Category: Heart And Mind Matters
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Belief, Faith and Trust
I feel blessed to have been in the room a couple of years ago when Neil delivered a talk at Unity of Calgary called ‘Belief, Faith and Trust’. (Tho I’d like to say I always get to hear him speak, that’s simply not the case. Sometimes our schedules conflict.) At any rate, Neil delivered a…
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Change and Transformation
I came across the writing below in an old copy of a ‘Daily Word’ publication and it spoke to me, so I am sharing it here with you. It is written in the first person, from the “I” perspective, so that as you read it, you can embody this message for yourself. May it serve…
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Beyond the Jackpot: Redefining Contribution and Purpose
Today, let’s indulge in a little thought experiment – a game that transcends the material realm and explores the deeper dimensions of purpose and contribution. If you were to win the lottery, let’s say a cool $10 million, what would you do with yourself? How would you contribute to the world, or would you? Now,…
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Your Peace Makes a Difference
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” – Dalai Lama When you are peaceful in your heart and mind, you have a peaceful influence in the world. It’s true! Have you ever noticed that when you’re around someone who exudes peace and calm, they have a calming…
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A Tree Told Me…
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to spend time in nature. It’s not just that I love it. It feels like time in nature is actually very necessary for my well-being. If there is too long a stretch between visits to wooded areas, I get edgy. I had a fair bit going on…
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Open to the Flow
I believe I have shared with you before that I am reading Eric Butterworth’s book, “In the Flow of Life”. The basic premise of the book is that there is a Universal Life Force Energy (the flow of life) and our thoughts either place us in the flow of life or frustrate/block the flow of…
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Peace in my Heart
“Today I envision a peaceful world. I imagine harmony and cooperation inspiring the minds and hearts of all people. Like a lake that has been disturbed momentarily by movement, I see fear and anger dissipating, ripples fading into the distance as the surface of the water becomes still. Clam engenders calm, and peace grows. Compassion…
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Navigating the Depths of Existence: Conversations about Life’s Profound Questions… and the Shin Dao
Greetings, fellow seekers of truth and meaning. It is I, Neil Thrussell, inviting you to join me on a journey into the heart of introspection. Life, in all its complexities, often prompts us to ponder the mysteries that define our existence. In the sacred spaces of contemplation, I find solace and inspiration in exploring some…
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Words to Live by: Desiderata
This has been a favourite piece since I first read it as a young teen. Later, hearing it as the classic 70’s song “Child of the Universe” made it even more special. Today I see its alignment with the Shin Dao – The Way of the Heart. I am sharing this piece with you today…
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Unconditional Happiness
A few weeks ago, I picked up Micheal Singer’s book, “The Untethered Soul”, which I had read many years ago. I’d forgotten how deep this book is! I have to read a little, walk away and digest it, and then come back to it several days later. On Friday, I felt the need to re-read…