“Sometimes I can hear my bones straining under the weight of all the lives I'm not living.” ―Jonathan Safran Foe We come into this human existence full of potential. We arrive carrying love, possibility, spiritual gifts and a spark of the Divine within us. Before the world tells us who we should be, there is simply the beautiful essence of who we are. And then life happens. Are we encouraged or neglected? Cherished or ignored? Are we surrounded by people who see our light

“Man's word is his wand filled with magic and power! Man comes into the world financed by God, with all that he desires or requires already on his pathway. This supply is released through faith and the Spoken Word. If thou canst believe, all things are possible.” Florence Scovel Shinn We use words every day, many times without even realizing what we are putting out into the universe. We speak casually about our lives, our health, our finances, our relationships and our fut

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Les Brown I was fortunate enough to attend a one-day seminar in Florida where Les Brown was one of the speakers. If you have ever heard Les speak, you know that he has a wonderful way of combining motivation, wisdom and humor. He can have you laughing one minute and examining your entire life the next. During the seminar, he shared a story that has stayed with me. He was rushing to catch a plane and, in

“You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.” Max Ehrmann I have stood in awe before some of the greatest sights in the world. I have gazed across the vast grandeur of the Grand Canyon and wondered how anything could be so magnificent. I have walked among the beautiful temples of India and felt the sacred energy of centuries of prayer and devotion. I have stood in the presence of Mount Sh

"Be Water, My Friend. Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."— Bruce Lee There is something mesmerizing about watching water. It does not argue with the shape of the riverbank. It does not resist the rocks placed in its path. It simply finds a way. Sometimes i

"You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens." - Mandy Hale There is a lot to be said for spontaneity. For most of my life, I lived as the true Virgo that I am. I wanted to know where the puzzle pieces belonged before I put them on the table. I wanted things to make sense. I wanted to see the road ahead, understand the destination and preferably have a map showing me exactly how I was going to get there. Maybe that

"Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul." -Peggy Toney Horton September is here, ushering in my favorite time of year—fall. I told myself that I would not complain that my birthday month was over. August was glorious, filled with excitement, unexpected blessings, love, adventure, and moments that have now become beautiful memories. Instead of being sad that it has ended, I choose to stand in gratitude for everything it brought into my life.

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Nature never seems to be in a hurry. The sun does not rush to rise. A flower does not struggle to bloom before its time. The trees do not become impatient with winter, wondering when their leaves will return. A seed buried beneath the soil does not panic because it cannot yet see the sunlight. Nature simply trusts the process. Perhaps that is why Emerson’s words speak so deeply to us. Patience is not s

“Real gratitude cannot be forced. It is the fragrance of possession. You do not give thanks for a meal while still hungry and staring at an empty plate. You give thanks when the meal is already yours. When you can smell it, taste it, feel the satisfaction of it. Thanksgiving is not a technique. It is a state.” Neville Goddard I have been a student of Neville Goddard for some time now. I honestly do not remember how or exactly when I discovered his teachings. I only know th

“When we are peaceful, when we are happy, we can blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh I remember the day Thich Nhat Hanh died. I remember crying because it seemed as if a light had gone out in the world as the life left his body. My mind knew that he was still alive spiritually, yet that knowledge did little to console my heart. I had listened to his teachings for years and resonated deeply with