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Letting our light shine
To fear is to expect punishment. To love is to know we are immersed, not in darkness, but in light. – Mother Teresa After looking at the stars earlier I was inspired to write this. During difficult...
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The beauty of fear
“Like all explorers, we are drawn to discover what’s out there without knowing yet if we have the courage to face it.” ― Pema Chödrön About a week ago I decided to set up a spiritual group in my local...
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Kindness along the path
I am currently practicing Buddhist meditation and I find this quote very inspiring and apt. It is true that wherever we go, whoever we see, each moment is unique. Whether we are expressing kindness or...
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Spring in our hearts
This evening me and my son stepped out into the garden while the Sun was setting. He had a bounce on his trampoline while I photographed the beautiful flowers emerging from the ground. The snowdrop...
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Let the light in
I would like to offer my condolences and prayers for the people of Boston who were either involved or witnessed the terrible explosions that took place at the marathon, as well as their relatives and...
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The world needs people to notice
“I can put the inside outside. This is me on the sidewalk. No one ever sees me.” Bianca went to Sam and knelt beside him. A film of blue chalk dusted the cuffs of her coat. ‘I know its you.” Sam...
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Anaemic North Star
Image from http://www.cosmostv.org/2012 Reading through one of my dream journals last night, I was reminded of the potent yet cryptic messages I can so often receive during my night time slumber. It...
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The Crucifixion
Reblogged from Autism and Spirituality: the Dance: Relax -- this is not a post espousing Christine doctrines; Yoga Mother is not the type to do that. This is about a more personal kind of crucifixion....
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A lighter way of Being
Truth is not found in science, or on some unseen plane, but by looking into your own heart. – Dana Scully (Fictional character from The X Files) Last night I sat in meditation for the first time in...
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Connection in moments
Earlier this week a friend from social networking made a comment that has got me pondering the role of technology and in particular the internet in our everyday relationships. If she happens to read...
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Summer in my soul
I’m basking in temperatures of nearly 30 degrees centigrade in this gorgeous summer’s day in the UK. The heat is so intense that I’ve taken to sheltering under the horse-chestnut tree, the overhanging...
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My son, my joy and the Trafalgar pigeons
Not long after writing the previous post ‘My Pigeon Friends’ my son arrived here for the night having been dropped back by his father who told me they had spent the day in London. Specifically, they...
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The Magic of Synchronicity
When I feel happy and grateful I notice an increasing amount of signs and synchronicities. They also appear during times of sadness, yet gratitude is the doorway that allows me to tap more firmly into...
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Into the wild
I watched a beautiful, powerful yet sad movie earlier this evening called Into The Wild. I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t seen it so if you feel you might watch it please read with...
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Each grain of sand
“Just build it again.” Yesterday I was incredibly moved by a scene in one of my favorite episodes from The X Files called The Sixth Extinction II: Amor Fati. The plot is too complex to describe but...
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Bringing spirituality down to Earth
Life is a paradox. It is often said that finding spirituality is akin to transcending our Earthly experiences but this can be misleading. It is not about escaping or avoiding life. Living a true...
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I am blessed
Last night I was thinking about all the people who have touched my life despite the inevitable difficulties and misunderstandings and unmet needs and expectations. It has been easy for me to focus on...
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A higher perspective on darkness
I don’t often watch/read the news but upon reading a news story yesterday I felt deeply disturbed. I have heard many things and been horrified but I guess I’ve reached a point where it takes a lot to...
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Remembering 9/11
I am British but as a human being I feel a powerful connection with the events of 9/11 that has not waned over the years. I remember all too well how that fateful day unfolded as it was my last day of...
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Empathic boundaries
I have been told not to take on suffering that is not mine. My dilemma is: how do I know what is not mine, particularly when the suffering involves my son, who to all intents and purposes IS mine, for...
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