Relinquishing Self:

If there was something that we could do that would make things just a little bit easier for someone or a situation why would we be resistant?

Whether it be sitting with someone who is passing, or going out of our way and setting aside some time to support an elder, or being a little more loving, kind and patient with a partner, or wearing a mask whenever we go out in public to be mindful and show concern to make other people feel safe.

Why wouldn't we do something like that?

Does it threaten our ego?

Does it make us less safe?

Or does is it just irritate our self centered attitude?

When I think about all the times I could have just honored someone else's needs and given a little extra to make things easier, I'm just amazed that I did NOT have the willingness or the awareness to do it.

Sometimes, it’s just paying respect to the needs of the moment and relinquishing the attachment to self that is the greatest offering

Engaged Rage :

When the universe is in chaos and we're in pain,

Even in our Rage, can we stay engaged and respond skillfully with our spiritual practice to dismantle what isn't working?

Spiritual Bypass is unacceptable

Clarity in Communication:

When one is appropriately confident and in their power , communication is clear and decisive.

When one is uncertain, hesitant and doubtful, communication tends to be nebulous and vague.

THIS is not beneficial.

Better to be decisive and succinct than open-ended and vague.

Even if the decision is to disagree or reject something, at least it is clear and true.

At that point, others can be clear about what is conveyed and can respond accordingly.

It is NOT about the content or the information but the way it is communicated.

It is about the willingness a being has to be bold, transparent and truthful.

THIS is beneficial.

When we are hesitant and vague it gives birth to confusion, disbelief, and mistrust.

When we are clear and decisive it fortifies reliability, confidence and respect.

One always has a choice

Inner Skills:

The Darkside has always tried to pull us off the path of clarity and balance. 

Fear, sadness, selfishness, greed, resentment and anger have tested all of us and they are all part of the cause and the effect that has existed for millennia.

Do NOT be swayed by external conditions.

Hold Your  Power in a High Vibrational  State.

 This is Jedi Skill

The Necessary  Alchemy:

The extreme yin and YANG are separate and distinct, yet when intentionally and energetically integrated, they are partners in the healthy power exchange that creates the ultimate alchemy.

This is healthy energy cultivation and expression.

Both elements are equally necessary.

Both need to be fully potent in their individual flavor and essence

The yin essence is female, soft and the highest level of receptivity and storage.

It is the healing container to hold the power of the Yang.

The YANG energy is male and the discharging and active energy which creates change and moves the energy within the container.

Yet they both need each other in order to be fully potent.

One can not have YANG if they can not embrace the yin.

The resting and quiet yin is the healing storehouse for the active and powerful Yang.

And the active and energetic YANG cleanses, penetrates, and energizes the soft still yin, purifying its essence.

Like Heaven's YANG and Earth's yin, they elementally need each other.

Do Not misunderstand the importance of each of their individual nature and potency.

Male and female are just that.......

Each should be celebrated for their unique difference.

And then...Be celebrated for their union.

Taoists call this the sacred alchemy of yin and Yang

External Illusions:

Your Expansion is Unlimited.

Don't let anyone's reflection of you be any indication of your potential brilliance.

Do not wait to treat yourself as sacred

The illusion of the future is VERY deceiving

NOW is the only time: