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An Exercise in Abundance and Love

On December 8, 2023

In Conscious Living, Health & Healing, Ho'oponopono, Inner Guidance, Personal Growth, Self-love, Spirituality

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Michael Avery

Our judgments become the rules we have agreed to live by until we change them. Changing them is the easy part; uncovering them can be difficult.

As an example, while going over some early memories of my mom, I discovered a hidden judgement. I remembered how, during hard times, she would always say, “Don’t worry, we’ll always have enough.”

I attributed our family’s emotional stability to her wise and comforting words. And, true to my mom’s belief, the Universe always brought us enough. I was thankful for that. However, it struck me one day that we never had more than enough!

Nurturing Trust in Marriage: Strengthening the Foundation of a Lasting Relationship

By Michael Avery

On November 15, 2023

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Love & Relationships, Personal Growth

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Guest Post by Ana Loiselle

Trust is the bedrock of any successful marriage. It forms the foundation for intimacy, vulnerability, and emotional connection between partners. Building and maintaining trust requires consistent effort, open communication, and mutual respect. In this article, we explore practical strategies for nurturing trust in marriage, helping couples establish a strong and resilient bond built on trust.

A Curious Prophecy Comes True

By Michael Avery

On November 10, 2023

In Conscious Living, Love & Relationships, Spirituality, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Michael Avery

When Pichaya and I met an old friend named Riley Carson and his wife for lunch about a year ago, we were treated to a prophetic waking dream outside the restaurant. Only in retrospect were we able to interpret this message from the Universe about our future endeavors.

Maybe It’s All About “the Now”

By Michael Avery

On November 8, 2023

In Conscious Living, Dreams, Guest Posts, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Guest Post by David Rivinus

When my niece was 6 years old, she lived with us on a pleasant street in the suburbs of Los Angeles. One of our neighbors, Wendy, was cordial and, from time to time, we would socialize amiably.

But, one day, she took me aside looking ashen and said, “I’ve never mentioned this before, but I have these kinds of half-dream-half-premonition experiences. I had one last night. I saw an earthquake, and your little niece was lying on the floor, unconscious, with that huge grandfather clock of yours crashed over on top of her. Please secure it somehow. And do it right away!”

Divine Spirit Helps Us When We Ask

By Michael Avery

On October 27, 2023

In Conscious Living, Inner Guidance, Spirituality, Synchronicity, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Michael Avery

People come up with any number of reasons for not asking for assistance: “I don’t want to bother anyone;” “I’m not worthy of help (love);” “I can do it myself,” etc. But, for the most part, people just forget to ask.

Pichaya and I have learned that Divine Spirit, Spirit, or “the Universe,” call it what you like, won’t interfere in our lives unless we ask.

The Power of Self-Awareness: Discovering Core Values for Setting Life Goals

By Michael Avery

On October 25, 2023

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Inner Warrior, Personal Growth, Spirituality

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Guest Post by Jerry Ryan

Self-awareness is often described as the cornerstone of personal development and growth. It is the ability to objectively observe and understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and motivations.

Developing self-awareness (also known as mindfulness) is a journey that can lead to profound self-discovery and transformation. One of the most significant benefits of self-awareness is the ability to uncover and define your core values. Knowing your core values can serve as invaluable guidelines for setting and achieving meaningful goals in your life.

How to Spice Up Your Spiritual IQ

By Michael Avery

On October 11, 2023

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Inner Guidance, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Synchronicity, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Guest Post by Nigel Bell

Working in the Disability Services field, I would usually associate IQ with a person’s mental and functional ability to live their life as independently as possible. It wasn’t until I started using spiritual techniques such as chanting mantras, contemplating, and practicing mindfulness, that I could see a direct correlation between spiritual IQ and my ability to live in harmony and balance with the Infinite.

Daily practices like this certainly help me to live more graciously, but also to be awake to life’s synchronicities and guidance through waking dreams.

Listening to Our Inner Guidance

By Michael Avery

On September 18, 2023

In Conscious Living, Inner Guidance, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Guest Post by Anna Finch

Did you know there is a powerful tool you can use to help your life run more smoothly? It is listening to your inner guidance. It has taken me many years to trust this inner guidance which comes as an inner voice/knowingness for me. It sometimes gives whacky instructions that I often doubt. “Are you sure?” I question.

But, by following through on these whacky instructions, I am always amazed at the results; none more so than during the summer of 2020.

Of Fairy Tales, Award Shows, and Waking Dreams

By Michael Avery

On September 11, 2023

In Animals, Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Guest Post by Riley Carson

Waking Dreams frequently arise from our immediate surroundings, triggered by unusual events unfolding around us. In these moments, we become aware that these occurrences may hold a message akin to those found in dreams, open to interpretation.

Yet, at times, Waking Dreams intrude directly into our thoughts, seemingly emerging out of thin air, accompanied by a compelling sense that the Universe has just dispatched a message our way. This piece revolves around one such unexpected morning message, delivered in a manner that combines significance with a touch of humor.

Remembering “The Old Road:” A “Waking Dream in Retrospect”

By Michael Avery

On September 1, 2023

In Animals, Conscious Living, Messages from Memories, Parables, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Michael Avery

Are the memories we tenderly take out of our treasure box from the past simply remnants of better days, or do they carry messages yet to be delivered? Could they really be “Waking Dreams in Retrospect?”1

As I reminisce about a trip I made many years ago into a remote area of the Bohemia Basin near Cottage Grove, Oregon, it occurs to me now that what I found there was equally as valuable as the parable it inspired.

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