Tag: accept

  • Consciousness | Growing, Pain, Healing and Joy

    “We cannot go back. We can only go forward.” -M. Scott Peck, M.D. Here in-lies a bittersweet truth of evolving into consciousness. Once we see, we can never unsee. We can never go back. Find comfort in knowing that ignorance is, in fact, not bliss. Since we cannot go back, we must grow up. Growing…

  • A Love So Free

    “Love me without fear, trust me without questioning, need me without demanding, want me without restrictions, accept me without changes, desire me without inhibitions… For a love so free, will never fly away.” -Dick Sutphen

  • “Letting Go”: For The Intellectual

    The concept of “letting go” is a common theme among sentiments and advice when sincere life struggle with one’s purpose and future are causing them torment. Establishing and understanding the meaning behind this potentially, extremely valuable and timeless piece of wisdom, is powerful enough to change lives. Unfortunately, these words are irresponsibly tossed around. They…

  • Motivation For Change

    When we are unhappy with life, love or ourselves, it is difficult to see happiness within reach. Fear not, through the seemingly hopeless, clouded haze, there are sunny skies. The temptation may be to hide and run away on our cloudy days, retreating in fear and self-punishment. These are highly negative activities and are likely…

  • Cultivate Equanimity

    Cultivate Equanimity

    If your mind becomes firm like a rock And no longer shakes In a world where everything is shaking Your mind will be your greatest friend And suffering will not come your way. -poem from the Therigatha Steadiness and strength of mind in the midst of stress, chaos and uncertainty of life, is not a…

  • Acceptance and Compassion for Self

    “‘Take the ego out of it. Accept what your body and mind can do today, and let it be enough. Have compassion for yourself.’” -anonymous friend quoting yogi Dear Geoff, it’s been a long time since NUCS, but I enjoy reading your writing. You have a very refreshing perspective on life… Right before I moved…