“The desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically, the acceptance of one’s negative experience is itself a positive experience.” – Mark Manson “When there is … Continue reading Our Desire for More
Our Desire to Be in Control
“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” – Kahlil Gibran “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize … Continue reading Our Desire to Be in Control
Heaven’s Net
“The net of heaven catches all; it’s mesh is course, but nothing slips through.” – 73rd verse of the Tao Te Ching “The LORD has established His throne in the … Continue reading Heaven’s Net
Our Desire to Be Loved
“We loved with a love that was more than love.” – Edgar Allan Poe “Where there is love there is life.” – Mahatma Gandhi “I love you, and that’s the … Continue reading Our Desire to Be Loved
A God Who Reaches Down
“God simply keeps reaching down into the dirt of humanity and resurrecting us from the graves we dig ourselves through our violence, our lies, our selfishness, our arrogance, and our … Continue reading A God Who Reaches Down
When the Change Changes Everything
All great changes are preceded by chaos” – Deepak Chopra “You must welcome change as the rule, but not as your ruler.” – Denis Waitley “The secret of change is … Continue reading When the Change Changes Everything
The Mirrors of Self-Reflection
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau “Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks … Continue reading The Mirrors of Self-Reflection
The Fragile Nature of Life
“Life was like the ice on an early-winter pond: more fragile than it appeared to be, riddled by hidden fractures, with a cold darkness below.” – Dean Koontz “Yet you … Continue reading The Fragile Nature of Life
When You Feel Like Running Away
“Running from your problems is a race you’ll never win.” – Kid Cudi “We run away all the time to avoid coming face to face with ourselves.” – Unknown “Running … Continue reading When You Feel Like Running Away
Staying Present
“How do we cultivate the conditions for joy to expand? We train in staying present.” – Pema Chodron “The point of power is always in the present moment.” – Louise … Continue reading Staying Present
Walking Your Predestined Pathway 