See others with an open heart. Recognize that everyone has value. Be respectful to everyone you interact with. Give them a chance to talk, don’t say or do anything insulting, respect their differences, and generally treat them the way that you would want to be treated. The most important part of interacting well with others…
The Sun has one kind of splendor, the Moon another and the Stars another, and star differs from star in splendor. The Moon has a mystique all its own. It is often thought of with secrecy and mystery, and is associated with strange, uncanny powers. It evokes a peculiar range of responses in cultures everywhere, from curiosity…
The new earth arises as more and more people discover that their main purpose in life is to bring the light of consciousness into this world and to use whatever they do as a vehicle for consciousness. ~ Eckhart Tolle~ (A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose) The light of Consciousness, the Self, is…
Call them rules or call them limits. Good ones, I believe, have this in common: They serve reasonable purposes, they are practical and within a child’s capability. They are consistent, and they are an expression of loving concern. ~~ Fred Rogers ~ Personal boundaries are the limits we set for ourselves in life. Boundaries come…
I’ve learned: That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. One of the basic needs all human beings have is the need for love. When we show appreciation and love people the way they need to be loved, it draws them closer to us and us to them. We…
“Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your…
We all forget that we cannot do it all. We want to take on more without giving something up. To avoid burnout, recognize when your feel stress coming on. It is important to be willing to take a break or have a time out. Always allow yourself ample time for your responsibilities, also. When you…
In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy, but in passing it over, he is superior. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. ~~…
When we learn that real wisdom comes directly from God, we shall no longer seek knowledge through the training of the senses to discriminate between illusions; nor shall we depend on experience for instruction. Real wisdom does not come from the experience; experience can only tell us how it feels to live in illusions and overcome illusions; but it…
For those that are just beginning Candle Meditation, it is very self explanatory. You just place a candle in a safe holder, on a low table. Light the candle, then sit comfortably at arms length away, and gaze at the flame. Now that you are ready to begin the meditation, stare at the candle, blinking…
This is the beginning of a new day. I can waste it or use it for good. What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something I have traded for it. I want…
If, instead of a gem or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give. ~ George MacDonald ~ To send the gift of love into the heart of a friend, send them a smile. A smile can have…
Health and productivity go hand in hand. We need balance of both to live life to the fullest. We talk about the need for balance, but sometimes we don’t understand how important it is. Being productive is healthy, and doing good, meaningful work that fits our talents can keep us alive and healthy for a…
People who wake up earlier in the morning are known to be happier and have higher satisfaction with their lives. They aren’t just happier in the mornings, they’re happier all throughout the day. What you do earlier in the day, sets the tone for your entire day. When you wake up early as a habit,…
Our Protector Angels are those who offer their lives to protect others. They are angels in the flesh. Whether a soldier, police officer, fire fighter, our animal warriors, or any other type of warrior, an angel of protection is one who is ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for the good and safety of others….
Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself, or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. ~ Don Miguel Ruiz ~ If you a willing to say what you mean, be prepared to hear feedback that you might not like….
There are two things that prevent us from achieving our dreams. The first is that we believe that our dreams are impossible to achieve, and the second is seeing them made possible by the twist of the wheel of fate, when we least expect it. For at that moment, all our fears rise to the…
A Spiritual Awakening starts with a feeling that travels throughout our body, mind and soul. It is a connection we make with the Divine. It is a reconnect with the spiritual and gives us an awareness full of love and peace within the Universe. A Spiritual Awakening is when our consciousness shifts and grows. We…
Everything you now do is something you have chosen to do. Some people don’t want to believe that. But if you’re over age twenty-one, your life is what you’re making of it. To change your life, you need to change your priorities. ~ John C. Maxwell We all have an inner passion. Having an overwhelming…
We are now entering the dawning of a New Age — leaving the previous age (Pisces) behind and entering the New Age, the Age of Aquarius. A powerful change is said to be sweeping through our world, the shift in mood, action and intention can already be seen. We are in a new beginning, the dream humanity…
This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good, but what I do today is important, because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever,…
The love within us is meant to extend outward. The closer we grow to our inner light, the more we feel the natural urge to share that light with others. So it is that we all long for meaningful work, some creative endeavor that will be as our ministry, by which the energies within us…
Embracing change is important to live a healthy, happy life. Change can present opportunities that can have a domino effect, providing you with more choices than you ever dreamed possible—so you can create a more fulfilling and authentic life. Resistance to change is normal yet a very destructive thing, so we must not buy into…
You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world’s happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime. ~ Dale…