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By now you've all heard all the news about the Oscars. You know who all the winners are. You've seen the dresses. You've heard the speeches. One speech particularly stood out for me in its spiritual simplicity. (And It wasn't Sean Penn's although he was very good last evening). It was A. R. Rahman, who one two academy awards yesterday for composing the score for the feel-good, movie juggernaut, Slum Dog Millionaire. Upon accepting his award, he said, "I always had a choice between love and hate in my life. And I chose love, and I am here." Sometimes you need moments like this to remind you that love and kindness DO reap rewards --- often bigger ones than you've ever dreamed possible. What do you think? 

Many blessings
Tiffany

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If you haven't heard of Gary Zukav, he is the bestselling author of the Seat of the Soul--one of the many books that makes my best spiritual reading list. In the Seat of the Soul, he explores the relationship of the soul to the individual personality and introduces the idea of spiritual partnership -- two individuals drawn together for the purpurpose of spiritual growth. I read the book many years ago and had the opportunity to meet Gary on a book signing trip to Chicago. As a special benefit, he and his partner, Linda Francis, are currently offering a free online course, allowing individuals to do inner spiritual work at their own pace. Check it out, and tell us what you think about it!

Many blessings,
Tiffany 

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It's hard to keep your word. Sometimes things come up and promises have to be broken. Visits back home are postponed due to weekend work schedules. Closets remained cluttered because it's fall and you only do "spring cleaning." The slumber party for the kids never happens because you haven't finished the basement repairs. Life happens. Enough said. But I believe keeping your word, especially to yourself, is an important skill to master. I say "skill" because it can be developed and improved over time. In his book, The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz encourages everyone to be impeccable with their word. I believe this is so important when it relates to yourself. It's a simple case of the golden rule. Treat people the way you would like to be treated. And YOU count as one of those people. In my opinion, keeping your word keeps you spiritually solvent. So clean those closets and plan those slumber parties! And I will take my vitamins and hit the gym. Because if you can't trust you, who will?

Many blessings,
Tiffany

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