Floating so gently on the wind, kites wheel and dip, their beautiful colors displayed for everyone to see. They don’t fly of their own power, but because of the wind that propels them. They have no light of their own, but the sun shines through them. We often crave the power or light we feel we don’t have; we forget that those things are available freely to every one of us. All we need to do is find our true nature, and that uplift happens immediately. You have everything you need right now to reach those great heights.

Try this meditation for one minute every day, or longer if you want to:

TAKE A MOMENT TODAY to pause and open yourself to the inspiration around you. Let go of the negative thoughts and be a conduit for that positive light.

As the river flows, from out of the faceless void arises the greatest of realities — a simple smile. —Bernadette Roberts, Carmelite nun and author

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