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Someone behaved in ways that disturbed my peace. I feel treated unfairly, misunderstood, judged, taken for granted or thrown under the bus… Feelings of anger are an understandable human reaction. And yet they block me from moving on. Anger locks me in. It interrupts relationships and my inner peace. Letting anger go – in relaxingContinue reading “Angry… and now?”

Remembering without becoming nostalgic. Cherishing the past without regret. Calling upon memories without holding onto the roles and identities we once held. Joy is the ability to be fully in the here and now. Enjoying the moment. Letting go of the worries about the future. Savoring this cup of tea. Listening to this piece ofContinue reading “Joy”

A Declaration of Love What is loving? It is recognizing the presence of the other with your love. This is not a theory; it is a practice. Whether the object of your love is your heart,your in-breath, your physical body, or your baby, whether it is your son, your daughter, or your partner, your declarationContinue reading ““Dear one, I am here for you.””

Stillness is your essential nature. When you lose touch with inner stillness, you lose touch with yourself, you lose yourself in the world. (Eckhart Tolle) When my shoulders are tense, when I feel overwhelmed, when I react instead of respond, when I feel anxious, when I am impatient with myself and others, then I knowContinue reading “STILLNESS”

“It is not impermanence that makes us suffer. What makes us suffer is wanting things to be permanent, when they are not.” (Thich Nhat Han) Reflection for this coming week: The time “in between the years” is an invitation for quiet reflection: “Where am I?” “Who am I?” in the “here and now”? “Which rolesContinue reading “The Time “in between the years””

“Bring acceptance into your non-acceptance. Bring surrender into your non-surrender. Then see what happens.” Eckhart Tolle Acceptance and surrender are spiritual practices that are extremely difficult. I remember as a teenager how my father who was quite a mystic talked about “surrendering the Old Adam” “every morning anew” as he called it. I was 15Continue reading “The theme for 2021: Acceptance and Surrender”

Dear Readers, I am considering writing new daily Watchwords in 2021. However, I am not sure if this is a need “within the universe”, or if this would be an “ego” thing to do. I am getting away from “ego” filled thinking, doing, planning… And maybe 2021 is holding other/new creative opportunities for me. ThusContinue reading “Watchwords in 2021?”

Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that create huge inequalities. Pope Francis Meditation: Some human rights violations are so horrific and “in your face” that we have a hard time breathing when we learn about them. We feel pain in our soul seeing thoseContinue reading “Inequality….”

Walk away from ‘friendships’ that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you. Michelle Obama Meditation: Let’s walk away from relationships that make us feel insecure and insignificant! Walk away from a work place that makes you feel exploited and taken advantage of. Walk away from aContinue reading “Walk away and seek…”

Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don’t vote. William E. Simon Meditation: The past days I have felt paralyzed. How in the world can a democratic system sell out to an oligarch and align itself with an oppressive regime? How can an elected Western president betray his country’s legal system andContinue reading “That you shall choose Life…”