14 Tuesday May 2013
Posted in health, Inspiration
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86 year old gymnast, aging gracefully, empowerment, exercise, Guinness World Records., Inspiration
This granny is an inspiration! She has strength, agility and speed that defies her years.
It’s time for me to exercise without complaining. 
14 Sunday Apr 2013
Posted in consciousness, Inspiration
Available in Amazon.com
Borrowed this DVD from my local library and it’s a fascinating glimpse into Einstein’s mind and personal life.
He was a Patent Clerk for a few years while exploring physics in his spare time. When he asked himself why he was the ONE who changed our view of the universe, he reflected:
“Normal adults never stop to think about such concepts as space and time, these are things children ask about. My secret is I remained a child. I always asked the simplest questions; I ask them still.”
We many not all be destined to be geniuses but retaining (or re-awakening) our childlike curiosity and passion stimulates our ability to tap Universal Intelligence.
09 Tuesday Apr 2013
Posted in Being in the now, Inspiration, simplifyng life, Spirituality
When I moved from New York to the West Coast of the USA, I was in absolute awe in seeing pink skies for the first time while walking hand in hand with the love of my life. I remember moments like these with a sweet gratitude. The earth is a canvas of beauty and love, so for me, there are no ordinary moments, all are part of the simple and yet sacred experience in the journey of life.
27 Wednesday Mar 2013
Posted in ego, Inspiration, relationships, Spirituality
I used to be overly sensitive, but lost some of that sensitivity by understanding we all live from our mental filters of the world. What we see in others or in our environment is primarily a reflection of what we hold within.
One example, many years ago when I was starting to catch on about individual mental filters or perceptions of the world, my ex who was emotionally abusive, called me a selfish woman. I have my imperfections, but selfishness is not one of them. I realized this was his perception, and didn’t feel good about his words, but was not overly disturbed because I knew it was not true. A few days later, he apologized and realized that it was his nature to be selfish not only with me but with others. He was introspective and wanted to understand why he felt the need to be selfish.
The universe drew us together in order for both of us to learn our lessons; so as uncomfortable as the relationship was, it served us well.
Below are the words of Don Miguel Ruiz which adds more clarity on what it means to not take things personally:
Nothing others people do is because of you. It is because of themselves.
All people live in their own dream, in their own mind; they are in a completely different world from the one we live in. When we take something personally we make the assumption, that they know what is in our world, and we try to impose our world onto their world.
Taking things personally makes you an easy prey for predators. They can hook you easily with one little opinion and feed you whatever poison they want, and because you take it personally, you eat it up. You eat all their emotional garbage, and now it becomes your garbage. But if you do not take it personally, you are immune in the middle of hell. Immunity to the poison in the middle of hell is the gift of this agreement.
~ Don Miguel Ruiz
May we all learn to clear our minds of assumptions and connect heart to heart.
20 Wednesday Mar 2013
Posted in happiness, inner peace, Inspiration, simplifyng life
Are we living from a place of ego or from beyond the ego?
If I had created this well done chart, I would have entitled it “Living without Ego” and “Living with the Ego” to give a glimpse of what life is like mentally and spiritually when we are free from attachments and a sense of lack and separation within ourselves.
Living from a place of ego is constricting and exhausting. Living from beyond the ego (Spirit) is expanding and reflects in experiencing more joy in our lives.
I don’t keep a journal as suggested on the left side of the chart, have tried a few times but lose interest, however, I live mindfully which has given me a few ‘aha’ moments about myself and led to shifts in how I perceive and express my life. I am however, open to getting into the habit of journaling for my self-reflection.
I leave you with a quote from a famous motivational teacher as it adds clarity to the chart’s message:
You are where you are in your life because of what has gone into your mind, THE ONLY WAY to change where you are is change what goes into your mind. - Zig Ziglar
04 Monday Mar 2013
Posted in positive thinking, Spirituality
Isn’t this a truth? Creating the capacity to receive entails believing we deserve and are capable of handling the good that comes our way. Also, learning to trust by releasing an intention to a Higher Intelligence (after doing the work towards meeting a goal or intention) energizes the field of potential.
By getting out of mental clinging and doubts, we become aligned to receive intuitive guidance that will open doors to the treasures that are meant for us to receive.
09 Saturday Feb 2013
Posted in relationships, Uncategorized
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adventure, hot air balloon wedding, Love, relationships, renewing vows, romance, Thailand, Valentine's Day
My nephew Andrew is an American teacher who relocated from New York to Thailand in 2004 where he met his wife KK. They renewed their vows in 2010 while flying in a Hot Air Balloon. Andrew has never lived his life the traditional way, has always been adventurous; a trait I admire in him.
My nephew’s friend Fantuzzi – the minister who conducted the ceremony is also a musician who travels around the world to play his music. He was in Newsweek Magazine’s cover for the Woodstock coverage in 1969.
Full Moon and Winter Solstice Wedding December 20, 2010
A moment of silence and prayer before flying …
Getting ready to fly …
Renewal of vows high up in the sky …
Fantuzzi is singing…”We are opening up in sweet surrender to the luminous love light of the one… we are opening…” then in Spanish, “Earth my body and water my soul, the river is flowing.”
Time for champagne ….
Beautiful bride and aerial view — the sun rays pouring through the clouds.
Enjoying the wonder and beauty of it all …
Hot Air Balloon ready for the next adventure …
In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art. – Rumi
06 Wednesday Feb 2013
Posted in Inspiration, positive thinking, Spirituality
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aging gracefully, empowerment, Inspiration, life, motivation, positive thinking, purpose, Whit Hobs
Success is waking up in the morning, whoever you are, wherever you are, however old or young, and bounding out of bed because there’s something out there you love to do, that you believe in, that you’re good at – something that’s bigger than you are, and you can hardly wait to get at it again today. ~ Whit Hobbs
I think of my new spiritual mentor who is 88 years old, and enjoys life. He is computer literate, blogs and helps others. On Sunday we couldn’t do a session because he was going to watch the Super Bowl with friends. I find him inspiring, the way I hope to age if I reach his age. Having a purpose we love, keeps one vital and young.
26 Saturday Jan 2013
Posted in Inspiration, Spirituality
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I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong. ~ Leo Rosten, American author
Gentleness is sometimes mistakenly interpreted as weakness, as an inability to stand up for self. Gentleness, even under duress, is spiritual self-control, and gives one a better opportunity to respond to a challenging situation with composure and inner strength.
06 Sunday Jan 2013
Posted in consciousness, Inspiration, Spirituality
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Just for today, I will let go of all the shoulds and shouldn’ts
that make life a regret.
The past is gone forever, the future is not yet born -
I only have the present to unwrap and to embrace.
Just for today, I will take the time to look up at the sky
and let the whispering clouds tell me stories
of dragons and angels running across the sky….
and at night I will let the stars gently remind me
of the beauty and promise of my eternal nature.
Just for today, I will keep my heart open and
let love fill me to overflowing.
Just for today,
I invite your soul to join me in this dance.
