I Am, I Feel, and NOW … I DO

If any of you have ever been forced to do something absolutely aligned with, or totally against your will, you are familiar with that “good warm feeling” or the opposite, the aching discomfort in your midsection, close to your navel. Both reactions, opposing yes I know, are referred to as a “gut reaction” or a “feeling in my gut.”

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Blast Off! Why Suffer? Change!

holding the Light

Stay aware of the power of the Big Heart, part of the individual heart we all have, by which all we humans connect through. By accepting that I’ve tried my best to change, both myself and those around me, I am en-light-ened. But whatever I can’t change I lovingly accept. And this, my friend, brings great comfort to any troubled soul. When this happens, we can bless our suffering. Because it brought us to our knees and MADE us change.

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The Gift of All GIFTS — for YOU!!

The Golden Rule says it all in such simple words: Do unto others as you’d like them to do unto you. Throughout the hours of the day I also serve my family, my immediate circle, and the future of my culture–by practicing Compassion.

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A Reflection on Anger

“Compassion is the sign of strength. Anger is the sign of weakness.”
(spoken in English by The Dalai Lama. May, 2013, at Youth Engaging Compassion conference in Lousville, Kentucky)

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Dare to be Spiritually Correct … huh?

Hi Friend, Just back from Boston where we spent a pleasantly gentile weekend attending a gathering of old college friends.  we got to share stimulating thoughts, discussions, symposiums, dances, exhibits, and most importantly, the sharing of life’s sweet laughter. as i’d mentioned in an earlier post, i’m starting a new awareness about all of us catching ourselves…

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