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...
by Amanda Votto | May 5, 2016 | Divine Within
Ever find yourself falling victim to your old patterns despite all of your efforts and good intentions?These days I have made it a mandate that I am present and in tune with my energy, actions, and thoughts. But … when the trigger is extremely charged and the wound is...
by Amanda Votto | Apr 26, 2016 | Divine Within
How many of us, at times, feel completely at the mercy of our moods? I know that I was totally ill equipped for years in dealing with my own inner state, especially my variable moods that were evoked by being the mother of small children:) I wanted out and I wanted...
by Amanda Votto | Apr 26, 2016 | Divine Within
There is a Native American story that I love and gives a great visual for us to understand what is going on within us at different moments in our lives. The story is about a grandfather who tells his grandson that there are two fighting wolves within us.One wolf is...
by Amanda Votto | Mar 31, 2016 | Divine Within
I have found that there is often confusion when it comes to the idea of surrendering. In fact, it has taken me awhile to really understand what it means to surrender. One common mistake is to believe that it means to give up — as if surrendering is a free pass...
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...
