"The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.” – Thomas Merton Awareness is a fundamental aspect of consciousness, which is the state of being awake and aware of one’s environment and existence. The Vietnamese Buddhist…

“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” – Richard Wagner Play is not just for children; it’s a fundamental aspect of being human that fosters creativity, joy, and a sense of freedom. Embracing play allows us to approach life with curiosity and openness, seeing challenges as opportunities for learning and growth rather than obstacles. Incorporating the…

“Play is not something to be endured, it is something to be cherished.” – Stuart BrownChildren are masters of play,effortlessly losing themselves in imaginative worlds. Their uninhibited joy and curiosity serve as a reminder of the transformative power of play. By observing children, we can learn to embrace spontaneity, curiosity, and the sheer del…

"Easy is how we want you to feel about your life. Easy is how we want you to think about life. Easy is how life is supposed to be.” – message through Carol Collins channeler for The Teachers and America’s MediumLisa and Michael are thrilled to welcome back the amazing Carol Collins and The Teachers for another enlightening episode of the Awakening …

“There are almost unlimited possibilities for making discoveries and to uncover the unknown. It is in the nature of the discovery that it can not be planned or programmed. On the contrary it consists of surprises and appears many times in the most unexpected places.” — Bengt I. Samuelsson Discovering happiness in unexpected new places requires a sp…

“We are dealing in a magic realm. Nobody knows why or how it works.” — Rick RubinDr. Joe Dispenza wrote “The unknown has always been the doorway to the unknown possibilities of your own life.” When we venture into the unknown, we embark on a profound journey of transformation. This journey is marked by the spirit of curiosity and a willingness to q…

“Love is the joy of the good, the wonder of the wise, the amazement of the Gods.” – PlatoThe most important opinion in the room is the one that whispers from within. Everyday the world bombards us with countless opinions. If we allow external opinions to define us, we narrow our focus and our potential can become dimmed by self-doubt. Join Lisa and…

“Your potentiality is far greater than you understand.” — message through Carol Collins channeler for The Teachers and America’s Medium Potentiality is a doorway, an invisible threshold that separates the now from the vast unknown of our future. It’s a space brimming with possibility, where the choices we make and the emotions we carry color the la…

“Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you, and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you.” – T. Alan Armstrong There’s a subtle but important distinction between being passionate about something and being passionate about passion itself. Passion fuels curiosity. It can be a guiding light tha…

“Love opens our eyes and allows us to see the beauty of everything.” — Roy T. BennettLife presents us with a constant dance between two viewpoints: to peer through the clouded lens of fear, or to embrace the openhearted perspective of love. The eye of fear is a place shrouded in shadows, where possibilities shrink and anxieties loom large. It’s a v…

“The goal is to FEEL perfect,not be perfect. Feeling perfection brings perfection, so feel it until it arrives.” — Sirius Joy Imagine looking at a painting that is considered a masterpiece, each brushstroke, while not perfect on its own, contributes to the overall beauty of the final artwork. Our lives are like those masterworks — a collection of m…

“It is what we make of our challenges that reveals the true measure of our intentions.” — Paulo CoelhoLife can throw its fair share of curve balls. But those curve balls, can serve as the catalyst to help us develop the inner strength, resilience and confidence face any challenge with grace and strength.Transformation is a continuous journey, not a…

“Imagine it to be.” — from the book Imagination, a channeled work by The Teachers through Carol Collins Have you ever awoken from a dream feeling like you could almost grasp something extraordinary? Join Lisa and Michael for a glimpse into the extraordinary! We are delighted to be joined by Carol Collins, a pure, alpha state channel for The Teacher…

“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill Imagine gazing out at the ocean’s edge. The vastness before us represents the full potential of what we can achieve. Yet, the shoreline, the line between sand and water, can symbolize the limitations we often perceive – our current reality. But what if the key to u…

“Your heart knows the way. Run in the direction of your heart and you will never go wrong.” — Paulo Coelho Imagine a door marked “Dreams.” Behind it lies a universe of possibilities you haven’t even dared to dream of. Allowing is the key that unlocks that door. On this week’s show Lisa and Michael explore how often times life’s circumstances can fe…

"In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.” — Les Brown Take a moment to imagine life as a vast ocean. Sometimes, we get can caught in rough waters, feeling as if we have been tossed and turned by forces seemingly out of our control. But what if there was a hidden power within the…

“I am whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious, and happy. Your subconscious mind does not argue with you. It accepts what your conscious mind decrees.” – Joseph Murphy Our inner definitions about ourselves and our core beliefs are the lenses through which we perceive and interact with the world around us. They shape our reality in prof…

“My biggest influences are the things that inspire me, and inspiration can come from anywhere. It’s about having a wide-open mind and being receptive to all the possibilities.” ― Eric Alexandrakis Creativity doesn’t have a formula; it’s a captivating dance between intuition and inspiration. It’s a journey of discovery, a quest for the spark that ig…

“Source energy consciousness, universal forces, infinite intelligence, Beings that are . . . you can increase the positivity of your life simply by retraining the mind to focus on happy endings, happy beginnings and happy everything-in-between.”— through Carol Collins channeler for The Teachers and America’s Medium Within each of us lies a wellspri…

“Heaven on earth is a choice you must make, not a place we must find.” — Wayne Dyer We have all experienced the challenge of feeling stuck in loop, as if we are going through the motions stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. We find ourselves acting from habitual responses and feelings that can keep us feeling as if we are held captive. Imagin…

“Life is an adventure, so go out there and explore!” — UnknownIt has been said that, “Adventure isn’t always found at the end of the road; sometimes it’s just around the corner.” On this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael explore transforming everyday life into an adventure beginning with a shift in perspective, seeing the ordinary through…

“Music acts like a key to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” — Maria Von TrappLong before words were strung together, our ancestors discovered the magic of sound, vibration, and resonance – a language that transcended barriers and united souls in a shared experience. The rhythmic heartbeat of drumming and the beat of music have served as u…

“Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision.” — Cecil Beaton Bravery gets us to face the unknown, courage empowers us to leap. But daring? Daring transcends both­ — nudging us not just past fear, but towards a richer, more profound way of experiencing life itself. Daring is a ra…

“It’s time to embrace the charismatic leader you were born to be.” — Reda WigleImagine embarking on a journey of aligning with our higher selves, pioneering a new consciousness within ourselves and the world around us. What a wonderful adventure! With each New Moon we are given the opportunity to align with the potent energy of new beginnings. It’s…

“I love meeting new people and developing long term relationships” — Saul M. Pressner, DMDBeing a pioneer arises from a fire that burns within, a deep yearning to make a difference. It’s about listening to the whispers of your heart, the ones that urge you to step into the unknown, to challenge the status quo, and leave the world a little brighter …

“How can we love you better? We cannot. We show you, we vibrate love to you, we guide you, we whisper sweetness of joy to you every second of every day of your entire life. We cannot love better because we never hold back any ounce of that love. We love you.” — through Carol Collins channeler for The Teachers and America’s MediumOur bodies are not …

“Passion is a feeling that tells you: this is the right thing to do. Nothing can stand in my way. It doesn’t matter what anyone else says. This feeling is so good that it cannot be ignored. I’m going to follow my bliss and act upon this glorious sensation of joy.” — Wayne Dyer Imagine a world where our deepest desires aren’t just daydreams, our pas…

“Your thoughts and beliefs of the past have created this moment, and all the moments up to this moment. What you are now choosing to believe and think and say will create the next moment and the next day and the next month and the next year.” ― Louise HayImagine life as a grand symphony. Our beliefs are the sheet music, composing the melody and rhy…

"We often become what we believe ourselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. When I believe I can, I acquire the ability to do it, even if I didn’t have it in the beginning.” — Gandhi Every day wisdom and inspiration comes to each of us in so many beautiful, unexpected ways that often go unnoticed. Many t…

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside, awakes” Carl JungAny time of year can be perfect to reflect on how much we have grown through all that we have experienced during our journey, however, the solstice is a special time of quiet, harmonious energy that can be a portal…

“You got this! You have more coming to you. How do you stay with the positive idea of it? You can’t some days. If and when that is the case, back it up - your thoughts - back them up to a place and time of when the thought felt good. “Yesterday when I was thinking of this idea it felt good, it felt doable. Yesterday I felt ready.” Yesterday and the…

“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” — Henry Ford Often times, our fear of failure keep us from trying something new or embarking on following our dreams. And yet, many of life’s greatest successes happen just a few steps beyond our perceived defeats. Acclaimed author, Paulo Coelo, wrote, “There is only one thing that mak…

“There’s an authenticity in just being who you are and not having an act about it or wear clothes you normally wouldn’t wear. I’m just comfortable in my own skin.”— Luke Combs You are unique in all the world, there is only ever going to be one you. Your presence in this world is a miracle! Discovering who we truly are is a journey that invites us t…

“We should concern ourselves, not so much with the pursuit of happiness, but with the happiness of pursuit.” — Professor Coreman, from the film “Hector and the Search for Happiness” (2014) It’s human nature to want to be happy, but the question of where happiness comes from and why has caused human beings ponder for centuries. The film “Hector and …

“Life is extraordinary, if you look at it with the eyes of Source. Life is ordinary, if you look at it with eyes of boredom. Look through our eyes means see our perspective. It is more meaningful, this life of yours when you do.” — The Teachers through Carol Collins You are infinite potential! Just think about all the gifts you can bring to the wor…

“The richness of present-moment experience is the richness of life itself. Too often we let our thinking and our beliefs about what we ‘know’ prevent us from seeing things as they really are.” ― John Kabat-ZinnIn today’s busy world, many of us have become a bit distracted by modern day stressors. We have become seemingly disconnected from our prese…

“A physicist visits a colleague and notices a horseshoe hanging on the wall above the entrance. ‘Do you really believe that a horseshoe brings luck?’ he asks. ‘No,’ replies the colleague, ‘but I’ve been told that it works even if you don’t believe in it.” ― Niels Bohr, Quantum PhysicistThe modern world presents us with some interesting new ways new…

“The more you see yourself as what you’d like to become, and act as if what you want is already there, the more you’ll activate those dormant forces that will collaborate to transform your dream into your reality.” ― Wayne Dyer At some time in our lives, each of us has questioned how we feel about ourselves, our life and our future. It is natural p…

“It is impossible to live without failing at something unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” ― J.K. RowlingNo great success was ever achieved without failure. Like it or not, all of us have had the experience of failure at some point in our lives. Even a baby crawls be…

“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” – Nelson MandelaEvery reunion is unique and precious, whether it be a meeting with friends, family, classmates or co-workers. Reunions are important celebrations of roots, meaningful relationships and traditions that give us the …

“Pleasure to me is wonder—the unexplored, the unexpected, the thing that is hidden . . . these are to me the springs of delight and beauty.” – H. P. Lovecraft Engaging in creative activities and exploring hobbies that inspire us can lead to an improved sense of well being and happiness that may have long lasting effects on our lives. Many of us are…

“You are love. You are loving. You are love. In all things, you are love.” — The Teachers of JeshuaWe are all connected to everyone and everything in the universe through thoughts, words, prayers, actions, blessings, our hearts and love which is why every individual affects the greater whole. Seeing ourselves as part of the greater whole allows us …

“There’s a voice in the universe calling each of us to remember our purpose-our reason for being here now, in this world of impermanence. The voice whispers, shouts, and sings to us that this experience of being in form, in space and time, knowing life and death, has meaning. The voice is that of inspiration, which is within each and every one of u…

“Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”― Mother TheresaTake a minute to close your eyes and smile, as you do, picture one thing that brings you pure joy. When you do this, even for a moment, the things that may have been troubling or challenging you will quietly slip away. Comedian Phyllis Diller believed…

“A miracle is a shift in perception. The moment that we choose to perceive our life with love, we can create miraculous change.”― Gabrielle BernsteinLiving the miraculous is a mindset. If we take a second to think about it, miracles are only a moment or a thought a way. It is for us to make the choice to raise our own levels of awareness high enoug…

Sometimes the darkest challenges, the most difficult lessons, hold the greatest gems of light.” ― Barbara MarciniakNo matter who you are or where you come from, everyone will face some kind of hardship at one point in their life. However, despite even the most difficult of life’s challenges, how we deal with them can make all the difference. there …

“Within you is the light of a thousand suns.” ― Robert Adams“Thoughts and emotions are energetic expressions of human consciousness. We all agree that thoughts are real; but would it surprise you to know that your thoughts exist outside of your head!” Dr. Gregory Nicosia has helped to research, explore and elaborate the newest psychotherapies in th…

“Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, be strong and keep reminding your self that everything happens for a reason.” ― John MayerLife is a journey that affords each of us the opportunity to learn, to grow and to connect with others in countless ways. Our lives are filled with ups a…

“We are like magnets – like attract like. You become AND attract what you think.” ― Rhonda ByrneResearch has shown that feelings are electric but thoughts are magnetic. When you consider that there are about 85 billion neurons and about ten quadrillion synaptic connections in the brain of an average adult human, it is easy to see why the electromag…

“If you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living... Follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be.” ― Joseph CampbellEach morning when we greet a new day, we …