Espirational

May Wrap up

As the month of May comes to a close, I hope we have given you some ideas and encouragement for your own spirtual practice. We end with a favorite of mine, Breathing from Joe Reilly.

“Qualities like love and compassion are not just abstract virtues that are the property of saints and adepts. Anyone can develop these qualities in themselves by doing spiritual practices. As the Buddha said, Come and see.” ~ Joanna Macy

Spiritual Practice When Times are Good

“If you don’t have a spiritual practice in place when times are good, you can’t expect to suddenly develop one during a moment of crisis.” ~ Douglas Coupland

The Beginner’s Mind

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities,but in the expert’s mind there are few.~ Shunryu Suzuki

A True Learner of the Way

“If one is a true learner of the Way, one does not search for the faults of the world, but rather speedily applies oneself to attain genuine insight. If one only can see with perfect clarity, then all is completed.” ~ Rinzai

The Friday Affirmation

I abide in the perfect wholeness of creation.

Inspiration Will Peek Through the Ordinaries

“Simply repeating “I don’t understand anything I see” will open you up to creative vision. Initially, when you practice, you might feel a sense of uncomfortable bewilderment; however, if you stay with this practice, inspiration will peek through the ordinariness of what you normally see.”― Shelley Klammer, A Course in Creating Confidence: 365 Self-Love Practices Inspired by A Course inContinue reading “Inspiration Will Peek Through the Ordinaries”

Not a Grim Duty

Spiritual practice should not be confused with grim duty. It is the laughter of the Dalai Lama and the wonder born with every child. — Jack Kornfield I love this quote. I know I am getting off track when my daily practice gets too serious and seems like a duty or even a burden. ItContinue reading “Not a Grim Duty”

Awareness

“Awareness is more essential than a hundred skills. To be aware is to be open. And to be open is to know the path of every master who has roamed the earth.”― Thomas Lloyd Qualls, Painted Oxen

The Heart Makes it Whole

“The mind divides the world into a million pieces. The heart makes it whole.”― Stephen Levine, Embracing the Beloved: Relationship as a Path of Awakening