What do I really need?

    In today's society we often read and hear about what we need to be happy and successful, what does that really mean? And, how do "they" know? I am certain there is an abundance of research surveys, polls, questionnaires, and various other ways to gather such facts; however, the validity of those consensus results rarely provide the "audience" from which the research was taken. Knowing the audience is an important piece of information to have when being presented with the final percentage or points of such findings.  That said, whomever is listening or reading such results will interpret the findings based on their personal perspective. 
     Why does this matter? Well, in my humble opinion, each of us needs to take responsibility for how we interpret the information we receive. To do this,  we need to have a clear sense of what is important to us and what we value most in our lives, as well as how we feel and what we sense about a situation. Many people only rely on information they receive, rather than pausing and considering their personal sense of what is being reported. Of course, there are no simple answers to such findings since at this time on our planet, everything seems to be questionable. 
       Let's make this personal. In the big picture of your life, what is important to you? What helps you feel hopeful, happy, energized, motivated and lightens your step in life? In this diverse world in which we live, what do you know for certain? Deepak Chopra wrote in the, The Seven Spiritual Laws for Success, Through the wisdom of uncertainty I will find my security. What a powerful statement! Sometimes in life it is good to not know something, to not be thinking all the time; rather, to simply experience the moment.  To do this requires knowing yourself and what's truly important to you, and most importantly trusting yourself in order to answer, What do I really need?
      Maslow's hierarchy of basic needs is a simple way to understand and learn what you truly need to feel satisfied with life. It offers ways to learn what others you love may need, and to develop space in your life to let your heart guide you. There lies the means to begin to trust your gut instincts when confronting literally every situation in life.  Using the Mandala as a Compass to Find your True North,  offers a unique and easy way to understand and discover answers to the question, "What do I really need." Check out the Community Events page for a bit more information.

Events:
The Deepening into Wisdom circle is Thursday, August 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Join us as we explore and share stories that have guided our lives. Sometimes those stories are actual ones that pertain to our lives, or ones we have written during our creative journal writing time, and sometimes it's a story we read that touched our hearts. This circle is open to everyone, first timers and regular attendees. All that is required is an open heart, a blanket for your lap and a willingness to meet other "Seekers." There is a gifting bowl to offer back a bit of what you have gained by attending.

The Full "Sturgeon" Moon arrives Monday, Aug 19 at 2:26p.m. Along with the beautiful opportunity to use the powerful, fullness of Grandmother Moon, the Clan Mother, Setting Sun Woman brings her teachings of ways to Live the Truth.  What a powerful time to support and develop your personal knowing of the Truth by which you live your life. 

May your walk through the heat and fullness of summer make August a month to enjoy the playful, adventurous times  as you reconnect with the child within and re-member those heart-felt memories of summer.

                                    "For it is only with the heart one can clearly see, what is important is invisible to the eye,"
                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Little Prince
​                                                                       From my Heart to yours, Vicky