Subtle Wave of Inspiration
TODAY: Actively focus on noticing those small, yet gloriously subtle waves of delight and joy throughout your day. Perhaps what is noticed will be the toothless grin of a child, the radiant spark that ignites a stream of brilliance, or an authentic greeting from a stranger.
Whatever those moments my hold, remember this:
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” ― Maya Angelou
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Falling Into Place… A Letter to You
“Practice not-doing and everything will fall into place.” ~Lao Tzu
2012 has already opened itself up to being a wonderful year thus far and I am excited with all the changes and transformative energy the new year is bringing.
And, I am even more excited about all the changes I have been contemplating making for quite some time. One being to return to school and become a nurse so that I can more fully use my gifts, talents, and understandings to aid and assist others where needed.
The second change is in regards to this here blog. Continue Reading →
3 Quotes to Promote Spiritual Transformation
Much like the caterpillar who has woven a cocoon around himself to transform into something beautiful, I too feel as though I have gone inside to become something that more closely reflects my true Self… Continue Reading →
More Wisdom, Less Time
Reading is a passion of mine. To sit down with a book, a cup of hot, steeping tea, my favorite blanket (yes, I actually have my own personal “blankey” that I sleep with every night), and a scented soy candle burning in the background, is an indulgence of mine. One that’s as delicious as sipping a glass of fine red wine.
Unfortunately, pampering myself in that way is not something I get to frequently partake in — at least not the complete ambience part of it. Instead, (being the busy mama to my curious 13-month old) reading has become more of a binge-when-I-get-a-free-moment kind of thing. Continue Reading →
Living the Examined Life
As the days grow shorter, the nights longer, and only the most stubborn of leaves hold tight to their branches, my attention moves more and more inward. I begin to feel a stronger sense of connection to nature, to others, and — most importantly — to my Self.
Transitioning from one season to the next always acts as a great reminder for me to do a bit of mental cleaning. Cleaning that consists of examining my life and thoughts more closely and taking a fresh look at various habits and beliefs I’ve grown accustomed to while deciding which ones to nurture and which to let go of. Continue Reading →
3 Quotes to Brighten Your Day
Bringing more light into my life and the world around me has been a focus of mine these days. Especially with the sun rising later and setting earlier, finding little ways to open up and be illumined seems ever more important.
Below are three wisdom-packed quotes perfect for brightening anyone’s day:
Creative Inspiration: Out of Clutter
Continual clutter, ongoing discord, and frequent difficulty all seem to be such a normal part of my life these days. In part because of the way my life is currently structured, yet mostly due to the fact that I have been more closely examining my life from a soul’s perspective.
By focussing on purging myself of things — such as attitudes, habits, thoughts, and beliefs — that no longer serve me, unwanted echoes of interference have naturally arisen and made my life more chaotic. Continue Reading →
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
Over 500 years after his birth in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is still considered to be one of the most influential and inspiring archetypes of the human potential.
Like many others, I’ve admired his paintings, drawings, notebooks, inventions, and pure creativity. I’ve wondered what his secrets were in being able to so easily access a seemingly limitless supply of pure genius and wanted to know if I too could do the same.
Thankfully, Michael J. Gelb has written the how to guide for the underlining principles of da Vinci’s creativity. Continue Reading →
Notebooks: A Creative Person’s Necessity
When it comes to increasing creativity, notebooks are essential. The more of them that are sprinkled around your home, inside your bag, or stuffed inside your pocket, the greater the chance that you will be able to accurately capture all those brilliant — and ever-fleeting — ideas you have rolling around in your brain.
Even though I talk a lot about notebooks throughout this blog and dabble upon the necessity of keeping them close at hand, today I’d like to really go in-depth with why they’re important. Continue Reading →
3 Quotes to Nourish Your Soul
Our souls are the very essence of who we are, therefore, they require nourishment just as our bodies do.
For some, soul nourishment comes in the form of prayer and faith-based rituals. While for another it can be found in moments of stillness and mediation. However you provide substance for your mind and soul, proper care and maintenance on a daily basis is necessary for continual soul growth and personal development.
So light a candle, say a prayer, and empty your mind to fully receive timeless words of wisdom. Continue Reading →
