. Feel the peace. Take that with you on your adventure.
Bring a Gift - January 8,
2010
There are times when we get busy and have difficulty settling down.
Don't let that bother you. Take even a minute or two. Get centred.
Feel the Love inside. Then carry on. The peace you will bring
to the busyness is your gift.
Live Your Dream - January
7, 2010
Our sleeping dreams consist of a lot of playful free association on
the part of our mind, but they also contain insightful visions. Our
daydreams consist of a good measure of imagination, but they also
contain insights into our future. When we seize on these and have
the discipline to let them happen, we turn our dreams into our lives.
Dream your life. Live your dream.
Attention! - January 6, 2010
Our attention tends to be very focused in our head, in our mind. It
is attracted by our senses, interpreted in our brain and seldom distracted
to a different focus. Try this. Imagine the centre of your attention
floating above your head, near crown chakra. Shift your attention
there every time you remember, and hold it there as long as you can.
See how your perceptions change. See what a different world you live
in. Attention!
A Balancing Act - January
5, 2010
To learn more about an academic subject all we have to do is find
a reliable source of information, pay attention and reflect on the
material. The same is true for our spiritual or esoteric pursuits.
Find a reliable source, pay attention, and reflect. The difference
is in the type of attention that is needed. One calls for intellectual
attention to gain knowledge. The other calls for intuitive attention
to gain awareness. When we can use both with ease we are truly
balanced as human beings.
Discover Your True Nature - January
4, 2010
You won't find it in the mirror. Or in the classroom. Or on the sports
field. Or even in your job or business. When you can release everything;
when you can feel the energy of the space that appears to separate
everything; and sense that you extend into that space and that that
space is as much a part of you as is your physical body, then you
will have discovered your true nature and begun a wondrous journey
into your reality.
We Need You - January 3, 2010
The best service you can be, is to be yourself - totally. Not who
you were. Not who you might want to be. Not who others might want
you to be. Just you, but fully you. We need you.
Such Love - January 2, 2010
Sit in silence. Dive beneath the mind. Experience the fabric of our
existence. It is a wonder. Our consciousness surrounds us and is at
the same time as expansive as the universe. We can feel the Love everywhere.
Then, we connect with someone else who has this awareness, and once
again we experience new levels of fulfilment. Such Love fills
the universe.
Whispering Clocks - January
1, 2010
The more often we check the time, the less often we are in the present
moment. The present moment has no time. It is the timeless space in
which everything happens. The clock is only helpful as a reminder
to shift our attention from one thing to another. Put your clocks
and watches in "whisper mode." They'll serve you better
that way.
Open Heart Surgery - December
31, 2009
Why is life so different once we have an open heart? Heart doesn't
calculate and plan. It doesn't observe and negotiate. Heart empathizes
and accepts. And heart sings and dances. Open your heart. Open
your life to a new dimension of fulfilment.
One Day You Will Listen - December
30, 2009
Mind is always first in line, first to speak, first to give its opinion.
Heart is patient, knowing, loving. The day will come when you will
truly hear your heart more clearly than your head. From that day on,
you will be living in a different world. You will have peace,
integrity and authenticity.
Heart Knows. Mind Thinks It Knows
- December 22, 2009
Every new image we get from a satellite orbiting a planet or moon
in our solar system or from the latest and greatest optical or radio
telescope illustrates how little we really know about how the planets
formed and how we got here. Mind thinks it knows, but it continually
has to revise its thinking in the light of new information. Heart
knows how we got here. It knows that we are born of Love.
It remembers mother's Love at that magical moment of birth and so
often thereafter. Heart knows that at our very core we are expressions
of Love. No new information will ever change that.
Are You Listening? - December
21, 2009
The universe is always speaking to us, and through us. We attract
to ourselves from the niverse all the guidance and wisdom we need.
Be quiet. Be sincere. Be attentive. Listen and receive the answers
to all your queries.
Know What is Right For You - December
15, 2009
When we witness the power of intention, we see that we can attract
whatever we want. Be aware of this. Know that we have this power to
bring anything into our lives. Sit and reflect. Connect with the core
of your being. Be your soul for a few moments. You will sense what
is right for you. Keep your awareness there and you will attract
everything that is right for you into your life.
You are That - December 1,
2009
Another page turns on the calendar. Another season morphs into being.
The frost forms. The snow falls. And still, you shine like the sun.
Constant throughout. As true and patient as nature herself. As enduring
as the universe. Always present. Always radiating. Always that.
Another Day Dawns - November
27, 2009
The dawning of each day is like an awakening for each of us. It is
the moment that the Earth rotates, for us to face the sun. It is a
reminder that we too should turn our attention to sources that inspire
us. When we turn our attention to the blessings that each day brings,
we begin to see the miracles that happen all around us. Let
each dawn find you in quiet reflection and bring the Love of the universe
into your day.
Time Travel - November 26,
2009
We're all time travellers. Observe your mind for a few minutes. One
moment it is recalling something that happened years ago. Another
moment it is imagining a situation that hasn't yet happened. It spends
little time in the present moment - the only moment in which anything,
or actually everything, happens. We all need to be reminded to come
back to the present at every opportunity. Our attention is often
elsewhere, but it is only in the present that we truly live and are
alive.
Live in Your Heart - November
25, 2009
I often speak about balancing intellect and intuition. Try this as an experiment. Whenever you hear a little whisper to stray from what you have planned, follow that voice. Your mind can rationalize it all after-the-fact. In the meantime you will be more open and alive. Live in your heart, and the rest will follow.
Life is a Blessing - November
24, 2009
Appreciate it. Celebrate it. The only times you will regret will be those when you were unkind or hurtful. Be life. Be Love.
A Mother Hears Her Child - October
28, 2009
A mother will hear her child even in a crowded or noisy place because
she is attuned and attentive to her child's needs. We must be attuned
and attentive to our inner voice. We must hear it beckon us to shift
our attention inward, to be still and have peace. When we heed
this call we are rewarded with the same Love and peace that a young
child finds in its mother's arms. It is where we belong.
Choose Harmony Over Dissonance -
October 27, 2009
We all have an inner authenticity that resonates within. It comes
from a place beyond reason and logic where we know what brings us
peace, joy, health and happiness. Each choice we make, in every moment,
creates a note that is either harmonious or dissonant with our deeper
resonance. Listen to your life. Choose harmony over dissonance.
Be like a beautiful songbird, always a delight to be heard.
Of Mind, Heart and Feet - October
26, 2009
Mind likes to wander off on its own. If all our attention is on mind,
we too will wander here and there, finding in the end that we are
missing something. We have a different experience when we shift our
attention to the heart and live with better balance between mind and
heart. We don't wander. We take each step purposefully. When we express
ourselves we are not just voicing a disjointed thought that has come
to us. We are communicating what we know. Our feet are planted
firmly on the ground and the storms that cause many to be blown off
course have no effect on us.
Be Whoever You Want To Be - October
15, 2009
How long can we go through life without changing the things we know
we would like to change about ourselves? When will we be who we want
to be? The only time we have is now, and the only way to change our
behaviour is with the decision or choice we are making in this moment.
We can all be exactly who we want to be. This is entirely our
choice.
Connect, Reflect and Smile - October
14, 2009
When we are in the mind we are analytical and self-centred. When we
are in the heart we are blissful and selfless. Since most of us have
worldly responsibilities, our challenge is to bring the inner bliss
to everything we do while meeting our responsibilities to ourselves
and to those who depend on us. A daily practice of inner connection
and reflection allows us to find and maintain this balance. The smile
that follows is testimony to the joy that this brings.
Giving Thanks - October 13,
2009
Thank the sun for warming your back on a cool autumn day. Thank the
trees for the colour they bring to your neighbourhood. Thank the geese,
honking as they fly overhead, assembling for migration. Thank those
around you for helping you connect with the world. Thank those who
love you for making your life full. And thank the universe, just for
your being part of it. In expressing our appreciation and gratitude
for our surroundings we expand our awareness. This expands our presence,
connects everything energetically and helps us see the fullness of
life. Give thanks, and feel the Love that follows.
What is Your Life Song - October
12, 2009
Imagine that your body is a musical instrument. At the centre of this
instrument is a tuning fork. Call it your authentic self, your inspired
or higher self, or whatever works for you. Now imagine that everything
you do, every choice you make is like playing a single note on this
instrument. The choices that are in harmony with that inner tuning
fork create wonderful melodious vibrations. Choices that are at odds
with your purpose in life create dissonant notes that are disturbing
and create stress. An occasional dissonant note can create interest
and constructive tension. Too many create confusion and anxiety. You
are both the composer and the instrument. Choose what song you play.
Choose your life song.
Go Beneath the Words - October
9, 2009
When we read the words of any inspired writing it is important to
recognize that the words are just symbols of the message. To receive
the underlying essence of the message it is essential to tune yourself
to what is being said, so that you can resonate with the real message.
Read the words but close your eyes and experience the underlying message
in your heart. Go beneath the words to the true meaning.
Mind Must Travel but Heart is Always
Home - October 8, 2009
Mind is always going somewhere. That is its nature. It needs to be
kept busy. So be it. To gain some balance in life we don't need to
change mind. We only need to shift our attention to heart, from time
to time. Heart is always peaceful, joyful and fulfilled. When we balance
what our mind experiences with what our heart experiences, our life
becomes like a joyful walk through a park, active yet at peace, always
engaged with our surroundings while always at home.
Know What Brings You Joy - October
7, 2009
Life does not always unfold the way we think it should. Take some
time each day to get centred and pay attention to what brings joy
to your life. Then make room for it. This can have a profound influence
on our lives and how we feel about ourselves. Be joyful. It's
your birthright and your responsibility.
Leave Judgement Behind - October
6, 2009
The moment we approach a new acquaintance or situation with a preconceived
notion or judgement, we begin to limit the possible outcomes. We form
expectations and are no longer open to all possibilities. Don't
limit yourself or anyone else. Stay open. Leave judgement behind.
Shine Like the Sun - October 5, 2009
The sun shines whether clouds are present or not. The longer the clouds
are present, the more we look forward to the return of the sun. Be
like the sun. Be there for everyone, always.
We Define Humanity - October 4, 2009
Each of us is a part of a whole. The whole encompasses all of humanity. In fact, it encompasses all of nature. The nature of humanity and of nature itself is defined by our existence. We choose in each moment what that existence is. We choose what we are and how we relate to everything around us. In so doing, we have the power to change what it is to be human. We need not search around, we need only look inside to our heart. Follow your heart and you will be leading humanity on its sweetest and most wondrous path.
No Beginning, No End. No Here, No There. - October
2, 2009
We cannot go through life untouched by others. In every interaction we leave a little part of ourselves with others, and we take a little part of them with us. In every moment, we take a little bit of the past and let it influence the future. Stop for a moment. Feel the fullness of your being. You are never separate. You are never alone.
How Deep is a Moment? - October
1, 2009
When your awareness is freed from time and space, when you feel the
imprint of the whole universe on your soul, when the ripples of universal
energy pulse through your body and you surrender to the deep blue
pool of bliss; that is when you know how deep each moment of
a fulfilled life can be.
Make This Day Special - September
30, 2009
Each of us celebrates certain special days of the year. New Year's
Day, anniversaries, religious and culturual events, and of course
our own birthday. Imagine that on each birthday you are re-born. Freed
from any previous experiences and open to being anything (anyone)
that you want. How alive you would feel. There is no need to wait
for your birthday or for any other special day. Make today that
day. Be free of the past. Be all that you can be. Make this day special.
Be Like the Earth - September
29, 2009
Once every 24 hours the Earth rotates on its axis. On any given day
most or all of the Earth will face the sun and receive energy that
is the source of all life on this planet. We should do the same. At
least once a day, turn your attention inward to the source of all
inspiration. Absorb it and re-radiate it for all to see. Know that
you have touched the source of everything positive on this planet.
Be inspired. Be like the Earth.
Which Path is Yours? - September
28, 2009
Our life begins anew with each sunrise. Each day brings a new opportunity
to create what we want to see in the world out of the infinite possibilities.
Take a moment each morning to gain clarity on what you have to offer
the world. Then reach out with your offering. We will all be
better for it.
Acceptance is Not Judgement - September
13, 2009
Accepting ourselves does not mean that we look back over some aspect
of our lives and decide it is or was okay. That is judgement. In acceptance,
we see everything that we are, all aspects, all motivations, all dramas,
all foibles, all the wonder, all the Love and that is what we are
okay with - this unique bundle of energy that we are. We are free
to change anything we want in an instant and that too is part of the
whole bundle of self that we choose to love and nurture. The moment
that we truly accept ourselves is the moment that a new dimension
opens for us, a dimension in which we glimpse our true nature. That
is acceptance. Acceptance is not judgement.
Choose the Age You Live In - September
12, 2009
We've seen the age of the sword. We will see the age of the heart.
We are in a transition. It is up to each one of us to choose
what age we want to live in.
Be the One - September 4,
2009
We all seek light in times of darkness. We all respond to Love when
we are suffering. We all need inspiration when lost in doubt. You
can be the light, the Love, the inspiration that someone else needs
desperately. Be that.
Non-resonance - September
2, 2009
When we interact with others we evoke harmonic resonances in each
other. When these energies are positive and loving we can be open.
This allows harmonics to be activated and creates a positive field.
When we are presented with negative interactions we must act differently.
No matter how much attention we place on the positive there will always
be latent negative energies within us that can be amplified by another.
If the negative energy is weak, stay in the heart. See if it can be
neutralized. But if it is strong, disconnect. Do not allow yourself
to be used as a negative amplifier. Amplify only positive energies.
Beneath Thoughts and Words - August
31, 2009
Beneath thoughts and words lies another plane. In this space there
is stillness and we are formless. Ripples arise in the plane as we
experience waves of consciousness. This is where we learn what
it is - To Be.
Nature Inside and Out - August
30, 2009
We think of our inner nature as something different from outer nature.
Nature is all things natural and it is a continuum. Just as we tend
to live in a constructed, artificial outside world, we tend to live
with our attention on our thoughts and emotions. Connecting with nature
on the outside brings a great sense of harmony and place. Connecting
with our inner nature brings a sense of stillness and presence that
we can achieve nowhere else. We are nature, inside and out.
We belong in nature, on all levels, in all dimensions.
A Bouquet of Love - August
29, 2009
We are each a flower. We blossom when we bring our attention to our
heart centre. In doing this, we feel the connection to everything
and to the source of our internal Love and peace. It is as if we return
as a dried bloom turned to seed and are transformed to a lovely delicate
flower, and then magically to a whole bouquet of vibrant blooms. This
is a lesson in what we are and what we can be. Be the flower.
Be the whole bouquet. Be heaven on Earth. Transform every feeling
you have into a bouquet of Love. This is our gift, our blessing.
Accept Peace - August 28,
2009
I watched a pair of herons take flight from the pond early this morning.
One circled twice, high over the pond, then struck out between the
tree tops enroute to another pond to feed. The other lifted off and
almost immediately settled on a rock and quietly had a drink of the
water. The three of us were in the moment, the only place where we
can really be what we are. Accept yourself. Accept the moment.
Accept peace.
Be Alive - August 11, 2009
When we shift our attention to the inner world, we become aware of
different energies. We feel our heart pump and the rush of blood throughout
our body. We feel the waves of bliss that envelope the brain and pour
over us. We feel the subtle interplay with our surroundings. Sit.
Sense. Be alive.
Harmonize - August 8, 2009
What is harmony? It is a vibration that awakens its harmonics. When
our vibration is clear, we excite a harmonic resonance in others.
The clearer our vibration, the more this is true. It is two voices
singing as one. When we stand up and sing, others will join in. Our
vibration is clearest when our intentions and actions are aligned.
Seek the clarity. Sing with a clear voice. Create harmony in
this world.
Intention is Only Half of the Story
- August 4, 2009
Intention exists as energy in intention-space or thought-space. It
exists there with everyone else's intentions until circumstances allow
it to manifest in physical space. The circumstances and process are
highly interdependent. How do we influence the outcome? Through action.
When our actions are consistent with our intentions, we harness great
power to achieve our dreams. Be honest and clear in your intentions.
Be consistent in your actions. Live your dream.
Live Inside Out - July 29,
2009
Acceptance stems from within. It doesn't come from the
mind. It flows from the Love in our hearts. Gratitude
is not dependent on what happens to us. It is an upwelling from the
centre of our being. Intention is not a self-serving
strategy. It is what gives rise to everything we do and can easily
be subverted by mind. Acceptance. Gratitude. Intention. Peace.
Joy. Power. They are all ever-present inside each one of us.
Pathways to Peace - July 27,
2009
When we shift our attention to our heart-space and connect to the
very centre of our being, we feel the deep peace, Love and joy that
are harboured there. The path to peace will not be found at the United
Nations, it will be found when enough of us unlock the peace in our
hearts and let it flow to others. Peace will come from the people,
not the politicians.
Stay in the Heart. Live with Intention.
Share the Love. - July 17, 2009
Each one of us, in every moment, has a profound influence
on what all of us experience in the future. When your sole intention
is that of sharing the limitless Love that you experience, your life
will be filled with constant blessings and opportunities to help those
who want what you have - to be fulfilled spiritual beings. Stay
in the heart. Live with intention. Share the Love.
Open Up Your Heart and Let the Sun
Shine - July 13, 2009
When we shift our awareness from mind to heart we immediately connect
with our true self, our inner nature - and we shine like the sun.
Other people see this in us and they want it because it is a reflection
of their essence. Shift your awareness. Open your heart. Be
the radiant inspiration that you are at your core.
Accept Your Self - July 12,
2009
Everyone has an ongoing dialogue in their heads. The two main characters
are "I" and "self." I wants to plan, control,
compete, and be recognized. Self wants to express, share, appreciate,
love and just be. Achieving a much better balance between I and self
is what I mean by accepting yourself. It is self that is authentic,
genuine, at peace, at home; because it cannot be anything else. Connect
with self. Recognize self. Honour self. Be your self.
Get Connected - July 10, 2009
A piano that never gets played. A box of paints, unused. A slab of
clay, dry and cracked. These are like flowers with no water to bloom.;
like a human being with no inspiration to express his/her inner essence
- peace, bliss, Love. We must connect - the piano to the piano player,
the paint to the painter, the clay to the sculptor, and the person
to his/her inspirer. If you can inspire: Reach out. If you need inspiration:
Reach out. Get connected. Be inspired. Express the essence of
the spiritual being that you are.
Be Still - February 3, 2009
At the very centre of our being, there is stillness.
When our attention is on this centre, we realize that we transcend
the physical and that this is the portal through which our energy
(we) returns home at death. Our home is not a place. It is more like
another dimension in which we exist but of which we have little awareness
while we have the awareness of a physical body. Stillness makes
it possible to discover and experience this.
Intention, Commitment, Discipline
- January 23, 2009
If you want deep inner peace, you can have it. A vision
of our future is just a dream until we decide to do what is required
to turn it into reality. With the intention resonating within our
energy field, we bring it into focus with commitment, then enlist
the help of the mind to ensure we do what is necessary. Clarity.
Focus. Initiative. You can have it.
Bubbles of Bliss - January
22, 2009
At the centre of our being, there is only bliss. Once
we have discovered it, it will always be there for us when we return.
The challenge is to keep our awareness of this connection in more
and more of what we do. Discover this bliss and celebrate it.
It is our essence.
Accept Creation and the Way It Is
- January 18, 2009
We are each of us one aspect of an integrated cosmic creation.
When we accept ourselves as one aspect and an integral part of this
whole creation we can accept everyone else on the same basis. No celebrities
and idols. No poor and powerless. Instead, we are just 6 billion
people, deciding in each moment what this world will be like.
Accept Yourself and Change the World
- January 17, 2009
When we accept ourselves as human beings, we give ourselves the power
to determine in each moment, by virtue of our choices, just what that
means. We are none of us islands. We are none of us without the context
of culture, tradition, society and family, but we do, once we accept
it, have the power to choose exactly what we think, feel and do. In
making these choices, in every moment, we define what it is to be
human and we determine the state of humankind.
Be You - January 16, 2009
When we accept ourselves we create a life in which we can spend more
"time" in the present. We don't need to recall past regrets.
We don't need to imagine future successes. We accept ourselves,
and we just are.
An Empty Intersection - Filled With
Creation - January 12, 2009
Put yourself at the point that separates the past and the future.
At the same time, put your attention at the point that separates internal
from external. You are not in the past and not in the future. Your
attention is not directed outward and not inward. When your awareness
is at this intersection, something magical happens. Your sense of
the material world fades, you feel transparent, the observed and the
observer become one, and your sense of the essence of existence is
left for you to discover. At this intersection you experience the
sameness of everything. You experience what is meant when we
say, "We are all made of the same stuff."
Your To Do List - January 4, 2009
Put this at the top of your list. 1. Remove any distractions.
2. Sit quietly with your back straight. 3. Let the mind go, bring
your attention fully to your breath for 3 inhalations and exhalations.
4. Shift your attention to your heart centre - the centre of your
being. Peace is yours.
Be Centred - January 3, 2009
You are not your mind or your body. At the very centre
of your existence is a Being, a light, a consciousness, an energy
- call it what you like. This is your essence. This is home. This
is where you want your attention to be. This is where you want
to be coming from in all your interactions with the rest of creation.
There Are Only Two Things in This
Universe; Energy and Relationships - January 2, 2009
We are each a bundle of energy, related to all other energy that exists.
It is our nature that we can choose how our existence (energy) affects
everything it touches. Make it your intention that your influence
on the world around you is positive. Nothing else matters.
Who Are You? - January 1,
2009
There is great diversity in nature. No two things are exactly the
same. Nothing is redundant. Everything is connected to the planet's
energy. You too are unique and your energy influences us all.
Be yourself. Accept yourself. Be all that you are. No one else can
do that.
Thoughts for a New Year - December
31, 2008
Shift awareness from the physical, emotional and intellectual
to spirit, consciousness and intuition. Separateness, ego
and rationalization have led us to disease, war and environmental
disaster. We need to be clear about what we want the world to be,
then be that way ourselves. Be conscious, compassionate and
creative - so that the world might become more like you.
Who Has Control? - April 3,
2008
Do you spend your time on what is important to you?
Simple inner reflection provides revealing insights into how we really
feel about things and what we value. With this understanding we can
bring our everyday reality into harmony with our inner vision.
When we do this, we take control of our destiny and create a field
of positive change for others.
Love Is All There Is - April
2, 2008
When we shift our awareness to our heart centre, we realize immediately
that all there is, is Love. Everything else fades. The light at the
centre of our being glows. We feel Love is everywhere. To bring more
Love into this universe, simply go to your heart centre and experience
it. The energy you create, radiates to others and through the
entire planet.
Make A Scene - April 1, 2008
Work on developing clarity. Continue to sharpen the
focus on imagery that illustrates what you see as your perfect life.
The sharper the focus, the clearer the direction and the more powerful
your intentions become. Create the picture. Then walk into it.
Choose The Path You Walk - March
31, 2008
We make choices in every moment. We choose what we believe,
and how we perceive. We choose to be open or closed. We choose to
react or respond. We choose to judge or accept. And we choose to be
grateful or indifferent. We also choose what we will let motivate
us; what drives our intentions. Simple inner reflection can provide
great insight into the needs that underlie our intentions. Knowing
what really motivates helps us to choose the path that is best for
us.
Living Inside-Out - March
28, 2008
It is curious how we are so driven by outside influences.
All the more so when we notice that we are often inspired by people
who are less influenced by their surroundings and more centred in
their inner direction. Look inside. Find the direction. Make
it your life.
Enjoy Your Present - March
27, 2008
We only live in the present. A little planning can go
a long way, to be sure, but it is easy for planning to turn into daydreaming.
Every moment that we let our awareness wander aimlessly into the future
or the past is a moment taken away from the present. Plan for the
future, as necessary. Recall the past, as appropriate. But live
in the present.
Where Is Home? - March 26,
2008
Home is where our heart and mind speak with one voice.
It is where there is no stress, no tension. It is where every moment
is perfect and we flow through the universe as it flows through us.
This is where we belong.
Spiritual Adventure - March
22, 2008
When we decide to experience the fullness of our being, we embark
on an adventure into our nature as spirit beings. As the journey unfolds
we see awareness, acceptance and gratitude take the place of analysis,
judgement and indifference. A whole new world unfolds. It is
a world of infinite potential in which we paint with our intentions
on a canvass of Pure Love.
How Many Ears Do We Have? - March
20, 2008
We don't listen with our ears. Our ears just pick up
the words to satisfy our brains. Our words are like the wrapping on
what we communicate. What we are really sharing is energy, not words.
In order to really listen to another person, we need to use our whole
body as a receptor. When we do this we see that our solar plexus is
as much a receiver of the message as our ears are. Whenever possible,
listen by bringing your attention fully to the present, then let your
"gut" guide you in what is really being communicated. This
makes us better listeners and enables us to help many more people.
Turn The Minutes Into Moments - March
18, 2008
Remember that life is lived only in the present moment.
We are each given two precious gifts in this life. One is the continuous
string of present moments in which we experience life. The other is
an infinite source of Love. We each choose, in every moment, exactly
what we will do with these two blessings. Choose to live. Choose
to Love.
Invite Insight - March 16,
2008
Everything we need to know can be accessed through simple inner
reflection. The more open we are to receiving guidance, the
more likely we are to hear the whisper. When we ask the universe to
provide insight (rather than justification or rationalization) into
any issue, we can learn a great deal. We need only be open,
and willing to listen.
The Joy In Our Hearts Is Infinite
- March 13, 2008
Each of our hearts holds enough Love and joy to fill this universe.
To connect with this energy we need only find the key that unlocks
the door to our spiritual centre. The key is found in the moment that
we accept ourselves as spirit beings and allow ourselves to experience
all that we can be. In that moment, a new universe opens to
us - a universe that only knows bliss.
There's No Place Like Home - March
12, 2008
The nice thing about home is how it feels. We may travel
far far from home, but we are always happy to return. There is a feeling
about being at home that cannot be replaced anywhere else. This is
especially true of our spiritual home - our heart centre. Whenever
we turn our awareness to our heart centre, we immediately experience
the peace and Love that can be found nowhere else.
Each Of Us Is A Living Experiment
- March 11, 2008
Imagine a science experiment run 6 billion times with each result
unique from all the rest. If you wanted to run one more trial
with a particular intended outcome, it would be very easy to do, based
on such a large data set. We have all the information we could possibly
need to make life choices, and we are continuously making choices
in this enormous experiment called Life. If you want peace,
Love and harmony in your life, just study those who have it and make
similar choices.
Look Inside - March 7, 2008
We all have inner vision. If you are seeking clarity
or understanding about something, go inside. Use your inner vision
to experience the understanding you seek. Be careful to distinguish
between the Seer within and your mind's games. This comes with practice.
Our inner vision is profound. It can shed light on any situation
if we are sincere in seeking understanding.
Who's Whispering? - March
6, 2008
There it is again! It's something at the very centre
of our being. It's a nudge that we can ignore for a while but that
we can't stop. It's the tiny chirp of a bird we can't silence. Sooner
or later we have to face it. That is when we are reminded that life
is precious and that each one of us is special. Take a moment
to listen to that whisper. Let it become your clarion call.
The Universe Is Bigger Than We Are
- March 5, 2008
The universe is unfolding exactly as it should. The
sun will rise tomorrow whether or not we notice it. Most of us could
never understand or even believe how the physical universe works,
never mind the spiritual universe. There is a lot about life that
we cannot understand or explain. And there are aspects of life that
we need to accept in order to move on. Accept life. Appreciate
it. Celebrate it.
The Present Is Perfect - March
4, 2008
The continuous wave of "presents" that we experience has
no resistance. Every moment flows effortlessly from the previous and
on to the next, just like these words do. When our attention is on
the present, our life flows effortlessly from moment to moment. There
is no stress or disruption. There are no challenges. There is
just the moment.
Your Heart Knows Who You Are - March
3, 2008
In our hearts, we always know who we are. In our minds,
we become many things. We do what we want and then we rationalize.
Balancing heart and mind allows us to see past the rhetoric and logic.
Shifting attention to our hearts centres us and gives us a reference
point to everything else. Our heart centre is home, it is where
we are always just who we are.
Sow The Seeds Of Unconditional Love
- February 29, 2008
Few things in life are as important as this. We are
here to connect with others and to share the experience of Love. Whatever
we do to contribute to this is our gift to the univese. Do whatever
you can to sow the seeds of Love. Let the universe nurture them. A
time will come when they will yield fruit and we will all be better
for your kindness.
Shine Like The Sun - February
28, 2008
When we are authentic, we shine like the sun. We stand
in our truth and there is no escaping it. The universe recognizes
the purity of this vibration and the power of attraction is multiplied.
Go to the very centre of your being. Get to know your true self. Then
let it radiate. It will bring life and Love to this planet just
as surely as the sun does.
Protect Yourself - February
27, 2008
Just as we leave our impressions in the universe wherever
we go, we too are influenced by what surrounds us. Be selective in
what you allow to come into your presence and your awareness. The
impressions can take time to dissipate and that is time that your
attention will not be where you want it to be. Protect yourself
so that you can achieve what you wish.
We Are Never Alone - February
26, 2008
We are always connected to everything, everywhere. We
cannot walk through life without affecting anything, any more than
a pebble can be tossed into a lake without causing a ripple. But unlike
the pebble, we choose what impression we will leave on our surroundings.
Choose those qualities that you value most highly and make them
the impression that will ripple from you to the rest of the world.
The Road Ahead - February
25, 2008
Our external journeys begin the moment we leave home. Our internal
journeys begin the moment we return home - to our heart centre. When
we shift our awareness to our heart centre, a whole new world unfolds.
This is a world where we see and understand our spiritual nature and
our mystical powers. This is when the real journey begins.
We Only Ever Speak To Ourselves -
February 22, 2008
Our words are just the wrapping that carries our energy to others.
What we say reflects something about how we feel about a particular
situation. More than that, our words also reflect how we feel inside.
What comes out of our mouths is as much for our own attention as it
is for anyone else's. Listen to your words and feel the energy that
they carry. If you don't like the words or the energy, look
inside to the source that creates them.
Choose Love. Choose happiness - February
21, 2008
Our lives are governed by our choices. We choose where
we put our attention. We choose how we perceive our surroundings.
And we choose how we feel about life. When we choose to experience
Love and happiness, always, we choose to be everything that we can
be.
Open The Door - February 20,
2008
We can only learn what we are open to understanding.
Openess is a prerequisite to expanded awareness. When we are open,
we open a channel of communication through which the universe can
reveal her secrets. Our intentions are always influencing the world.
When we are open, we see this connection and begin to understand
our place in this creation.
Power Play - February 19,
2008
Power is the ability to bring about change. We each
have more power than we can imagine. That power is multiplied many-fold
when we come together with a common intention. Use your power alone
and in groups to attract the greatest good that can come from your
intentions. Complement intentions with actions and the changes
will manifest.
Oneness Is Reality - February
18, 2008
Oneness is not a concept. Each time we pause to bring
our attention to our heart centre, we are reminded of the connection
that links us all. It is a characteristic of our being. It is a fundamental
element of our spiritual existence. When we discover and experience
oneness, we begin an adventure to experience the fullness of our being.
Peace Will Come - February
15, 2008
Peace is experienced at the very centre of our being.
When we are centred in our heart and our full attention is on our
essence, we experience Love. As we keep returning to our spiritual
home, we begin to experience deep inner peace. This calm is never
disturbed. It waits for us, and each time we return, we become still.
It is in this stillness that we discover our own true nature.
Make The World Your Valentine - February
14, 2008
Today is a great day to let Love come to the fore. On
this day, let every connection with everyone be a heart-connection.
Shift your attention to your heart centre in every interaction and
see what happens. Have a Love-filled Valentine's Day.
Reach Out - February 13, 2008
Everyone needs a hand. When we reach out to others,
we celebrate the connection that exists between all things. This gesture
says, "I am here. We are together. No one is alone." We
are not complete until we reach out to others.
The Heart Is Home - February
12, 2008
When we shift our attention from the mind to the heart (our spiritual
centre), we leave the mind's obsessions behind. Our first confirmation
of our arrival in our heart centre is the sense of overwhelming Love.
The moment we experience this, we know that we are home. It
is from this home that we begin all our spiritual journeys.
The Power Of Presence - February
11, 2008
The present is our portal to every time and place. The
more fully we can focus our energy on the present (here and now),
the greater access we have to experience all of time and space. Our
connection to everything is found within ourselves.
Focus On Love - February 7,
2008
Our awareness usually follows the mind, flitting here and there and
achieving little. Bring your awareness to your heart centre. Experience
the Love that is there. Make this your focal point.
We Are All Students - February
6, 2008
Life is a learning experience. We think we are learning
about others and about the world around us when really, we are just
learning about ourselves. Study the way you respond to life's
challenges and you will gain insights into yourself and what matters
to you.
The Present Is Only Once - February
5, 2008
Don't give your present away. We only live in the present
and yet we often fill the present with the past or the future. We
do this because we choose to shift our awareness to events of the
past or dreams of the future. The more fully we bring our awareness
to the present, the more fully we are alive.
We Experience What We Believe - February
4, 2008
In each moment, we re-create the world in which we live.
Our perception of that world is not objective. It is governed by our
beliefs, which we choose and have complete control over. Choose
your beliefs carefully, for they determine what you perceive is happening
in this and every moment.
The Web We Weave - February
3, 2008
Every contact we've had in life, lasts forever. We are
influenced by everyone we've ever met, and everything we've ever done,
to a greater or lesser extent. Every interaction can be recalled in
an instant when we develop the awareness to do so. The universe
has the memory. We need only learn how to access it.
Let Yourself Experience - February
2, 2008
Give yourself permssion to experience all that you can be.
It is essential to let go of the mind and preconceived notions. Just
let go, and begin to experience all the subtle aspects of your being.
The Love, the light, the peace. These are all yours to experience,
when you choose to let yourself be.
Be Like A Moth - February
1, 2008
The cure for darkness is light. When you find yourself
in darkness, or surrounded by darkness, remember that the smallest
candle is an antidote to the deepest darkness. Always move your thoughts
toward the light. Consciously shift your awareness to the light
and your experience of darkness will immediately fade.
The Well Within - January
31, 2008
Take a moment each day to revisit the well within each of us.
That deep, still well of infinite Love. It is there for each of us
to draw from. It is replenished by the cosmos. It transcends space
and time because it is the foundation without which nothing else exists.
The well of Love sustains Spirit just as water sustains life.
Trust Yourself - January 30,
2008
Sit and be patient. Be
open and be trusting in what comes to you. When your only intention
is insight into the fullness of your being and helping to expand the
peace and love in this world, nothing else can come of it. Be
clear as crystal in what you want, and you will have it all.
Express Your Gratitude - January
29, 2008
Take a moment each day for a
gesture of your gratitude. A kiss for your loved one. A kind
word for someone who needs it. A word of encouragement here. A sincere
compliment there. A brief e-mail. A thoughtful voice mail message
to surprise the recipient when he/she returns from work or a trip.
A smile to a stranger. A hesitation in traffic, to let someone in.
A heart-warming thought for yourself. It's nothing, and yet
it's everything - it changes the world in which we live.
With Love,
Stuart
