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Sometimes it Takes a Wake-up Call

“Sometimes it takes a wake-up call, doesn’t it, to alert us to the fact that we’re hurrying through our lives instead of actually living them; that we’re living the fast life instead of the good life. And I think, for many people, that wake-up call takes the form of an illness.” —Carl Honore Read moreContinue reading “Sometimes it Takes a Wake-up Call”

We need enlightenment

“We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice mindfulness if we want to have a future, if we want to save ourselves and the planet.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/enlightenment-quotes

Opportunity to grow in spirit

“Within you lies opportunity to grow in spirit. Keep your feet on the earth, but lift your face towards the heavens. Surrender to the light with a tranquil mind, and a heart full of the love of God.” – White Eagle

We are all equally capable of Spiritual Awakening

“We are all equally capable of spiritual awakening. It may not seem that way, at times. Some of us are so caught up in the drama of our day-to-day existence that we have lost track of who we really are. But eventually, all of us will make the discovery of our true nature.” – Victor ShamasContinue reading “We are all equally capable of Spiritual Awakening”

God is Beautiful

“God is beautiful and He loves beauty. When you are true in your relationship with God, you take on that beauty in you. You become virtuous, just and balanced. Everything you do is graceful and beautiful. Every thought you think, every word you say and every action you take. Anything you weave, make, carve orContinue reading “God is Beautiful”

The utter despair of humanness

“It is, often, in the utter despair of humanness that we become willing to consider deeply spiritual answers. Although the door and the guide will be different for people, once the door is open, we are all in the same territory. Spiritual truth irretrievably alters our way of seeing reality and our ability to healContinue reading “The utter despair of humanness”

A gentle warrior

“On the spiritual path we must become a gentle warrior–curious, kind, and alert to our own con games–whispering to ourselves, wake up.” ― Charlotte Kasl, If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path