Pat Croce
@patcroce.bsky.social
It’s beautiful to give thanks; it’s mystical to BE thanks. Be the loving embrace of right Now. Hug Life itSelf - everything & everyone that has been gifted to you.
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
It’s beautiful to give thanks; it’s mystical to BE thanks. Be the loving embrace of right Now. Hug Life itSelf - everything & everyone that has been gifted to you.
If you can’t think of something to be thankful for during this holiday, then be thankful for what you don’t have that you wouldn’t want. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
If you can’t think of something to be thankful for during this holiday, then be thankful for what you don’t have that you wouldn’t want. Happy Thanksgiving!
There are many paths in Life to uncovering our ultimate joyful peaceful Self. But there’s only one way any of these direct or progressive paths work; you must be the one taking the steps!
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
There are many paths in Life to uncovering our ultimate joyful peaceful Self. But there’s only one way any of these direct or progressive paths work; you must be the one taking the steps!
Whatever is appearing directly before you is for you - in some strange mystical fashion. So don’t initially resist it or reject it, but be curious about it. Grace has a unique way of lighting our path.
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Whatever is appearing directly before you is for you - in some strange mystical fashion. So don’t initially resist it or reject it, but be curious about it. Grace has a unique way of lighting our path.
Welcome the wonder of ‘what is’ & you’ll discover that every moment may be magical. It’s all in the EYE of the perceiver when not veiled by the MIND.
November 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Welcome the wonder of ‘what is’ & you’ll discover that every moment may be magical. It’s all in the EYE of the perceiver when not veiled by the MIND.
I like the AA adage to “avoid deliberate manufacture of misery.” You know what you must avoid; if you don’t, you soon will without a smile.
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I like the AA adage to “avoid deliberate manufacture of misery.” You know what you must avoid; if you don’t, you soon will without a smile.
Recognize when you feel a WOW! Upon listening to a song, reading a poem, seeing a piece of art, or observing a performance that the Beauty of the art form resonates with your innate Beauty. (Otherwise it wouldn’t matter.) The true Beauty (Divine) is in you; not the object.
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Recognize when you feel a WOW! Upon listening to a song, reading a poem, seeing a piece of art, or observing a performance that the Beauty of the art form resonates with your innate Beauty. (Otherwise it wouldn’t matter.) The true Beauty (Divine) is in you; not the object.
Standing higher than the mist but not as high as the crescent moon. Feeling some raindrops but not displeasure. Seeing my dogs enjoying their leash-less walk but not a worry. Experiencing it all in awe.
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Standing higher than the mist but not as high as the crescent moon. Feeling some raindrops but not displeasure. Seeing my dogs enjoying their leash-less walk but not a worry. Experiencing it all in awe.
Don’t blame anything else (partner, politician, weather, shi**y driver) for your angst. It’s your mind; you have the power to change its attitude & amplitude.
November 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Don’t blame anything else (partner, politician, weather, shi**y driver) for your angst. It’s your mind; you have the power to change its attitude & amplitude.
The NOW is not a moment in time, bookended by the apparent past & future. It’s Life itself so live it to the fullest; everything else is mind.
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The NOW is not a moment in time, bookended by the apparent past & future. It’s Life itself so live it to the fullest; everything else is mind.
Think about it, your present thought about this fire pit photo is just a thought. Might be pretty or ugly, enjoyable or miserable, but recognize that it’s just an illusory thought. Not true! No different than the thought you have about yourself or anyone else.
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Think about it, your present thought about this fire pit photo is just a thought. Might be pretty or ugly, enjoyable or miserable, but recognize that it’s just an illusory thought. Not true! No different than the thought you have about yourself or anyone else.
Realize that your mind is just a point of view. Pure Awareness - the indescribable, intimate Presence of simply being aware - is the true viewing.
Be careful limiting this Divine Presence.
Be careful limiting this Divine Presence.
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Realize that your mind is just a point of view. Pure Awareness - the indescribable, intimate Presence of simply being aware - is the true viewing.
Be careful limiting this Divine Presence.
Be careful limiting this Divine Presence.
A great inquiring thought is the acronym WAIT: What Am I Thinking? or Why Am I Talking? Using your mind to quiet the mind may prevent you from misery and unease in the near future.
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A great inquiring thought is the acronym WAIT: What Am I Thinking? or Why Am I Talking? Using your mind to quiet the mind may prevent you from misery and unease in the near future.
“Every mortal will taste death, but only some will taste Life.” (Rumi) Experience the Now and taste Life. It’s ever-present, never-dying, and always available.
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
“Every mortal will taste death, but only some will taste Life.” (Rumi) Experience the Now and taste Life. It’s ever-present, never-dying, and always available.
Glad to see ‘black is back’ & stoked a Sixers win! My grandson Charlie attended the game wearing my Sixers birthday gift from last year. Embrace joyful memories.
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Glad to see ‘black is back’ & stoked a Sixers win! My grandson Charlie attended the game wearing my Sixers birthday gift from last year. Embrace joyful memories.
Celebrating our 53rd anniversary of our 1st date! The Sufi mystic Rumi said it so beautifully: “Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”
November 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Celebrating our 53rd anniversary of our 1st date! The Sufi mystic Rumi said it so beautifully: “Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”
I rarely worry, if at all, because I don’t dwell in the past or project into the future over fear-based thoughts. See that (your) thought is only as true as the thought that thinks it - which is just a thought-bubble! It’s not you!
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I rarely worry, if at all, because I don’t dwell in the past or project into the future over fear-based thoughts. See that (your) thought is only as true as the thought that thinks it - which is just a thought-bubble! It’s not you!
Realize that right Now is not a moment in time. It is ever-present Life itself. You cannot not experience the fullness of Life when you are mindfully in the indescribable, imperturbable present moment.
November 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Realize that right Now is not a moment in time. It is ever-present Life itself. You cannot not experience the fullness of Life when you are mindfully in the indescribable, imperturbable present moment.
A little secret when dealing with ‘difficult’ people is to 1st gauge your expectation of them - since they may be ‘different’ than who you desire them to be. If they won’t change; change your perspective.
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A little secret when dealing with ‘difficult’ people is to 1st gauge your expectation of them - since they may be ‘different’ than who you desire them to be. If they won’t change; change your perspective.
Reality is only experienced Now!
Anything other than ‘what is’ right now is a thought. Now you can choose to believe a thought, but realize that you then have a higher likelihood of experiencing some form of unease or dissatisfaction (dukkha).
Anything other than ‘what is’ right now is a thought. Now you can choose to believe a thought, but realize that you then have a higher likelihood of experiencing some form of unease or dissatisfaction (dukkha).
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Reality is only experienced Now!
Anything other than ‘what is’ right now is a thought. Now you can choose to believe a thought, but realize that you then have a higher likelihood of experiencing some form of unease or dissatisfaction (dukkha).
Anything other than ‘what is’ right now is a thought. Now you can choose to believe a thought, but realize that you then have a higher likelihood of experiencing some form of unease or dissatisfaction (dukkha).
Heaven on earth! 🎶🎶🎶
November 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Heaven on earth! 🎶🎶🎶
Happy Day of the Dead! We started celebrating the Living within us last evening. Honor the living Soul we share.
November 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Happy Day of the Dead! We started celebrating the Living within us last evening. Honor the living Soul we share.
Diane is prepping for our Day of the Dead celebration (my 71st). Tequila is a must thirst quencher on this deadly holiday.
November 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Diane is prepping for our Day of the Dead celebration (my 71st). Tequila is a must thirst quencher on this deadly holiday.
The goal is to notice, pause, and change your internal response if your external experience triggers you. A 6-second sacred pause works for me.
November 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The goal is to notice, pause, and change your internal response if your external experience triggers you. A 6-second sacred pause works for me.
Listening to the #Doors Break On Through - to the other side. Give it a try. Break on through to the inside by simply experiencing right now! Nothing else.
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Listening to the #Doors Break On Through - to the other side. Give it a try. Break on through to the inside by simply experiencing right now! Nothing else.