“Acceptance is an important part of serenity. It is not enough, however, simply to accept the things we cannot change. For me, serenity comes from not having any investment in the outcome. If I am genuinely serene, then it will not matter to me whether things change or stay the same. Either way, I choose to be happy.”
Victor Shamas“The present moment is the only one that matters, and what you are doing right now is as delightful as anything else.”
Victor Shamas“Creativity is not just thinking outside the box but living outside it.”
Victor Shamas“Love is the binding force of the universe. It is an ongoing flow that unites all of creation.”
Victor Shamas“Play is a sacred act. When we are playing, the essence of all creation flows freely through us. We are expressing our true nature and connecting with the very core of our existence. Nothing is more spiritual than that.”
Victor Shamas“The world is perfect, and at the same time, it is in a constant state of unfolding. This is also true for you and me. Our quest for enlightenment is really just a re-connection with something that already exists in us.”
Victor Shamas“Repose is not a discipline or practice. To experience Repose, you do not need to adhere to any specific philosophy or become proficient in any technique. There is no learning curve and no wrong way to be in Repose.”
Victor Shamas, Repose: The Potent Pause“Repose is the most expansive posture you can assume. When you are in Repose, your body is as open and extended as it can be. If the power of a pose is determined by how large it makes your body feel and appear, then Repose should be viewed as the ultimate high-power pose.”
Victor Shamas, Repose: The Potent Pause“Nothing in the universe is impermeable to the flow of love.”
Victor Shamas, The Chanters Guide: Sacred Chanting as a Shamanic Practice“If you allow yourself to experience the present moment, you will discover that it does not get better than this Paradise is here and now, waiting for you to arrive, to accept, to surrender, and to enjoy.”
Victor Shamas, The Way of Play: Reclaiming Divine Fun & Celebration