Life in the United States (especially in the West) seems to follow the ‘lone cowboy’ theme — independently doing what you want. I find that my life is richer when I recognize the importance of community. The definition of community can be rather broad. According to Dictionary.com, community is … a social group of any … More The Importance of Community
I recently read an article in the Science of Mind Magazine: “You are the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You.” That phrase stuck in my head for days. I am the best thing that ever happened to ME. Let that sink in for a few moments. Our best thing is not our family, our … More You Are the Best Thing
During our day-to-day life — and especially during stressful times — we need to remember that happiness is good for you. A few years ago, I did a monthly post from the book The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. As fate would have it, our house burned down during my last postings. What timing for … More Happiness is Good for You
We see memes and quotes all the time telling us to be kind. But how many of us read those quotes and then go about being who we are, not even thinking about kindness? I have written about this before, but I felt it was important to discuss it again! It seems that every year … More Be Kind – Don’t Judge
People who cultivate meaningful work in their lives are blessed. Meaningful work is important to me, but it wasn’t always that way in my younger years! Most people finish college and find a job in their field. Then, somewhere along the way, they begin to wonder why they are doing XYZ when they really don’t … More Cultivate Meaningful Work
If you have been listening to what is happening in the world around you, you may have heard about Waking Up or being Woke. But what does that really mean? Following is a quote from Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher Father Richard Rohr called Growing Up, Waking Up and Cleaning Up By Waking Up we are speaking … More Waking Up!
Last week, I met with a group of folks to discuss what Ernest Holmes meant by being ‘Open at the Top.’ To put this in context, here is one of Holmes’ quotes about the subject: It is up to us to find the place in between which gives freedom without giving the freedom to destroy … More Open at the Top
We are built to engage in constant grounding and renewing. Our bodies replace billions of cells during a short day. But what about our minds, hearts, and souls? A few months back, I read an article in Science of Mind Magazine that outlined suggestions for grounding and renewing our minds. Following are the suggestions Swati … More Grounding and Renewing
This article is in honor of Juneteenth Day. If you are not familiar with this new holiday, here is what it means, according to Wikipedia: Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday’s name is a portmanteau of the … More Juneteenth Day
A few weeks ago, I shared Jessica Elizabeth Taylor’s book, A Spiritual Awakening. After further contemplation of her book, I feel I left the article incomplete without adding her Awakening Meditative Practice. Often, when we lose our way or forget we are one with the One, certain practices can center us back in Spirit. Spiritual … More Awakening Meditative Practice