Gurus - The Journey Magazine

just pay attention.
I live near Grape Park and during the day there’s usually
10 to 20 homeless people hanging out. I’ve learned a
lot just from watching them. We learn from the heartaches
we go through in relationships; lessons in forgiveness
knock on our doors every day. If you open your heart
and mind and simply ask, “What am I here to learn?” you
won’t have to travel outside of your backyard.
Your 4-year-old has more to offer
in the way of enlightenment than
you think, and that dog or cat that
sleeps all day will help you unravel
some of life’s mysteries if you just
pay attention.
daughter who’s had her share of life’s lessons battling
addiction. I learned how not to quit from my father, who
never gave up when the doctors told him he had five years
at best – and that was in 1969.
Take it from Ziggy Starrdust the cat: so what if your
face is flat, it’s love that makes the world go ‘round and
there’s a guru around every corner just waiting to share
his gifts. That Guru just could be YOU!
Eva Starr’s spiritual journey has taken her coastto-coast,
studying various schools of thought. Starr
now resides in the San Diego area, devouring the
alluring buffet of wisdom the West Coast has to offer.
Continue to communicate with her via evastarr.com
and reachforthemoon.net, or at evastarr24@yahoo.com
for speaking engagements.
I brought home a rescue cat about a month before
the accident. I can’t tell you what a joy it is to have Ziggy
Starrdust around. He is a Himalayan so he has a flat
face. I’ve come to understand compassion because it’s
challenging for him to breathe normally. I used to get a
little annoyed at his eating, because his food is all over
the place. Now I understand because of his flat face it’s
tricky for him to pick up the pieces. I’ve finally perfected
a do-it-yourself set-up that seems to work for him.
I learned about unconditional love through my oldest
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