by Amanda Votto | Mar 15, 2016 | Divine Within
I find it so interesting to discover the creative ways we run from ourselves and all of our “shadows.” When we develop the inner awareness to witness all of our patterns, we will uncover the ways in which we distract, escape, and run like hell from our discomforts. It...
by Amanda Votto | Mar 9, 2016 | Divine Within
As we begin waking up to the life that is waiting for us, we realize that all aspects of our lives need to be examined. We are all powerful co-creators of life if we choose to be. But how do we become one? Well, it takes fierce commitment and small steps everyday to...
by Amanda Votto | Feb 23, 2016 | Divine Within
Mindfulness is defined as non-judgmental present moment awareness.It is a skill that helps us wake up to life and all that is going on both externally around us and internally within us. It is a process that takes time, commitment, and faith. Through this process we...
by Amanda Votto | Feb 22, 2016 | Divine Within
On our path to living a meaningful and authentic life, we develop skills that help us cultivate resilience, compassion, and love for ourselves and for everyone we encounter. Gratitude is a key catalyst to living from our heart. If we can see our experiences through...
by Amanda Votto | Feb 8, 2016 | Divine Within
“How does one become a butterfly?” she asked.“You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.” ~Trina PaulusThis is one of my favorite quotes. I love it so much that I made a picture of butterflies for my daughter’s room with this...
by Amanda Votto | Jan 26, 2016 | Divine Within
I just returned from a 7-day mindfulness retreat at Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts. I am feeling deep gratitude for the opportunity of submerging myself into a week of brilliant teachings and practice. Trust me- it wasn’t easy to leave my family, job, and...
