“..it is difficult to accept there are no answers in life…there is only, it seems, the returning glimpse of wholeness in which all is seen and felt..and illuminated.” ~ Mark Nepo/Lorrie Jones It is now day three of our retreat. Today we have been encouraged to walk in nature. I chose a path with no end in site ~ a well worn walkway leading to dense bushes.
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“There is love here. Where there is awareness there is love. When there is the habit of attachment and fear, we collapse out of love. And when not collapsed out of love, we see others, all around, hurting, collapsed. The heart vibrates.” ~Gregory Kramer The bells ring softly at dawn, gently awakening slumbering participants, scattered in various lofts,
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Mindfulness is moment to moment, non-judgmental awareness, paying attention to life as it unfolds. Mindfulness invites us to be aware of our thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations - without judgment. Rather than categorize an experience as good or bad, we are encouraged to simply be open to "what is" and consider accepting things as they are. In time, we
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"Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell you r way to the holy and hidden heart of it because in the last analysis all moments are key moments and life itself is grace." ~ Frederick Buechner, Listening to Your Life There is much being
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Becoming aware of the breath is a simple, meditative exercise to establish calm breathing and inner tranquility. Awareness of breathing is an excellent, first-aid technique for navigating difficult emotional situations and for establishing a practice of mindful breathing, bringing many healthful benefits. If you find yourself holding your breath from time
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Your net worth will equal your self-worth. 1. Write down all that you are grateful for each day. 2. Make a decision that you will be wealthy: affirm by taking daily action in that direction. 3. Surround yourself with the people who are where you want to be financially. 4. Read and listen to good material about what is possible. 5. Teach others the
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I saw an eagle this morning He appeared unannounced, gliding majestically across the dull, gray sky I couldn't look away Proud and in charge...an invisible pattern of glide Knowing this forever I was drawn powerlessly to his presence I noticed how unaffected he was by error Diving to catch his nourishment Missing his prey again and again Patient,
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Create a vision of being "there": what will your vision look like, feel like, smell like, taste like and sound like? Act as if your image is happening now. Identify goals, objectives and tasks: remember to break goals down into small steps and tasks with a time line, including objectives reached. Take charge: set a schedule for personal projects and daily
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"If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should see sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Who hasn't felt it: resentment, bitterness, deep sorrow or sadness experienced in response to a situation or person we believe disappointed us or offended us in some personal way? Indeed, this state seems part
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