The Winding Road To Self-Mastery

There is a long and winding road to self-mastery. That is why self-mastery is respected and revered. Self-mastery makes me think of people who have gone through great challenges, yet once they reach the level of success they are seeking, they make their accomplishments seem easy because of the … [Read more...]

Flex Your Self-Awareness Muscles

"Awareness grows through experiential evidence as we marvel at the world around us. Listening to the teachings of our soul brings understanding."  - Debra Oakland In regard to self-awareness I begin with this simple thought; Our awareness is not behind us, or in front of us, but in us. It is you. … [Read more...]

Love Heals Broken Hearts

My friends lost their beloved dog Coco today. With broken hearts they wade through the intense emotions of loss and grief. This thought came to me: This intense love we feel, after the grief passes and if we choose to allow it, sparks a flame inside that can become an inferno of passion and … [Read more...]

How Do You Listen?

How do you listen? Have you noticed that many people are busy listening to their own thoughts, just waiting to form their next sentence as you are speaking? Is this listening? The words may be heard, but the attention is gone. I am guilty of this on occasion, so I felt a blog post would be of … [Read more...]

Inner Strength Trumps Outer Strength

"Inner strength is a powerhouse of activity that when exercised daily will take you beyond any levels of outer strength you can imagine."   - Debra Oakland The buzz about living from the inside out is everywhere these days. If you think this is easy, think again. If you want to fly more expansively … [Read more...]