lara simmons

This is the first week I chose quotes without a theme in mind - and the quotes reflect this to some degree - but as I read over them I hear whispers of an underlying theme....relationships, interactions with others, communication. I hope these eight gems will help you move in the direction of more awareness, more understanding, and more compassion (for yourself as well as others). ~  *  ~  *  ~  *  ~ "May I know what it is to feel the weight on another's shoulders. May I know forgiveness in my heart. May I be given strength to extend my hand across the divide to pull another from the abyss, though that person has wounded me." --Maisie Dobbs, quoting her teacher Maurice in "Journey to Munich" by Jacqueline Winspear "Dogen-zenji said, 'When you say something to someone, he may not accept it, but do not try to make him understand it intellectually. Do not argue with him; just listen to his objections until he himself finds something wrong with th...

       + "...I believe that if you imagine, and keep on imagining, a better life....then events will conspire to present the opportunity to you." --Maisie Dobbs in "Messenger of Truth" by Jacqueline Winspear On January 12th I will once again be teaching WRITE YOUR LIFE at Mosaic Coffee House in Seattle. See below for more information. Would love to see you there! ~   *  ~  *  ~  *  ~  *  ~ WRITE YOUR LIFE! Are you STUCK, unsure about what comes next? Ready to re-create your life and move in a new direction, but don't know how to get started? Join me for a 1-day mini-retreat designed to help you discover and live the life you desire! DATE: January 12, 015 TIME: 10:00am to 1:00pm PLACE: Mosaic Coffee House 4401 2 nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 This class is FREE! FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER EMAIL: larasimmons(at)centurylink(dot)net Pre-registration is ...

"Be still until there is nothing." --Jacqueline Winspear, from her book "The Mapping of Love and Death"

"Coincidence is a messenger sent by truth." --Jacqueline Winspear from her book " Maisie Dobbs " I have been reading a new mystery series, about an intuitive detective ("inquiry agent" as they say in Olde England) in the 1930's. The series is quietly brilliant, each novel holding my attention, but not requiring that I stay up until all hours to finish; rather savoring each one as it unfolds. And marking more than a few pages with notable quotes. This one, however, is my favorite: " Coincidence is a messenger sent by truth. " Ponder that for today and see what perks for you in your life.