Many adults go through life hurting or damaged, not knowing how forgiveness sets us free. When I think about forgiveness, I reflect back to the time, shortly after the fire, when we visited the burnt-down wreckage of our home and the 20 years of our life there. It was then that I said a simple … More Forgiveness Sets Us Free
My holiday season was different this year. There were many stumbling blocks, stressors, and confusion, but I experienced a small Christmas Miracle in the end! Nothing this season seemed to go the way I wanted. Thanksgiving didn’t go as planned, and we spent it alone, trying to cope with the stress it created. Then a … More A Christmas Miracle
Most everyone has heard the Christmas Story — whether it be about the first Christmas and the birth of Jesus or about Santa Claus and all the good things you will receive if you’ve been a good boy or girl. This year I want to share my favorite Christmas Story A Christmas Story with a … More A Special Christmas Story
December is a month full of many different celebrations. Growing up, my family and friends celebrate Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus. We also incorporated the practices of decorating trees and visits from Santa Claus. Other countries and religions commemorate other celebrations and holidays. Here are some of the unique winter holidays and traditions: Rohatsu, … More Winter Holidays and Traditions
Have you ever entertained the thought that light drives out darkness? Did you realize that you can be that light? I spent most of my life thinking I was nothing but an insignificant human being. Of course, my friends and family loved me, but I did not feel important in the world. I spent time … More Light Drives Out Darkness
Learning to center and align with Spirit is vital to have a fulfilled life. But how do we know when we are in alignment? According to Unity Magazine’s article, “Centering Into Spiritual Alignment,” by Rev. Bronte Colbert: Alignment is remembering and acknowledging our constant connection with the Divine, our highest self, our innermost being. It’s … More Center and Align with Spirit
Last weekend, my husband took me dancing. It had been a while, but it reminded me of how we are daily dancing with Spirit. Dancing has always been a big part of my life. My mother enrolled me in classes when I was only seven years old. My teacher told me I was her prize … More Dancing with Spirit
Last year, I had the privilege of joining a group of people for a Forgiveness Coaching Course with Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh. Since developing a forgiveness practice is a large part of spiritual growth, I knew I wanted to pursue the program. Rev. Michelle took us through a detailed practice on how to forgive. She … More Elements of a Forgiveness Practice
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, we remember the practices of expressing and embodying gratitude. After all, the holiday is called Thanksgiving! Sadly, most of us never think about gratitude until November. Life can be so much fuller when we learn to embody gratitude every day. Pray Without Ceasing I remember my Bible reading … More Embodying Gratitude
Prayer is communing with Spirit. But what and how do we commune with Spirit? And what happens when we do commune with Spirit? One of the greatest gifts given in New Thought philosophy is teaching its students (notice I did not say followers) how to pray more effectively. Charles Filmore, the founder of the Unity … More Communing with Spirit