Outward
Distractions abound to keep you from what is most important. And what is that? The soul knows. What feels best? Connection, service, sharing, laughing. All of these are expressions of Joy, your true nature. There may be times when you are feeling far from Joy-Us. This is precisely when reaching [...]
Interacting
Birthdays, holidays, all special days … we did speak about traditions and rituals bringing more energy to certain occasions, and it is true. This is why you may feel it is more of a challenge to face these days when a loved one has passed. Hear us well: The energy [...]
The Fabric
You have your traditions. Each one comes with rituals which may include special decorations that come out of boxes and go back into the boxes as each season of rituals and celebrations passes. Rituals are good as they hold the energy that surrounds traditions, and your holidays most certainly come [...]
Bitter-Sweet
Sweetness and bitterness. You think of them as opposites. It is all taste. You label one good and the other bad, but are they not simply experiences? How can you know sweetness without bitterness? It is through the contrast that you know the fullness of experience. You strive and strive [...]
This Voice
The still, small voice of which many speak … is it yours? In a way, yes, and in a way, Yes. It arises from within you, and yet the Source of this voice is so much greater than that which you know of as you. When you do not listen [...]
Instruments
You are never alone in the eyes of Spirit. When you see with human eyes, you may feel separate, unappreciated, unloved. Nothing could be farther from the truth. See with the eyes of Spirit and you see beyond the human stories of division. And if you are seeing through the [...]
No Comparison
You call them precious stones, for they stand out from the others, perhaps for their beauty and their rare nature. Other stones are to be found anywhere and everywhere, so you pay them no heed. “Precious”. It means dear to you ... cherished and valued. Oh, if you could only [...]
Still Right Here
What happens on holidays? Why, loved ones gather near. Do you know it is the same whether they are in physical form or have passed to the non-physical realm? You differentiate between physical and non-physical, but that is only due to your current focus on the body’s five senses. You [...]
Back and Forth
Inquiring minds would like to know: How do your conversations flow? Is there a back-and-forth relay, Or do you wish to talk about the self all day? Balance is important if you wish to find peace. This requires that the ego release Its focus on its own importance, it’s own [...]
The Single “I”
Do you see what happens when you cease clinging so tightly to one story? There are infinite ways a story can be told, for what is a story? A stringing together of thoughts … ideas .. images. You are living a story now. It is a projection of one Mind [...]
Naps for the Mind
Why do you crave sleep? It is not only to recharge the body, but to give the mind a rest. It is an escape from the constant ruminations of the mind, which you cannot stop for long. With a bit of training and clear intention, however, you can spend moments [...]
Memorializing
Yes, those who have passed attend their own funerals. They most especially enjoy the memorial services, for it is then that the focus is solely on the high points, the positives, the happy memories. What a blessing if you could make every moment with your loved ones here and now [...]
Diving Deep
It is all connected. This is why you feel another’s pain. This is why you rejoice at another’s success and happiness. This is not simply relating through your own experiences. You share a common Source. You rush to help when another needs succor. You are there for each other, for [...]
Connected
Humans have your jokes about cats, laughing at their aloofness and independence. It is their nature, and you love them anyway. Not all have these traits. They can be quite loving. It is why they make such excellent companions. One either resonates with this independence or not. Are they not [...]