Amid the turmoil around us, I look for an awakening. While I look, I listen to other spiritual leaders for inspiration. One of those leaders is Rev. David Alexander, D.D. In his article “What About the Road?,” he explores the biblical story of the Good Samaritan. If you are not familiar with the story, you can find … More An Awakening?
Earlier this week, we commemorated Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. For me, it brought back memories of watching his beautiful speech: “I Have a Dream.” Even as a teenager growing up in an area where there were very few black folks, I could feel the intensity of his words. His passion was unmistakable! Despite the … More I Have a Dream
Despite my very busy week, I found time to contemplate a recent quote I read, which I am calling “Brilliant Blaze”! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot … The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall … More Brilliant Blaze
In a world of turmoil, it is a daily challenge to live in the world but not be part of the messiness of it. Or maintaining a spiritual life within despite the chaos around us. I am fortunate! Although I live in an area where I can’t always connect with like-minded spiritual people, I have … More Maintaining a Spiritual Life
I grew up learning that we don’t mix politics with religion. As I grew older, I found it was more important that, whatever our personal views, we express love to others. In other words, if the state of the world, the politics of a country, or the thoughts of society are based and shared in … More Express Love to Others
This past week, my thinking was challenged by the circumstances I found myself experiencing. Thankfully, I was able to expand my perspective by not reacting when it was truly best to let it go and move on. In an era of tablets, laptops, computers and cell phones, I believe we have become less able to … More Let it Go and Move On
What do I mean by the phrase, I AM Possible? Someone brought to my attention that the word IMPOSSIBLE can be broken down to I-M-Possible! Meaning I AM Possible in all things. How many times do we say that something or some task is impossible? We give up when we could be learning the most … More I AM Possible
I must admit, witnessing what is going on in our country is a constant source of disorder. Even as I sit at my computer writing this article, I wonder how I am rising above these waves of disturbance. At times like this, I seek reassurance from those who seem stronger than I—those who seem calm … More Rising Above the Waves
In today’s world, with all the confusion, pain, and anger that seem to be prevalent, I find the Spiritual Tool to help navigate life with more peace. These tools help me center my life when I don’t see peace in my world. We are all spiritual beings walking around in skin suits. Maybe you do … More Spiritual Tools to Help Navigate Through Life
Earlier this week, I participated in a Listening Circle where Grief was the subject of discussion. So I’ve been thinking about what grieves me the most. Of course, I thought about my mother’s passing late last year, but it seemed I had (mostly) worked through that grief. Then I thought about the horrible thoughts that … More What Grieves Me the Most