American icon Martha Graham has been quoted as saying, “There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. There is only one of you in all time; this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will … More Greet It With a Smile
Welcome to the Practice of Living Awareness, or welcome back. Today we begin a new round of meditations. A new round. A new day. A new moment. Yet, the possibility for some gentleness, peace, and openness remains. It has always been there and will always be there. Gentleness, peace and openness: these can be the … More Creating Space for a Smile
A smile elicits wonderful qualities: understanding, acceptance, patience. It affirms goodness, recognizes beauty, and pulls in wisdom as it lingers and tinctures the connections it has made. The very fact that you can always offer a smile, to yourself or to someone else, celebrates a fundamental freedom that we all possess: the freedom to choose … More Brightness Revealed