Pamela Leavey

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The Dark Nights Of The Soul

I have alluded here from time to time that I have been on a path filled with struggles in recent weeks. It has been a time that many would call, the dark nights of the soul, referring to a time in one’s life when spiritual practice and discipline suddenly loses all it’s experiential value.

This particular journey through the dark nights of the soul started for me when I had what then seemed like a minor fall in my driveway, on the last full moon, January 8 ~ the Wolf Moon.

That fall however, coupled with other concurring trials and tribulations, has managed to turn my world upside down and leave my soul weary and wondering. (more…)

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Food For Thought

“The nature of the mind is such that if certain mental qualities are developed on a sound basis, they not only remain, but they also increase. In fact, once properly developed, the mind’s good qualities eventually increase indefinitely. Therefore spiritual practice brings us long-term happiness and inner strength.” ~~ The Dalai Lama

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Daily Inspirations

“Leaving aside the perspective of spiritual practice, even in worldly terms, in terms of our enjoying a happy day-to-day existence, the calmer our minds are, the greater our peace of mind will be and the greater will be our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.” ~~ The Dalai Lama

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Daily Inspirations

“Pray for the world and all its inhabitants. If enough of us spend time in serious prayerfulness and meditation today, then that will create a powerful antidote to the forces of disintegration that are so intense now. Each of us has our own spiritual practice; today, let’s deepen it. Let’s know, as we do so, that we are sharing our energy with millions of others around the world who are also responding to the fears of our time with waves of love and blessing. And love will prevail….” ~~ Marianne Williamson

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Daily Inspirations

“To understand that we are stanzas within a universal song gives us neccessary but not sufficient direction for our spiritual practice.” ~~ Sam Keen: Hymns To An Unknown God

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