Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you. ~ John 14:27 ~ Five great enemies to peace inhabit with us: avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride. If those enemies were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace. ~ Francesco Petrarch ~ Find Peace in what you have. Most of…
Love isn’t seen with the physical eyes or heard with physical ears. The physical senses can’t perceive it; it’s perceived through another kind of vision. Metaphysicians call it the Third Eye, esoteric Christians call it the vision of the Holy Spirit, and others call it the Higher Self. Regardless of what it’s called, love requires…
Kabbalah is a term that refers to Jewish mysticism. It is known to be an ancient wisdom that provides practical tools for creating joy and lasting fulfillment. It’s an incredible system of mystical technology that will completely change the way you look at your world. Kabbalah is the name applied to the whole range of…
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~Dalai Lama ~ Showing compassion should be our way of life. It should be practiced as much as possible. A smile or a kind word are also included in acts of compassion. Compassion requires us to be present to others…
Everyone is unique, but we often squash this uniqueness to fit in. Maybe we do this to fall into an area where everyone is the same. Think about all of what comprises your being and embrace it. Embrace your Artsy side. Being artsy is more than a look, it is a way of life. Stop being a…
You have to learn to seek first the kingdom of heaven, the place of stillness and quiet at the highest level of which you are capable, and then the heavenly influences can pour into you, recreate you and use you for the salvation of all human kind. ~ White Eagle (The Quiet Mind) ~ Simply…
Whenever you make a mistake or get knocked down by life, don’t look back at it too long. Mistakes are life’s way of teaching you. Your capacity for occasional blunders is inseparable from your capacity to reach your goals. No one wins them all, and your failures, when they happen, are just part of your growth. Shake off…
There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self. ~ Aldous Huxley “Solitude makes us tougher toward ourselves and tenderer toward others; in both ways it improves our character,” noted philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche. Spend some time away from the crowd and the noise of life….
You will recognize Love when you take away the feeling, the passion and the romance and find out you still care for that person. It takes a minute to have a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. There will…
You may call this thought by whatever fancy words you wish – psychology, theology, sociology, or philosophy – but you must think of Mother Earth as a living being. Think of your fellow men and women as holy people who were put here by the Great Spirit. Think of being related to all things. ~…
Angels are “God’s Messengers” and are here to guide, protect, nurture and to give us strength. They will not interfere in our lives due to our free will, so we must ask for their assistance. Angels are more than happy to assist in any area they are called upon from healing to a parking space. …
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed…
Angels come to us in thoughts, as visions, in dreams, in clouds and rainbows and as people, too. Some angels have names, such as Michael or Gabriel. But most angels come anonymously. At the throne of God, the angels have no form at all, but come as pure, raw energy, like supernovas, circling and whirling….
The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucking their tongues. The world as it is needs those who will love it enough to change it, with what they have, where they are. ~ Robert Fulghum Sometimes, what people need is simply someone who will listen to them with kindness and…
Sweet Spirit: In every moment of each experience, I have the ability to choose love or fear. With Your help, I choose the path of peace. I have no idea what this coming week holds or even what today has in store. However, I do know that You are with me as my strength and…
To understand the Metaphysical, one must develop both the prophet and the scientist within each one of us. It is necessary to merge the soul’s vision and practical action. This can be done by clearing the mind through daily meditation and positive affirmations. Meditation is good for the body, mind and spirit. Many philosophers have puzzled over questions…
“Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” “God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” “Not all of us can do great things. But we can…
Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity. ~ Swami Sivananda Start out by allowing yourself to simply be and to look within yourself with mindfulness and peace. Meditation will allow your body to become still. Let meditation help you become more peaceful,…
Many believe that crystals and gemstones have spiritual and healing properties. There is no scientific evidence that proves that it heals, but people say they’ve been healed and feel better. Crystals and gemstones are said to have vibration frequencies, connecting the earth and an individual’s energy field. This New Age interconnection is said to realign…
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go. ~ Dr. Seuss ~ As you follow your dreams, life will become exciting. You will…
How could the soul not take flight when from the glorious Presence a soft call flows sweet as honey, comes right up to her and whispers, “Rise up now, come away.” ~ Rumi ~ Man is made up of physical material, the body, that can be seen and touched. But he is also made…
We can always choose to perceive things differently. We can focus on what’s wrong in our life, or we can focus on what’s right. ~ Marianne Williamson ~ Things are not always what they seem and people, everyday, try to make you see things the way they want you to see them. You can…
If love fails, set yourself free, let your heart spread its wings and fly again. Remember you may find love and lose it, but when love dies, you never have to die with it. The strongest people are not those who always win, but those who stand back up when they fail. Somehow along the…
The strength of a tree grows with time, shaped by winds, rain and it’s natural surroundings. Branches grow left, right and above as roots stabilize and feed from below in the earth. They grow and reach new heights as they adapt to the environment, and renew themselves over time. The tree can be a part…