The message of February’s ‘SURRENDER AND RELEASE’ reminds us of the power in “letting go”, of shedding the parts of our self (and our life) that are no longer working, nor contributing to the good of our Highest Self. When you surrender it means you can stop forcing something that may not be divine [...]
Through our lifetime, we tend to collect physical ‘STUFF’. Our personal ‘things’ take up not only physical space, but they also hold energy. The next time you visit where people have lived for several years, especially if they have ‘filled their space’ with their worldly belongings, you can feel the energy (often akin to a heaviness or density) that comes from holding (and having) an abundance of [...]
The soul’s journey is one of a peaceful existence. We listen to and allow the many ways in which the soul speaks quietly, purposefully to us and we are gently moved in the ways of spirit. What does your heart say that honours your spirit best? This is how you best guide your next actions [...]
From a young age, we learn to associate food with: comfort, a reward (or “treat”), a way of ‘sharing quality time’ with others (e.g. breaking bread together), and pure pleasure. Practically, food is for nourishment and survival. Yet, we live in a nation that offers an overabundance and variety of food - of which we often overindulge in. [...]
How do we HOLD life? What does it mean to uphold a value or a core belief? How do you hold true to your word or honour the path of your chosen life purpose when there is always SO MUCH influencing our every action? ‘HOLDING Life’ is a means of sharing in it’s abundance; of [...]
DIVYA PRAJNA RETREATS with Dorothy Ratusny presents… Honouring SELF on the Path of Enlightenment: A FALL RETREAT “Discover the WISDOM of your heart and the way to live enlightened now.” At SUGAR RIDGE RETREAT CENTRE in Midland, Ontario Friday, Oct 26th, 7:30pm* until Sunday, Oct28th, 2:30pm *First Didactic Session begins Friday [...]
This month’s inner reflection is on abundance. Curiously interesting to the notion of abundance is the idea of gratitude. Manifesting abundance includes daily practices of expressing thanks and feeling gratitude for all that is good in life, and for all that you already have. The beauty of abundance is everywhere. Begin to see the abundance that exists all around you; some obvious examples include water, food, sunlight, and oxygen. [...]
ONENESS can exist in many forms in your life. When you feel at ONE with yourself, you likely feel empowered, balanced, ‘in control’ and self-aware. These positive feelings are the direct result of being honest and authentic with yourself and others; and in behaving in a manner that is congruent with your values and beliefs. Fundamentally, [...]
Each month I encourage a different ‘inner’ focus for contemplation and study. During October, I encourage you to examine your current state of ‘self-acceptance’. The degree to which you are self-accepting is driven by your inner work. Self-acceptance is something you can wholly experience in your adult life – with conscious attention and effort to your inner thoughts and beliefs, and by [...]
Perhaps still one of the oldest questions that we debate on is the notion of what is GOD? I continue to hear people refer to god as a person (“he”), or an omnipotent powerful being in which they call and rely on for help. In doing so, they can leave too much of their life’s plan [...]
This month, consider the challenge of paying greater attention to your physical body – and at the same time, detaching from it. Your physical body works best with kind attention to what it needs: rest, exercise, healthful foods, and proper care. And yet, as much as we identify with our physical self, your body is not you. If you take [...]
Just about now, you might be desperately wishing Spring would arrive…or hoping that there is more ‘good’ winter to enjoy the outdoor activities that you have embraced this season. Which of these is your focus ? While much of the excitement and anticipation of January’s resolve and intentions may be fading, this is precisely the right [...]
