Shifting Hours
“Writing this at midnight – rather unusual as bedtime usually happens two hours earlier. But then you may also have noticed and felt your hours shifting: up later or not wanting to get up at all; multitasking easily and quickly or unable to complete one task at all; energized one day and super tired the next. Trying to keep to a schedule has become challenging. In fact, forcing yourself to adhere to what you’ve always done may be a disservice. Let go and allow the ebb and flow of wakefulness take its course. There’s a tuning going on, a...
read moreWhat You don’t Know
“How unfortunate that we have been conditioned and culturally influenced to reinforce that we know everything – or just about everything when interacting with others. The idea of admitting not knowing can give you a feeling of weakness, vulnerability, inadequacy, naivety, even stupidity thanks to the idea that being perceived as all-knowing is a strength, a competitive edge in our society. In truth, knowing what you don’t know gives you entry into curious exploration, self-acceptance, and surrender which leads you to personal freedom. Really,...
read moreIs there a Quota?
“Do you have an ever-present quota running in your mind? This many steps to take, multiple errands to run, a few calls to make, two dozen cookies to bake, a driveway to shovel, a partner to speak to, a week’s bills to pay, … If you do, then move out of your mind into your heart where you’ll find there is no quota. Nothing to reach, solve, add, conclude, or question. Simply, a sanctuary of love where being is all it takes to arrive at rest: calm, pure, and whole.” To your Happiness, Kita
read moreFriendship
“Philosopher David Whyte describes friendship as “a mirror to presence and a testament to forgiveness. Friendship not only helps us see ourselves through another’s eyes but can be sustained over the years only with someone who has repeatedly forgiven us for our trespasses as we must find it in ourselves to forgive them in turn. A friend knows our difficulties and shadows and remains in sight, a companion to our vulnerabilities more than our triumphs, when we are under the strange illusion we do not need them…” Reading this comes the...
read moreJust When You Felt…
“Just when you felt you had it all together – that pregnant pause of perfect balance, soothing serenity, magical space between thoughts with no interruption or distraction, it suddenly melted away. You used all your mind and soul to bring the pause back, but it eluded you like a drop sinking down a deep well. You asked yourself, “Will I feel this exquisite again? How do I bring it back?” A small, loving voice, light as a feather, arose out of your heart and whispered, “I am here. I’ve always been here. Find yourself still, and I will be here...
read moreHolding Space
“Your friend is late getting to the concert, so you tell them not to worry, you’ll hold a place for them. There’s usually a crowd for brunch at a popular restaurant; you tell the family you’ll go on ahead to hold a spot in line. These things you do automatically out of care: making sure everyone is accommodated not just you. Taking this further, you also hold space for someone when you take time for them without them knowing about it. Perhaps a tender thought wishing them well on their exam. Maybe a silent prayer for them to get better or a...
read more“Kin” to “Kind”
“Wouldn’t it be lovely if relatives – kin – whether yours or theirs added one little letter “d” and were automatically kind? Or your kin having been made kind, through thoughts, words, and action; added the small letter “d” to their kin making them kind, too? Or better yet, both your and their kin added one little letter “d” and were wonderfully made kind at the same time? This is so doable. Take yourself – kin to many; add a “d” and kind you’ll be. Just like that.” To your Happiness,...
read moreAre You Missed?
“Do not worry about being missed. When you can’t make Tuesday’s meeting or you want to take a break from weekend babysitting, give yourself permission to forego these responsibilities. Though they may be important to the organization in question or to your family, you owe it to yourself to take a time out when the need arises. Anxiety or even guilt may emerge – “I’m letting them down”, but with enough notice given, you will be all right. In fact, it may surprise you to see that you weren’t missed as much as you thought you’d be. Other options...
read moreSunshine
“Had a notion last night that there’s a need for sunshine these days and in popped a few songs that I thought I’d share with you. Hearing them, singing them, dancing to them, thinking of them increases your frequency, augments that precious vibration and makes you feel up, up, up… here they are in no particular order. Aquarius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbCH5lnZ6sA Good Morning Sunshine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whmzEXywq40 Walking on Sunshine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUmE-tne5U Here Comes the Sun:...
read moreEnchantment
“Not a word that is often used but when it is, the world of make-believe emerges with its magic spells, dragons, unicorns, fairies, mist-hidden castles, hidden treasures, and wise wizards. A hero is situated in the midst of this unreal realm, having to make decisions – always big ones – that inevitably take them on a precarious journey full of unexpected challenges and adventures. Remarkably or naively, they don’t know they’re being tested until their road ends in victory – having finally vanquished the giant, the troll, the sorcerer, who...
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