Megan Bayles Bartley

Desire creates suffering. When we think things SHOULD be a certain way we set ourselves up for suffering, pain and failure.

Why is it that we think life should be easy? Life inherently has suffering. We experience hardships in all different forms.

What thoughts (or worry) are you clinging to, that you can’t shake, that are inevitably creating who you are? Is that who you want to be?

What are you think about?

All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world.

We are what we think.

Free yourself and others from labels and judgment by being gentle, tender, and loving (not resistant or reactive) with yourself and others.

When you allow others to be themselves (rather than as you expect them to be) you see them in a whole new (more compassionate) light.

Judging others places them in a box and labels them. Open your boxes and invite people to reveal themselves to you in each new moment.

When you label something (or someone) as good or bad, right or wrong, you place limitations on its (their) potential.

The complexity of happiness is how simple it really is.

Still having trouble accessing happiness? Focus on (and be thankful for) all that you have rather than on what you don’t have.

Having trouble being happy? Every day for a month make a written list of things (and people) you are grateful for and appreciate.

Happiness is the goal of all other goals. Avoid wasting time and energy. Instead, focus on happiness since it already exists within you.

Choose to be happy for no reason. If you depend on a reason to be happy you unknowingly live with the fear of it being taken away from you.

When actions are motivated by love, not defensiveness, energy flows effortlessly and abundantly allowing you to create anything you desire.

Compassion is asking your loved one “How can I be the best partner/parent/etc. to you?” Then respecting what they say and following through.

Love is… compassion manifested.

Show your loved ones (partner, child, etc) compassion by giving them a gift they will cherish each time you see them - your full attention.

Sometimes we multitask to feel in control, thinking everything's covered. Slow down. Be present in your power. Savor one thing at a time.