Christina's Daily Inspiration- Contemplative Meditations

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality.Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.  Lao Tzulinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive 

Loving Kindness is not something we have to practice… IT is the true essence of our being.The practice is to stop allowing the mind/ thoughts to be the focus of our attention so that the Heart may shine forth unimpeded. Let inner Silence be your ally.~Christina Bauer  ~ Morning Meditation                                                         

If we are sowing a mind that is filled with greed, worry, fear, anxiety or a need to control everything surrounding us, this becomes our life experience. We will feel fear, anxiety, greed and seek control. On the contrary, if we are sowing a mind of peace, calm and care for those will become our overall experience. We will feel peaceful, calm, and enjoy caring for those surrounding us, who may also care for us in return.  ~ Christina Bauerlinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive

It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.  ~ Eckhart Tollelinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive 

“Sometimes you have to walk away from what you want in order to find what you deserve.” ~Belle AuroraReflections on this truth~linktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive 

Many years ago, I remember hearing an answer that the Dalai Lama gave when asked what he thought was one of the biggest hindrances for Western society. What I heard him explain was that the Westerner has no patience. He reacts as soon as he hears or sees anything that comes his way. There is no patience to simply allow it to come, to see it, watch it, and then, only if necessary, respond. The Westerner reacts before fully noticing what is actually presenting itself.This really struck me as truth. I saw it in myself and all those around me. It was then that I began to practice watching and listening with patience. It is quite astounding at first when practicing this to see all the ways in which the mind wants to react with thoughts, judgments, controls, and its own agenda. We simply are getting out of our own way. This is a great practice that requires a willingness on our part to surrender the will of our personality so that we may rest in the Pure Awareness that we ARE.  ~ Christina Bauer ~  Dalai Lamalinktr

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~Buddhalinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive 

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”? Jane Goodalllinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”? Maya Angeloulinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive

I had a discussion with a great master in Japan… and we were talking about the various people who are working to translate the Zen books into English, and he said, “That’s a waste of time. If you really understand Zen… you can use any book. You could use the Bible. You could use Alice in Wonderland. You could use the dictionary, because… the sound of the rain needs no translation.  ~ Alan Wattslinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive

If there is peace in your mind you will find peace with everybody. If your mind is agitated you will find agitation everywhere. So first find peace within and you will see this inner peace reflected everywhere else. You are this Peace~ Papajilinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive 

How do we access our inner Silence?Silence is not something that is attainable and that is where I sense most who are trying to attain the silence within get derailed. Silence is already inherent in our being. It IS our being and the essence of all of life. It is as if we allow the mind to fall into this silence. We have to be willing to take our attention off of the mind and just allow ourselves to BE. BE means doing nothing, seeking nothing, just sitting or standing in Nothingness… This sounds very boring I know … but it is in the Emptiness, the nothingness that the truth of who we are is revealed. If we rest in this Nothingness, this silence for some time, IT will reveal itself. We can not be waiting, looking, anticipating, seeking though. We are passive and resting… receptive … open… available …. BEing… nothing. If we set aside time consistently for this… IT will change our lives… we will come to find a softening… a deepening, true understanding coming forth on its own without thinking necessary. Peace wi

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. ~ Hellen KellerReflections upon these wordslinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive

True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding. Ellen G. Whitelinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive

Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love ~ Don Miguel Ruizlinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive 

Happiness, true happiness, is an inner quality. It is a state of mind. If your mind is at peace, you are happy. If your mind is at peace, but you have nothing else, you can be happy. If you have everything the world can give - pleasure, possessions, power - but lack peace of mind, you can never be happy. ~Dada Vaswanilinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive

Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulgethese negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you.~ Joel Osteen linktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. ~Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ~Denis Waitleylinktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive 

Light comes through the mind and illuminates the whole body. When all things within you are integrated, your light will shine everywhere. Dialogue of the Savior ~ JesusReflections on Self Healing~linktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive 

The Self, Which is God, dwells in every being, but only those with wisdom and perception ~having the ability to hold the mind steady~ will recognize this. When the senses obey the mind, God will be revealed.  ~ The Katha Upanishad ~Krishna*Replace the word "God" with what works for you. Some have a negative reference for this word due to a religious upbringing. Universal Consciousness, Higher Consciousness, Spirit, Creator, Source, Source of Life, Christ Consciousness, whatever word we use, it is all the same essence.linktr.ee/christinabauerintuitive