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“He who suppresses a moment’s anger may prevent many day’s sorrow.” -unknown While there are some who believe it is better to let it all hang out, it can be much more redeeming to forgive and overlook the faults of others, or remove ourselves from a negative situation. Speaking out of anger helps no one. [...]

Tags: forgiveness, healing relationships, letting go

Meditation is an ancient practice which all spiritual paths promote.  The art of quieting the mind produces many benefits for the practitioner.  Improved concentration is one. Modern research is again catching up with an ancient truth, read on… Penn researchers demonstrate improved attention with mindfulness training Philadelphia — Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say [...]

Tags: attention, benefits of meditation, concentration, meditation research, reduce anxiety, reduce stress, why meditate

Before the soul can see, the harmony within must be attained, and fleshly eyes be rendered blind to all illusion. Before the soul can hear, the image (Man) has to become as deaf to roarings as to whispers, to cries of bellowing elephants as to the silvery buzzing of the golden fire-fly. Before the soul [...]

Tags: positive thinking, weekly inspiration, weekly reflection

“Trying to become like somebody else, or like your ideal, is one of the main causes of contradiction, confusion and conflict. A mind that is confused, whatever it does, at any level, will remain confused; any action born of confusion leads to further confusion. I see this very clearly; I see it as clearly as [...]

Tags: Krihnamurti

A Beam of Divinity – Seneca To see a man fearless in danger, Untainted by lust, Happy in adversity, Composed in turmoil, And laughing at all those things which are coveted or feared by others – All men must acknowledge, that this can be nothing else but a beam of divinity animating a human body.

“Kind words elicit trust. Kind thoughts create depth. Kind deeds bring love.” Lao Tzu

According to research by Professor Wayne Hochwarter (article below), Americans are not coping well with rising gas prices. An essential key to good health and well-being is peace and calm. If you are stressed at the pump here are a few suggestions: review the Serenity Prayer Reflect on the 5 Reiki Principles Look for alternatives [...]

Tags: commuting to work, high gas prices, quality of life issues, the stress of high gas prices

55. The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali By the proper practice of pratyhara, your senses come fully under your control. They become obedient horses, taking you wherever you want. You become a complete master over them. We shouldn’t think we lose anything by avoiding sensual pleasures. If our senses try to pull us somewhere we should [...]

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Doing good to others is the one great, universal religion. -Vivekananda

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This poem is my Marianne Williamson and provides excellent food for contemplation. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness That most frightens us. We ask ourselves Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, [...]