Expressing Appreciation

Expressing Appreciation to others (and ourselves) makes life so much happier.

Expressing appreciation is the completion step in feeling appreciation.  Sometimes the expression is the most important part of appreciation. Completing the cycle Feeling appreciation for a person, experience or gift is a wonderful thing.  But I think that once we step back and think about it we also know that simply feeling appreciation is like…

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Sharing

Go where, do what. Your choice

You have been told that sharing is something you should be doing.  But did you ever consider that “sharing” is a Spiritual Principle as well? Becoming involved The Spiritual Principle of sharing goes far beyond giving your sister a piece of your chocolate bar.  You are a unique individual.  The talents you have, the wisdom,…

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Spiritual Principle Independence

The Spiritual Principle of Independence carries with it great responsibility

The Spiritual Principle of Independence.  With the 4th of July just around the corner what a perfect principle to examine. More than a word Independence is far more than word.  It is an idea, or an ideal if you wish.  You have free will at every turn.  Our independence allows us to utilize that free…

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Self Healing

Appreciation of all things is a path to joy.

The Spiritual Principle of Self Healing is essential to our happiness because if we are empty we cannot give to others, or even ourselves. Being empty What does that mean; being empty?   Picture yourself running a marathon.  Every cell in your body is crying out for replenishment.  The first mile or so may not…

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World Peace

Lady Ashtar reaches out in love and World Peace

Visualize World Peace, know it is underway right now. Moving into 2024 Yes, somehow we made it into 2024, and what a wonderful 2023 it was.  At least I hope you can look back and see that on the whole, 2023 was a good year for you. You know, the idea of good and bad…

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Slow down

Terrie Symons, Lady Ashtar, looks at the world by living in compassion

It’s time to slow down.  Since the middle of September we have been on the fast track of time.  Halloween decorations went up then only to be quickly moved aside by Thanksgiving decorations.  No sooner did the Thanksgiving decorations begin to appear, Christmas decorations made their appearance.  Because of this we have been living three…

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Recognize the Good

Lady Ashtar finds the good even in trying circumstances

As we recognize the good in our lives, something magical happens.  There is more good in our lives! The power of perception Oftentimes we initially connect with other people by complaining.  It’s an easy way to strike up a conversation: isn’t the traffic horrible; it’s so hot.”  I truly understand the desire to make a…

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Joy

the joy of a sweet treat

What brings you Joy?  Is it activities, people, locations, situations?  Don’t worry, there is no wrong answer here, only right answers. This month As we have traveled together through September Ashtar has encouraged you to reflect upon your life and how you want it to be.  He has reminded you that your life is a…

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Create

Lady Ashtar, Create!

I know you create your life.  You know that what you experience is a direct result of your viewpoint.  Now, it’s time to put these truths into practice. Want to be happy? No matter how happy you are right now, there is another level of happiness to be experienced.  For the past few months Ashtar…

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Reflection

Reflection in a quiet space

Reflection is a wonderful thing, as long as we don’t get stuck there. Looking forward This week Ashtar’s Intention revolves around looking to our past then deciding how we want to shape our future.  This is a balanced approach to life.  We all know people who seem to live in the past.  Their stories are…

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