“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” ― Christopher Germer “Awakening self-compassion is often the greatest challenge people face on the spiritual path.”― Tara Brach “When the Sun of compassion arises darkness evaporates and the singing birds come from nowhere.”― Amit Ray “The innerContinue reading “Weekend Reflection – Self Compassion”
Author Archives: Suzette Benjamin
Take some time
Take some time for self care, You have been rushing everywhere. Run the race slowly with grace, Slow down your pace. Rest is retreat to battle in another way. Relaxing is being present in the beauty of your day, As you admire the astonishing magic of life. So take a break from self strife, AndContinue reading “Take some time”
The confession
Faint soul in prayer, Approaching the Throne of grace where, I confess – Unburdening my distress. But He is faithful, have no fear, He allows only what you can bear. My soul’s sorrow mirrored in my physical pain. But His sacrifice was not in vain. Therefore, I freely repent- To my heart’s blossoming delight andContinue reading “The confession”
Weekend Meditation – Being Free
“Free yourself from the burden of feeling the need to hold on to anything. Let go… you are a part of everything.”― Steve Maraboli “Freedom is viewed as a ‘right’ to those who don’t yet understand that everything is a ‘privilege.”― Craig D. Lounsbrough “When you truly sing, you sing yourself free. When you truly dance, youContinue reading “Weekend Meditation – Being Free”
Writing Inspiration – To my fellow bloggers, poets and writers of all kinds
“You flourish one hushed breath at a time. Imagine all you can build word by single word.”― Laurie Seidler “Writing is the knitting of the soul.”― Khaled Talib “A writer is chosen by the universe to be the architect of the next generation.”― Avijeet Das “Words make it possible for our thoughts to travel through time and surviveContinue reading “Writing Inspiration – To my fellow bloggers, poets and writers of all kinds”
Reflections – On Timing
“The wait is as much journey as the motion, because timing is pivotal.”― Innocent Mwatsikesimbe “I do not know why there is this difference, but I am sure that God keeps no one waiting unless He sees that it is good for him to wait. When you do enter your room, you will find that theContinue reading “Reflections – On Timing”
All my days
Trudging through the snow to the car. I travel not too far. A swipe on the roof with one hand- Scraper in the other – using it like a wand. Errant thoughts float by, I know not from where or why: “This snow is so thick,” “I wish to be done quick,” “Why do IContinue reading “All my days”
Short Reflection – Clarity of vision
“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. “― William Blake “When things feel murky and unsure, fine tuning our hearing so as to distinguish the voice of our Innermost Self brings clarity.” ― Kristi Bowman “Clarify what you are ‘for’, not against. This is true power.” ―Continue reading “Short Reflection – Clarity of vision”
Monday Reflection – The beauty of Water
“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans; in one aspect of You are found all the aspects of existence.”― Kahlil Gibran Jr. “It is life, I think, to watch the water. A man can learn so many things.”― Nicholas Sparks “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape ofContinue reading “Monday Reflection – The beauty of Water”
Private Reflection – The enchantment of life
Life has incredible obstacles, some so difficult they threaten to scatter the beauty of your resolve, like lotus petals in the wind; yet, what ever your circumstance, there is much to enjoy in the enchantment of life. Life’s imaginative fragrance (aka enchantment), can sometimes overpower us with its sweetness, lifting us to new heights ofContinue reading “Private Reflection – The enchantment of life”
