There is no dress rehearsal. Every moment counts. If you do not get the moment exactly as you wish, why then, you take a step forward, hold your head high, and enjoy this moment that now presents itself. What does it have to offer? What do you have to offer [...]
"Wash away my sins.” Have you not heard this before? And some of you have been told to say it. This phrase has the ability to make you feel less worthy than you are. A better way of saying this would be, “Wash away my mistakes.” Picture yourself sitting in [...]
Scurry, scurry, always rushing. Where do you think time is going? Time will march on whether you do, and do, and do, or whether you take a moment to breathe. So many of you say that you cannot quiet your mind. This is because you cannot quiet your bodies either. [...]
At times you feel insignificant. Do not underestimate your influence. Your very presence can light up a room. Can you think of any better way to make a difference? To bring light where there is darkness … this is alchemy. You are all on different paths. You all bring different [...]
A baby takes its first breath and cries. Such a shock to have left the womb. What is it that calms the distress? A caress. Once held to the breast, The crying decreases. Or ceases. This is the power of love. From love you came, to love you will return. [...]
You, of yourself, can do nothing. You think you are autonomous, but you are not. You can try to hold your breath, and what happens? Aha! The body has a Mind of its own, does it not? Where do you think that Mind comes from? You may want to continue [...]
Pick a peck of pickled peppers … how your tongue gets twisted as you say these words, yet you laugh. At times your words get twisted and you do not laugh. At times they come out of your mouth in such a way that you wish you could push them [...]
Why does stroking the skin feel so good? Why does petting a dog bring such pleasure? What is it about touch that draws you to repeat it? It is all about connection. You touch another, and suddenly there is no separation between you. You become one. Skin and fur are [...]
You lean on a cane when you need assistance in walking. Some call this a crutch. What is a crutch? Something that aids one to function fully. For some, this has a negative connotation. Do not all stumble at some point? Crutches and canes serve a purpose. They support you [...]
Why do you not love yourself as we do? Do you think you are not worthy? We love you without conditions, without judgment. You are so very precious to us, to All That Is. Yet, you do not see this. Why? Because you have been judged in the past by [...]
With full confidence step forward today, knowing that your dreams will be fulfilled, your wishes granted. Why should it be any other way? If those dreams and wishes are in alignment with those of Spirit, if they serve the Whole—the greater good—then it is the will of Spirit to see [...]
Nothing is insignificant. Everything you see exists for a purpose. No one is insignificant. All are expressions of God. You are That. Do you feel insignificant? Look at a mountain. Feel its power. Sense its majesty. Now step into your new role, no longer a tiny, insignificant hill in your [...]
Why do you flinch? You flinch, for you fear pain or harm. This is a reaction of the reptilian mind and the ego. It is a valuable protective measure. It is not necessary when the flinching is born of fear of emotional harm. Nothing outside of yourself can harm you [...]
That a person would lay down their life for another is in your world the highest indication of selflessness and love. So many of your heroes do so instantaneously, without thinking, and people wonder at this. The reason is simple. The logical, rational mind thinks, and in this moment of [...]
Are you still walking about thinking you are separate and alone? It is no wonder. Many of your companions are. It is no wonder you fail to see the oneness. It is no wonder when you shut yourself off. And when you do so, there is no wonder. Do you [...]
Turtles hide inside a shell—a tough, protective barrier. It is their best defense, for they cannot run from a predator. Their teeth are sharp, their jaws strong, but that is the last line of defense. You humans are like the turtle. You hide inside your shell every chance you get. [...]
Model behavior: this is what you call actions and characteristics you deem worthy of repeating. In this way, is not Jesus the model of model behavior? You could do no better. Regardless of belief systems, when you find one who felt compassion for all, who exhibited loving-kindness to all beings [...]
Discipline—a skill that can be developed. But why would you want to? There is a fine line between discipline and drudgery. What do you get for your dedication (for that is what discipline is)? Are there rewards? Is there a goal you wish to achieve that has been eluding you? [...]
Get up off of your couch and stop poisoning your mind. This is not an order or a should. This is merely a key to raising your vibration. It is your choice how you live your life and how high you wish to vibrate. You know where some of the [...]
Separation … how to overcome it? Gaze into another’s eyes and there you will see the soul. Those inky pools are reflective. Are you seeing the soul of another, or are you seeing yourself? Is there any difference? None at all when you see with the eyes of the soul. [...]
You wait and wait, and that for which you wait does not happen. Your frustration rises. Do you not yet understand that if it has not yet happened there is a reason? Frustration is a human emotion. It stem from impatience. Impatience … “lack of patience” may as well be [...]
An arrow flies straight, until it hits an object. If you choose a target and something gets in the way, you will not reach your goal. How to handle this? Either be satisfied with the intermediate goal or try again. You may need to approach your target from a different [...]