I share lots of affirmations on Facebook and in my articles. In today’s turbulent world, I find that reading and sharing positive messages keeps me feeling better about life in general. But other than creating this ‘feel good’ nature, is there something deeper to repeating affirmations? Years ago, when I was first introduced to affirmations, … More How Affirmations Changed My Life, Part One
Following is one in a series of articles based on the words of New Thought leaders — current or past. New Thought Inspiration from Mark Nepo Mark Nepo (born February 23, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York), is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 30 years. … More Quotable Inspiration from Mark Nepo
While I am out of town on business, I would like to share one of the messages and prayers from Unity Booklet: Healing Thoughts INNER PEACE “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds” ~ Philippians 4:7 Within the innermost part of my being, there is a … More Inner Peace Prayer
Most of us know the biblical story of Easter: The trial, suffering, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. But did you know that many of the tradition of Easter, including egg hunts and bunny candy, is based on pagan practices? Easter was originally based on the pagan celebration of spring. It has also been linked to … More Metaphysical / New Thought Meaning of Easter
Do you believe the Bible is real? Numerous discussions over the years have addressed this issue. Personally, I have watched many documentaries about archeological research to find Noah’s ark, remains of King David and/or King Solomon’s kingdom and other parts of the Bible. But what about the Bible? Should we treat it as truth? Recently … More Is the Bible True?
Following is one in a series of articles based on the words of New Thought leaders — current or past. New Thought Inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India … More Quotable Inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi
As we continue the ‘Fasting and Feasting’ Affirmations for Lent, I want to focus on the Feasting part of the practice. NOTE: If you have not seen my last post on “Fasting and Letting Go”, read it here! The fasting and feasting practice is a perfect balance of recognition of what we need to let … More ‘Feasting’ and Affirmations
As a part of the Lent observance of ‘fasting’ is also the ability and willingness to ‘let go.’ Honestly, learning to let go has been a challenge for me over the years because I tend to hang on to people and things long after I needed to let them go. It is so easy to … More ‘Fasting’ and Letting Go
I was all ready to write and publish an article this week on the Lenten practice of letting go (that article will need to wait!). Then I read the news about the terrorist attacks on Muslims in New Zealand. The aftermath of a tragedy towards a religious or ethnic group is particularly disturbing. Although this … More Thoughts in the Aftermath of a Tragedy
Lent started on Wednesday, March 6. If you are not familiar with Lent, this is how Wiki describes it: “Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later, before Easter Sunday. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer for … More New Thought Practices for Lent