Secret Place Secret place There is always a secret place to be. It’s always available regardless of circumstances. It never fails to be. It is the most overlooked place in humankind. It is where peace exists. Where freedom lies. Where answers appear. It is behind all the noise of the mind. We are not usually…
Grateful Grateful When I look back at all of my trials and tribulations, I am so thankful I experienced all of those troubling times. To come full circle and understand the true perspective about my “being” versus my “person” has been a tremendous gift. I never would have dreamed I’d be in the position to…
If You…It’s Because If you… it’s because If you fret, it’s because you dwell in thought. If you get angry, it’s because you are dwelling in thought about something in the past. If you get worn out, it’s often because of thinking too much. If you feel anxious, it’s from thinking about the fictional future. If…
Peace Peace Peace comes from observing stillness. Peace comes from observing nature. Peace comes from witnessing your breath. Peace comes from slowing things down. Peace comes from feeling the chair you’re sitting in. Peace comes from sensing your feet as you’re walking. Peace comes from feeling the water on your face in the shower. Peace…
Hooked on a Life of Serenity Hooked on a Life of Serenity In everyday life, you can catch yourself dwelling in thought. You are here, but your mind is there. When you were younger, you weren’t taught the negative consequences of indulging in la-la land. Your parents didn’t teach it because they did it too.…
Lost in Time Lost in time There is peace and there is conflict. Peace exists in present time. Conflict always pertains to our perception of the past or future. This is our imagination. Merriam-Webster defines “imagination” as the act or power of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses or never…
Worry Worry Worry comes from listening to the mind and the more you listen the worse the situation becomes. When you find yourself worrying, it’s time to put things in perspective. It can be as simple as saying, “Thank goodness my heart is beating and my lungs are functioning.” Or perhaps looking around you and realizing…
Look Around Look Around Slow down…look around. There is beauty everywhere. Take it in — even if it’s just for a few seconds. This is reality. This is where peace resides. Observe it. Feel it. This is who you are.
Mind Scheme Mind Scheme Quite often the role the mind takes is to create division. It wants to differentiate you from others. Acknowledging that everyone’s mind does this can actually be soothing. This does not require action. It is just a normal part of being human. Being aware that everyone’s mind works this way can…