Happy Friday! I usually prefer to share just two or three thoughts from our teacher of the week in the daily message, but every so often it's too difficult to choose, and today this is true for Byron Katie's thoughts on love, so here's a whole bunch! "I see the goodness and beauty in everyone, … Continue reading Love starts right now, by loving everything that is!
Sometimes we find ourselves navigating life as if we're adrift in a stormy sea, our emotional state tossed about by the whims of those around us. Every word, every action, becomes a potential storm, leaving us feeling powerless and overwhelmed. But what if there was another way? A way to navigate life with a sense … Continue reading I can walk through the world always at the mercy of people around me, or I can walk through the world free.
We have all had experience in our past of being shown by people around us that “how we are” is not acceptable to them, and that we need to somehow change in order to be accepted. These experiences become the foundation for the masks we wear, hiding how we really feel for the sake of … Continue reading You will stand in front of anyone as an equal, and never have the need to wear a mask again.
The power of NOW... "Being present" has such a spiritual connotation that its pure practical application is often missed. It's a shame because "being present" is simply the most effective way to apply your effort. Dealing with what this moment makes available to you right NOW, is the only place where you have any power … Continue reading When we see reality as it is, action becomes simple.
Welcome to Monday! Monday mornings can often feel like a heavy weight, dragging us back into the routine. Yet, embedded within this new dawn is an extraordinary opportunity for growth. Today, we're invited to shift our perspective, to see challenges not as obstacles, but as springboards for expansion. Our teacher for this week is Byron … Continue reading I choose EXPANSION!
Most of our personal suffering doesn't actually stem from the world around us, but from the unexamined stories we tell ourselves about it. In 1986, after spending years trapped in severe depression, agoraphobia, and rage, Byron Katie experienced a radical shift in consciousness. It didn't arrive after decades of esoteric practice, but through a startlingly … Continue reading Byron Katie collection
During Sunday meditation we create a space of stillness. Less talking from me and more presence in the absence of words. Silence, however, is not merely the absence of sound, it’s the profound presence of existence. Embracing silence is not about fighting the presence of noise, but having acceptance for the transient movements of consciousness … Continue reading You’re trying to stop the wind, dressed as a kite. How are you going to do it?
What is the relationship between your mind and your soul? Today’s meditation explores this dynamic… "Feelings, by themselves, do not create problems. It is rather the tendency to interpret and analyze them that creates our problems. When out of habit you believe those interpretations, it is there that the suffering begins." - Mooji "Your Daily … Continue reading Who is the captain of your ship?
It's a trap that's easy to fall into... trying to 'find' love. And what's more, our flesh-and-blood bodies hold the memory that being 'alone' is dangerous, there was a time (a really looong time) when a human alone wouldn't survive for very long. Our bodies remember that and it makes us desperate to find the … Continue reading When deep acceptance comes from your own heart, you’ll be OK forever.
Mooji’s words might just be the most beautiful description of doing "inner work" that I've ever come across. It's natural for any of us to look at our own "worst" qualities and want that to change, but when we judge or punish ourselves for it, we become involved in an inner war. And while this … Continue reading The ice cannot resist the melting.
Have you ever paused to consider the profound impact of a simple blessing? Not just a casual wish of goodwill, but a heartfelt acknowledgment of another's inherent worthiness? The practice of blessing others, it turns out, is a potent catalyst for personal transformation. It is a challenge that expands our consciousness and invites us into … Continue reading This is the strongest medicine for your soul.
Imagine - for a moment - a mountain. Immovable, steadfast, and grounded. This is the powerful image evoked by today's meditation, "I am the mountain." It's a concept that invites us to tap into our inner strength and resilience, allowing us to weather life's challenges with grace and equanimity. We’re kicking off today’s message with … Continue reading Are you running about like a frightened ghost?
Let's jumpstart the week! The alarm clock blares, pulling you from the dream world. A new week unfolds, a canvas waiting for your brushstrokes of intention and action. But here's the question that will determine everything: will you spend this week wasting your energy on trying to control what's uncontrollable, or will you choose something … Continue reading Take a look at your week ahead and exclaim loudly: “I choose to expand!”
In the landscape of modern spirituality, few voices resonate with the same profound simplicity and infectious warmth as Mooji. Born Anthony Paul Moo-Young in Jamaica and later finding his spiritual home in the lineage of the great Advaita master Papaji, Mooji has become a global beacon for those seeking the "direct path" to self-realization. His … Continue reading Mooji collection
This first quote from Swami Vivekananda can possibly be a little controversial - "The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves." - Swami Vivekananda From experience I know that this can be a touchy subject... religion... and then the suggestion that your own true nature should be your … Continue reading Peel back the layers of everything that you are not, until you come to the deep realization of what you are…
Imagine yourself sitting at a cafe in the corner of a bustling marketplace. As you sip on your tea or coffee, you’re taking in the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, vibrant colors assaulting your eyes, and the intoxicating scent of exotic spices fill the air. You're bombarded with a cacophony of information, yet you … Continue reading Being the Observer.
“Friday I’m in love!” Every Friday morning as I sit and prepare for meditation, I have this catchy tune in my head. Do you remember the words…? “I don’t care if Monday’s blueTuesday’s gray and Wednesday tooThursday I don’t care about youIt’s Friday I’m in love!” The Cure's iconic anthem perfectly captures the universal joy … Continue reading You decide not to close your heart when it hurts…
Today's theme is surrender. What exactly IS surrender when it's not just a pretty word that makes me sound all spiritual? How do we become really practical about the benefits of surrender? "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose … Continue reading When you surrender, you open yourself to the results that are possible from cooperation.
Have you ever wondered how we can create a world in which people judge and criticise each other less? How do we move closer to a world in which we all allow one another to be human? That’s a tall order right? But could we at least see a starting point? How would we start … Continue reading Talking to ourselves harshly comes quite naturally, yet it seems ‘weird’ to deliberately talk to ourselves in a positive way.
Our teacher for this week is Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher from India who lived during the 1800's. He became known in the Western world when he travelled to the USA in 1893 to speak at the world parliament of religions as the representative of India. Hereafter he was invited to speak and teach all over … Continue reading There is no other spiritual teacher than your own soul.
Our teacher for this week is Swami Vivekananda, an Indian monk, philosopher and author who was instrumental in bringing Yoga to the western world. At the end of the 1800’s he extensively toured the U.S.A., England and Europe hosting hundreds of lectures and is credited with raising interfaith awareness. At the start of this new … Continue reading Conquer yourself and the whole universe is yours.
In September 1893, a virtually unknown monk from India stood before the Parliament of Religions in Chicago. With his opening words -"Sisters and brothers of America" - he didn't just capture the audience's attention; he fundamentally shifted the Western world's understanding of the mind and spirit. This was Swami Vivekananda, a dynamic force who bridged … Continue reading Swami Vivekananda collection
Hello heart whisperers. For today's silent meditation I couldn't find any content from Jeff Brown that particularly speaks to silence or meditation, so I thought I'd share some of his work that most resonated with me this week. And what particularly struck me, was some of his content on love and relationships. I often get … Continue reading Every path is a journey to God.
Sometimes in the pursuit of growth, we may find ourselves in a world obsessed with self-improvement, where every behavior that doesn't serve our highest potential gets labeled as "self-sabotage." This narrative is not only harmful - it's fundamentally wrong. The truth is, there's nothing within you that desires to sabotage your success or happiness. What … Continue reading There was a time when your “coping mechanism” might have literally kept you alive, and that needs to be honoured, not judged.
Have you ever looked at a human heart and wondered, "How on earth is it able to hold so much love?" The answer might surprise you: it doesn't. The heart, in its physical sense, is a remarkable organ, but its capacity for love transcends its physical limitations. Our hearts, both literal and metaphorical, aren't designed … Continue reading How does a single human heart hold SO much love? It doesn’t – It spills over, and that’s the point!
I believe that wisdom is to be found in our ability to balance the paradoxes of life. The truth is that paradoxes are everywhere, and we tend to be ill equipped to deal with this complexity of life, when we’ve been brought up with the kind of black and white thinking that wants to place everything … Continue reading The only difference between you and God is that you have forgotten that you are divine.
REALNESS - being real, this really lights me up! I don't think that I was always like this, but something changed for me at some point in my own journey when I came to a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. It's messy! We were conceived in a messy puddle of human … Continue reading We just have to learn how to be turned on by humanness.
What an amazing time to be alive! In the annals of human history, often thousands of years have passed by without much changing in the human story. We know well that it is completely different in our lifetime, where from one year to the next, change feels like it’s happening at the speed of light. … Continue reading When we are un-centred, we become easy targets.
Doesn't that title just make you want to roar? It should! Because within you lies a powerful warrior, waiting to be unleashed. Today’s Monday motivation is a call to awaken the warrior within, the one with the unwavering spirit and unyielding determination to fulfill your purpose. It's a reminder that whispers, "It's never too late." … Continue reading You have the heart of a warrior!
Traditional spirituality often defines the idea of "enlightenment" as a vertical ascent - a rising above our messy human nature into a state of detached, transcendent peace. It promises a way out of our pain by keeping our eyes fixed on the absolute, encouraging us to transcend the limitations of the ego and the body. … Continue reading Jeff Brown Collection
