The structure of today’s meditation follows “The Serenity Prayer”. Since I was a child this prayer has always felt really powerful to me, like a roadmap for navigating life's challenges. Almost like everything I need to know could be accessed through these three simple lines: God grant me the serenity to accept the things that … Continue reading “Where to take action” and “where to let go” is not always easy to know.
"The Serenity Prayer" remains one of my favourite pieces of wisdom because of its simplicity. These three lines recognize that the things we deal with cannot be fit into simple black and white boxes. We can't base our decisions on a simplistic recipe that always responds to everything in a predetermined way. Sometimes our best course … Continue reading When to fold and when to fight. Where do we go for that wisdom?
Today’s message from Elizabeth Gilbert is a reminder of the divinity that you are as a spiritual being. Have you discovered what resides within you? "'Om Namah Shivaya', meaning, I honor the divinity that resides within me." - Elizabeth Gilbert It's a powerful statement, a declaration of self-worth and a recognition of the sacredness of … Continue reading The universe buries strange jewels deep within you.
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.
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.
We live in a world that glorifies action. A "go-go-go" world where we're constantly bombarded with messages about productivity, hustle, and achieving more. To-do lists overflow, schedules are crammed, and the pressure to constantly achieve can be overwhelming. Now, of course productivity has its place, but the over-glorification of action can create an unhealthy imbalance … Continue reading Help me see where to surrender, and show me where to take action.
There's a space between effort and surrender that can be a tricky piece of real estate to find. On the one side there is taking action, doing the work, getting stuff done, and it feels almost as if this is in direct opposition to the idea of taking a step back, letting go, having acceptance. … Continue reading The space between effort and surrender.
The thirst for knowledge might be seen as the foundation of all human development. Knowledge has been revered by all cultures, past and present, with the creed of countless educational institutions based on some version of “Knowledge is Power”. Having knowledge is of course objectively a good thing, but there are two stories to tell… … Continue reading Knowledge is the killer of consciousness.
Can you be fully committed to taking action and also... be ready to accept and let go of anything that is not yours to control? Life is a dance between action and acceptance, and both of these seemingly opposing forces are essential for us to apply ourselves effectively. Today’s meditation takes a look at this … Continue reading When every action you take is the expression of your soul.
For survival, the human mind has an insatiable hunger for certainty. In a world where answers seem to be just a Google search away, we categorize, analyze, and desperately try to control every aspect of our lives. Yet ironically, this constant scratching through the noise for absolute certainty, often becomes our greatest source of anxiety. … Continue reading Can you tolerate the truth of not knowing?
Have you ever experienced a gnawing emptiness, a persistent void that no amount of success, possessions, or pleasures can seem to fill? You chase achievements, set ambitious goals, and celebrate victories, yet something still feels missing. It’s possible that you won’t find the answer in what you're pursuing but in what you're neglecting. Perhaps, it's … Continue reading Your soul’s desires compel you to grow.
Our teacher this week is Eckhart Tolle, but to drive his message home today, I’ve included a thought from Alan Watts as well: "Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and listen. No more is needed." - Eckhart Tolle "You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the … Continue reading Come and soak in the bathtub of your soul.
In the daily cacophony of life, amidst to-do lists and Instagram grids, do you ever truly step inside the orchestra of your soul? It's there, playing a melody unique to you, a masterpiece yearning to be heard. But the noise of fear, doubt, and "shoulds" often drowns it out. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick … Continue reading Unmute your inner symphony.
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." "Your … Continue reading Don’t worry, be happy 😉
There is wisdom within you. We are never truly disconnected from the eternal presence of our soul, yet it can sometimes feel that way, and the reason is simple: our fears are screaming while our soul is whispering. When anxiety rises and uncertainty grips us, that inner voice of wisdom becomes nearly impossible to hear … Continue reading The wisdom of your soul, is the essence of who you truly are.
Life presents us with a constant balancing act between acceptance and action, between surrendering to what we cannot control and courageously changing what we can. The age-old wisdom of the Serenity Prayer offers profound guidance for navigating this delicate dance, and spiritual teacher Iyanla Vanzant's insights illuminate how we can apply this wisdom to break … Continue reading Today I decide that I am going to live out loud!
