Thea IberallJul 11, 20217 minLiving in My LightSomeone once told me that there's nothing more important than being good. I learned to be good at a spiritual practice. It takes practice
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 6, 20217 minReliefWe all seek relief of some kind. My moments of self-care in a day get de-prioritized as I am distracted from one thing to another.
Thea IberallJul 2, 20216 minThe QuestionWhat if the world were constructed in such a way that a person would come face-to-face with a question so profound that it wakes them up?
Thea IberallMar 7, 202110 minInner StormsI've talked about my commitment to serenity. I make it sound so simple. Words are easy to say. But how to truly live by them?
Shirley RigaMar 2, 20215 minI am PresentMy body is a feedback system. I tune in every morning and get today’s forecast. Am I in my body? I feel my body sensations.
Shirley RigaJan 20, 20218 minBlessing my DoubtsI’ve been scared away by life again. Two steps forward, one step back. Why does my humanness have to interfere with my happiness?
Thea IberallDec 27, 20206 minContemplating the First Three Valleys of AttarI’ve been tested. I've done really hard things. I have also faced moral challenges, some of which I've failed. What wisdom have I found?
Shirley RigaDec 16, 20206 minAnticipation, Expectation, Expectancy, PresenceExpectations take me out of the moment and places me smack dab in the middle of stress. Mindfulness means staying aware. I choose awareness.
Shirley RigaDec 5, 20206 minYou MatterI was more of a black and white thinker years ago maneuvering through the world judging good/bad, safe/unsafe, fun/not fun. I see hues now.
Shirley RigaNov 21, 20207 minRolling RocksI used to be a grudge holder. If someone hurt me, I would forever remember who they were and what they did. Then I learned something.
Shirley RigaNov 18, 20207 minShame Does Not Rule My HappinessI do know the majority of people walking on this earth judge themselves using shame and guilt as a guide to their actions.
Shirley RigaNov 17, 20205 minFood is MedicineI have used food all my life to hide my pain. Then I faced my food issues as a spiritual practice.
Shirley RigaNov 15, 20205 minNamasteAs I practice living every day, I surrender my pessimism and remember there's a learning in every experience no matter how difficult or good
Shirley RigaNov 12, 20206 minI smile with my eyes, mouth, and heartWith gratitude held in the palm of my hand, I feel the warmth of my heart. I am grounded in this healing. I welcome my wisdom.
AnonymousNov 4, 20206 minCommitment to Serenitywhat does it take to stay in an open and loving heart no matter what is happening around me?