Creating Peace from the Inside Out: The Power of Connection – Day 20 Peace Is the Deepest Connection

Our focus today is on peace as the deepest connection. Today’s meditation guides us to our deepest connection – real peace. Peace should be regarded as a natural state of awareness for everyone. Peace begins in our own hearts and silence of our hearts is the essence of our true self. Day 20 – Peace…

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Creating Peace from the Inside Out: The Power of Connection – Day 19 Repairing the Big Disconnects

Relationships are laboratories of the spirit. Acknowledging the realities of discord is the way to reunite. Nothing is settled unless there is a change of heart from both sides. It takes expanded awareness to reach the connections underneath the discord because discord makes us retreat into a selfish stance. There are essential steps on the…

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Creating Peace from the Inside Out: The Power of Connection – Day 18 Satsang: Finding Joyful Communion

It takes work to expand our circle of awareness. Sometimes, we may block someone from helping us expand on our joyful path due to judgement. As we focus on the three practices that create positive connections in our life, the third is Satsang. Satsang is the sharing of truth in the light of awareness. It…

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Chipotle Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Traditional Mac & Cheese has become a staple at the Thanksgiving table, however with the holidays coming up, I thought about doing a twist on the Mac & Cheese. One of my favorites is Lobster Mac & Cheese, but it’s really rich and although it would be a great idea for Feast of the Seven…

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Creating Peace from the Inside Out: The Power of Connection – Day 17 Sadhana: Walking the Joyful Path

Walking the joyful path, can be deeply felt when you serve other people with no expectations for return. After the practice of service is the spiritual path of Sadhana – the impulse to grow and evolve that must be consciously nurtured. This spiritual path is different for each individual. What you radiate in your spiritual…

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Creating Peace from the Inside Out: The Power of Connection – Day 16 Seva: The Connection of Joyful Service

Today we concentrate on the concept of Seva – service to others that is given selflessly. Day 16 – Seva: The Connection of Joyful Service CENTERING THOUGHT Today I embrace joyful service. SANSKRIT MANTRA Seva Hum (I am selfless service.) MESSAGE OF THE DAY Today’s meditation focuses on the spiritual connection that is developed with…

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Creating Peace from the Inside Out: The Power of Connection – Day 15 Connecting to the World

We are now in week three. We have transitioned from healing ourselves to improving relationships and making connections. This third week we expand our universal connection to bring peace in the community we live in and beyond. The world is waiting for someone, and it can be you or me. Don’t underestimate the need of…

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Creating Peace from the Inside Out: The Power of Connection – Day 14 The Mirror of Relationship Tells the Truth

Today we learn about openly looking at our relationships and learning from them. A relationship can give you insight into your true self. Day 14 – The Mirror of Relationship Tells the Truth CENTERING THOUGHT I rejoice in what the mirror of relationship shows me. SANSKRIT MANTRA Samprati Hum (My true self is wide awake.)…

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