Peel back the layers of everything that you are not, until you come to the deep realization of what you are…

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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…

Every path is a journey to God.

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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.

A surrender to dealing with reality just as it is.

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Two little words that might be able to tell us something about dealing with the onslaught of daily noisiness and overwhelm. Two little words formed from the very same alphabet soup of letters.... silent and listen... a beautiful coincidence or a silent message waiting to be heard? Life can be a whirlwind of thoughts, emotions, … Continue reading A surrender to dealing with reality just as it is.

Meditation is the ultimate mobile device.

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Our teacher for this week has been Sharon Salzberg, and her own description of herself is, “I call myself a meditation teacher rather than a spiritual teacher.” Meditation really IS Sharon’s specialty, and for today’s message I have a sizable collection of her thoughts on meditation, and I’ve divided it into three themes for you: … Continue reading Meditation is the ultimate mobile device.

God hangs out in the spaces between your thoughts.

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This week, our teacher has been Alan Cohen. And today being a Sunday silent meditation, I tried to find quotes where he speaks about silence or meditation and I couldn’t find much, so for today’s message I’m just including a few thoughts that sit really well with me… “If you are not living with a … Continue reading God hangs out in the spaces between your thoughts.

The connection that truly binds us is to be found in realizing our own unshakable acceptance of ourselves.

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Have you had moments of feeling utterly lost, like the world was crumbling around you? In today's message, Tara Brach, shares a profound truth that she had come to understand during her own life’s biggest upset: in the midst of life's storms, our truest refuge lies within ourselves. “I decided to write ‘True Refuge’ during … Continue reading The connection that truly binds us is to be found in realizing our own unshakable acceptance of ourselves.

“In silence God ceases to be an object and becomes an experience.”

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Sunday meditation is dedicated to silence, and I enjoy seeking wisdom from great teachers on the value of silence to accompany a Sunday morning journey of togetherness. Here for your enjoyment is some insight from Thomas Merton: “Not all of us are called to be hermits, but all of us need enough silence and solitude … Continue reading “In silence God ceases to be an object and becomes an experience.”

You are doing better than you think!

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Life can feel a bit like a whirlwind. We chase deadlines, manage relationships, and navigate an ever-changing world. It's easy to get caught up in the noise and forget to take a breath, let alone reflect on how far we've come. But amidst the chaos, silence offers a powerful tool for personal growth. In the … Continue reading You are doing better than you think!

Stillness is not dependent on the mind being silent.

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The biggest stumbling block to new meditators is the feeling, "but I can't get my mind to be quiet!" The truth is none of us can, and the good news is, we don’t need to… "Did I pay the electricity bill?" "What should I make for dinner?" "I wonder if Sarah got that promotion..." Frustrated, … Continue reading Stillness is not dependent on the mind being silent.

Moving from compulsiveness to consciousness.

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Do you stop often enough to truly consider the driving force behind your actions? Are you living by conscious choice, or simply on autopilot, following the well-worn grooves of ingrained patterns and compulsions? Sadhguru offers a profound truth: "In the inner life, there is only one kind of revolution and it is a silent one. … Continue reading Moving from compulsiveness to consciousness.

After discarding the compulsions of conforming to the world, we discover the fullness of Nothing.

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Silence… stillness… emptiness… all words trying to describe an essence that all of us know something about, and most of us have an uneasy relationship with. Lao Tzu called it “The Void”.  Throughout human history there have always been teachings about what is possibly found within that nothingness when we are able to surrender and … Continue reading After discarding the compulsions of conforming to the world, we discover the fullness of Nothing.

Everything that is not YOU – will dissolve.

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Today's silent meditation is inspired by Khalil Gibran. Silence, as Gibran reminds us, can be a potent tool. In its quiet embrace, we not only encounter "choirs singing the song of ages," within this very stillness lies a profound power, a pathway to uncovering the most authentic version of ourselves. Silence isn't just the absence … Continue reading Everything that is not YOU – will dissolve.

Out beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field…

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Sundays are traditionally a time for rest and reflection, and what better way to embrace that stillness than by delving into the profound power of silence? Silence is not the absence of sound, but a gateway to the core of our being. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom … Continue reading Out beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field…

The soul always knows what to do to heal.

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I really enjoy Sunday Silent Meditations, and I love finding quotes about silence to share with you. Here are a few really meaningful ones... “The soul always knows what to do to heal. The challenge is to silence the mind.” - Caroline Myss "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized … Continue reading The soul always knows what to do to heal.

Every meditation is “an overcoming”.

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There's a reason meditation has stood the test of time across cultures and traditions. We often hear about its benefits in reducing stress and improving focus, but there's a deeper power simmering beneath the surface, meditating regularly is “an overcoming". "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all … Continue reading Every meditation is “an overcoming”.

Touch the original nature of your existence.

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Wrapping up the week with Sadhguru's words on silence.  In today's whirlwind of activity, where stimulation bombards us from every corner, the concept of stillness can feel almost radical. Yet, within the quietude lies a doorway to our most authentic selves and the wellspring of true potential. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute … Continue reading Touch the original nature of your existence.

This has taken a lifetime to learn…

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Is silence a skill? Is it an art? Or is it just the natural flow of being deeply content, not needing anything more? Nicholas Sparks writes in The Notebook:  "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it … Continue reading This has taken a lifetime to learn…

You’ll remember what you are… and that there are things you know… always knew.

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There is wisdom in you!  Have you ever had a feeling, deep in your gut, that you knew something to be true, even without logic or explanation?  Perhaps a moment of sudden clarity or a powerful intuition that guided you in the right direction? That, my friend, is the voice of your inner wisdom whispering … Continue reading You’ll remember what you are… and that there are things you know… always knew.

Without wisdom, our compulsion to “do” re-creates the same old problems again and again…

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We live in a world obsessed with action. A desperate need to always be seen “doing”, and yet our constant busy-ness seems to primarily result in “never enough”. Never enough time, never enough money, never enough acceptance, never enough stuff. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all … Continue reading Without wisdom, our compulsion to “do” re-creates the same old problems again and again…

Peace knows where you live, but it will only find you there if you are in fact home.

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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.

The friend that you’re gradually coming to know, is YOU.

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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.

Trying to describe the indescribable…

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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…

The level of consciousness you tune into, determines your experience of the world.

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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.

Almost as if we’ve been carrying with us a bunch of noisy passengers all along…

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Imagine for a moment the scene of commuting to and from work every day in a noisy train car. Looking around you, you can see how the train is crammed with anxieties, doubts, and the echoes of others' opinions - this is a screenshot of the reality of what we’re surrounded by day after day. … Continue reading Almost as if we’ve been carrying with us a bunch of noisy passengers all along…

The infinitely creative womb of all existence.

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Do you create the space to spend time in your own silence? And what benefit does spending time in stillness have? Can this benefit be described? Our teacher for this week has been Eckhart Tolle, and we'll have a look at how he describes what it is we find in silence: "Your Daily Dose" is … Continue reading The infinitely creative womb of all existence.

Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet.

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I clearly remember waking up on a Sunday morning in 2022 wanting to use Thich Nhat Hanh's work for the morning meditation. After powering up my PC I did a search on his name, and right on top of the search results was the news that Thich Nhat Hanh had just passed away. "Your Daily … Continue reading Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet.

This is the highest form of human intelligence!

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Today’s journey starts with a thought from Jiddu Kirshnamurti, "The ability to observe without evaluating, is the highest form of intelligence." - Jiddu Krishnamurti Have you ever paused to reflect on how quickly we tend to judge - not just others, but ourselves, events, and even fleeting thoughts? This innate compulsion to label things as … Continue reading This is the highest form of human intelligence!

Allow the rawness of your true strength to be revealed to you.

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When we subject ourselves to silence again and again, to the point of complete surrender, there is a softening that happens. Inside of this space of silence we have no need for any of our old patterns, our old habits, the old armour or masks and by repeatedly experiencing the absence of these habits we … Continue reading Allow the rawness of your true strength to be revealed to you.

Beyond Words: This field can only be found with the heart.

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Imagine… stepping beyond the buzzing hive of thoughts, anxieties, and to-do lists. Beyond the judgments, doubts, and endless noise of the "doing" mind. There, in the hushed space between breaths, lies a field. Not a field of grass or wildflowers, but a field of pure potentiality, of unbridled connection, of a love whispered in the … Continue reading Beyond Words: This field can only be found with the heart.

This fire will not burn you, but it will burn everything that you are not.

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In today’s meditation we journey together into the transformative process of self-discovery, guided by the wisdom of five powerful quotes that illuminate a path to understanding, and inner peace. What story do these quotes tell? Together, they form a roadmap to silence, urging us to turn inward and find within ourselves the answers we seek. … Continue reading This fire will not burn you, but it will burn everything that you are not.