Our community is a collaboration of some of the most emotionally intelligent I have ever known. So this goes out to those who are receptive: To be true to your own hearts desires is being true everyone. To live life to the fullest, let every day be a beautiful array of experiences, lessons, and choices - take what you need to keep yourself happy and healthy - and leave the rest behind. It is an empowering way to live life.

This isn't a trick question about caffeine is it?? I feel most alive when I'm in a collectively conscious group of visionaries. No lie. When I'm around other vibrant beings, I feel electronically charged. I've noticed a few of my friends call themselves empaths.... I think I may be one too! All I know is that I am very sensitive to the energy around me (a blessing and curse all rolled into one). When the vibe is good, I'm am alive. When the vibe is bad, I'm a mess. I LOVE being around love -- that's for SURE!

Ok, I'll play along :-)) Ekhart Tolle is the first "life" I thought of. For a lot of reasons. The first 30 years of his life, he experienced anxiety and severe bouts of suicidal depression before he found the true essence of spiritual enlightenment. Tolle brings clarity, to the idea of what it means to live in THIS MOMENT. He brings clarity to stillness - something I just could NOT grasp. When I am in this moment - I don't spend one ounce of energy thinking of all I've done wrong in the past, or worry about what my future is going to look like. And the stillness and beauty of this moment is all I need. Friends, you can call me Ekhart-lynne if you are so inclined [chuckling]

Ouch! Today's QaR is screaming for me to respond. It's not easy for me to share my fears with people, but here goes: If I had one fear I could abandon forever, it would be the fear of calling friends, family, loved ones that I have been out of contact with. I don't know why, but when I fall out of touch with someone I love or care about, I have a hard time getting back in touch. This one is deep seeded and I've struggled with it ALL of my life (since I was a pre-teen). To be honest, I am not sure what the REAL fear is that is attached to this one. Fear of rejection? Fear of dealing with someone being disappointed? Fear of not living up to what I or others "think" I should be doing? I sincerely don't know the basis of this fear, but I'd like to face it, deal wth it, and get over it. There may be a part two to this question in a couple of days.

What... is this 'vulnerability week' at Zaadz? :-)) :-)) Currenly my greatest challenge is taking care of my physical self. Eating right. Putting only the best of the best in my body. Exercising regulary. Part two of the question: What could you do to help ease this struggle a bit. Honoring my whole self would be a great start. If my philosophy is to take what I need to live a happy, healthy life and leave the rest (which it certainly is), then I apply it to all aspects of my life. So, I"m going to take: -- more water, more water, more water -- waking up and walking -- exercise to get my heart pumping -- planning healthy meals -- celebrating my healthy lifestyle accomplishments And I'm going to leave: -- the old 'mental tapes' behind -- sluggishness -- apathy towards my physical self -- unhealthy foods This starts today!

We move towards what we think about. Present thoughts determine our future. If our thoughts are focused on how bad the world is, we get more of the same. Collective consciousness and visualization of a world with no war is a damn good start. Seeing God in everyone - EVERYONE. If love is the answer, then love, Love, LOVE!!!

I try to put all my thoughts and energy in believing our world is rapidly evolving. And even tho' it appears like things are getting worse - that appearance is the reason people are finally awakening from their years of desensitization. I spend very little of my day remembering all the things I hate abou this world. Present thoughts determine my future. My energy is better spent thinking about all of us who are waking up and coming together as one collective conscious. Love to all of you!!!!!! Galynne

Whoa. Excellent question and reflection today. I thought about it two ways: I see "me" in others daily. Especially when I find myself annoyed or agitated by another. I often learn my annoyance is most often something I struggle with inside of myself. But to really live with another "Galynne" - that would be pretty intense and off balance. And in the end, it would be very unhealthy. My husband and I offer each other a beautiful balance. Areas Mark accels in, I tend to be lacking. And vice-versa. To remember that, is humbling. Thanks for today's reflection. Galynne

Baha'i Faith - Independent Investigation of Truth. One of the faith's primary principle. To search for what is right and true in your own heart. I am not a 'member' of any religious organization - and that makes me very happy. I consider myself belonging to NO religion and ALL religion at the same time. The "take what you need" philosophy has helped me take the best of the best all religious principles. I do, however, live my life closest to the Baha'i principles: Baha'is Believe In: the oneness of humanity the equality of men and women the elimination of prejudice the elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty the independent investigation of truth universal education religious tolerance the harmony of science and religion a world commonwealth of nations a universal auxiliary language