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Mercury retrograde ends; Go with the Flow

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Mercury returns to direct motion on May 11, setting the stage for a productive second half of the month. Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)...You could be feeling frustrated by the slow pace of progress this month, as Mercury continues to retrograde in your sign. Instead of bulling your way forward, why not go with the flow? The Universe is trying to help you let go of a major personality pattern (an egoic "need") that keeps you from the love and success you want. Gemini (May 21-June 20)...Just … [Read more...]

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No Jesus, Just Rub

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A coaching client told me that every night she gives her 3-year-old son Owen a massage before he goes to sleep. Then the two pray to Jesus. Eventually the boy figured out that when mom starts praying, the massage is over and it's time to go to sleep. One night as mom sat at the edge of Owen's bed, he took her hand and placed it on his tummy. He told her, "No Jesus tonight, Mom. Just rub." Owen's request may be symbolic of a dynamic you and I might employ if we truly wish to bring relief to … [Read more...]

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Overcoming the fear of death

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Question: I have been a spiritual seeker almost all my life. I have had many wonderful experiences and feel I have grown and evolved immensely. However, there is still one area which I feel has not changed much and that is my fear of dying. How can I overcome this fear of death? Leonard's answer: If you are not present, and you are functioning mostly from within the mind, then death is always approaching, and it creates fear in two ways. The first is that we are afraid of the unknown, and … [Read more...]

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Optimal Timing

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Five years ago I began the process of selling a home. My partner and I had purchased a building for our business and we needed proceeds from the sale to cover temporary financing of the new property. Days went by, then weeks passed with little buyer interest. We grew concerned as weeks became months and it became apparent that the housing market was heading downward. We let our listing expire, made some cosmetic changes to the home and eventually re-listed it with a different agent. Again, … [Read more...]

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We are Responsible for Our Lives

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Last of an eight-part series This is the final article in a series of eight based on The Eight Principles of Inner Peace as channeled by the Light Collective through renowned intuitive Kathryn Harwig. These principles are simple, yet profound, and apply to all beings in the cosmos. The essence of all eight principles is inner peace, and personal empowerment - the powerful ability of humans to create the world of their choosing. All of the principles are interconnected, and as we can see … [Read more...]

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Shining your light, expressing your soul

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As I sit here and think about you, all I can do is marvel at who you are. It's an absolute miracle, from my perspective. Of course, you may be wondering how I know you, whether we have ever met, or if we have, why I am thinking about you now. The answer is, yes. You are so incredibly unique, from your gestures and mannerisms to the way that you speak, the way your eyes shine when you smile, and the way you can say so much without saying a word. I think of it as your soul's expression, how … [Read more...]

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Releasing the Heart to Get to the Heart of the Matter

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An animal will know hours before a storm comes or an earthquake erupts. It is aware of the shifts in its environment, and it follows the optimal course of action. It knows where it needs to go and when. But most humans who are making decisions based on their minds or hearts will be so deeply connected to their own agendas, they will not realize there is a storm until the sky is black. They will not realize there is an earthquake until the ground is shaking. They will not know when they need … [Read more...]

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Clarity of each moment, for only that moment

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In the pre-dawn light of early morning, I stood at my post, observing as the doshi bowed, bowing just as he always does and as he has done more than a thousand times before. Suddenly, I was struck by a sensation of ease and opening within myself as I experienced a sense of profound clarity. I could see completely, and simply how the bow was merely itself, without significance or import; I saw how each movement was unremarkable, not representative of anything. Yet, in the moment, the act was … [Read more...]

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Are your things helping you, or holding you back?

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Raise your hand if you own something that you don't currently use. Think of your closets, drawers, attics and basements. Now that most of us are holding up our hands, let me explain why. I believe there are deep reasons that we hold onto things. And I believe these reasons can teach us about who we are and where we're going. Think about your unused items. Maybe they fall under one category, like clothing that no longer fits or books from a previous hobby. Or perhaps there is a wide range of … [Read more...]

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The Eightfold Path: Aid on the Spiritual Journey – Part 2

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Part Two: Continuing with the Yamas Since being reintroduced to the eightfold path, I find that I have been practicing some of its elements without realizing it. This is the second of six columns devoted to exploring their value in today's world. • Satya ("You shall not lie"). Mahatma Gandhi said, "Truth is God and God is Truth." Lies take away bits and pieces of the self and leave you hollow and disconnected. They propel you into living a life of fantasy and take you away from authentic … [Read more...]

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