by Jim Patterson | May 30, 2020 | Balance, Peace & Joy, The Shift
It is possible to find a measure of peace while living amidst global pandemic, economic hardship and societal disruption. Perspective is key, without minimizing the impact of any of what is occurring in today’s world.
by Jim Patterson | Jan 15, 2016 | Balance, Meditation, Peace & Joy, Spirituality, The Shift
Whatever level of success each of us enjoys in our meditation and spiritual journey, it no doubt seemed originally to be hard won. We all tend to be challenged by similar things along the way such as work issues, family challenges, romantic relationships, and the...
by Jim Patterson | Jul 19, 2015 | Balance, Peace & Joy, The Shift
Sometimes it feels like our lives are filled with nothing but fights and arguments on every level. All of society is locked in disagreement on all sorts of issues, and nothing appears to be getting accomplished on any of them. In spite of the...
by Jim Patterson | Feb 14, 2012 | Peace & Joy
Seeking to live a life of enlightenment brings to mind a joyful life for most people, and rightly so. There is so much in the emotional lives of most people that is destructive and dangerous that can and should be eliminated. Without being simplistic, this alone can...
by Jim Patterson | Feb 2, 2012 | Peace & Joy
As more and more of us make enlightenment and serenity a priority in our life, this election year seems to threaten these at every turn. It doesn’t need to! Day in and day out as we study and meditate we find new and fulfilling experiences of peace, fulfillment...
by Jim Patterson | Dec 27, 2011 | Balance, Peace & Joy, The Shift
This article was originally published on September 12, 2011 Today being the tenth anniversary of the events that occurred on September 11th, 2001 brings on a wide range of emotions for people all over the United States, and no doubt in much of the world. Like many,...