Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
A life forever gone
Author
Karla Solano
There are no words to express the pain felt when a loved one passes away; it is as if a piece of our soul broken by the pain decided to also leave with them. This important part of our existence is one that we can never be ready for. It always takes us by surprise, when we least expect it, leaving a big empty void in our hearts.
Life brings us these experiences to show us how vulnerable we really are and during these circumstances I can’t help but think about how much we take for granted the people in our lives. Moments such as these are a strong reminder on how important it is to enjoy every single minute of our existence here on earth, we must learn to show our love and our appreciation to those wonderful people who with their presence have made an impact on our life.
Life is too short to live it sad, worrying about shallow things, because when the people we love are gone the only thing that is left is the grief and the regrets of what we could have done differently to have spent one last moment of joy with that person.
Our life can be taken away in a flash, one minute we are here and the next we can be gone. So let’s learn to cease each moment and embrace life like it is the last day of our existence; learning to live it with love, leaving all the grudges and resentments behind, learning to forgive those who have caused us pain but most importantly living from our hearts.
I invite you to open up your hearts and fully embrace those loved ones whom you have lost touch with throughout the years, take a moment to make amends and let go of your pride by letting those you care about know how much you really love them. Don’t waste any time leaving things for tomorrow because in reality today is all we have and tomorrow may never come…
In memory of those who have passed away and have left a mark in our lives
You will be forever missed.
Karla Solano
There are no words to express the pain felt when a loved one passes away; it is as if a piece of our soul broken by the pain decided to also leave with them. This important part of our existence is one that we can never be ready for. It always takes us by surprise, when we least expect it, leaving a big empty void in our hearts.
Life brings us these experiences to show us how vulnerable we really are and during these circumstances I can’t help but think about how much we take for granted the people in our lives. Moments such as these are a strong reminder on how important it is to enjoy every single minute of our existence here on earth, we must learn to show our love and our appreciation to those wonderful people who with their presence have made an impact on our life.
Life is too short to live it sad, worrying about shallow things, because when the people we love are gone the only thing that is left is the grief and the regrets of what we could have done differently to have spent one last moment of joy with that person.
Our life can be taken away in a flash, one minute we are here and the next we can be gone. So let’s learn to cease each moment and embrace life like it is the last day of our existence; learning to live it with love, leaving all the grudges and resentments behind, learning to forgive those who have caused us pain but most importantly living from our hearts.
I invite you to open up your hearts and fully embrace those loved ones whom you have lost touch with throughout the years, take a moment to make amends and let go of your pride by letting those you care about know how much you really love them. Don’t waste any time leaving things for tomorrow because in reality today is all we have and tomorrow may never come…
In memory of those who have passed away and have left a mark in our lives
You will be forever missed.
Monday, November 15, 2010
A gesture of love ( from a 7yr old)
Author
Karla Solano
I have been very blessed to encounter wonderful people in my life who have brought me not only many memories of joy but also many growing lessons; one of these people happens to be my 7yr old nephew. His name is Adrian and he happens to be the love of my life, this boy was born to not only bring us together as a family unit but also to give us one of the most important gifts anyone can give…the gift of Love.
His existence has caused a shift in me and my family and his presence has filled our lives with light and joy. There is not a day that goes by in which the radiance of his love goes unnoticed. His charming smile lights up a whole room no matter how dense the energy may be and his sense of humor brightens up our day with the funny things he comes up. Sometimes I wonder how someone so young could be so charismatic, not to mention thoughtful and caring.
Adrian’s love and caring nature touched me in a very deep way this past weekend when as I laid in bed not feeling well he took it upon himself (with the help of his mother) to prepare breakfast for me, not only did he help cook for the breakfast but he also brought it to my bed with a card that he made which read “feel better- made with love- Adrian”; this simple gesture of love has managed to touch me in such a profound manner as to inspire me to write this article about him.
I am so thankful to have a considerate and kind gentleman as my nephew, for this type of chivalry is not learned; his true nature is shining through like a diamond in the desert and it is nice to know that he will grow up to be a loving and caring man. A man who will in turn touch many lives in a positive way as he has touched me at such a young age.
This article is written to celebrate all the wonderful children who are on this planet who with their love and light brighten up our lives each day. Let’s encourage their kind behavior and show them by example how to live in a unified, loving way, for they are the hope of our future as ONE human race.
Karla Solano
I have been very blessed to encounter wonderful people in my life who have brought me not only many memories of joy but also many growing lessons; one of these people happens to be my 7yr old nephew. His name is Adrian and he happens to be the love of my life, this boy was born to not only bring us together as a family unit but also to give us one of the most important gifts anyone can give…the gift of Love.
His existence has caused a shift in me and my family and his presence has filled our lives with light and joy. There is not a day that goes by in which the radiance of his love goes unnoticed. His charming smile lights up a whole room no matter how dense the energy may be and his sense of humor brightens up our day with the funny things he comes up. Sometimes I wonder how someone so young could be so charismatic, not to mention thoughtful and caring.
Adrian’s love and caring nature touched me in a very deep way this past weekend when as I laid in bed not feeling well he took it upon himself (with the help of his mother) to prepare breakfast for me, not only did he help cook for the breakfast but he also brought it to my bed with a card that he made which read “feel better- made with love- Adrian”; this simple gesture of love has managed to touch me in such a profound manner as to inspire me to write this article about him.
I am so thankful to have a considerate and kind gentleman as my nephew, for this type of chivalry is not learned; his true nature is shining through like a diamond in the desert and it is nice to know that he will grow up to be a loving and caring man. A man who will in turn touch many lives in a positive way as he has touched me at such a young age.
This article is written to celebrate all the wonderful children who are on this planet who with their love and light brighten up our lives each day. Let’s encourage their kind behavior and show them by example how to live in a unified, loving way, for they are the hope of our future as ONE human race.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Superficial Self
Author
Karla Solano
The superficial self, also known as the ego, plays a key role in our life because it provides us with a projection or concept of who we think we are and the part we should play in our existence. This superficial self is responsible for the lifestyle we choose to live, the circle of friends we surround ourselves with, the kind of places we choose to visit, the status we think we deserve, and the material possessions we acquire. Our ego is so preoccupied with the image it needs to portray at all times, that it tends to put a cloud of smoke between who we really are and the façade we wish to portray as individuals. This deluded vision of ourselves causes us to become attached to people, experiences and superficial ideas that create suffering in our life.
Realizing that this persona we create to feed our ego is not the true nature of who we really are is of extreme importance if we ever want to experience true happiness. This superficial self binds us to a life of impermanent events, thus leaving us with the feeling of always wanting something more to quench the thirst of our desires; because nothing is ever enough for the ego.
So if we are not the superficial self we have created, this persona we project to be, then who are we? Well let’s start by stripping all the layers; once we have removed the status, the profession, the name, the material possessions, the color of our skin, the gender, and the age, we are just a being, a being with the potential to transform ourselves and create a life full of blissful moments that don’t have a beginning or an end.
This being is like an empty vessel ready to make choices that will enable us to co-exist with one another in peace, love and compassion. I like to compare this vessel to a glass full of clean water, if we put dirt in the water (such as the drama we create to feed our ego) the water gets muddy and clouded and we can’t see through it; same way our façade prevents us from really seeking the true nature of our being. Once we take the dirt out of the water, the water becomes clean again and purified, so does our true self becomes clear once we let go of all the attachments that cause our impermanent state of happiness.
Becoming aware of our true nature is like being awaken into a new way of life, once we discover and connect with that true way of being there is no turning back; life becomes clear and our worlds cease to collapse. Once we tap into that heightened way of existence, we become a solid foundation full of courage and strength that will surpass any obstacles that may arise in our physical reality.
The good news is that we have the power to choose our own destiny and it is up to us to decide whether or not we want to follow the path of pure bliss and infinite possibilities or impermanence and suffering. So knowing that you do have a choice which one will you choose?
All content on this page ©2010 Infinite Living Coaching
Karla Solano
The superficial self, also known as the ego, plays a key role in our life because it provides us with a projection or concept of who we think we are and the part we should play in our existence. This superficial self is responsible for the lifestyle we choose to live, the circle of friends we surround ourselves with, the kind of places we choose to visit, the status we think we deserve, and the material possessions we acquire. Our ego is so preoccupied with the image it needs to portray at all times, that it tends to put a cloud of smoke between who we really are and the façade we wish to portray as individuals. This deluded vision of ourselves causes us to become attached to people, experiences and superficial ideas that create suffering in our life.
Realizing that this persona we create to feed our ego is not the true nature of who we really are is of extreme importance if we ever want to experience true happiness. This superficial self binds us to a life of impermanent events, thus leaving us with the feeling of always wanting something more to quench the thirst of our desires; because nothing is ever enough for the ego.
So if we are not the superficial self we have created, this persona we project to be, then who are we? Well let’s start by stripping all the layers; once we have removed the status, the profession, the name, the material possessions, the color of our skin, the gender, and the age, we are just a being, a being with the potential to transform ourselves and create a life full of blissful moments that don’t have a beginning or an end.
This being is like an empty vessel ready to make choices that will enable us to co-exist with one another in peace, love and compassion. I like to compare this vessel to a glass full of clean water, if we put dirt in the water (such as the drama we create to feed our ego) the water gets muddy and clouded and we can’t see through it; same way our façade prevents us from really seeking the true nature of our being. Once we take the dirt out of the water, the water becomes clean again and purified, so does our true self becomes clear once we let go of all the attachments that cause our impermanent state of happiness.
Becoming aware of our true nature is like being awaken into a new way of life, once we discover and connect with that true way of being there is no turning back; life becomes clear and our worlds cease to collapse. Once we tap into that heightened way of existence, we become a solid foundation full of courage and strength that will surpass any obstacles that may arise in our physical reality.
The good news is that we have the power to choose our own destiny and it is up to us to decide whether or not we want to follow the path of pure bliss and infinite possibilities or impermanence and suffering. So knowing that you do have a choice which one will you choose?
All content on this page ©2010 Infinite Living Coaching
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The Journey of Life
Author
Karla Solano
Life is a journey full of self discovery, personal growth and deep connection with who we are in relation to the universe and the Divine. We begin the process of self development from the moment we are born; first we learn to discover the world around us through the sense of taste. As infants we learn to pick everything up and put it into our mouth in order to connect & understand everything in our environment.
As we grow, we start to develop rational and we start asking the reason why things are the way they are; we have all been amused at some point in our lives by the constant questioning of a 5yr old as he/she tries to understand the meaning of things. As we question and reason our way through life, we enter the stage of knowledge. This is a very important process of our development as we go through our school yrs, because our brain begins to develop and grow with loads of information that will continually aid in the process of mind expansion.
As we move into our teenage years, we begin to live through the heart and we live life with passion and without limitations, we feel invincible as though nothing can stop us; this is a stage in our lives where we begin to live through our emotions, allowing them to run our existence. This crucial period of our lives tends to shape the character that we will become as adults, as all the fears, insecurities, disappointments and heartaches make up the wall we create as a protective mechanism.
During this time, we convince ourselves that life is hard, that we have no control over our personal well being and we begin to live with apprehension, doubting our ability to enjoy life and be happy without material satisfaction.
As adults we become consumed by the density and stress of responsibility and we become like robots, living day in and a day out, following the same routine in order to satisfy our roles in society and the achievement of material success. Until one day, after we have reached a point in our life where we feel all the goals we had set out for ourselves have been attained, and after reaching the material success we thought would make us happy, we realize that we still feel empty, unhappy and unfulfilled; forcing us to reach higher for a deeper connection to all that exists. It is at this pivotal point of our existence that some of us decide to undertake a journey of self discovery.
This journey within is where we search for true connection with who we are and what our true purpose of existence really is. At this stage we begin to search for deep meaning and true union with our Divine nature and we undertake a journey where our main focus is to find happiness, pure love and a purposeful way of life. A life which can only be found when we truly connect with the true essence of our being; at this point of our life we begin the development of our spiritual self which in turn will bring forth transformation in ways we never thought possible.
All of these different stages in our life are very important in our development process and it is important to keep in mind that we are all individuals and as such, we go through these stages at our own pace. So there is no need to rush or be impatient if the people around us don’t understand where we are in life in relation to this personal and spiritual growth. We will all get to where we need to be when the time is right and when we are ready and open to accept it as our truth.
Life is an amazing journey but it is imperative that no matter which stage of our development process we find ourselves in, we live life with good intentions, good will and with a positive outlook. Because a life well lived is the best gift we can give to ourselves and those around us.
Karla Solano
Life is a journey full of self discovery, personal growth and deep connection with who we are in relation to the universe and the Divine. We begin the process of self development from the moment we are born; first we learn to discover the world around us through the sense of taste. As infants we learn to pick everything up and put it into our mouth in order to connect & understand everything in our environment.
As we grow, we start to develop rational and we start asking the reason why things are the way they are; we have all been amused at some point in our lives by the constant questioning of a 5yr old as he/she tries to understand the meaning of things. As we question and reason our way through life, we enter the stage of knowledge. This is a very important process of our development as we go through our school yrs, because our brain begins to develop and grow with loads of information that will continually aid in the process of mind expansion.
As we move into our teenage years, we begin to live through the heart and we live life with passion and without limitations, we feel invincible as though nothing can stop us; this is a stage in our lives where we begin to live through our emotions, allowing them to run our existence. This crucial period of our lives tends to shape the character that we will become as adults, as all the fears, insecurities, disappointments and heartaches make up the wall we create as a protective mechanism.
During this time, we convince ourselves that life is hard, that we have no control over our personal well being and we begin to live with apprehension, doubting our ability to enjoy life and be happy without material satisfaction.
As adults we become consumed by the density and stress of responsibility and we become like robots, living day in and a day out, following the same routine in order to satisfy our roles in society and the achievement of material success. Until one day, after we have reached a point in our life where we feel all the goals we had set out for ourselves have been attained, and after reaching the material success we thought would make us happy, we realize that we still feel empty, unhappy and unfulfilled; forcing us to reach higher for a deeper connection to all that exists. It is at this pivotal point of our existence that some of us decide to undertake a journey of self discovery.
This journey within is where we search for true connection with who we are and what our true purpose of existence really is. At this stage we begin to search for deep meaning and true union with our Divine nature and we undertake a journey where our main focus is to find happiness, pure love and a purposeful way of life. A life which can only be found when we truly connect with the true essence of our being; at this point of our life we begin the development of our spiritual self which in turn will bring forth transformation in ways we never thought possible.
All of these different stages in our life are very important in our development process and it is important to keep in mind that we are all individuals and as such, we go through these stages at our own pace. So there is no need to rush or be impatient if the people around us don’t understand where we are in life in relation to this personal and spiritual growth. We will all get to where we need to be when the time is right and when we are ready and open to accept it as our truth.
Life is an amazing journey but it is imperative that no matter which stage of our development process we find ourselves in, we live life with good intentions, good will and with a positive outlook. Because a life well lived is the best gift we can give to ourselves and those around us.
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