Catrien Ross on Mysteries of the Heart on Valentine’s Day in Yamanashi, Japan

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 - 4 Comments

Are you resonating with the mysterious energies of the heart on Valentine’s Day, today?

My blog post celebrates some Valentine’s Day inspiration with you.

Only from the heart can you touch the sky – Jelalludin Rumi

Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving – Kahlil Gibran
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Catrien Ross on Hidden Truths in Needles and Tofu from Hari Kuyo in Yamanashi, Japan

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 - 4 Comments

Has someone or something needled you lately?

What hidden truths about yourself did your reaction reveal?

Inner sensitivities can be powerfully provoked by the jab of an unwelcome goad.

Feeling needled can trigger painful reflexes.

That’s because what needles you the most is often what you most need to learn.

The person or issue causing you the greatest discomfort is time and again the essential pinprick that stimulates your deeper self-growth.

You hamper your own growth by hostility towards to the very needling that can teach you more about yourself.

Well, an annual celebration in Japan today offers some unusual encouragement.
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