The Message in the Space

The beauty of space within attracts the miracle of life,
birthed in each moment without our control.
The harmony of our breath……
without the interference of details and struggle,
make way for the space that is already there.
Take the time to walk with this space,
inside and outside of us.
Be in this place,
and feel the nothingness of everything.
Lift our own vibration to the level
where we have no mind.
The picture of the present
is the space that is like a canvas.
With the unfolding of the picture as you breathe……
the light and dark, giving birth
to the colors that are brilliant,
because the love has pulled the emotions
from the empty space to be felt.
As the picture unfolds,
the present moment embraces the masterpiece of peace.

Colleen Hoffman Smith

(Excerpt from my first book, Pocket Guide to your Heart)

" The sweetness of Spring is peeking out this morning. Remember how it feels when your heart opens like a beautiful tulip. The peacefulness of nature reminding us that Springtime is living in us everyday as we birth new ideas, new relationships and more love."

Colleen Hoffman Smith

" Listen to the gentle voice that wakes you up to connection...and then connect with yourself and someone.
Stretch your body to welcome the day and connect to the peace within.
Feel the emotions that rise up...connect...take responsibility...release.
Acknowledge your feelings and connect with your heart.
Connect with your life from a place of deep connection.
Call that person who comes into your consciousness...connect.
Get to know the pain by listening...connect.
Understand your life because of the truth...the connection is waiting."

Colleen Hoffman Smith

"Each day we have obligations, commitments and chores that monopolize our time. Projects and business that needs our full attention. Usually from out of nowhere comes a call for help, a mess that needs sorting out and maybe even a house guest arriving for a week. Our agendas are full beyond capacity and we wonder how can we get it all done with ease...without anxiety....staying centered....not losing our cool....and without taking our stress out on others?

I also know that my body needs to exercise and be nourished with healthy food and on top of everything, I have to shower, put make-up on, do my hair and pick out a great outfit that will suit the day's events. Wow, somedays it just looks like mission impossible!

When overwhelmed, I make sure that I keep the commitment with myself first. To move out of worry that I can't possibly handle it all.

Meditation moves me from the details and chattering of my mind into a peaceful place in my heart. Here I feel open as I give to myself the comfort and faith that I will do my best. I also know that if I am supporting myself emotionally, the day will unfold better and I will have the support I need.

Asking for help when I am sitting in the center of my heart is also important. When I reach a calmness inside suddenly a space opens in me....and I drop into acceptance....and then another door opens and I move into faith....and from this place I expand into love and joy. Before I know it, excitement is rising up and I know that I am ready for my day.

The plans may change and many more circumstances may pop up....more opportunities to enhance my day.....but I am here fully.

I will allow the the energy of the day to move through me and instead of standing in the way....I will stay open.....in fact I am going to enjoy it all...and breathe into every moment and each opportunity to be present and alive. I AM HERE. "

Colleen Hoffman Smith

"Last night, like millions of people all over the world, I watched the Academy Awards. I was very impressed with how the leading men and women were honored. When it was time for Best and Supporting Actors in both the women's and men's roles to be announced, 5 past Oscar award winners graced the stage.

Each icon gave tribute to one nominee with a script that moved through their heart, acknowledging each actor's talent and connecting to them on a very deep level. The camera moved from the actor who was speaking to the nominated actor who was receiving the accolades.

I was touched by each one, as I saw and felt the love and pride moving between the actors; as their eyes welled up and the nominee was overwhelmed with emotions. These powerful experiences staged a safe place for the audience to meet each leading actor in a very personal, beautiful and humbling moment in their lives.

Each nominated actor, whether they won or not were elevated up by their peers and the energy of everyone bowed down to their brilliance.

When the envelope was opened and the Best Actor was announced, he or she accepted the Oscar with dignity and surprise. In this moment they were all winners, they became one. The academy production choreographed a very honoring segment in the ceremony and gave each nominee a chance to shine. The Best Actor was held with respect and everyone stood up with heartfelt applause.

I believe that we were all privileged to observe and experience such an authentic and private moment with these talented people. This night raised the bar for all academy award presentations...an emotional connection and deepening between the actors and audience was achieved. Bravo!"

Colleen Hoffman Smith

"It isn't up to anyone to fulfill us or make us whole....that is up to us. We will attract and inspire healthy relationships when we are. There are some people who just rub us the wrong way...make us feel not good enough....nervous or agitated....sometimes we walk on eggshells.

We can want to live alone, but in a relationship is where we have the opportunity to grow the most. If you are not with someone significant right now, check back and remember a relationship that created struggle and negativity. Connect with the emotional pain that is still living inside you....breathe into the feelings.....and with the privacy of your own relationship with your heart...use your voice to let go of any negativity that is suppressed.

Use The Inner Workout to connect with your emotional body and the uncomfortable untruths that are attached to anyone. Become healthier in your mind, spirit, body and heart as you remember the truth. "I don't need anyone's love and approval".

Once the negativity of fear, disappointment, self-doubt, anger and resentment is released and forgiven, there is more love and peace......and this daily communication with your self is the intimate, beloved relationship that supports you....fulfills you.....makes you whole.

Inspire your life from this beautiful connection and live free!"

Colleen Hoffman Smith

"Try to live each day with one foot in and one foot out...feeling yourself...breathing fully into the present moment...being conscious and aware of what's happening around you and what's happening inside you.

Each moment unfolding as you live in the presence of all that there is and this precious place; living from the inside out trying to be aware of this connection throughout your day.

Breathe fully and BE here."

Colleen Hoffman Smith