Author Archive: kiki13

Something Sweet to Read to Yourself

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I recommend reading it aloud to yourself slowly, three times... because it's so sweet.

I am the infinite deep
In whom all the worlds appear to rise.
Beyond all form, forever still.
So am I

Ashtavakra Gita

Kindness and Compassion

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Be kind whenever possible.
It is always possible.
~Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
~Dalai Lama

Take Care of Yourself

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In times of intensity, it's easy to get caught up in caring for everyone except yourself. You know how that works: often you're the primary caregiver for everybody:you're caring for your kids, working too much, and there's always more "stuff" to do. This can put you on a never ending cycle of busy-ness. And then finally you either snap in anger, or collapse, exhausted and unable to move.

That's why it's so very important to take at least a few minutes every day just for you. Every day. 

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Gratitude Now

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"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures."
- Thornton Wilder

To be conscious of our treasures is to be grateful.  And gratitude brings us into the Present Moment, where we are fully alive.

What are you grateful for, right NOW?

Mmmmm, delightful!