Earlier this week, I posted a poem called “The Invitation” by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. My favorite section of this poem is: “I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away.” We’ve all heard that everything in this world is fleeting – our successes, our failures, our relationships, our breakups, our joys, our sorrows. I’m not
Dear friends, I wanted to share the gorgeous poem below. If you choose to read it, consider allowing it to sink in and fill the spare moments of your day. Hope you enjoy! “The Invitation” – by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you
“I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” Â-Vincent Van Gogh It’s easy to spout off phrases and quotes about the importance of love – for others, for oneself, for our environment, for children, for family, for those in need, for anyone or anything. It’s a little harder to show love toward those that make
“What you love is a sign from your higher self of what you are to do.” -Sanaya Roman Here’s a fun exercise: Set a timer for 15 minutes. Take out a sheet of paper and a pen. Write down all of the things that give you joy, until the timer stops. Try not to think too much – just write
“Surrender to Grace. The ocean cares for each wave until it reaches the shore. You are given more help than you will ever know.” -Rumi The inopportune events that happen in our lives are there to teach us, care for us, mature us. They are not there to hold us back. They are there to re-direct us to a better
“If not now, when?” -Eckhart Tolle There are a million things in life that we put off. Some are obvious choices – boring chores, returning a call to someone you don’t really want to talk to (admit it, you’ve been there!) – but others are things we actually want to do, but we justify delaying them for some reason or another. We may
“You are the silence I turn to when everything else gets too loud. You are my moon in the middle of the day.” -Pavana What do you do to recharge, to get away, to come back to stability when life gets messy? Do you have a special room in your house that you’ve decorated with calming colors and warm lighting?
“You must be prepared to work always without applause.” -Ernest Hemingway Non-attachment is a central principle of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the major Hindu holy books. It is believed that by remaining detached from outcomes, we are in a better position to simply fulfill the tasks entrusted to us. In other words, when we are detached, our ability to complete tasks
“To be fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.” -Pema Chodron Isn’t it funny how at just the moment when we get comfortable with a new change in our lives – maybe a new job, a new baby, a new city – something suddenly happens to throw a wrench in it? And we have to
“I can tell you from experience, the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart.” -Jim Carrey A few questions to ask yourself as you begin the new week: -What do you carry
