Your Present Moment Experience

“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.” — Eckhart Tolle

The act of surrendering to the present moment requires letting go of resisting what is taking place. As we do, the layers of judgement disappear and we discover the perfection of the present moment.

Our judgements have a way of obscuring the gift of our moment-to-moment experience. Suffering takes place if we allow our judgement to get in the way of surrendering to the moment.

Can you identify with this? Have you wanted to escape the present moment because it did not live up…

Exposing Challenges

“Success is determined not by whether or not you face obstacles, but by your reaction to them. And if you look at these obstacles as a containing fence, they become your excuse for failure. If you look at them as a hurdle, each one strengthens you for the next.” — Ben Carson, Gifted Hands

In his book Meditations, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius declared: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

He was referring to the obstacles which stand in the way of success to reveal the path ahead. …

Good Habits Build Strong Character

“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates

Are you aware of anything holding you back from improving your life? It may be a resource such as money, better living conditions, access to certain information or services?

Whilst I don’t discount the value of these things can improve our circumstances, our thoughts are the biggest impediment holding us back.

As an example, I was speaking with a client recently who mentioned she nearly missed exercising one morning.

Her thoughts convinced her she was too tired, so she…

Opportunities To Love And Nurture Our Neglected Self

“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” ―Pema Chodron

What is the relationship you have with yourself? Are you aware of the dialogue related to your self-worth? How do you treat yourself when you’re angry, fearful or sad?

How we relate to ourselves during our darkest moments shows what type of relationship we with ourselves.

We all experience positive emotions when things are going right, but what about when life isn’t going according to plan?

These are opportunities to love and nurture our neglected self because the disowned self is the one we must come…

You Are Not Your Emotions

“When consciously present as what You truly are — Life’s pure aware presence — then what still appears by way of the senses may appear more beautiful and harmonious than ever.” — Peter Francis Dziuban

Consider your answer to the following questions: Who is it that experiences suffering?

You might say me, the person reading these words on the screen. But who is me? Point to this person.

You will naturally point to your chest. But what makes you sure ‘me’ is located in your chest?

I don’t mean to bombard you with riddles, but I’m trying to point out…

Everyone Is Painting Their Own Masterpiece

“‎Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality.” — Les Brown

What other people think of you needn’t determine your reality because people’s opinions are not base in fact; only opinion.

From an impressionable age, we regard the opinions of others because we want to be accepted and fit in.

But as we mature and develop self-esteem, it shouldn’t matter what others think of us.

Let me be clear by saying, it is important we are accepted by our peers, but we mustn’t place our self-esteem in their hands.

Acceptance of oneself helps us connect with our…

Our Journey Of Self-Discovery

“Whatever happens, happens to you by you, through you; you are the creator, enjoyer and destroyer of all you perceive.” — Nisargadatta Maharaj

Do you believe life happens to you or for you? Take your time to reflect on this because your answer will give you an insight into how you relate to life.

Many people are certain life is external to their experience of it. The problem with this is that it takes away our ability to make empowered choices.

If we think life is being enacted upon us, we are likely to surrender control and become victims of…

Unexpected Twists and Turns

“Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” — William Jennings Bryan

We are all born with the seed of potential within us. Some are called to awaken their potential through fate or destiny while others have it thrust upon them.

What about you?

Do you believe you have a destiny to fulfil?

I’m reminded of the following tale depicting the unending search for wisdom outside of us, when it waits to be discovered within.

The Creator of the universe…