As I look back at my pattern of growth, it seems like I always start with the First Insight. The Restlessness seems to knock me out of my Synchronistic flow and then into a state of confusion, filled with unknowing and a lack of inspiration. Getting back into the flow is as easy as staying […]
by Candella The Serenity Prayer God, Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to Change the things I can, And the Wisdom to know the difference. – Reinhold Niebuhr I first saw these words on the wall at an AA meeting that my friend had invited me to attend […]
Many are dissatisfied with the current economic system. We hear a lot about the 1% versus the 99%, and the contrast between the vast wealth of a relatively few people and the extreme poverty we see in so many places is disturbing. The gap in wealth and income between workers and owners, abuses on the […]
There’s no doubt that the pursuit of our Personal Mission follows common stages as we move through life. Yet, although the ages at which we reach key milestones will naturally differ, one important aspect affecting the rate at which we spiritually advance, is the messages we receive as children. The Sixth Insight describes how our […]
We’ve all heard the expression “It takes a village” in reference to the raising of children. And it’s true, it does take numerous people to successfully nurture children, give them the experiences that enable a well rounded life, whilst allowing the parents to maintain some sense of self. What we forget is that as we […]
We live in a culture that doesn’t sit well with most of us. We feel trapped between deep seated desire to follow our inspirations, and the reality of having to conform to the systems around us in order to live. Basic needs—food, water, shelter—cannot be met without participating at least to some extent in this […]
Christmas and this run up period is meant to be one of the most joyful times of the year. However, if you’ve recently journeyed through divorce, the festive period can be one of the most emotionally challenging times to handle. If you’ve split from the mother/father of your children and you’ll be alternating Christmas’ yearly […]
Do you ever feel as if you’re trapped within your life, constrained by circumstances and unable to achieve the true freedom that you desire? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, trying to muster up options you could take, only to assess none of them are practical and there is simply nothing rational that you can do […]
When we experience difficult times, a common tendency is to try to keep emotions hidden inside, wearing smiles on our faces, hoping to cover our inner distress. And it can be so easy to bottle things up as an alternative to sharing problems, or dealing with the causes of stress head on. We are all […]
Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been a sucker for a good fairy tale. Just like millions of others, I grew up knowing the stories of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and all the other super-star princesses, and I loved them all. The girl is in trouble and then, Prince Charming rides in to carry her […]
