“Energy flows where attention goes” is one of my favorite quotes to describe the process of setting intentions for the year. Now, notice, I did not say creating goals or resolutions! But instead, I suggest setting intentions to create spiritual energy to move you forward in life. Let me explain! The New Year has begun, … More Setting Intentions to Create Spiritual Energy
ANNOUNCING THE BEST ARTICLES OF 2024 Every year, I go through the articles for the past year to see which ones are the best and most read articles. If you missed these popular posts, here are the Best of 2024 to read again: Open at the Top You Are the Best Thing Alternative Meaning Beyond … More Best Articles of 2024
Happy New Year! Instead of making silly resolutions, let’s celebrate 2025 differently: Shift your thinking and gain more freedom by enrolling in life-changing classes! Planned Happiness Institute’s teacher, coach, and mentor, Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh, is offering her signature Courses in the 2025 New Year. If you are not familiar with Rev. Michelle Wadleigh, D.D., … More Life-Changing New Year Opportunities!
Every year during Christmas time, I begin searching for inspiration that involves seeing Jesus in a new light—not just as the baby in the manger. I spent the first 20 years of my life as a Catholic and the next 25+ years as a fundamental Christian. Although I frequented many different churches, my foundational beliefs, … More Seeing Jesus in a New Light
We often go through life, bouncing from one experience to another, without having clarity about who we are or where we are going. Maybe we will get married (or not!) and raise a family (or a single child), and once our role of parenting children is over, we may feel lost! Or perhaps we made … More Clarity
During my years in the fundamental Christian movement, I must have read the Bible, cover to cover, two dozen times. Even after all these years, a Bible verse will pop into my head seemingly out of nowhere. Lately, the verse I hear is loosely translated: Where two or more gather in my name, I am … More Where Two or More Gather
During our day-to-day life — and especially during stressful times — we need to remember that happiness is good for you. A few years ago, I did a monthly post from the book The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. As fate would have it, our house burned down during my last postings. What timing for … More Happiness is Good for You
Many of us who no longer attend traditional religious churches have often experienced a Spiritual Awakening. My awakening happened in my late teens when I left the Catholic faith that I had grown up in. Along the way, I attended various non-denominational churches until I discovered New Thought Science of Mind. This change evolved slowly … More Spiritual Awakening
Last Sunday, Mother’s Day, I spent a few hours with my mother. This may not sound significant, but it seems like a miracle, considering my mother is 99 years old. My mom and I didn’t always get along. Actually, I spent many years not communicating with her, although she lived in the same small Idaho … More Mother’s Day, 2024
Easter has many meanings and traditions based on folklore and the Biblical story of Jesus. But what do we know about the alternative meaning beyond Easter according to metaphysics and New Thought believers? Over the years, I have read Marcus J. Borg’s writings, particularly those about the meaning behind several of the Christian holidays that … More Alternative Meaning Beyond Easter