“Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two, my life flows.” —Nisargadatta Maharaj Leaving a legacy of love begins with positive energy and a healthy optimism for our future and the future of our world. When we channel love and create what we want in alignment with what is best for ourselves, others, and our world, this flow becomes a spiritual path that leads to living joyfully, abundantly, and well. Leaving a legacy of love is the path of seeing life as a challenge, an adventure―and, most of all, a gift. People who leave a legacy of love no matter where they go are love ambassadors. They aren’t … [Read more...]
Flowing with the Cycles of Life
In the natural world, cycles perpetuate life, such as the changing seasons, the rings of trees, the spirals of shells, or the orbits of planets. They exist because of nature’s forces and reflect healthy growth or transformation. Having a conscious awareness of the cyclical transformations of life affords us a spiritual clarity that promotes healing and a sense of wholeness. The naturalist Rachel Carson describes the value of such awareness in The Sense of Wonder: “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. . . . There is something infinitely healing in the repeated … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Creating an Energetic Soul Team
“Friendship is the universal spiritual attraction that unites souls in the bond of divine love.” ~ Paramhansa Yogananda When we create an energetic support team, we invite into our lives people who love us unconditionally, without judging, enabling, or interfering with our choices. Such a soul team consists of kindred spirits who encourage the full expression of our true being rather than our ego or the roles we play. They motivate us to follow our hearts, spiritually grow, and be the best person we can be. When we have a deep emotional bond and a soul connection that transcends all life cycles, it can last a lifetime. These are the rare … [Read more...]
Breaking Free of Our Comfort Zones
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” —Maya Angelou In 1992, a Chinese freighter mistakenly dropped a crate of 30,000 rubber duckies into the Pacific Ocean. Three months later, many of these “friendly floatees” were discovered on the coasts of Indonesia, Australia, and South America. Some daring ducks headed toward Alaska by crossing the Bering Strait and even sailed through the Arctic Ocean, finally landing on the coast of England. Due to the accidental release of the rubber duckies, scientists were able to better understand ocean currents and wave patterns. … [Read more...]