I recently had a huge awakening about giving and receiving. I thought my heart was open. After all, I had been working on showing unconditional love to others and to myself. However, when it came to receiving, I realized my heart was completely shut. I didn’t know how to receive. … Continue reading
“I’ve always been just me, but I was the last to know that it was all right.” ― Byron Katie I’ve read just about all of the best relationship advice books, but none of them really helped to permanently change the struggles I’ve had in relationships. Until now. I discovered the Byron Katie … Continue reading
Reacting to our reflections in this world is what true insanity is. -Michael Brown You may not think you are someone who has a victim mentality, but we often don’t see clearly the very things that are limiting us. All of us are letting past stories affect our present, and it … Continue reading
Keep your hands open, and all the sands of the desert can pass through them. Close them, and all you can feel is a bit of grit.’~Taisen Deshimaru I have a confession to make. I lived the early part of my life closed off. After many experiences starting in childhood … Continue reading
Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished. — Og Mandino Our world gives constant messages that it is better to give than receive, and while giving is a wonderful thing, many givers have a hard time being on … Continue reading
We like to put people on a pedestal, give them one character trait, and if they step outside of that shrinelike area that we blocked out for them, then we will punish them.-Madonna Ciccone I happen to be writing this from Nepal. There are a lot of gods and goddesses … Continue reading
Spend less time chasing people and more time chasing your dreams. -Unknown We’ve all done it. We let our egos convince us that we were meant to be with someone even though all of the signs pointed otherwise. The sooner we come to realize that love is an opportunity and … Continue reading
You must marry your soul. That wedding is the way. -Rumi In 2011, I was outside the temple at Burning Man, and suddenly a wedding took place. But, this wasn’t just any wedding. This was the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen. It was a wedding that used shamanic … Continue reading
