Monthly Archives: February 2016

Personal Growth:  “If we have ideas about how our practice should unfold, these will often get in the way, preventing us from honoring the phase that is actually with us.”  Jack Kornfield,  Page 178 A PATH WITH HEART. This supports … Continue reading →

FOCUS:    “Whatever we focus on determines how we feel.  And how we feel – our stat of mind – powerfully influences our actions and interactions.   Rather than jump to conclusions, consider all the possibilities and choose to focus on … Continue reading →

CLEAN SLATE:  Today is a fresh day.  I am thankful that I can wake up to peace within and without.  Today’s gift is unstructured time.  Not all days offer that; for which I am grateful. If there were not structured … Continue reading →

PONDER:   What would I do differently today if it was my only day?  I would run as fast as I can to experience joy in the moment.   For me that would be: Walk in the woods Sit and listen to … Continue reading →

NON-JUDGEMENT:  My 2 1/2 year old grandson is teaching me non-judgement.   The pointed way he does that is by his coloring. He doesn’t care that there are lines to stay within, or that grass is pink.  Do we point that … Continue reading →

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:  There seems to be people in our lives to whom we feel a need to meet up to their expectations.  To acknowledge that is the first step in breaking free TO BE. Acknowledge, give gratitude for the experience … Continue reading →

BE IN SPIRIT:   Writing  a Daily Reflection is difficult for me.  I feel that I cannot attempt it on any day that does not allow a large block of time to create.  Thus, I seem to be creating 2 a … Continue reading →

LAUGH OUT LOUD    A little humor for today: “It doesn’t matter what we do until we accept ourselves. Once we accept ourselves, it doesn’t matter what we do.” Charles Heavenrich

Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a Judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods.  Albert Einstein The difference here in knowing Truth and Knowledge is the source of that determination.  I believe that … Continue reading →

HEART’S EXPRESSION:   Love has many aspects like the facets of a diamond. Each aspect of love which enters the heart brings a smile (unbidden) to your face.  Often you should check your face.  If it is not tranquil, then put … Continue reading →