When you surrender, you open yourself to the results that are possible from cooperation.

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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? It's easy to resist the idea of surrender, because it feels like "If I surrender I'll be allowing the things around me to … Continue reading When you surrender, you open yourself to the results that are possible from cooperation.

There is no other spiritual teacher than your own soul.

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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.

We just have to learn how to get turned on by humanness.

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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 get turned on by humanness.

When we are un-centred, we become easy targets.

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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.

You have the heart of a warrior!

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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!

This brings an end to the inner war. This creates true inner freedom.

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What does the road look like towards finding peace from internal conflict? Do we need “difficult” emotions to disappear, so that we can be free from those experiences? Or do we need to find a different way to understand our inner world?  Jeff Foster suggests no more wrestling with negative thoughts or desperately trying to … Continue reading This brings an end to the inner war. This creates true inner freedom.

Don’t mistake the weather of your mind, for the sky of your BEING.

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Our minds can sometimes seem a bit like a chaotic weather system, with thoughts swirling like storm clouds and emotions crashing like thunder. Have you ever stood outside during an actual storm and looked upwards to realise that in that very moment, there are clear blue skies just on the other side of those clouds? … Continue reading Don’t mistake the weather of your mind, for the sky of your BEING.

No energy wasted this week!

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We're stepping into this week with Jeff Foster as our teacher and really, you would be doing yourself a favour if you did a Google search of "Jeff Foster quotes", his work is amazing. If you've meditated much with us before, you'll know that I like to start the week by setting intention, by becoming … Continue reading No energy wasted this week!

Trust in the unfolding.

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Have you ever started a new project with fierce determination, only to see results fall short of your initial expectations? Maybe you hit a wall with a creative endeavor, or progress on a fitness goal feels agonizingly slow. These moments of frustration are all too familiar, and it's easy to get discouraged. But what if … Continue reading Trust in the unfolding.

You are gaining access to a whole new level of potential!

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We all have those moments where the same negative thoughts and patterns keep popping up, hindering our growth and happiness. This feeling of being trapped in a repeating cycle isn't a coincidence – our brains are wired for efficiency which means that the repetition of old conditioning uses the least energy. And so familiar patterns, … Continue reading You are gaining access to a whole new level of potential!

We have to start with clarity, however no matter how much clarity we create there is very little that we actually control.

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There's a familiar saying: "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." It captures the essence of our struggle – the desire for control and the inevitability of the unexpected. This week, let's explore this conundrum with the guidance of Tara Brach, a renowned meditation teacher and psychologist. As we take a look … Continue reading We have to start with clarity, however no matter how much clarity we create there is very little that we actually control.

How free will you be when nothing around you can trigger you anymore?

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Can you imagine a life where nothing – no event, no word, no action – could control your emotions? Imagine being the sole architect of your inner world, unshakable in the face of external chaos. This, is the ultimate freedom, and the path to it lies in understanding and mastering your triggers. “Nothing in the … Continue reading How free will you be when nothing around you can trigger you anymore?

There is opportunity in every moment, but we miss it when we are in an automatic response from our past.

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Have you fully realized how every single moment holds the potential for something incredible. Opportunities to connect, to grow, to truly experience life – all waiting to be grasped. Yet, so often, we miss them entirely. We get caught up in the autopilot of our past, dwelling on what was or worrying about what might … Continue reading There is opportunity in every moment, but we miss it when we are in an automatic response from our past.

Are you putting too much pressure on yourself to create perfection?

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This week, we'll dive into the teachings of Alan Cohen. And as we step into this week, he reminds us that we don't need to have all of the clarity in order to take the next step. And also, I couldn't resist adding Rumi's teaching on the same subject as well - "Do not wait … Continue reading Are you putting too much pressure on yourself to create perfection?

Become aware of what has permanence.

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Meditation is not a practice of trying to escape, it is the exact opposite. A leaning in, paying precise attention to exactly what is there. As we become better at paying attention, we start seeing with more clarity what is temporary, what comes and also always goes.  As we become better at recognizing what is … Continue reading Become aware of what has permanence.

Ultimately science and spirituality have to produce the same answers.

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I love the space where spirituality and science meet and I love seeing how more and more, it seems that they both speak the same language. After all... both science and spirituality is an attempt at describing the truth, so ultimately they have to produce the same answers. "You need to understand both science and … Continue reading Ultimately science and spirituality have to produce the same answers.

True wisdom holds no judgment.

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Have you ever felt a nagging feeling about a decision, only to ignore it and later regret it? Or perhaps you've experienced a sudden flash of inspiration that led you down a path of success. These are all whispers from your inner wisdom, a powerful source of guidance often drowned out by the daily cacophony … Continue reading True wisdom holds no judgment.

You can spend it wisely, or you can spend it foolishly.

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“You can't save time, you can only spend it. But you can spend it wisely or foolishly.” - The Tao of Pooh Pooh Bear’s reminder for us today is that in every moment we are spending the precious resource called time. We mostly spend it unconsciously, not weighing up whether we’re spending it wisely or … Continue reading You can spend it wisely, or you can spend it foolishly.

It’s dark because you’re trying too hard.

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It's Monday, a fresh start to the week! We all dive in, energized and eager to make the best of our time.  Today’s meditation challenges the notion that success hinges on relentless effort - a constant state of pushing and brute-force striving - and asks us to stop for a moment and reflect on the … Continue reading It’s dark because you’re trying too hard.

You were born with wings… why crawl?

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Have you ever felt a flicker of something extraordinary within you, a tiny spark waiting to ignite? Perhaps it's a dream you haven't dared to chase, a talent yearning to be explored, or a deep well of potential untapped. The 13th-century poet Rumi captures this beautifully: "There is a candle in your heart, ready to … Continue reading You were born with wings… why crawl?

Seek the wearer, not the cloak.

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In today’s message, Rumi paints a vivid picture of our human experience: a soul inhabiting a physical form, much like how a person wears a garment over their “self”. We spend a significant portion of our lives fixated on what we can see from the outside, rarely are we reminded of the eternal being within. … Continue reading Seek the wearer, not the cloak.

Escaping the prison that is the ego.

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Our minds are powerful tools, but sometimes they become our own worst enemy. A constant stream of thoughts, worries, and anxieties can trap us in a state of mental unrest. One of the simplest ways to practice mindfulness and calm your mind, is to connect with the physical senses of your body. Our senses, often … Continue reading Escaping the prison that is the ego.

Whatever holds my attention IS my life.

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The topic of today’s meditation is focus. Focus is the ability to control where our attention goes, and if we have to summarize our own lives in one short sentence then it might be most accurate to say that, “the life that I live is nothing more than that which captures my attention.”  “Whatever holds … Continue reading Whatever holds my attention IS my life.

The science of meditation – change your brain by thinking.

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Imagine being able to consciously control your well-being, not just through external actions, but by harnessing the incredible power of your own thoughts. This isn't some far-off dream; it's the very core of meditation, a practice with a growing body of scientific evidence supporting its transformative potential. Our bodies are truly awe-inspiring machines. Through meditation, … Continue reading The science of meditation – change your brain by thinking.

Seeing from a higher dimension.

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"The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness." - Lao Tzu From exploring Lao Tzu's work, there is always more simplicity in his message than meets the eye. What could Lau Tzu possibly have meant by a "higher dimension of consciousness"? Is he asking us to ascend to … Continue reading Seeing from a higher dimension.

Messy and also beautiful.

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There is a beautiful paradox to being human. We are a glorious tapestry woven with vibrant threads of strength, resilience, and love, and also… among these vibrant threads there are undeniably threads of imperfection, insecurities, and occasional stumbles, inseparable from the woven whole. The question is whether the value of the tapestry is increased or … Continue reading Messy and also beautiful.

What miracles are you losing out on?

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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?

Don’t observe the revolution, BE the revolution!

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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. John's message is a call to … Continue reading Don’t observe the revolution, BE the revolution!

All the world’s wonder is a song. The notes and the singer are YOU!

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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.  Jaiya John reminds us today that by acknowledging and … Continue reading All the world’s wonder is a song. The notes and the singer are YOU!

All are welcome here, none will be left behind.

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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.