Captured Moments

. . . truth is the only weapon we possess."  Dalai Lama Truth cuts out the falsehood of any situation.  Truth goes to the heart of truth itself.  It helps us stand clear of what blocks, locks or mocks our system.  Truth is clear, firm and truth stands on its own.  When we are true to ourselves, we stand in our own clearing, despite what others might say, do or think.  Our inner truth can become our outer living truth.  When that happens no interference can come.

. . . is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge."  Stephen Hawking Once knowledge is known and applied, we can think we are the knowledge itself or perhaps we identify with being the knower itself.  Knowledge is a tool not who we are.  We have an inner knower, which is the soul.  The soul that dwells within is in deep relationship with the Infinite.  Appling the tool of knowledge allows us to accomplish great tasks and have a greater sense of the world.  As a tool it is useful. Who we are we can know through our inner ability to access our soul's level of knowing.

. . . they will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."  Maya Angelou Compassion, understanding and kindness are attributes of the Heart.  They make us feel more positive, more open and happier.  When we understand the way the world works in the bigger picture, we begin to see how more alike we are than different. Seeing the world through bigger eyes opens us to greater and greater expressions of compassion.  As we love ourselves, we love others and the world.  We can become the Love itself.

. . . and peace that one can know what is the best thing to do."  The Mother - "Rays of Light" Choosing quiet moments of sacred time and space, listening to the depth of our heart, soul and inner guidance brings us the awareness of what is truly correct to do in our lives.  If we simply react or have an immediate response, often we are coming from our old programming, judgment, fear or desire and not from a point of greater clarity.  Making time each day, as often as needed, to sit in silence with clear intention allows us to treasure our inner peace and calm.  As we consciously do this practice, it brings us the opportunity to deeply listen and to know.

 . . . is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new."  Socrates The cycle and process of growth and change has in it new beginnings and openings, blossoming, fullness and slow signs of decay until the end when new beginnings are possible again.  Seasons and life cycles all show this pattern.  The peach begins as an innocent flower, dropping its petals as the young fruit ripens into fullness, finally dropping the aging peach to the ground, leaving just the pit, awaiting spring once again.  When we try to grab onto what is fading instead of focusing on what is ripening, we forget the absolute wonder of life and how evolution needs our energy too. Strengthening the new with our focus helps to usher in the future aspects of life and Love itself.

. . . is made up of Love.  This Love is now being activated to its full potential."  Emmanuel As a new era of Heart begins to open more fully, fear can become more apparent.  To remove the fear, one must activate the force of Love.  Love is our truth.  Releasing our fear and opening our true heart to Love is like lighting a candle in a darkened room.  All is now illuminated.  Love comes forward and the fear subsides.

. . . that the loving acceptance of yourself, all parts of you, can change the entire planet."  Author Unknown Without specific definition or through the eyes of others, loving and accepting ourselves can change our energy, uplift our sense of self and activate a higher Love.  It becomes like one lit flame, illuminating all things around it.  Accepting our self is like saying yes to God's perception of us.  Through the highest expression of Love, self acceptance vibrates Yes to all aspects of us resonating YES to the whole of creation.  A collective "YES" becomes a most positive force for change.