75- When we are speaking our truth…

When we are speaking our truth, there is no need to explain.

When we are living our truth, there is no need for acceptance.

When we are truly ourselves in the world, there is no doubt. -Amy Baker

 

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67- STOP! Mantra Time!

When anxiety rises, I think back to Ram Dass, and my mantra becomes,
In This Moment….In THIS Moment….in. This. moment….

 

I am cultivating a home yoga practice, bit by bit. The other day during yoga, I found my mind wandering ahead to the future. Usually it passes, and I can bring myself back into the moment, but the subject matter is highly stressful for me right now, and it kept sticking.

My lungs were tight, and my belly was full of the anxiety of the thoughts, so I recited, slowly and deliberately, “In This Moment” over and over. When I saw Ram Dass speak, he brought my attention to the moment with this mantra.

Nothing exists but the present, except in our mind.

When your mind is racing, how do you bring yourself back to the present? When just focusing on your breath doesn’t seem to be enough to center yourself, what is your practice?

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58- Rock On Bodhisattva!

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While reading the Full Contact Enlightenment blog, I clicked on this page, where I read the Bodhisattva Vow by Adam Yauch (aka MCA), which really resonated with me. The Beastie Boys video didn’t, but the vow did. As I Develop … Continue reading

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56- Guided By Angels

I am behind on my posts because of this recent move of mine. Man, do I have a lot of stuff! I thought I was doing better, but it seems not. Time for some spring/summer cleaning!

With the falling apart of my life as I know it comes the ability to rebuild it how I want.

“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” -Deepak Chopra

And chaos I have been experiencing! But it’s magical, for I feel it’s all happening in perfect harmony, if that makes any sense.

Truly, my guardian angel(s) guide me daily.

A couple of weeks ago, I was unsure of where I would be living. I got a call from a friend who knew someone distantly who needed a house sitter for six weeks, starting the next morning!

This lady has a beautiful dog we get to enjoy and a whole house for us to transition in while I find a good place for my daughter and myself. Yes, my guardian angel is right there at my side.

Two days ago, I was trying to secure a truck for moving my larger items. A friend of mine said I could come to Paia to grab his truck and borrow it. As soon as I hung up with him, I got a text from a friend I haven’t heard from in months. He wanted to ride bikes, but when I told him I was moving, he offered his truck AND his muscles! He was a godsend. I don’t think I could have done it without him and, of course, my BFF Shane.

I have stuff all around me, and it’s chaotic, but the abundance is rising from the rubble. I am getting paid for my wedding ring I tried to sell over a year ago, and I am ready to sell tons of my stuff. I had a job interview, and I am nearly Federalized for DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team).

I have faith my guardian angel knows what she is doing, and I can’t wait to see what is around the next corner!

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52- Vagabond

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It seems I am a day late on this post! Whoops! My daughter and I were having a great conversation last night about different types of personalities, but specifically narcissists. I know, odd conversation. Tonight, I celebrate with friends in … Continue reading

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43- If you are Me, and I am You, What Are We?

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At first, I had no thoughts, no energy for thoughts tonight. That’s purely because I have so many lately, that I am tired of thinking ….BUT, I had a fun realization yesterday, and I will see if I can illustrate … Continue reading

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33- Finding Alice Under The Surface

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Throughout the day, I have realizations that I think would make great blog topics, but I am on the run and not able to write. Often, I revisit the idea during the day to make sure I remember it. Today, … Continue reading

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26- How can one be both human and zen?

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These thoughts came to me during my acupuncture session today… How can one be both human and zen? I ask this because I am coming up against my own body in my pursuit of zen-ness. I used to have anger, … Continue reading

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16- Do You Trust Yourself?

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You will reap the fruit of whatever cause you plant now.  Why do we suffer so much now?  It’s because in the distant past we didn’t cultivate enough good roots.  That’s why we have so many misfortunes and disappointments now. … Continue reading

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9- Be Green: Recycle Your Emotional Garbage

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According to the Bhajavat Purana, righteous living, or life in a dharmic path, has 4 aspects: Austerity (tap); Purity (shauch); Compassion (daya); Truthfulness (satya) I keep landing on the satya, for I feel that self truth must come before truly … Continue reading

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