Every morning, when you wake up, set an intention to be aware of yourself as you move through this precious time of your life. Anthony de Mello said, “It is extremely important if you want to wake up to go in for what I call ‘self-observation.’ Be aware of what …
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Who taught you to ride a bike? That was a trick question. No one can teach anyone else to ride a bike. We have to do it all by ourselves – through awareness. David Neagle explains that we learn to ride a bike when we become aware of how to …
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In our drive to understand the truth of who we are, we gain much by asking ‘why?’ With any situation in life, we can ponder, “What does this mean?” This questioning automatically leads us to the level of soul. Why are we thinking, feeling and doing what we are in …
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“Spirituality means waking up. Most people, even though they don’t know it, are asleep.” – Anthony de Mello What does it mean to ‘wake up’ spiritually? To wake up is to become conscious. Soul is who we are as consciousness, yet we live so much of our lives unconsciously. We …
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Many of us are walking the spiritual path with a longing to be better people and to live more peaceful and harmonious lives. We think we’re not yet good enough somehow. We long to banish our particular demons. We dream of a life when we can be as good, strong …
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“All man’s miseries derive from not being able to sit quietly in a room alone.” — Blaise Pascal The practice of meditation is essential for those who wish to connect with their souls. It calms our minds and makes it easier for us to pay attention to the reality around …
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We experience soul when we open to life – when we stop and become conscious of what is happening. We lose soul with: – Resistance – to anyone or anything – Superficiality – we skim the surface of experience, and do not seek depth – Control – we try to …
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