by Astara | Jan 27, 2011 | Conscious Living, Mindfullness, Personal growth, self development, Self-Improvement, spiritual journey
What is the gap and what does it separate us from? The gap is the chasm we create when we are unable to accept our self, our experience and on some level are less than honest with our feelings and our thoughts. It is the distance between who we think we are and the...
by Astara | Jan 13, 2011 | Conscious Living, Meditation, Mindfullness, Personal growth, Self-Improvement, spiriitual journey, spiritual awakening, spiritual journey
Self discovery is a term many more people are beginning to embrace with a sense of curiosity. Some are more than curious. They are down right interested in understanding what makes them “tick” so to speak. They want to know why they make the choices they...
by Astara | Nov 24, 2010 | Conscious Living, Forgiveness, Mindfullness, Personal growth, self development, Self-Improvement
A setback is always a gateway for growth. It is up to us whether or not we make the choice to grow from the experience. Do we see it as bad luck, failure, obstacle or do we see it as opportunity, reflection and possibilities for change? Often the first question most...
by Astara | Nov 1, 2010 | Conscious Living, Meditation, Personal growth, Self-Improvement
Step One: Smile! Smile! As soon as you wake up, even before you open your eyes, put a smile on your face. Whisper or silently say, “This is a great day thank-you for it.” The first time you see your face in the mirror in the morning smile at yourself. Every time...
by Astara | Oct 26, 2010 | Mindfullness, Personal growth, Self-Improvement, spiriitual journey, spiritual awakening
Spiritual awakening brings the dawning of greater truth. The veils of illusion begin to thin and our denials begin to make themselves known to us. The process of spiritual empowerment is seeing things as they are. Most people turn away from what is being revealed...
by Astara | Oct 19, 2010 | Conscious Living, Personal growth, self development, self mastery, Self-Improvement, spiriitual journey, Spiritual Evolution
The body; what an amazing creation. It is often called the temple giving us an idea of its great importance. To care for the body is to listen to its needs and then provide. The time has come for us to remember the inner healer and begin the process of healing our own...