"I am human only because you are human too." This sentiment is the foundation of today’s meditation. There is a felt connection we can experience with the humans in our circle when we let go of the sense of safety we think we gain from our tight grip on control, or the protection we think … Continue reading I am human only because you are human too.
It sometimes feels as though our soul resists the kind of life that this world offers. As if there's a deeper knowing that what society has turned into can't be the way that it's supposed to be. You’re not alone. It’s a gnawing sense, a rebellious non-acceptance of the "program of life" we’re offered. As … Continue reading We have to believe in a more beautiful world in order to serve it.
You are in a process of remembering - remembering who you really are. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of who we truly are. We get caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities, expectations, and societal norms, forgetting the essence of our being. But amidst this chaos, … Continue reading When you’re acting from your soul, discipline becomes obvious.
Today's journey takes us through our relationships with the people around us, and the world at large. It has become clear that our "survival self" is primed to "discriminate". The most primitive part of our brain is hardwired for survival and ready to cast suspicion on anything and anyone that seems different, or “not from … Continue reading They are in fact both on the same side… they are both on the side of war.
Do you ever dismiss miracles as fantastical occurrences reserved for saints or superheroes? You're not alone, there are many and varied opinions on the theme of miracles. Miracles are most often understood as violations of the natural world, but our teacher for this week - Charles Eisenstein - brings a twist to this understanding that … Continue reading What miracles are you losing out on?
Charles Eisenstein is a contemporary visionary whose work sits at the intersection of transition, ecology, and the deeply human story of how we relate to one another. Often described as a "de-growth" theorist or a philosopher of "The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible," Eisenstein challenges the foundational myths of modern civilization—specifically the … Continue reading Charles Eisenstein collection.
Sunday meditations are an opportunity to come together, simply to share in a silent space. Jaya John's work doesn't speak much about meditation or silence, but this quote points right in the direction of finding the kind of stillness that we can call home: "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with … Continue reading Peace knows where you live, but it will only find you there if you are in fact home.
It is at the bottom of your softness that you will discover your deepest strength. Before you start reading, maybe take a few breaths first. Make it real slow, slowly in, and slowly out. With every exhale think, "softness..." as you breathe out, soften your body, feel yourself melt, surrender... "Your Daily Dose" is a … Continue reading Do your best! But stop trying so damn hard…
Imagine a life where your internal dialogue is one of unwavering support, where your actions are always consistent with the needs of your own being. This is the power of authentic self-love. It's not about cultivating an inflated ego, but about nurturing a compassionate understanding of your inherent worth. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick … Continue reading There’s an “IS”-ness about the way that love operates that we can learn to trust and surrender to.
Have you ever felt the warmth of the sun on your skin after a long, cold night? That's the kind of energy Jaiya John urges us to bring to the world. In today's message, he urges us to remember who we are: luminous beings radiating our own unique light. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick … Continue reading Don’t observe the revolution, BE the revolution!
Being human, we have an ever changing flow in our emotional landscape. The thoughts we think and the emotions we feel flow in and out very much like clouds in the sky. Yet, often we view our emotions with apprehension, fearing the discomfort they might bring. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read … Continue reading All the world’s wonder is a song. The notes and the singer are YOU!
Our teacher this week is Jaiya John, and it always amazes me how I can fall deeply in love with his work again and again after I've been away from it for a while. "Your life is three truths: How you treat others. How you treat yourself. And how you allow yourself to be treated." … Continue reading All are welcome here, none will be left behind.
This week our teacher is Jaiya John, and in the landscape of modern healing, few voices resonate with such a gentle yet piercing clarity. A poet, psychologist, and humanitarian, John does not merely write, he exhales a form of "soul medicine" that strips away the noise of the world to reveal the quiet truth of … Continue reading Ask yourself this week, “What am I watering?”
In the landscape of modern healing, few voices resonate with the gentle yet piercing clarity of Jaiya John. A poet, psychologist, and humanitarian, John does not merely write; he exhales a form of "soul medicine" that strips away the noise of the world to reveal the quiet truth of our inherent worth. His work serves … Continue reading Jaiya John Collection
Sundays invite us into a different rhythm, one that honors silence over noise, stillness over constant motion. Regular meditation practice introduces us to a lifelong companion who offers unwavering support and endless depths to explore. This isn't a relationship that requires introductions or carefully crafted small talk. This friend is you - the authentic, unfiltered … Continue reading The friend that you’re gradually coming to know, is YOU.
Some “Stoic” philosophy for you today. The Stoic school of thought got its start around the 3rd century BCE in Greece with Zeno, but it’s really when it hit Rome that it gained prominence. Every time I encounter stoic philosophy it feels very similar to Buddhism or Taoism to me. "Your Daily Dose" is a … Continue reading Take empowered action!
Remember to love! What does that mean? What is love? What does it mean to love? Great thinkers throughout history have contemplated this question, offering diverse perspectives on the nature of love. Here are some thoughts from a few beautiful teachers: "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from … Continue reading Remember to love!
Do you need to change your personality? This might feel like a harsh question, almost an accusation of something being wrong with who you are. But don't dismiss it too quickly. Join me on this thought journey to see if it resonates with you: "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with … Continue reading Do you need to change your personality?
Take a moment to create in your mind the image of a majestic mountain towering over the landscape around it. See it standing resolute against the ever-changing elements. This mountain, battered yet unyielding, represents an essential truth about ourselves: "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the … Continue reading I am the eternal constant that can hold it all, without being victim to any of it.
We often walk through life glancing past the faces around us. Not recognizing each individual as a complex universe unto themselves, as we autopilot our way through the world. Yet, what if we shifted our perspective? What if we saw in each person, not a stranger, but a reflection of our own inherent wholeness? This … Continue reading The universe within, leads to the universe without.
Hello! Welcome to a brand new week! This week we don’t have just one teacher but a collection of wisdom from a diverse group of teachers. Today’s message is from Albert Einstein who I think along with scientist and philosopher, could perhaps be described as spiritual teacher too: "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two … Continue reading May you infect everyone around you with the magic of your soul!
Words can be beautiful tools, painting vibrant landscapes of imagination and sharing the whispers of the heart. Yet, some truths dance just beyond the grasp of words, like moonlight on water, shimmering and elusive. Lao Tzu, the ancient philosopher, understood this dance intimately. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized … Continue reading Trying to describe the indescribable…
Making the world a better place is a given if... we all make ourselves better humans... Lao Tzu does such a beautiful job describing the impact we have on the world around us when we each make it our focus to do our own inner work first. I really want you to know that your … Continue reading Your own transformation is a gift to the world!
Today's message from Lao Tzu is about how hard we try to live really good lives, create good societies, and teach our kids good values. We have a sense of the principles we need to rely, insist and agree on in order to foster cooperation not only in our close relationships, but at scale. "Your … Continue reading Why…? Because we’d love to live in a world where we can let our guard down and love the humans around us.
Not being present always means that we are out of alignment. Out of alignment with what? - Out of alignment with life itself, with reality, with what IS. When we're not being present, when we're not facing this moment exactly as it is, then some (or a lot) of our energy is being spent on … Continue reading How much energy will you waste banging on the door that used to be open?
Imagine a chest overflowing with the priceless gems of knowledge, and wisdom. It sits within you, ready to be opened, yet it remains locked and inaccessible. The key to this treasure lies not in any external force providing you the solution. The key to this chest is practice… the gentle, consistent practice of self-discovery. This … Continue reading Practice is the key that unlocks the chest.
I really love Lao Tzu's analogies involving water as a very descriptive illustration of how in the battle between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but by perseverance. How do we tap into this source of strength? "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with … Continue reading How do we embody this gentleness that is so saturated with relentless power?
Every Monday morning's meditation guides us to look at the week ahead and establish some clarity around what it is we want to create in the coming week. Today we ask the question,"what is it that motivates your creating - FEAR or FREEDOM?" "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized … Continue reading What are you running towards?
In the quiet corners of history, where myth blurs into reality, stands the figure of Lao Tzu. Often depicted as an elderly sage riding a water buffalo, he is less a historical figure to be studied and more a presence to be felt. As the legendary author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu didn't … Continue reading Lao Tzu collection
Imagine life as a giant radio dial, buzzing with frequencies. Each station offers a unique experience, a specific lens through which you perceive the world. But unlike a physical dial, you have the power to choose your vibration – to tune into a consciousness that shapes your reality in remarkable ways. "Your Daily Dose" is … Continue reading The level of consciousness you tune into, determines your experience of the world.
