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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 18th, 2024 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“Any effective spiritual practice must assist you in noticing how frequently you become offended by others, virtually without ceasing. Although you may have labeled this habit as being “sensitive,” there’s actually nothing sensitive about it at all. True sensitivity involves … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 19th, 2023 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“In order to awaken spiritually, you must become friendly with the present moment. Surrender to what is. This is the counterpoint to the mind’s demand for negative emotional reactions to never-ending minutia. Changes can still be made, but such changes … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 18th, 2023 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“The analytical mind is completely unaware of the perfection of universal intelligence, that awesome force that conspires in the convergence of happenings, circumstances, events, and occurrences arising seemingly out of nowhere to reveal life’s innate harmony. Although the analytical mind … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“The single most effective spiritual practice when applied daily is to simplify your life and be quiet. Yet the mind says, “No!” we’re not doing this now. The mind will attempt to divert you. It says, “Look over there. That’s … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 26th, 2022 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“Existing fully in the present means to simply place your attention fully on whatever is being attended to at the moment. You effectively become a silent witness to whatever happens or arises. By remaining in a state of alert awareness, … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“One of the most common questions about attaining self-realization is, must a seeker top all work projects, give up all goals, leave the family and kids, and donate everything to charity? The answer is “no,” but with one very important … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 28th, 2022 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“Most people’s daily lives are spent in a chronic roller coaster of emotional reactions to one thing after another. No wonder most people feel chronically unwell and exhausted. If you come home after work and feel drained or worn out, … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 19th, 2021 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“The inherent effectiveness of the power of intention and visualization is real; however, instead of using this principle to obtain a new car, start a new career path, upgrade to a better house, or to find a mate, use your … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“Unhappiness or suffering of any degree, has become a normalized state of being when we think we don’t have what we want; however, few of us can tolerate the truth behind the actual cause of any kind of suffering…chronic and … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“Imagine a powerful river winding through hundreds, or even thousands of miles of countryside. It crosses varying terrains of forest, desert, and prairie, until reaching the sea. At its source, perhaps at the might rainforests of the Amazon, several small … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“When life is allowed to be, without the loud, chronic resistance of the mind, it’s extraordinary how problems mysteriously smooth out and relationships are healed. The reason why this occurs is that life’s presence is inherently peaceful and lovely in … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“If the mind is not the same as your true essence, it would seem then that you have been split in two. What has really occurred is that the still, quiet, powerful true essence of you has been covered up. … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 14th, 2016 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“I purchased a stopwatch at an athletics store, the kind that marathoners use to train for triathlons, and I set the alarm to sound every nine minutes, except while I slept. The first beep occurred, at which time I stopped … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“Once awakened, no thought goes unquestioned. Thoughts are recognized, when they cause suffering, to be lies; or at the very least, to be suspect until they are unraveled as a misunderstanding by a mind that can do nothing other than … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“Difficult people are not limited to those in your family or work environment. DPs are everywhere. They are the rude waiter, your ex-husband, the abrupt flight attendant, your troublesome brother-in-law, or your child’s schoolteacher. Whoever bothers you, by word or … Continue reading

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