by Amanda Votto | Jul 1, 2018 | Divine Within
Don’t you feel like maybe it’s about time? I certainly do. As I approach my fourth decade of life (what?!) I am no longer content with running “the race,” following the herd, or living unintentionally. I feel a strong desire to foster stillness within, move in the...
by Amanda Votto | Jun 8, 2018 | Divine Within
In the spirit of turning 40 years old I compiled a list of forty lessons I have learned along the way. Which ones ring true to you? Listen to that faint voice inside that is telling you there is another way when all the other voices tell you it’s too difficult. Put...
by Amanda Votto | Nov 22, 2017 | Divine Within
Living a life that is your own takes a lot of inner work and bravery. It is not for the faint-hearted, especially in times of challenges when we are called to face ourselves , dig deep and grow. The journey inward can be a lonely one. In fact, it isn’t meant to be...
by Amanda Votto | May 27, 2017 | Divine Within
In my daughter’s girl scout troop, we made “mind jars.” These are plastic bottles filled with water and loads of glitter. The girls loved this project. We saw how when we shake the jar, the glitter clouds the water and we have to wait for the glitter to settle for...
by Amanda Votto | Dec 9, 2016 | Divine Within
How often do we find ourselves bypassing or resisting the present moment? Whether we are aware or not, we often miss the moment that is occurring right before our eyes. We may be so fixated on how things “used to be” or how they “should be” that the current moment...
by Amanda Votto | Oct 11, 2016 | Divine Within
“There is no controlling life. Try corralling a lightning bolt, containing a tornado. Dam a stream and it will create a new channel. Resist, and the tide will sweep you off your feet. Allow, and grace will carry you to higher ground.” ~ Danna FauldsIn a blink of the...
