“What worries you, masters you.” ~John Locke
If fear is still controlling you, then this post is for you. We all know, that a fear-driven life doesn’t work. It keeps us small and limited and deprives the world of our full and magnificent creative expression.
Living in fear feels bad – have you noticed? Decisions fueled by “I can’t” and “I shouldn’t” bring only confusion and dissatisfaction to our lives. We ... Read entire article
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an audio meditation. This one supports your direct experience of challenging or painful emotions. You can listen to it online, or download it, if you prefer. If you’d like to check out the library of other guided meditations, please click here. Enjoy!
Love,
“Be still and know yourself as the Truth you have been searching for. Be still and let the inherent joy of that Truth capture your drama and destroy it in the bliss of consummation. Be still and let your life be lived by the purpose you were made for. Be still and receive the inherent truth of your heart.”
~Ganagji
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“This is a very important practice. Live your daily life in a way that you never lose yourself. When you are carried away with your worries, fears, cravings, anger, and desire, you run away from yourself and you lose yourself. The practice is always to go back to oneself.’
~Thich Nhat Hanh
As we established in the last post, avoiding, ignoring, or hiding from difficult emotions simply doesn’t work. ... Read entire article
“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” ~African Proverb
Congratulations! You’ve done it! You’re sick and tired of suffering. You’ve realized that the struggles in your life are your responsibility. You don’t want to keep repeating the same patterns over and over. You are ripe for transformation. Good for you!
Change must be in the air, as your comments and ... Read entire article
The heart has eyes which the brain knows nothing of.
~Charles H. Perkhurst
Love has so many faces and forms. If we are truly willing to look, we see it everywhere, as it is the undeniable essence that shines through everything. When we drop our beliefs, concepts, and expectations, when we make the space to see clearly, separation falls away, and love meets itself infinitely.
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“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
~Thornton Wilder
In the last post, we talked about befriending fear. The comments were so heartfelt and the emails I received so amazing as people testified to the transformation that is possible when you make fear your friend.
See for yourself in these moving words from Tameka:
“Without becoming friends with ... Read entire article
“We can either watch life from the sidelines, or actively participate…Either we let self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy prevent us from realizing our potential, or embrace the fact that when we turn our attention away from ourselves, our potential is limitless.”
Christopher Reeve
I had an epiphany the other day. For months, I have been planning a trip – traveling alone for three weeks in France. Two days ... Read entire article
“It is not uncommon for people to spend their whole life waiting to start living.”
~Eckhart Tolle
“I feel so damaged.”
These were the words I heard recently from a friend, and it broke my heart. She had just become aware of a pattern in many of her relationships that has caused decades of struggling. She saw how it originated in her childhood, and she felt hopeless ... Read entire article
“Life is actually really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
~Confucius
There is one simple, revolutionary, foolproof principle you need to know if you want to be happy. In fact, I suspect you know it already. And here it is: What you feed with your attention is what will grow.
You hold the key to the golden door behind which your happiness lies. You can ... Read entire article
Hi, I’m Gail Brenner, Ph.D., psychologist and blogger. Here you will find inspiration to help you reclaim your natural life. Discover that inner peace is absolutely possible, happiness and fulfillment your birthright. Come on in. Be inspired. Awaken to A Flourishing Life!
