by Astara | Nov 28, 2011 | Conscious Living, Personal growth, spiriitual journey, spiritual awakening
Seeds of thought: Part 2 of a 4 part series Within any seed lies the potential for great beauty, great strength and wisdom. All it needs is proper nurturing for it to burst forth in divine time and splendor. Ponder, contemplate, nurture and discover more. Teachings...
by Astara | Jul 26, 2011 | Conscious Living, Mindfullness
The influence of the mind can be troublesome and sometimes absurd. Everyday we face the challenge to move away from the preoccupation of other spaces and other times. If we can master the ability to remain present most of our waking hours and remain alert to what is...
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...
