6.30.25
Meditation Mondays
Thought
There is a curious logic in human experience that finally permits no man to escape the good and the bad. Often the event in which the individual is involved seems to carry with it an order which is independent of merit or demerit. This indeterminateness seems to suggest that in all living there is an element which may be regarded as random in the sense that it is outside of an orderly pattern of reaping and sowing. To be alive is to be involved in events, some of which take their rise uniquely in the individual's experience and some of which flow into the life, apparently without rhyme or reason. To accept all experience as raw material out of which the human spirit distils meanings and values is a part of the meaning of maturity.
– Howard Thurman, Meditations of the Heart
Quote
Bob Marley on flow:
“The day you stop racing is the day you win the race.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to expect good things to come my way today.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val
6.23.25
Meditation Mondays
Thought
Whatever the circumstances in which you work… your ultimate success depends on only one element, and that is yourself. It is a fallacy to suppose that you can get the greatest results with a minimum of effort. There is no such thing as getting more than you put into anything. You expect a man who is guiding you through the mountains to save your energy and tell you the best way, but you can’t get any farther in that mountain than you can and will walk. My one idea is to direct you to make the right sort of effort, for if you do you are bound to win out..
– Kimo Nicolaides, The Natural Way to Draw
Quote
Dogen on trusting yourself:
“Do not follow the idea of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to contribute to the well-being of others in any way I can today.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val
6.16.25
Meditation Mondays
Thought
If you understand others you are smart.
If you understand yourself you are illuminated.
If you overcome others you are powerful.
If you overcome yourself you have strength.
If you know how to be satisfied you are rich.
If you can act with vigor, you have a will.
If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting.
If you die without loss, you are eternal.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
Quote
Alan Watts on the flow of life:
“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to give freely of my time, energy and kindness to others today.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val
6.9.25
Meditation Mondays
Thought
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. Taking responsibility for our actions, choices, and personal development enables us to create the future we desire rather than leaving it to chance or external factors. Embrace personal agency, actively pursue your goals, and harness the power of self-reflection to shape your own destiny.
– William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
Quote
Eckhart Tolle on presence:
“The past has no power over the present moment.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to approach today with a curious and open mind.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val
6.2.25
Meditation Mondays
Thought
We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience. By analyzing and reflecting upon our past experiences, we gain valuable insights, learn from mistakes, and make better decisions in the future. Take time to reflect on your experiences, identify lessons learned, and actively integrate those insights into your life.
– John Dewey, How We Think
Quote
Alan Watts on stillness:
“Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to protect my energy and use it wisely today.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val
5.26.25
Meditation Mondays
Thought
In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion. Taking moments of solitude and introspection allows us to gain clarity, inner peace, and personal growth. Carve out time for self-reflection, embrace moments of solitude, and seek a deeper understanding of your own thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
– Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays
Quote
Jim Rohn on being:
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to align my thoughts and actions with my deeper purpose today.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val
5.19.25
Meditation Mondays
Thought
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. By being honest with ourselves about our strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, we can grow wiser and make better choices. Developing self-awareness and acknowledging our limitations is essential for personal growth.
– Thomas Jefferson, Letter to John Adams
Quote
Eckhart Tolle on surrender to life:
“Life isn’t as serious as the mind makes it out to be.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to approach today with grace, no matter the circumstances.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val
5.12.25
Meditation Mondays
Thought
The only journey is the one within. Self-reflection leads to self-discovery, guiding us towards personal growth and a deeper understanding of ourselves. It’s important to carve out moments of solitude and introspection, creating space for self-awareness and embracing the ongoing journey of self-discovery.
– Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet
Quote
Rumi on interconnectedness:
“When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase each other doesn’t make any sense.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to bring a sense of calm and peace into my thoughts and actions today.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val