Do you need me? “No,” I answered so many years ago. I don’t need you to be with you. I want to be with you. There is a difference; one is of necessity, the other of choice. I don’t need you to get through life literally. But life together will be so much richer and complete if we choose to do it together. Do you love me? “Yes, I love you beyond words.” Then why can’t you need me? At the time, I thought my response to be honest and thoughtful. I was complete and self-sufficient on a practical level, yet sharing life with another for whom my feelings ran deep would open life beyond the practical—perhaps into the realm of sublime. In this instance, the notion of saying yes or no seemed clear, pragmatic, and sensitive. Yet today the complexity of my life over the years has helped me to understand that yes and no are powerful precursor words that can and do lend themselves to the quality and outcome of our life’s journey. Thus, it seems wise and prudent to think upon these words before uttering them cavalierly to myself or others. There is a healing power and energy in uttering yes—in doing so, we are opening up to possibilities that may invite us more into life or more into our lives. There are times when saying yes means stepping out of our comfort zone to adventure, to take risks, and to be more present in our life to the moment, to the opportunity, or to another. Yes is a door opening in response to an invitation, the nature of which is not necessarily clearly understood. Yet no is also appropriate at times, though it implies shutting out possibilities for ourselves and others, possibilities that may or may not serve our needs, interests, well-being, or that of another—whatever that may be. I suggest yes and no are more than what they imply in the moment of utterance. They are more complex dispositions through which we modulate our thought, feeling, and emotion. Fear, anxiety, uncertainty, timidity, fearlessness, hope, aspiration, joy, and sorrow are all factored into how we arrive at the crossroad of yes and no, though we may not consciously realize the implication of their presence. I wrote this book to capture, to some extent, the magnitude of what our yeses and nos add up to and how in retrospect they have impacted the outcome of our lives for the better or worse. You know as well as I that life is uncertain and demands much from us. Each of us starts out in our own unique set of circumstances. We grow up in varied conditions, which shape and mold us emotionally and spiritually, impacting our belief systems and evolving worldviews. These are conditions that in general afford us greater or lesser opportunity to be present to ourselves and others. To characterize life as complex is an understatement. Confronting life in the context of our own growth and development at best is challenging and requires focus, mindfulness, ingenuity, and perseverance. Though it may not be clear or evident, when we are young, to some of us or, in general, to all of us, within each of us there is an innate ability to thrive, not merely to survive. To access the possibilities of a richer, deeper, more dimensional life, may I suggest an attitude of yes may be especially useful and productive to illumine our way. Yes to life. Yes to hope. Yes to joy. Yes to moments of wonder and awe. Yes to beauty in all its manifestations. Yes to compassion. Yes to humility. Yes to gratitude. Yes to loving with less conditions, if unconditional loving is not yet within our reach. Yes to giving. Yes to forgiving. Yes to listening more and really hearing perhaps for the first time (especially to our inner voice). Yes to being more fully connected to the energy of life, which flows through all that is and inherently connects us. Dear reader, though this book is spiritually themed, it has no religious bent or bias. To my mind, religion is best served when it brings all of us together in an inclusive, compassionate, and loving way that serves the welfare of people—all people—with dignity and grace. (If you must know, on religion, I am ecumenical.) I invite you to join me in the chapters ahead to explore how we may now look at our lives differently, which may lead to changed perceptions and outcomes for you and me to fashion a fuller, more enriching, authentic life.The journey to yes is a process unique to you; it requires courage, introspection, and purpose to explore the interiority of your being. It demands your willingness to show up and to stand up in the interest of yourself and others. It asks of you to know on the deepest level that whatever the god of your understanding is, God, by whatever other name, is love—pure, unconditional love. So let’s begin our journey and have a conversation along the way. You will no doubt, at some juncture, find yourself nodding yes or perhaps no to something I have put forth. May I suggest at such a moment that you stop, take a pause, and reflect upon your response to understand what it is bringing up for you to intuit you in that moment more consciously as you invite greater clarity to self-understanding. This book is really all about opening up possibilities to living a deeper, more dimensional life. It speaks to the inner you in you, the inner me in me, which lies more deeply below the surface of everyday life, distraction, impulsivity, and often self-alienation. At its core is love, and all love may ask of us in service to ourselves and others is to include all living things as we grow to interpret, feel, act, and sing from our heart song. In conclusion, the journey to yes speaks to the value of opening ourselves to fully embrace and experience life more thoughtfully, more fearlessly, and more compassionately in love and humility as we deepen in gratitude more consciously. Dear reader, there are no formulas offered here except food for thought. I hope you will find nourishment to feed your mind, heart, and spirit in the chapters ahead. Nor do I offer you any “secrets” to entice you into magical thinking that will relieve you of personable responsibility to self-reflect, examine, discern, feel, and find your own way to self-realization. Perhaps this book found you, though it may appear otherwise. If the title drew you toward it, it may be that you’re a searcher discovering a deeper, more authentic you that lies deep within, under the sediment of everyday life. Or maybe as the saying goes, “Chance catches the mind prepared” (author unknown). The struggles and fruits of my journey have led me to write this book, Inspired by Spirit: The Divine Within. May it speak to you in its own way and contribute to your life’s growth and to understanding your own heart song.

Do you need me? “No,” I answered so many years ago. I don’t need you to be with you. I want to be with you. There is a difference; one is of necessity, the other of choice. I don’t need you to get through life literally. But life together will be so much richer and complete if we choose to do it together. Do you love me? “Yes, I love you beyond words.” Then why can’t you need me? At the time, I thought my response to be honest and thoughtful. I was complete and self-sufficient on a practical level, yet sharing life with another for whom my feelings ran deep would open life beyond the practical—perhaps into the realm of sublime. In this instance, the notion of saying yes or no seemed clear, pragmatic, and sensitive. Yet today the complexity of my life over the years has helped me to understand that yes and no are powerful precursor words that can and do lend themselves to the quality and outcome of our life’s journey. Thus, it seems wise and prudent to think upon these words before uttering them cavalierly to myself or others. There is a healing power and energy in uttering yes—in doing so, we are opening up to possibilities that may invite us more into life or more into our lives. There are times when saying yes means stepping out of our comfort zone to adventure, to take risks, and to be more present in our life to the moment, to the opportunity, or to another. Yes is a door opening in response to an invitation, the nature of which is not necessarily clearly understood. Yet no is also appropriate at times, though it implies shutting out possibilities for ourselves and others, possibilities that may or may not serve our needs, interests, well-being, or that of another—whatever that may be. I suggest yes and no are more than what they imply in the moment of utterance. They are more complex dispositions through which we modulate our thought, feeling, and emotion. Fear, anxiety, uncertainty, timidity, fearlessness, hope, aspiration, joy, and sorrow are all factored into how we arrive at the crossroad of yes and no, though we may not consciously realize the implication of their presence. I wrote this book to capture, to some extent, the magnitude of what our yeses and nos add up to and how in retrospect they have impacted the outcome of our lives for the better or worse. You know as well as I that life is uncertain and demands much from us. Each of us starts out in our own unique set of circumstances. We grow up in varied conditions, which shape and mold us emotionally and spiritually, impacting our belief systems and evolving worldviews. These are conditions that in general afford us greater or lesser opportunity to be present to ourselves and others. To characterize life as complex is an understatement. Confronting life in the context of our own growth and development at best is challenging and requires focus, mindfulness, ingenuity, and perseverance. Though it may not be clear or evident, when we are young, to some of us or, in general, to all of us, within each of us there is an innate ability to thrive, not merely to survive. To access the possibilities of a richer, deeper, more dimensional life, may I suggest an attitude of yes may be especially useful and productive to illumine our way. Yes to life. Yes to hope. Yes to joy. Yes to moments of wonder and awe. Yes to beauty in all its manifestations. Yes to compassion. Yes to humility. Yes to gratitude. Yes to loving with less conditions, if unconditional loving is not yet within our reach. Yes to giving. Yes to forgiving. Yes to listening more and really hearing perhaps for the first time (especially to our inner voice). Yes to being more fully connected to the energy of life, which flows through all that is and inherently connects us. Dear reader, though this book is spiritually themed, it has no religious bent or bias. To my mind, religion is best served when it brings all of us together in an inclusive, compassionate, and loving way that serves the welfare of people—all people—with dignity and grace. (If you must know, on religion, I am ecumenical.) I invite you to join me in the chapters ahead to explore how we may now look at our lives differently, which may lead to changed perceptions and outcomes for you and me to fashion a fuller, more enriching, authentic life.The journey to yes is a process unique to you; it requires courage, introspection, and purpose to explore the interiority of your being. It demands your willingness to show up and to stand up in the interest of yourself and others. It asks of you to know on the deepest level that whatever the god of your understanding is, God, by whatever other name, is love—pure, unconditional love. So let’s begin our journey and have a conversation along the way. You will no doubt, at some juncture, find yourself nodding yes or perhaps no to something I have put forth. May I suggest at such a moment that you stop, take a pause, and reflect upon your response to understand what it is bringing up for you to intuit you in that moment more consciously as you invite greater clarity to self-understanding. This book is really all about opening up possibilities to living a deeper, more dimensional life. It speaks to the inner you in you, the inner me in me, which lies more deeply below the surface of everyday life, distraction, impulsivity, and often self-alienation. At its core is love, and all love may ask of us in service to ourselves and others is to include all living things as we grow to interpret, feel, act, and sing from our heart song. In conclusion, the journey to yes speaks to the value of opening ourselves to fully embrace and experience life more thoughtfully, more fearlessly, and more compassionately in love and humility as we deepen in gratitude more consciously. Dear reader, there are no formulas offered here except food for thought. I hope you will find nourishment to feed your mind, heart, and spirit in the chapters ahead. Nor do I offer you any “secrets” to entice you into magical thinking that will relieve you of personable responsibility to self-reflect, examine, discern, feel, and find your own way to self-realization. Perhaps this book found you, though it may appear otherwise. If the title drew you toward it, it may be that you’re a searcher discovering a deeper, more authentic you that lies deep within, under the sediment of everyday life. Or maybe as the saying goes, “Chance catches the mind prepared” (author unknown). The struggles and fruits of my journey have led me to write this book, Inspired by Spirit: The Divine Within. May it speak to you in its own way and contribute to your life’s growth and to understanding your own heart song.

This story is a recount of a young man�s life over a period of five days. From the constraints of his own mind, Sam Thomas manages to find a way to open up to the mysteries around him through a series of meditative practices. Each day is a new discovery, until he finally uncovers JUPO - the essence of life.

This story is a recount of a young man�s life over a period of five days. From the constraints of his own mind, Sam Thomas manages to find a way to open up to the mysteries around him through a series of meditative practices. Each day is a new discovery, until he finally uncovers JUPO - the essence of life.

This story is a recount of a young man�s life over a period of five days. From the constraints of his own mind, Sam Thomas manages to find a way to open up to the mysteries around him through a series of meditative practices. Each day is a new discovery, until he finally uncovers JUPO - the essence of life.

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Homeopathy for Home: Acute Illness and Injury Care is a result of teaching homeopathy to colleagues and folks. This book is a result of those classes. Along with the text for those who would wish there are DVD�s of the four classes that may be purchased so that one could follow in the book as the classes are viewed. This book should give most people the information to do some self care with a safe, effective and inexpensive treatment for the common household issues- sprains, strains, urinary tract infections, ear aches and other first aid or acute illness issues. It is not meant as a substitute for more professional attention but as ways to treat simple events perhaps avoiding the need for more care or giving options until other care is obtained. It is meant to be easy to use and practical in advice.

Homeopathy for Home: Acute Illness and Injury Care is a result of teaching homeopathy to colleagues and folks. This book is a result of those classes. Along with the text for those who would wish there are DVD�s of the four classes that may be purchased so that one could follow in the book as the classes are viewed. This book should give most people the information to do some self care with a safe, effective and inexpensive treatment for the common household issues- sprains, strains, urinary tract infections, ear aches and other first aid or acute illness issues. It is not meant as a substitute for more professional attention but as ways to treat simple events perhaps avoiding the need for more care or giving options until other care is obtained. It is meant to be easy to use and practical in advice.