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Quotes - 2015, Stillness

Why Are We Here?

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Each person is a living world of longing.
You are here not simply because you were sent here.
You are here because you long to be here.
A person is an incarnation of longing.
Behind your image, role, personality, and deeper
than your thoughts, there is a pulse of desire…

– John O’Donohue

a longing

Residing deep inside us is the universal creative flame. That flame is present because it so desires. It has a purpose that is best served when merged with ‘our’ purpose. What is our purpose? What is that deep longing that propels us? When shall the twain meet?

affirmations

I AM still today. I AM listening. I AM awakening…

Recommendation: Eternal Echoes by John O’Donohue

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Quotes - 2015, Stillness

How To Be Still…

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I go among trees and sit still.
All my stirring becomes quiet
around me like circles on water.

– Wendell Berry

stillness

It is the way to our center. Our center is where Now, our being-ness, intersects with eternal reality. It’s our source for solace, fulfillment, as well as inspiration.

affirmations

Today I AM still, right here and right now. I AM full with truth, goodness and beauty. Life is good as is. All is well…

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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Quotes - 2015, Stillness

How To Use Our Imagination!

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Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination.  – Mary Oliver

imagination

Our thoughts and how we think are the tools we need to design our lives as well as our days. If we can be fully present and really observe what goes on around us, we can never be bored. In that state of ‘presence’, when our heart becomes our eyes, we can be effusively creative.

affirmations

Today I AM experiencing life through my heart. My heart takes over my brain, and I experience life anew!

Recommendation: Love: What Life Is All About by Leo F. Buscaglia

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Meditation Tips, Quotes - 2015, Stillness

How To Soar!

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Even when the air currents are ascending, no bird can soar except by outstretched wings.  – The Urantia Papers

who are we?

This quote is inspiring on two fronts!

1) That there is a Universal (or Life) current which we can attach ourselves to, which will take us to wherever we need to go.

2) And that we must make the minimum effort required to participate in that Universal program!

To connect with this Life source meditation helps tremendously. Meditation Tip #2: Sit down (at least thrice a day or when you need to feel the calm), close your eyes and take 3 deep breaths. The breaths should be long drawn, held for a few seconds and then exhaled slowly. This relaxes the body and starts to relax the mind. Breathe naturally now. Put your full attention on your breath. Watch and experience the breath as it goes in/out. You might lose track and get lost in a thought. Notice this too. And then put your attention back on the breath. Practice for 5 minutes!

affirmations

I AM ready to soar! I listen and respond, I stay humble and I serve. Life takes me where necessary. I have no worries. I just sail along…

Recommendation: The Urantia Papers

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Quotes - 2015, Stillness

How To Be Happy…

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You will learn that you increase your burdens and decrease the likelihood of success by taking yourself too seriously.  – The Urantia Papers

now

No matter what, we lose out if we’re not enjoying the present moment and the gifts it brings. Laugh, smile, inhale, jump, wink, kiss and make merry, this unique moment that we’re living won’t last!

affirmations

Today I AM having fun! I AM happy just the way I AM. All is well and there’s nothing to worry about!

Recommendation: The Urantia Papers

The Urantia Book: Indexed Version with free Audio Book on DVD (Can only be played on a computer with a DVD drive.)Kindle Paperwhite, 6

Quotes - 2015, Stillness

Why We’re Human Beings…

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Your soul doesn’t care what you do for a living – and when your life is over, neither will you. Your soul cares only about what you’re being while you’re doing whatever you’re doing. – Neale Donald Walsch

just being

We pursue tasks, these tasks fulfill us and give meaning to our lives and we die while still doing stuff. Which is all well and good because we certainly need work to be done, but did we ever wonder why we’re called human beings and not human doings 🙂 ? There’s a beauty and sublime peace in life which can be experienced when we’re just being, because when we’re just being our mind chatter dies down, we can be in the flow and experience an equanimity which is otherwise hard to find!

affirmations

Today I AM just going to be. I AM relaxed. I AM faithful. I AM not worried about my future. And trust that all will be well. I relax into the luxury of NOW. Life has never been better!

Recommendation: Meditations from Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch

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Quotes - 2015, Stillness

How To Smell A Rose!

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Only that day dawns to which we are awake. – Henry David Thoreau

awake?

It could be an entire day before we realize it’s gone! Does that happen to you?

We must become aware of ourselves as we pass through a unique day, that’s made up of unique moments and experiences. If we are constantly manufacturing thoughts about what’s going on with us or who’s doing what to us, then we won’t awaken to that day or moment.

The only way to smell the rose is to awaken fully to the rose (not thoughts/concepts about it) and experience it fully for what it is.

affirmations

Today I AM here. I AM present. I experience life as it is and not via my thoughts about life. I AM happy.

Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

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