53 results for tag: Providence Spiritual Life Coach

Surrender

Surrender. Is there a scarier or more freeing word than surrender? Surrender. I invite you to sit with this word and let it move around in your mind and belly. What does surrender bring up for you? Panic? Fear? Humiliation? Joy? Victory? Success? Freedom? Release?...

6 Relationship Tips for Empaths | elephant journal

Empaths get a bad rap in mainstream media. They are made fun of as if they are all quacks and hippies. For those gifted with the ability to sense and feel others' experiences and thoughts, empathizing can be lonely and isolating. You may receive little support or guidance on how to live in the world and be yourself. This was my experience in most of my early life, which included drug and alcohol abuse. This shifted when I found a Teacher who offered me guidance and support to hone my skills and prosper within our culture. I am so grateful for the training and direction our work together facilitated. I can now "do what I do" because of that relationship and what was created through it....

Alive Inside Documentary Screening at Brown University

Alive Inside documentary screening at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. A stirring documentary demonstrating music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those experiencing dementia. For more information, read the story at Music and Memory - Alive Inside. Event co-sponsored by Artists and Scientists as Partners....

The Invisible White Rabbit – A Parable in Determination

The Invisible White Rabbit - A Parable in Determination is based on a story by Edward Hays. I think The Invisible White Rabbit is an excellent source of inspiration and wisdom for those trying forge a spiritual journey. We all know this journey takes incredible determination and perseverance. Many New Age books make it sound easy with their claims of "Five Easy Steps Towards Enlightenment", but anyone who has done any deep spiritual work is acutely aware that it is not easy or fast. But how do we stay on the path with life's challenges and surprises?...

Bowing: An Energetic Transaction

On my first morning in South Korea in August of 2008, I entered a local “deli” to buy something quick to eat before my first day at work.  I arrived from the USA to my room around 1:00a.m. I did not get to sleep till nearly 3:30, with a wake-up time of 8:30a.m. The  “deli” is not what I would typically call a deli, as someone who grew-up outside of New York City, but do not know the correct name for it.  The woman prepares several kinds of kimchi, pickled vegetables and stews, hot and ready to go.  I did not know what I was thinking when I walked in the door of her small business. She bowed and said a formal greeting I know now as “Annyeong-haseyo” = "Hello".  Her bow is what stopped me in my tracks....

Do Something Good For Someone Else, and Don’t Get Caught – Kindness

Kindness. Many years ago a friend looked me in the eye and said, "If you want humility, and you really need it, do something good for someone else and don't get caught". My immediate thought was to punch him in the mouth, fortunately, I chose to just shut up and be angry. Do something good for someone else and don't get caught. This phrase haunted me. I could not understand why you would want to do something good for somebody else and not get credit any for it. What was the point? What would I get out of it? How would they know I did it? The little I did not understand this spiritual truth. ...

The Art of Not Trying – Wu Wei

I think one of the greatest challenges in modern American life is learning and mastering the art of not trying. We are taught as children and adults that the more we do, the better person we will become. It does not matter if it is more work, more money, more alcohol, more sex, more vacations or more fun; we must do more.  We are a culture of doing, not being. Our value and status are often directly related to how much we do. And if we think about it, doing often is directly connected to how hard we try. If we try harder, we will do more, therefore, be a better person. When we scrape it all away, it is about doing and trying more and harder. The art of not trying is contrary to this cultural belief system....