by Astara | Jul 9, 2011 | self development, Self-Improvement
I have shared the importance of life reviews on many occasions and wrote a blog post giving different ways one can go about it in December 2010. I share this personal “Life Review on Judgment” journey I took some time ago to show you how uncovering parts...
by Astara | Jul 1, 2011 | Conscious Living, Meditation, Personal growth, self mastery
You have heard: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” and “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Well, I would like to share some brain boosting information and activities in the hope that you may find them fun, helpful, and useful. As we...
by Astara | Jun 22, 2011 | Conscious Living, Personal growth
Today is not a day for striving. I search within for the inspiration to work in or on my business but come up rather dry. The direction I am choosing is giving me cause to surrender and course correct in some uncertain way so that I may feel the wellspring of divine...
by Astara | Jun 14, 2011 | Conscious Living, Personal growth, spiritual journey
A few powerful thoughts: Bhagavad Gita chapter 6 verse 5: Lift up the self by the Self and don’t let the self droop down, For the Self is the self’s only friend And the self is the Self’s only foe. If you give that some thought through out the day...
by Astara | Jun 6, 2011 | Conscious Living, Personal growth, self development, Self-Improvement, spiritual awakening, spirituality
Distant Circles It has taken me a long time to begin growing Be patient for I am yet a bud unfolding Reaching down to my depths Releasing feelings kept in shadow as I become less fearful and more honest. Yes I am only human what a pity to be burden with weakness born...
by Astara | May 24, 2011 | self mastery
When we finally decide to be a clear channel for the flow of spiritual and material abundance we will see our lives through new eyes. Single minded, mindfulness, patience, peace-drink this in. Double minded, fear, anxiety, doubt-throw this out. In many ways people are...
by Astara | May 12, 2011 | Conscious Living, Mindfullness, Personal growth, self mastery
How many times can we say ‘” Leave me alone,” before we find ourselves totally alone. Words have power especially when fueled by intense emotion. If we say with great anger,” Just leave me alone!” it should come as no surprise when we find ourselves in the very state...
by Astara | Apr 28, 2011 | Meditation, Mindfullness, Personal growth
To Begin: Light a candle or some incense creating a sacred space bringing your attention to the present moment. Read the meditation through slowly and get a feel for the essence of this work. Open your mind and relax your body as you bring in the feeling of deep self...
by Astara | Apr 16, 2011 | Meditation, Mindfullness, Personal growth, Spiritual Evolution, Spiritual Growth
A day or week-end in April is designated as Earth Day. It is my hope people come to honor and acknowledge the Earth all 365 days a year. The earth is a feminine planet called Earth Mother, Mother Earth, Mother Nature and Gaia or Mother Gaia. (Gaia comes from ancient...
by Astara | Apr 7, 2011 | Personal growth, Self-Improvement, spiriitual journey, spiritual awakening
Before transformation comes the process of transmutation also referred to as initiation or alchemy. In essence it is the change that creates a sustainable shift in frequency from a lower vibration to a higher more conscious, compassionate and self empowered vibration....
