soul river inside

"Whenever you do things from your soul,

you feel a river inside, a joy."____Rumi

We love this quote by the Sufi mystic Rumi because it is so simple, yet so very direct. It speaks to when we are feeling an aliveness in the moment and when we can look upon this world with a fresh and free vision from spirit.

A fresh & free vision made possible with the eyes of spirit from that deep place we all have within, that precious & sacred place there just waiting on the inside.

Because, in our way of looking at it, it is the soul that animates and illuminates our bodies and our minds, and it actually comes first. The soul is that pool of origination from Source that is always there, always flowing, always humming along in the background, gently feeding us with its knowledge and wisdom, whether we happen to be consciously aware of it or not.

Like a river it flows and keeps moving, like a river it can heal and refresh.

Like a river the soul touches us with its living waters, to inspire, & like a river it is harmony and it is peace.

Like a river it is forever offering us the gifts of its deep knowledge to inspire along with its gentle rhythms, magic, & movement within the heart of life and spirit itself.

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happiness

"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way."__Eykis

Happiness is something for most of us that is a fleeting quality but something we all like to connect to & to feel and experience as much of the time as possible!

How does happiness affect us and how does it play into our lives?

Happiness is when we feel lit up from the soul within. It's when we feel a heartfelt connection with our inner soul & deeper selves, and also with all the world around us.

Happiness can be various things for different people. Some are most happy when working on a project with great focus like: gardening, cooking, building something, sports, playing music, painting, writing, etc. Others respond with increased happiness more to being outward and sociable with other people, with things like: meetings, parties, social networking, common interests, gatherings, or working together in a group for the common good.

Whatever works for each of us, the main way for happiness is the opening up within of the qualities of love and acceptance. These qualities are important and are also the ones that can allow our emotions to move, our minds to relax, and our inner spirits, along with our emotions, to flow.

We actually do have the energy within for this flow at all times as a possibility. But it is when we have happiness that we really get to experience its uplifting and positive qualities.

Positive qualities that can be the cherished gifts of our lives.

The very gifts that can open our hearts, brighten our minds, and let the joy of life flow.

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