In the last few days, I’ve pondered the following question: Are we doing the best we can? In other words, are we, as people in general, doing our best in all (or at least most) circumstances we encounter in life? I first came across this thought in Brene Brown’s book: Rising Strong. After watching her … More Are We Doing the Best We Can?
It is widely accepted when you finish your official schooling (high school or college), you are done studying! But studying and accumulating knowledge never ends — especially sacred spiritual study where you study to improve yourself and your inner life. Although I was never one of the ‘brainy kids’ in school, I read lots of … More Spiritual Practices: Sacred Spiritual Study
Following is one in a series of articles based on the words of New Thought leaders — current or past. New Thought Inspiration from Maya Angelou Maya Angelou born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several … More Quotable Inspiration from Maya Angelou
Visualization (directing your imagination) is a powerful tool in creating your goals and desires. Couple visualization with positive affirmative prayer increases your ability to manifest the things you want in life. But how do you create effective visualization? Shakti Gawain outlines steps to create this process in her book: Creative Visualization Set Your Goals Your … More Steps to Create Effective Visualization
The Spiritual Practice of giving is older than the Bible. Nearly every Spiritual or Religious entity emphases the importance of giving. Not just tithing your money (treasure), but sharing your time and talents (gifts) as well. In doing so, we set in motion the cycle of giving and receiving. In New Thought, we refer to … More Spiritual Practices: Giving Time, Talents and Treasures
I am sure you’ve heard the word: Karma! We often refer to it as the retribution to some action (usually negative action). In other words, negative actions against someone or something (or in some circles, evil actions) will be rewarded with negative action. In biblical terms, this would be the ‘eye for an eye’ concept. … More Karma: What Is It?
Following is one in a series of articles based on the words of New Thought leaders — current or past. New Thought Inspiration from Carl Jung Carl Gustav Jung (26 July 1875 – 6 June 1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. His work has been influential not only in psychiatry but also … More Quotable Inspiration from Carl Jung
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