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
Following is one in a series of articles based on the words of New Thought leaders — current or past. Today’s quote is based on Dr. Wayne Dyer book: 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace New Thought Inspiration from Dr. Wayne Dyer Wayne Walter Dyer (May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015) was an … More Quotable Inspiration from Dr. Wayne Dyer
While reading “Practicing the Presence” by Joel S. Goldsmith, I discovered the following inspirational story: There is an old, old story about a great spiritual teacher who knocked at the gates of heaven for admission into paradise. After some time, God comes to the door and inquired, “who is there? Who knocks? To this query, … More God and You
Have you ever pondered: What or Who is God? I, like many people in the US, was taught from a very early age that God is a white-bearded man in the sky that watched me and judged everything I did. As a little girl, I wanted desperately to please God and every time I ‘sinned’ … More What and Who is God?