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You are part of a system. You do not live or breathe or think or act in isolation. The idea that you do is the sole cause of your suffering. Not the soul cause, for the soul knows better. And because you cannot be separated from the soul, there is [...]

You see a flower’s petals and you know beauty. You touch their softness and you know goodness. You see a pile of garbage and you know what is not beautiful. You hear screaming and you know the opposite of goodness. You know these differences innately. No one needs to tell [...]

Others will think whatever they want about you. They may criticize you aloud. How this affects you is up to you. Do you believe what they say? Is it absolutely true? Look closely at the word “absolutely” and understand its meaning. At the human level, it is all about contrast [...]

Are you a computer? Of course not, but the brain acts like one. It is not the source of your actions and decisions. It performs functions in response to a much higher Source. You are part of a system of interconnected parts. While this may sound mechanistic, it is anything [...]

You say you do not hear from your guides, but you are mistaken. They speak to you consistently, but you think these are your own thoughts. How would you know? Those helpful thoughts that suggest you do this or that … could they come from helpful beings with a higher [...]

Perhaps it is time for a reminder. You can choose how you react to situations and events once the initial surprise has passed. “Isn’t that interesting” is one of the most valuable phrases you can keep in your toolbox of responses. It is far better than, “This is the worst [...]

What you focus upon becomes your reality. Instantly. In this case, we are speaking of the way chemicals course through the body in response to thoughts. Thoughts of gratitude release pleasure hormones. Thoughts of judgment and negativity release stress hormones. Are you aware of this? And who controls your thoughts? [...]

When you say, “I love you,” what is the meaning you assign to these words? Perhaps, “I appreciate you.” Perhaps, “I feel a complete connection with you from the soul level.” Do you yet realize that you are connected with all that is at the soul level? Anything less than [...]

In the silence, what do you hear? Yes, this is a silly question. If it is silent, there is nothing to hear. How long can you go before a thought or image breaks the silence? Not long at all. Use the silence to punctuate that which arises and stands out. [...]

“Look how much time we lost!” you say when there was a delay or a detour in your well-laid plans. And this shows you are thinking in “only human” terms. Do you know there is a part of you that is beyond space and time? This is the bubbling fountain [...]

“Oh, Spirit, guide me every step of the way,Every moment of the day.”In this manner may you pray. You are connected to all that exists.Even the smallest of creatures subsistsFrom This. This Power, this process, this ongoing flowOperates in a way that you can’t possibly knowAnd yet you still grow. [...]

Are you always looking for shortcuts? There is no shortcut for Life. It is eternal. You have all the time in the world … in the Universe, where there is no time. Why do a thing if you cannot do it well and fully? You are here for the experience, [...]

Can you be a purveyor of peace, a spreader of love? What would that look like? Have you ever planted a garden simply by throwing handfuls of seeds into fertile soil? What a beautiful image for you as a sower of compassion and kindness. And it is true that you [...]

You wish to live in a world in which you hurt no others’ feelings? You already do at the level of the soul. Whilst experiencing the human story, however, the masterpiece you are creating will be filled with light and dark. That is the way of it. To be pure [...]

By giving power to the drama of another, you are not helping them. By remaining detached yet fully compassionate, you are able to receive insights and guidance from the state beyond the drama from which the highest solutions arise. The human side loves drama. It wants to bring others along [...]

“This AND.” Memorize and use this phrase and you will find peace. Yes, you are human AND you are part of a greater whole. Yes, you are experiencing a challenge AND the soul is beyond the challenge. Yes, you appear to be operating in isolation AND you are surrounded by [...]

Picture a net with interwoven strands. These are what you focus upon, but what of the spaces in between? Is it not the space that makes the web visible? You are used to noticing that which stands out, but that which is invisible is just as important. Think in terms [...]

Curiosity. You may be afraid of this due to a story you once heard of how it killed a cat. Do not give credence to a fairy tale. Be curious, for it gets you outside of the insular “me, me, me” state and expands your boundaries to “us and we.” [...]

You have found your way here because someone you love has passed. Passed where? That is what you want to know. To another state of consciousness. Just as you dream at night and have w-holy different experiences, they are now experiencing life in a different manner, but not a different [...]

Compassion. What is it? An understanding of another’s trials. A connection from soul to soul that focus on commonalities over differences. A knowing that says, “We are on the same journey, and if I can make your travels any easier, I am here for you.” Oh, if you would all [...]

Just when you think you’ve learned all you can, along comes another lesson. Are these a form of punishment? They may feel so at times, for the human is motivated by pain and makes higher choices when nudged by experiences that feel less than pleasant. You did not embody to [...]

Your life has meaning. Is this not what all wish to know? You give meaning to objects as you experience their value to you. A pair of shoes has meaning to some if you put a label on them. But you, dear one, need no label or external beauty to [...]

The thought of having no control is terrifying to the ego. And yet, there are times you give up control for the joy of it. Can you imagine an amusement park ride where you float along in a log through chutes? On you go, getting jostled a bit and even [...]

Do you really know what it is to love unconditionally? Did you receive this kind of unwavering love as a child? Do you model it now? If you feel you are lacking in this regard, do not beat yourself up. You are human. Yet, beneath the crust is a soft, [...]

You do not have to believe in an afterlife for it to be real. We will tell you, however, that belief opens the door to you becoming aware of the signs of the greater reality. You must have eyes to see. In the case of the non-physical realms, it is [...]

When you look upon another, do you see the human role they are playing or the soul? If the former, it is unlikely you will be able to continuously move forward in a state of peace as the very presence of Love you both are. You will see separation. You [...]

When the wind or waves push a boat to one side, what happens after the wind or waves pass? It returns to the center? Not immediately. It passes the center and rolls in the opposite direction before settling back. This is the way of all things, including your energy. What [...]

You are a work in progress. Notice how words carry the meaning you give to them. What if you saw the word “work” with the meaning “work of art” or even a masterpiece, like your Michelangelo’s David which was revealed when that which obscured the masterpiece was removed? You are [...]

And so, you have a goal in mind. What are you experiencing as the outcome is uncertain? It is out of your hands right now. You have no control. Do you feel frustration? Impatience? That is the human way. How to ratchet things up a bit? Harness your innate Power [...]

Draw on your strength. And what if you feel exhausted? This is not a physical, mental, or emotional strength. It is an ever-present hum that is here with or without the body. It is your core, your essence, your very being. This strength never goes away, is always accessible, and [...]