Today's journey starts with a quote from the Bhagavad Gita: "Through meditation, the higher self is experienced." That higher-self, is the part of us that is deeply connected to spirit, soul, source... or whatever other label you might put on it. For many of us, our "higher-self" is an aspect that we have very little … Continue reading Trust the wholeness that is already there.
Today's meditation is called "I am the mountain" and I specifically wanted to find a poem about a mountain to share with you. And WOW! I found "The Mountain Poem" by Laura Ding-Edwards. While the poem doesn't exactly reflect the nature of today's meditation, I do feel that it reflects almost everything I stand for. … Continue reading If the mountain seems too big today, then climb a hill instead.
I LOVE Mondays! The truth is, how we approach Monday significantly influences the emotional tone of the entire week. It's a powerful starting point, a blank canvas upon which we paint the strokes of our intentions. Just as a sailor must carefully set their sails to navigate the winds, we must consciously set our intentions … Continue reading You can’t control the wind, but YOU choose how to set your sails.
Good morning and a happy Sunday to you. You probably know that on Sunday mornings we do a silent meditation, just a circle of people who get together to be in silence together. I love the simplicity, and the connection. In our fast paced world, silence is a rare and precious commodity. The constant barrage … Continue reading See the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence… We need silence to be able to touch souls.
A trap we easily fall into when we’re trying to do better, to grow, to heal, is reaching for an "ideal" way of being or feeling, as a kind of proof of our progress. It's easy to be disappointed by "negative" thoughts and feelings and read them as a step backwards in our attempt to … Continue reading Without self-acceptance, we’re never truly safe to be honest with ourselves.
It's Friday! The day of love and today's meditation, as on every Friday, is a celebration of love. So let's try to share as much love as we can. Love, LOVES to love! The nature of love is to be loving. Love has the capacity to transform lives, heal wounds, and bring into the light … Continue reading Allow yourself to be loved just as you are!
The science of what happens in our bodies as we meditate has forever fascinated me! Your body/mind is a really complex technology of which you are the operator. When you first started driving a car, it's more than likely that someone took the time to teach you how to operate that piece of technology. And … Continue reading Your body IS your vehicle for the duration of your stay here. Why not become a pro at driving it?
We've all heard the old saying, "know thyself." But what does it mean to truly know oneself? Some parts of ourselves are easy to know, normally the parts of our personality that we enjoy. Perhaps who we are when we’re with friends, perhaps our sense of humour or our accomplishments. But then there are almost … Continue reading My wish for you is freedom!
Have you paid attention to the moments when you go through life on autopilot, living through life's challenges by a series of knee-jerk reactions? As if an invisible force takes over, dictating your responses and leaving you feeling powerless. Whatever is on autopilot is in survival mode, and in survival mode we are under the … Continue reading When I can experience the reaction in my body without being overwhelmed, this is when I do have a choice over how I want to respond.
A message from today's meditation: We’ve all felt the weight of unrealistic expectations, the pressure to constantly strive for more, to be more. This relentless pursuit of perfection can often lead to burnout, frustration, and a deep sense of inadequacy. But what if we could shift our perspective, release the pressure, and simply do our … Continue reading Are you always doing your best?
In the inner sanctuary of our minds, a profound transformation unfolds. Meditation, often misunderstood as a mere relaxation technique, is a powerful tool that can unlock the depths of our souls. It's a journey inward, a pilgrimage to the sacred space within. Renae Sauter, offers a beautiful perspective on the transformative power of meditation. She … Continue reading Deeply surrendering to this human experience is where you’ll find your soul.
We've all had those moments when fear seems to consume us. Our minds race, painting vivid pictures of worst-case scenarios. It can feel as if we're trapped in a whirlwind of anxiety, unable to see beyond the storm. Yet, amidst this chaos, a quieter voice whispers, urging us to pause and reflect. "Sometimes I wake … Continue reading Your inner-wisdom doesn’t jump to conclusions, but waits to see the bigger picture before making decisions.
In the tapestry of life, we often find ourselves entangled in the threads of comparison, judgment, and self-doubt. We strive to be better, to be more, to be enough. Yet, true liberation lies not in striving, but in surrender. Falling into love, we discover a profound truth: we are already enough. "When I am centered … Continue reading When I am grounded in love, I don’t need to be better than you.
Today's wisdom from Renae Sauter speaks about your connection to your "self". How do you understand your connection to your SELF? "The journey to more self love is often a quiet and long road. One without cheerleaders or confetti. Just you and your strong inner conviction to do things differently. There are both triumphs and … Continue reading This journey of life is about realizing our inherent wholeness.
All of our human connections serve us, they call forth within us that which is still unresolved, pointing out to us where we are not yet free. Whenever you are triggered by anyone ask yourself these questions: "Why am I not free from this? Why does this control my inner state? What is the work … Continue reading Let every person you meet be your teacher.
(image credit: Sanmarie Schlebusch) Life, in its infinite wisdom, often presents us with challenges that test our resilience and push us to our limits. These challenges, though often painful, are opportunities for growth and transformation. "As events beyond my control unfold. I go within to find peace.” – Renae Sauter "If you truly want the … Continue reading Your soul is timeless and not threatened by the momentary fears of your human body.
It's Monday and I want to remind you that you ARE a born creator! You were created to create. Creating is your birth-right. "Creativity is one of your greatest gifts. It resides deep inside you impacting every thought. It is attached to a never ending source and is one of the main aspects of who … Continue reading Are you LIVING your worth, or are you trying to prove your worth?
Sunday morning meditations are reserved for silence. I love the idea of us getting together and being able to just slip into silence together. And on a Sunday morning I like to get into our teacher of the week's views on silence, and Oprah doesn't disappoint: "Clarity comes from stillness. I promise you'll feel better … Continue reading Your inner GPS guiding you to true north.
Oprah's message for us today is about being more conscious of where we place our attention, because what we pay attention to is what we spend our energy on. And the things that we constantly feed our energy to, are the things that we will continue to create more of. So it stands to reason … Continue reading What to do when your thoughts are hijacked by all that’s “wrong” in your life…
On Fridays we celebrate our ONE-ness! This world needs every one of us to do our healing so that we can show up in wholeness and contribute to the whole. We have to do this together! Because we're not going to build a better world while we leave anyone behind. "I choose to rise up … Continue reading We have to do this together! Because we’re not going to build a better world while we leave anyone behind.
Surrender... it can be the work of a lifetime to really understand, because it's not just about surrendering to what we need to let go of, but also surrendering to what needs to get done. When to BE and when to DO... how do we learn the difference? Surrender is what leads us to this … Continue reading Surrender… not only what you need to let go of, also surrender to what needs to get done.
Today's meditation is called "The Observer", we could also call it "The Witness" and it's the practice of a skill that we all have, the ability to step outside of ourselves and look at our SELF. The better we are able to be this observer, the more able we are to look at our mistakes … Continue reading Your harsh inner-judge is preventing you from growing.
Do you have any experience with that tiny voice whispering doubts in your ear, limiting your dreams and aspirations? A voice that clings to past failures, holding you back from reaching your full potential? A voice that subtly suggests you're not good enough, not capable enough, or simply not destined for anything good? This inner … Continue reading You have potential that you have not recognized yet!
We are at the start of a new week, and for this week we’ll take inspiration for our meditations from Oprah. The theme of her message for us today is - Dare to dream! Have the courage to create a vision for the beautiful life that you deserve. Believe in your greatness because after all, … Continue reading Create the grand vision but most of all… just do your best!
A thought on meditation... I have seen countless lives change with this one choice - "the decision that meditation will be my new normal." Like getting up in the morning and automatically brushing your teeth, making meditation a part of your day every day, will change how you live your life. Here are a few … Continue reading If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation…
The Dalai Lama's message for today's meditation is that the biggest cause of our unhappiness is our own mind, "the mind is the only trouble maker", he says: "Everyone wants a happy life without difficulties or suffering. But we create many of the problems we face. No one intentionally creates problems, but we tend to … Continue reading You can’t only start to grow roots once you see storm clouds gather on the horizon…
Sometimes it feels like the world is teetering on the brink. A world plagued by conflict, inequality, and environmental degradation. It’s a world that often seems overwhelming, a labyrinth of problems that appear insurmountable. It's easy to feel helpless, a mere speck in the vast universe. The weight of this global burden can sometimes feel … Continue reading You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.
What's been known forever is that we need adversity in order to grow. When you go to gym and expose your muscles to doing what they haven't done before, then they're forced into making adaptations and become stronger. All of our growth is like this. "Through difficult experiences, life sometimes becomes more meaningful." - Dalai … Continue reading We DO need adversity in order to grow.
All great teachers across the ages have taught about the futility of worrying, and my favourite wisdom on the topic has been attributed to a few different people so I'll just say I don't know who it's from: "Worrying is about as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum." Even … Continue reading Don’t worry, be happy 😉
We often navigate our lives with a lens of judgment, quick to categorize people into boxes of "good" or "bad." This narrow perspective, however, obscures a deeper truth: the complexity of the human experience. Today's meditation takes a look at the humans around us with a reminder - It's likely that every human you see … Continue reading Even our boundaries inflict damage when they are created in ignorance and not in understanding.
