Looking at the election results made this article challenging to write. As I wondered what to write, I came across so many encouraging articles telling us to breathe and continue breathing! I am so thankful for the New Thought teaching that I surround myself with. If it weren’t for my spiritual practice and my various… More Breathe!
New Thought folk generally don’t go door to door proclaiming that we are all one with Spirit. So, how are we expressing our values to the world? Most Centers have outreach programs that engage in various promotional tasks, but what about you and me as individuals? How do we share our values? For me, the… More Expressing Our Values
I am not sure how well this article will unfold since I am dealing with the death of my mother. She passed away early Friday, October 18. Needless to say, this is not easy to experience, talk about, or write about. As I work through this, my mind is scattered, and I forget what I… More Dealing with Death
Listening and challenging what you hear is a good check and balance. But what happens when you give in to the temptation to challenge everything? I fell into this habit pattern without realizing it. A trip away from home helped me see that there is a time and place to challenge ideas and a time… More The Temptation to Challenge Everything
Last week, I shared about Living in Peace. This week, I am dedicating this article to Conquering Confusion. I don’t know if you feel it, but sometimes I feel like I am living in the funnel of a tornado! The world seems to be in flux, and with all that is going on, it is… More Conquering Confusion
I recently read an article in the Science of Mind Magazine: “You are the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You.” That phrase stuck in my head for days. I am the best thing that ever happened to ME. Let that sink in for a few moments. Our best thing is not our family, our… More You Are the Best Thing
We see memes and quotes all the time telling us to be kind. But how many of us read those quotes and then go about being who we are, not even thinking about kindness? I have written about this before, but I felt it was important to discuss it again! It seems that every year… More Be Kind – Don’t Judge
It is helpful to stay focused and centered to live a happy and fulfilling life. However, there can be so many distractions from all the conflicting information shared on the Internet and with friends and family. Sometimes, it is hard to stay centered. If you have not already figured it out, I tend to be… More Keep Focused and Centered
Millions of thoughts go through our heads during the day (and night). Some are inspiring, and some can be destructive. Often, we don’t know which is which. So, my advice: Don’t invite your thoughts to a party! What do I mean by that? When I was involved in the fundamental Christian movement, we were taught… More Don’t Invite Your Thoughts to a Party
Did you know that one of the best prayers we can ever speak is a prayer of gratitude? When struggling with the world around us, situations can turn around by making gratitude our prayer. Maybe that sounds a bit simplistic, but let me share more. I spent too many years feeling and acting like a… More Making Gratitude Our Prayer