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Dec 06

Beacon of Light

Posted in: Attention, Awareness, Challenges, Darkness, Divine, Inspiration, Light, Possibilities, Solstice | Comments Off on Beacon of Light Tags: , , , , , —

candleThe cycle of the seasons here in the northern hemisphere is winding down to the longest night of the year – the winter Solstice. We enter the time of increased darkness and decreased temperatures.

Yet, it is in the dark that the light shines most brightly; a candle during the daytime is hardly noticeable, but at night it is a beacon of light.

There are times when our lives seem overcome with more darkness than light. Yet these times can be powerful and transformative. Often, the darker moments are the ones that call forth our greatest gifts and the most inspiration and support from the Divine. Continue Reading »

Oct 06

Cutting My Hair

Posted in: Change, Consciousness, Inner Witness, Let Go, Nonattachment, Possibilities, True Self | Comments (4) Tags: , , , —

cutting-my-hair-1I sat in the hairdresser’s chair, elevated enough so that I could see my reflection in the mirror before me. I asked her to take a photo from the back to show my long tresses, flowing in waves and soft curls almost down to my waist. This was going to be a big change, and I wanted to have a visual memory of it.

For almost my entire life I’ve worn my hair long, with the exception of two short periods in my childhood that I decided to experiment – which turned out poorly – and four years in college where I wore my curls about chin length. I’ve strongly identified myself with the image of long hair – but is it Who I Am?

Recently, I’ve been revisiting this image, and the attachment I have towards aspects of myself, superficial or internal. The need to be the expert and to know what I’m doing. To shy away from getting dirty. To avoid taking risks. And, on a surface level, a woman with long hair. I’ve limited myself by these ideas of who I am. Continue Reading »

Jan 28

Think Small

Posted in: Action, Appreciation, Choices, Empowerment, Possibilities, Potential, Right Action, Small | Comments (2) Tags: , , , , , , —

bird_conniehabash_counseling_spirituality_menlopark_meditationI’m tired of everyone telling me to think bigger. “You need to play on a bigger field! You’re capable of so much more!” Does that message ever exasperate you?

It sets us up for feeling we’re not enough as we are. And that whatever we do, it doesn’t measure up, or isn’t significant enough. We’ll never feel at peace within, because we’re always comparing ourselves to what we think we should be and do – bigger, better, and more of. Continue Reading »

Jan 06

Ring in the Great Mystery

Posted in: Awareness, Inspiration, Manifestation, Openness, Possibilities, Potential, Presence, Receiving | Comments Off on Ring in the Great Mystery Tags: , , , , , , , , , , —

conniehabash_inspiration_meditation_counseling_spirituality_yogaI know you’ve made goals and resolutions. You’re thinking about a fresh start, because it’s the new year. Most of us have a long list in mind of what we want to have, create, and achieve after January 1st.

But sometimes, it helps to let go of all that planning, resolving, manifesting, and goal setting. The truth is that All That Is arises from the Ineffable – the Great Mystery. Continue Reading »

Jan 14

Sit in Not-Knowing

Posted in: Nonattachment, Patience, Possibilities, Potential, Trust | Comments (6)

Close prayer flagsFor the first time in a long time, I really don’t know what’s next.

What a relief!

Yes, I’m used to always knowing what I was going to do. To have a plan. Plenty of ideas would come to me and I’d figure out how to make them happen.
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