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, a widely recognized author, speaker, and spiritual teacher known for his insightful and uplifting perspectives on life, personal growth, and well-being. Cohen began his path of writing and teaching in the early 1980s and has published over 30 inspirational books, including popular titles like A … Continue reading Are you putting too much pressure on yourself to create perfection?

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.

Feel yourself breathing with all living brothers and sisters.

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A beautiful image that emerges from today's meditation: feeling ourselves breathing in unison with "all living brothers and sisters." This powerful sense of connection serves as a potent reminder that love is not just an emotion we experience with romantic partners; it's the very essence of our existence, the thread that binds us to all … Continue reading Feel yourself breathing with all living brothers and sisters.

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. Today's beautiful thoughts on silence come from the 13th Century Persian poet Rumi: … Continue reading Out beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field…

Your willingness to feel EVERYTHING, always leads you back to feeling the wholeness that IS your soul.

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There's a profound truth woven into the tapestry of our emotional landscape: the willingness to feel everything, ultimately leads us back to experiencing the inherent wholeness that resides within our soul. This journey of self-discovery, however, often begins in the most unexpected of places – our wounds. “The wound is the place where the Light … Continue reading Your willingness to feel EVERYTHING, always leads you back to feeling the wholeness that IS your soul.

You are creating wholeness within yourself.

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Hello! It’s Friday, and on a Friday the theme of our meditation is always love, or we could also say, the heart. And it turns out that Rumi has a lot to say about the heart. Rumi invites us to lean into the whispers of our heart, not just the pleasant chirps of happiness but … Continue reading You are creating wholeness within yourself.

Raise your words, not your voice.

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A message from today's meditation: Today’s message from Rumi compels us to consider the impact of our communication style. You’ve experienced it too right? Feeling the heat rise in a conversation, the urge to amplify your voice, convinced that volume equates to validity? "Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, … Continue reading Raise your words, not your voice.

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.

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 “The quieter you become the more you are able to hear.” - … Continue reading The soul always knows what to do to heal.

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

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Sundays are for silent meditation, so less direction from me, and more of experiencing your own silent space. Regular meditation introduces you to a lifelong friend, always present, offering unwavering support and endless depths to explore. This friend isn't someone that you need to go out and meet; it's you. The journey of self-discovery begins … Continue reading The friend that you’re gradually coming to know, is YOU.

Remember to love!

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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: "If I love myself, I love you and if I love you, I love … Continue reading Remember to love!

The universe within, leads to the universe without.

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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.

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

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A message from today's meditation: 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 … 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.

Unplug from the Matrix: How Loving Yourself Hacks Your Reality

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A message from today's meditation: Remember that scene in The Matrix where Neo realizes he's stuck in a simulation, but he can bend it to his will? Turns out, we all have that power. The secret? It's not some fancy coding, it's the most revolutionary self-upgrade possible: learning to love yourself. Rumi, the poet who … Continue reading Unplug from the Matrix: How Loving Yourself Hacks Your Reality