Just as we put the rubbish out for collection, in the same way, at the same time, we can also put out the rubbish from our minds and hearts.  Throw out the wasteful thoughts and get rid of all the toxic emotions that have piled up.  And, remember once you’ve put the rubbish out, don’t…

Often, we view forgiveness as a favour to others, but in truth, it’s a gift to ourselves. Holding onto hurt, guilt, anger, and resentment consumes more energy than choosing to forgive. By forgiving, we not only find peace of mind but also free ourselves to move on and forward. Are you ready to forgive and…

“Wow…that’s beautiful!” Is either a cry or a thought when faced with the mountain sunset, a spectacular view or a well formed man or woman. But where is the beauty, where is the appreciation of beauty, where is the ability to discern beauty? It is within our own consciousness. For the essence of who and…

If you can see and accept that you create your own stress according to how you are responding, you will then see that there is something you need to unlearn as well as learn. The old response needs to be unlearned, and a new response needs to be learned.

As we mature spiritually there is less need to have our self-respect bolstered by praise and special attention. As our thought processes become more compassionate and less self obsessed, we feel increasingly satisfied with ourselves and our lives. We relate to people more easily and feel no need to draw attention to our successes or…