Stuck Between Realities

Imagine leaving a dead-end situation and taking that much-needed break. Still unsure about what the next step will be, you simply enjoy doing nothing.
But then what was supposed to be only a couple of weeks of rest and contemplation stretches into months, even years. There’s plenty to do because somehow you’ve managed to fill [...]

Opening Up To Change

We’re always looking for change while at the same time fearing and resenting that it might come to pass.
We dream of a different life, yet the thought of leaving our familiar nest fills us with terror. We think about the things we want, but immediately dismiss such thoughts as unrealistic and impossible to have.
Even [...]

From Forgiveness to Acceptance

When we forgive someone for something, we let go of toxic energies that keep us stuck in hurt, resentment and blame.
Provided the intention is genuine and not just an “I’m the better person” ego booster, we’re able to move on and create space for the relationship to take on a new, more positive dynamic. [...]

Self Connection

A daily and deep connection with the inner self is essential to our (well)being.
Ironically, we often only begin to understand this self-connection after it’s been broken, abandoned or ignored and we find our zest for life has weakened, or we become depressed about everything in general and nothing in particular.
We might enter long [...]

Do You Recognize Yourself?

If your answer is negative, you’ve probably adopted qualities that are basically alien to you.
To a certain extent we all do that. We adapt to our environment based on what we believe is expected from us or on what we think we want. When our focus is on external images of success we set [...]

Surrender

Surrender is a spiritual skill that tops all others in its ability to set your life on its right course. (Cheryl Richards on twitter)
We often have a negative association with the idea of surrendering. It feels like losing control, giving in or giving up, evoking images of defeat, abandonment, or yielding our power to someone [...]

Your Starting Point’s Wherever You Are

When desire for change arises the question of “where to start?” is usually not far behind.
Here we often procrastinate in the belief that those first steps need to be perfectly aligned with goals, plans and end results.
Of course, a good start is important, but the initial details often don’t matter as much as we think [...]

Different Worlds

Imagine a world where everybody is expressing themselves wholly without shame and hesitation. Here blooms awareness of our inner being and talents.
Life’s eternal sacredness is expressed through every action and behavior. So good is it that we sense utopia and are filled with the happiness that only comes from freely helping one another.
But now consider [...]

Staying Calm

Hearing the renowned mystical scholar Andrew Harvey speak about the importance of doing calming practices in the current Sacred Awakening series, I was reminded of how I had lost my temper the other day.
It was late and raining. I was on my bike, cold and eager to get home.
A group of people was [...]

Demystifying Purpose

For a long time I thought that I needed to find my purpose. I even believed that one day it would magically come to me. I imagined my spiritual awakening coming in a flash, to be followed by absolute clarity and an instant shift of my whole being.
From then on my purpose would be [...]

Choices

When you’re unsure what to do, you can delay making a choice and just explore your options a little deeper.
Or you can accept that any decision has a degree of uncertainty, make your choice and adjust as you go.
You can also zoom in on your doubts and look to see if they’re justified.
Recalling that each [...]

The Trouble With Goals

Many of us are pretty good in setting goals but falter when following through. We begin with the best of intentions but along the way somehow focus is lost and we eventually give up.
Here are some of the common reasons we get stuck and confused with implementing goals.
We forget. Daily life and default habits take [...]

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