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Ancient Wisdom

Deborah Spake — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:30:08 +0000

“Know Thyself: To become self-aware requires significant effort over the long haul, but the rewards can be nothing short of astonishing. When we are self-aware, we free up energy used to suppress uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and sensations. We act with conscious knowledge of our motivations and choices, with a focus on desired outcomes. Otherwise, we are acting out of unconscious motivations and/or patterns of reactivity. The more conscious we are, the more we are able to fine-tune our interactions with others for maximum positive impact! More available energy, more personal effectiveness, more likelihood of living the life we want – ancient wisdom.”

soul connection

Deborah Spake — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:17:21 +0000

“A soul connection is a resonance between two people who respond to the essential beauty of each other’s individual natures, behind their facades, and who connect on this deeper level. This kind of mutual recognition provides the catalyst for a potent alchemy. It is a sacred alliance whose purpose is to help both partners discover and realize their deepest potentials. While a heart connection lets us appreciate those we love just as they are, a soul connection opens up a further dimension — seeing and loving them for who they could be, and for who we could become under their influence. This means recognizing that we both have an important part to play in helping each other become more fully who we are….A soul connection not only inspires us to expand, but also forces us to confront whatever stands in the way of that expansion.” (John Welwood)

“Brave”

Proceed with Abandonment

Deborah Spake — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:00:05 +0000

"Work like you don't need the money.

Dance like no one is watching.

And love like you've never been hurt. "  (Mark Twain)

Inspiring Quotes

Deborah Spake — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:40:58 +0000

“Life is a banquet and most poor fools are starving to death.”

Auntie Mame—MAME!

“Softening of everything that’s rigid in your heart. Work on yourself. Work on your own aggression. And that’s sowing the seeds of peace.”

Pema Chodron—American Buddhist nun and author