Fear is not a positive motivator for positive change. Positive change comes from a perspective of self-love. “I love myself and want more joy, more presence, more peace in my life.” Now that is a motivator! Suffering definitely leads to change – for sure. When suffering becomes too great, change is inevitable. And, the depth of suffering can propel a soul and inspire an individual to move Continue Reading
The American Dream…it is simply not true.
We all have thoughts – conditioned behavior believing that happiness is attained through this ‘dream’ handed down. The “American Dream” trains us to buy into a belief that a life of personal happiness and material comfort will bring us joy and freedom. And throughout our lives, we work toward that dream. There are moments of great joy and also suffering. Then one day, we arrive at the “dream” and Continue Reading
“Wake Up Calls”
A wake-up call is any energetic event prompting you from one state of consciousness to another. Have you ever been driving late at night and you are so drowsy your eyelids feel like they gained 5 lbs., and all the sudden you get a bolt of energy. Or you are in a rush in the morning on your way to school or work, and a deer, fox, squirrel or other animal darts in front of your car so you slam Continue Reading
How Emotions Work: Spring Cleaning with Yoga!
When we are in love or in a state of love, all is well. Harmony, abundance and joy exude from our pores. Our sensate memory of pain, suffering and loss recede into the background of our consciousness. They seem to magically fade away at least for a period of time. And, although they may still occupy an apartment in our resident temple, they are not blocking off the entrance doorway. The same Continue Reading
The Spiritual Practice of Yoga
For the longest time I thought spiritual practices meant prayer, worship and going to church. What are spiritual practices? They are selected intentional thoughts, words and actions (practices) that bring you closer to your connection with the almighty power of Universal Consciousness. These practices are self-aware and structured using discipline, and devotion to lead us on a path to joyful Continue Reading