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Living in My Light
Someone once told me that there's nothing more important than being good. I learned to be good at a spiritual practice. It takes practice
Thea Iberall
Jul 11, 20217 min read
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Picking up Trash
I used to pick up trash on the sidewalks as a spiritual practice. How does one do it without anger, without judgments?
Thea Iberall
Jul 10, 20216 min read
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Relief
We all seek relief of some kind. My moments of self-care in a day get de-prioritized as I am distracted from one thing to another.

Shirley Riga
Jul 6, 20217 min read
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The Question
What if the world were constructed in such a way that a person would come face-to-face with a question so profound that it wakes them up?
Thea Iberall
Jul 2, 20216 min read
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Inner Storms
I've talked about my commitment to serenity. I make it sound so simple. Words are easy to say. But how to truly live by them?
Thea Iberall
Mar 7, 202110 min read
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I am Present
My body is a feedback system. I tune in every morning and get today’s forecast. Am I in my body? I feel my body sensations.

Shirley Riga
Mar 2, 20215 min read
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Blessing my Doubts
I’ve been scared away by life again. Two steps forward, one step back. Why does my humanness have to interfere with my happiness?

Shirley Riga
Jan 20, 20218 min read
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Contemplating the First Three Valleys of Attar
I’ve been tested. I've done really hard things. I have also faced moral challenges, some of which I've failed. What wisdom have I found?
Thea Iberall
Dec 27, 20206 min read
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Anticipation, Expectation, Expectancy, Presence
Expectations take me out of the moment and places me smack dab in the middle of stress. Mindfulness means staying aware. I choose awareness.

Shirley Riga
Dec 16, 20206 min read
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You Matter
I was more of a black and white thinker years ago maneuvering through the world judging good/bad, safe/unsafe, fun/not fun. I see hues now.

Shirley Riga
Dec 5, 20206 min read
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Rolling Rocks
I used to be a grudge holder. If someone hurt me, I would forever remember who they were and what they did. Then I learned something.

Shirley Riga
Nov 21, 20207 min read
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Shame Does Not Rule My Happiness
I do know the majority of people walking on this earth judge themselves using shame and guilt as a guide to their actions.

Shirley Riga
Nov 18, 20207 min read
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Food is Medicine
I have used food all my life to hide my pain. Then I faced my food issues as a spiritual practice.

Shirley Riga
Nov 17, 20205 min read
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Namaste
As I practice living every day, I surrender my pessimism and remember there's a learning in every experience no matter how difficult or good

Shirley Riga
Nov 15, 20205 min read
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I smile with my eyes, mouth, and heart
With gratitude held in the palm of my hand, I feel the warmth of my heart. I am grounded in this healing. I welcome my wisdom.

Shirley Riga
Nov 12, 20206 min read
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Commitment to Serenity
what does it take to stay in an open and loving heart no matter what is happening around me?
Anonymous
Nov 4, 20206 min read
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