Shirley RigaJul 18, 20218 minIn Times of Great ChangeI have several friends facing life-threatening illness. What does one say in light of devastating news? I know silence is not the answer
Thea IberallJul 17, 20216 minWhat I’ve Learned from the Meditation GroupWhat does 500 days of morning meditation and reflections mean to me? We have explored many topics using metaphors and phrases to learn.
Shirley RigaJul 15, 20216 minHeron as my WitnessOn an overcast day, I gathered my shame and unworthiness and went for a ride. To settle the matter of their presence in my life.
Thea IberallJul 10, 20216 minPicking up TrashI used to pick up trash on the sidewalks as a spiritual practice. How does one do it without anger, without judgments?
Shirley RigaJul 5, 20217 minLove and FearWe enter this earth as a shining light with a desire to grow into who our soul aspires us to be. But we are affected by our circumstances.
Thea IberallJun 26, 20214 minAir is DeceptiveSitting on the planet is 5200 trillion tons of air, or about one ton directly on top of each one of us. Why aren't we crushed?
Shirley RigaJun 25, 20214 minWelcome to SummerWhen I sit in silence, sometimes I grasp my opposite wrist. I feel my bones nestled neatly under my skin. We're spiritual beings in bodies
Shirley RigaJun 14, 20216 minImaginationI have the ability to imagine anything I want. I learned to prepare for the worst so I got really good at imagining worse-case scenarios.
Shirley RigaJun 12, 20217 minLetting Go is InvigoratingMy attic was littered with old memories no longer important to me and yet, I’ve held on to them forever. It was time to clean house.
Shirley RigaJun 9, 20214 minLife SpiralGrowing older indeed involves growing wiser. I learn from each challenge instead of resisting. It’s the flow in and out that’s important.
Shirley RigaMay 30, 20214 minBeing Human in the DivineThe two worlds are growing closer. The great merging of the egoic mind and the Divine. I’m a spiritual being in a human body.
Shirley RigaMay 26, 20215 minBlood MoonIt’s my job to stay open minded, and believe in the process of releasing. As soon as I start blaming or denying, the process stalls.
Shirley RigaMay 17, 20218 minCourage to be AccountableI’ve decided to put a wall mirror in my meditation room. Nothing fancy. Just something I can gaze at to reinforce my accountability.
Nancy BraggMay 7, 20217 minFeeling Unloved For years I have been telling myself a story that begins on my first birthday when my sister was born with a hole in her heart.
Shirley RigaMay 1, 20215 minI Want to Be All of MeAnother evening of terror dreams from the pot I stirred leaving me tired but determined to conquer my fears.
Shirley RigaApr 20, 20217 minAlignmentI reparent myself by choosing gentleness no matter the consequence at hand. It’s not easy because my brain's trained to judge, blame, punish
Thea IberallApr 17, 20215 minSteadfast or changeScreenwriters learn that there are 2 types of characters: steadfast and change. Story happens when they meet and bump up against each other.
Shirley RigaApr 11, 20218 minPower of IntentionI started calling on angels to help with doctor’s appointments with my daughter. I wanted support, from the car ride to the exam room.
Shirley RigaMar 30, 20219 minHolding the LightIt’s so easy to believe what we see, feel or were taught when there is so much more. Sometimes it takes someone else holding a light for us.
Thea IberallMar 14, 20217 minBroken Open I was on a path where I was receptive and open. When one is in that state, one never knows the form the teacher will take.