I’ve always believed each of us is endowed with a special gift. And although being a great artist, singer, musician, or writer is definitely a special gift, it goes much further than just artistic gifts. (NOTE: You might want to refer back to my last article: We Are Creative Beings.) Two years ago, I shared … More Finding Your Gift!
For years, I never considered myself to be creative. I didn’t paint. I didn’t sing (at least not well enough to get paid for it!). I didn’t pay a musical instrument… You get the idea! But when I learned more about New Thought principles, I understood that we are all creative! Here are some interesting … More We Are Creative Beings
Earlier this year, I wrote a series of articles describing How Affirmations Changed My Life. But the real change in my life began when I discovered, what I refer to as ‘affirmations on steroids’ — commonly called Spiritual Mind Treatment! So what exactly is Spiritual Mind Treatment (SMT)? SMT is a type of prayer that … More Spiritual Practices: Spiritual Mind Treatment
Following is one in a series of articles based on the words of New Thought leaders — current or past. New Thought Inspiration from Mister (Fred) Rogers Fred McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003) was an American television personality, musician, puppeteer, writer, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was known as the creator, composer, producer, head writer, showrunner, … More Quotable Inspiration from Mister Rogers
The following story was originally shared in the 19th century — but is still valid today! THE NAKED TRUTH The Truth and the Lie meet on the road one day. The Lie says to the Truth: “it’s a marvelous day today”! The Truth looks up to the skies and sighs, for the day was beautiful … More The Truth and the Lie
Chaos is too common lately. Some days, my emotions flare up — I get angry, and I lose my alignment with Spirit. The first thing I do is go into my spiritual practices of affirmative prayers, spiritual reading, and meditation. I often wonder what others do to ‘stop the burning’! When I see the level … More Stop the Burning!
Following is a wonderful short story, about Buddha and the mustard seeds, taken from the Unity booklet, Compassion: Living Life with an Open Heart Self-Compassion by Rev. Kelly Isola About 600 years before the writers of Mark, Matthew, and Luke penned Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed, Buddha told a parable of a mustard seed. … More Buddha and Self-Compassion
The spiritual practice of visioning, not to be confused with visualization, is the ‘brainchild’ of Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, minister and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City (LA area) which has over 8.000 members. He was originally ordained in Religious Science in 1985, but broke away and developed his church … More Spiritual Practices: Visioning
Following is one in a series of articles based on the words of New Thought leaders — current or past. New Thought Inspiration from Oprah Winfrey Oprah Gail Winfrey (born January 29, 1954) is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show The Oprah … More Quotable Inspiration from Oprah Winfrey
Happiness is your choice! It is not dependent on getting that great job; marrying your wonderful soul mate; having the best looking body; or possessing all the money in the world! Every day when we get out of bed, we DECIDED to be happy! Even though we all share the ups and downs of life, … More Making Happiness Your Choice