Fortitude definition: “Strength and firmness of mind; resolute endurance.” Being spiritually strong is not about putting up with negative situations but rather having the mental strength to be able to focus to be in alignment with our True Self irrespective of conditions. As our True Self is always strong, when our thoughts are matching that […]
Discernment definition from Merriam-Webster: “The quality of being able to grasp or comprehend what is obscure”. In Sanskrit discernment is referred to as “Viveka” which translates as “wisdom” or “right judgement”. Discernment may be considered as being able to grasp what is obscure because it is often not based on evidence that is available through […]
“…a sense sublime Of something far more deeply interfused, Whose dwelling is the light of setting suns, And the round ocean and the living air, And the blue sky, and in the mind of man; A motion and a spirit, that impels All thinking things, all objects of all thought, And rolls through all things.” […]
“The more you understand, the more you love; the more you love, the more you understand. They are two sides of one reality. The mind of love and the mind of understanding are the same.” Thich Nhat Hanh Understanding may be defined as ‘seeing the true nature of things’ or as ‘seeing things as they […]
“When the sense of distinction and separation is absent, you may call it love.” Nisargadatta Maharaj The Sanskrit word ‘Advaita’ meaning “not two” is used to describe the non-dual or not separated state. In this state there is a merging of the subject with the object, of the perceiver with the perceived and of our […]
“Flow with whatever is happening and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.” Chuang Tzu As the source part of us accepts everything, in order for us to feel good it is necessary to align our beliefs with that perspective. However, that is not say […]
“…While with an eye made quiet by the power Of harmony, and the deep power of joy, We see into the life of things…” William Wordsworth from the poem ‘Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey’ The Latin word for equanimity is Aequanimitas which means ‘having an even mind’. In Pali the word for […]
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” Alan Kay I spent a few months in Bali a couple of years ago and I was there for the Balinese New Year’s celebration. Whilst New Year in Bali is celebrated at a different time as they celebrate it on the day after the […]
“One can make a day of any size, and regulate the rising and setting of his own sun and the brightness of its shining.” John Muir The Law of Attraction explains that everyone has the ability to change any aspect of their life or how they feel provided that they have desired a change. Whilst […]
“Knowing is the spiritual intelligence of the mind.” Kumazawa Banzan Definition: Knowing ‘having perceived directly: having direct cognition of’ or ‘having experienced’ Knowing from a spiritual perspective may be considered as knowing who you really are, knowing your ability to create the life you want and knowing that everything that you’ve asked for has been […]
“We practice beginning anew to clear our mind and keep our practice fresh.” Thich Nhat Hanh As the mind is creating anew in every moment (even if it’s creating the same things due to thinking the same thoughts), we can change the focus of our mind at any time. For a journey it is necessary […]
“Be a lamp unto yourself.” Buddha The word “Inspiration” comes from the Latin inspirare, meaning ‘to infuse with spirit’ or ‘to breathe life upon something’. From a Law of Attraction understanding we are infused with spirit when we are in alignment with the broader, source energy part of ourselves. As inspiration comes through being connected […]
“Your world is a living expression of how you are using and have used your mind.” Earl Nightingale Whilst the term ‘Law of Attraction’ can give the impression that it’s just about attracting specific ‘things’, it can equally serve as an excellent approach to life with a comprehensive theoretical framework and powerful, practical system. According […]
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am, then I can change.” Carl Rogers The above quote seems to be applicable not only to making peace with ourselves whether that is an aspect of ourselves or an emotion or a sensation we might be feeling but also to making peace with […]
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” Dalai Lama According to the Law of Attraction the reason why we want certain things is because we believe that we will feel happier when we receive them or experience them. The Law of Attraction techniques can be used to prioritise feeling happy now even before […]
“Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth, without complicated explanation.” Rumi The Law of Attraction describes that whilst on the one hand everyone is connected, that everyone is also a unique expression of source energy on their own individual journey, with unique preferences. It explains that preferences […]
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” Buddha In some approaches to helping people, when someone is experiencing a challenge there can be a focus on what has happened and discovering why it happened, however from a Law of Attraction understanding focusing on what is unwanted […]
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.” Buddha Whilst there can be different levels of explanation as to why certain things are happening, the Law of Attraction states that thought is the root cause of everything whether it’s how we feel, how our relationships are, how our physical body is […]
“Synchronicity reveals the meaningful connections between the subjective and objective world.” Carl Jung Carl Jung the Swiss psychologist who wrote a lot about the phenomenon of synchronicity also said that it is “the experience of two or more events which are causally unrelated occurring together in a supposedly meaningful manner.” From a Law of Attraction […]
“There is force in the universe, which, if we permit it, will flow through us and produce miraculous results.” Mahatma Gandhi Before I learned about the Law of Attraction I remember hearing spiritual principles about the importance of relaxing and letting go. However, it didn’t always feel that comfortable to think about doing that as […]