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The Gift of Fleeting Beauty

February 13, 2024 ~ James ~ 2 Comments

I am coming to appreciate more and more the power of every moment as a Teacher. As I gaze through my window this morning, the snow is falling at a rapid pace. It is too warm here for the snow to “stick” to the ground, so I watch, awed by the fleeting nature of the … Continue reading The Gift of Fleeting Beauty

Daffodils: The Promise of Spring

February 4, 2024February 3, 2024 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

The daffodils in my backyard have begun to sprout. The promise of spring!

The Beautiful Challenge of Living Successfully

February 3, 2024 ~ James ~ 2 Comments

I often ponder the true meaning of success. What do people really mean when they talk about it? Whose interpretation of success are they adopting? Living in the Western world, I've noticed that success is predominantly gauged by wealth and power. This observation isn't to suggest that these are the only metrics of success, but … Continue reading The Beautiful Challenge of Living Successfully

Honor Your Beautiful Voice

January 29, 2024 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

This morning, I dedicated time to reflect on how to best honor my own voice. I pondered: What unique contributions can I offer the world? When I speak, can I truly honor my message in both tone and manner? Can I share my truth as a gift, from my spirit to yours? Each word we … Continue reading Honor Your Beautiful Voice

Calendaring Mistakes and Learning (again)

January 27, 2024 ~ James ~ 1 Comment

Occasionally, I find myself believing that my life is flowing effortlessly, as if I have everything “under control.” In these moments, the Universe often sends me a subtle or not-so-subtle reminder: the only thing I truly control is how I respond to each moment as it arises. Believing I can control anything beyond that is … Continue reading Calendaring Mistakes and Learning (again)

What Goes Around, Comes Around

January 25, 2024 ~ James ~ 3 Comments

In the quiet moments of reflection, I’m often struck by the cyclical patterns of life. It’s a reminder that the natural world holds profound lessons for us. Observing the seasons—birth, growth, slowing down, and death—reveals the thoughtful preparations nature undertakes with each transition. I’ve always been intrigued by the shedding of leaves in autumn. It’s … Continue reading What Goes Around, Comes Around

An Invitation to Attend Your Life

January 11, 2024 ~ James ~ 2 Comments

This morning, I awoke with a realization: each new day is an invitation to be fully present, to actively engage with my life. I recall the thrill of receiving a birthday party invitation as a child. We'd prominently display it on the refrigerator door with a magnet, and as the party date approached, my excitement … Continue reading An Invitation to Attend Your Life

The Twelfth Day of Christmas: Awakening

January 6, 2024 ~ James ~ 1 Comment

Are you missing out on the simple gifts that come your way, perhaps while expecting something 'monumental'? On the twelfth day of Christmas, my True Love gifted me an awakening. During each day of the Christmas season, I prepared myself, vigilant in anticipating a gift. However, I realized that numerous small gifts come my way … Continue reading The Twelfth Day of Christmas: Awakening

The Eleventh Day of Christmas: Peace

January 5, 2024 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

On the eleventh day Of Christmas, I received an unexpected gift: a deep sense of peace. I tried to express it in poetry and so here it is: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to AllThe hosts of heaven do declareA peace for all who listen there.Yet in our world, so rife with strife,It's hard to dream … Continue reading The Eleventh Day of Christmas: Peace

Embracing Grace on the Tenth Day of Christmas

January 4, 2024 ~ James ~ 1 Comment

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave me a profound gift: grace. This grace manifested not as an external token but as an inner strength within myself. In my role as a spiritual guide, I often remind those I teach to be gentle with themselves. Whether adopting a new practice or revisiting … Continue reading Embracing Grace on the Tenth Day of Christmas

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Ripening Along the Path - Infinitely Precious

In this episode of the Infinitely Precious Podcast, James reflects on the spiritual life as a lifelong journey—a path that unfolds step by step rather than a destination we eventually arrive at. Along the way there are benches where we pause, seasons when we feel stuck, and moments of deep clarity and openness. James introduces the idea of ripening as another way to understand spiritual growth: like fruit on a tree, our lives ripen through time, experience, rest, joy, struggle, and attention. Even the moments when we feel distracted or unripe become invitations to return to presence. The spiritual life, he suggests, is not about constant production or perfection, but about learning again and again to recognize where we are, release what holds us back, and return to the ongoing process of ripening.
  1. Ripening Along the Path 14:43
  2. Living as Gift 14:49
  3. Not Yet Ripened 13:29
  4. Giving the Best You've Got Right Now 11:21
  5. When Forgiveness Doesn't Fix Everything 17:19
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