Category: Wisdom
These are planned, channeled messages that I feel the need to speak on based on my own experiences.
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Detachment
Detachment is the art of releasing worldly expectations of outcomes, people, or objects. Detachment allows us to more easily let go of situations, people, or things that are no longer in alignment with our current spiritual attainment and path. It is about surrendering what we think should be and accepting what is. This is not…
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Gratitude
Amid the chaos and uncertainties of life, I release my worries and bring myself back to peace by giving gracious thanks for all of the beautiful blessings and simple pleasures that life offers in kind. Because there is so much wonder and beauty blooming through all of the misfortunes in this world. And even when…
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Stand Your Ground
When you dare to be different in a world that values conformity and outcasts the unique, you must learn to be comfortable and confident enough in yourself and your values to not be “beaten into shape” by societal norms. You must quickly learn to guard yourself against individuals that are determined to misunderstand you and…
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Path of Least Resistance
There is often more than one path to a destination. The key to living a life of relative ease is to look for and take the Path of Least Resistance. This path, or action, will be the one that (1) aligns with your desired outcome/destination and (2) requires the least amount of time or energy/effort…
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Putting Out Fires
In this day and age, it feels like our world is being consumed by the fires of conflict, either in our personal lives or in our surrounding environment. There are a few ways of putting out these metaphorical fires, or quelling tension or conflict between yourself and others. One is akin to letting a fire…
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Decisions
Decisions should never be made out of fear or ignorance. Granted, we may not always have all the information we would like before making an important decision. But in times when a decision cannot be put off until more information is obtained, we must make the most of what we have and trust that it…
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Asking For & Extending Help
I will be the first to admit how difficult it can be to ask for help when we need it. I have needlessly struggled alone in situations that could have been ameliorated by a helping hand – if only I had let my need be known. But this reluctance to ask for help stems from…
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Letting In (part 2)
After a natural disaster wipes away a significant portion of a once crowded plant community, space becomes available for new individuals and species to colonize. However, if the newly opened space is colonized by an invasive species, the community could risk being taken over completely and lose its proper functioning. Similarly, when we are going…
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Letting Go (part 1)
Shedding is a natural part of life: plants shed sick or old leaves; reptiles shed old skin; mammals shed old hair. This shedding can be unsightly and maybe even a little unsettling, but it is often a necessary component of healthy growth. When it comes to our spiritual growth, the shedding of outdated habits, ideas,…
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Slow-and-Steady
One of my favorite short stories is Aesop’s fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”. Like the Tortoise, I’ve often been called slow or even lazy because of the ease of pace that I do things at. But just as this story teaches us, I’ve learned that consistency and persistence will get you much further in…