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
For most of us, Halloween is a fun holiday. Kids and adults dress in costumes to party and go ‘trick-or-treating for goodies. But the story behind Halloween is very different. The history of Halloween and Christianity goes all the way back to the Middle Ages. The roots of trick-or-treating can, for example, be traced back to a … More The Story Behind Halloween
After studying the Bible and religious theology for most of my life, I think there are many buried truths and misconceptions I have embraced over the years. As a Catholic, I was taught I was born a sinner, and the only way to salvation was to confess my sins to a Priest. I followed those … More Buried Truth
I learned an interesting perspective when experimenting with looking up and soaking in Spirit for dealing with blockages and issues in our lives. Let me explain: As part of a class experiment, we were asked to think about a condition we wished to change. Then, we followed the steps, keeping our eyes open, outlined below: … More Looking Up and Soaking in Spirit
Please enjoy this lovely and thought-provoking parable, Conversation in the Womb, originally shared by Dr. Wayne Dyer Conversation in the Womb – A Parable of Life After Delivery In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?”The other replied, “Why, of course. There has to be … More Conversation in the Womb Parable
It took a trip to the west side of Washington to realize the error of my thinking and to recognize my ‘ah hah’ moment. Let me explain … Currently, I live in a very conservative republican area of the country. Although I love the area and the people, I struggle with the mindset. Over the … More My “Ah Hah’ Moment
I was blessed to participate in a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded spiritual people over the last week. My home Center is located in Olympia, Washington. Despite living in Idaho, I’ve been affiliated with a Center outside my area for several years. When Covid came along, I had the fantastic opportunity to connect via … More Wonderful Opportunity to Connect
September is a month when I am counting my blessings! North Central Idaho is beautiful this time of the year. The air is still warm as summer is coming to a close. I take my daily walks along the levy of the Clearwater River. The tree-lined path is a beautiful sight, with various birds and … More Counting Blessings