Open to a bigger picture for your life of service

“This is the true joy of life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clot of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I …

What is soul consciousness?

“You are a holistic being with both nondualistic energy and the energy of the physical plane as a part of your being at your disposal.” — Wayne Dyer Andrew Schneider helps us understand our human experience of being soul. He says, “Soul consciousness arises when we stand facing in opposite …

Levels of Consciousness

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind.” — William James Here is one perspective on levels of consciousness and some descriptive words to help us identify the differences: Not conscious – instinctual, follower Subconscious – habitual, robotic, …

Embrace your life

“If there is a sin against life, it consists perhaps not so much in despairing of life, as in hoping for another life, and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this life.” — Albert Camus Have you taken ownership of your life? When we own our lives, we accept what …

Think for yourself

“I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.” — Rita Mae Brown Where do you need to think for yourself? When we begin to cultivate awareness of our thoughts and emotions, we begin to see just how much we live according to other people’s and …

Learn to recognize the transition zone

“Being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view to a viewing point — a higher, more expansive place, from which you can see both sides.”  — Thomas Crum Whenever we go through change, we must also go through a transition zone. It’s not easy being …