Today, July 31, is the tenth anniversary of my graduation from Practitioner Studies with the Centers for Spiritual Living. Looking back on the work, reading, studying, and meeting with my fellow practitioner students, I can say it was a very enriching time for me. Also, I knew from a very young age I was destined … More Ten-Year Anniversary
Yesterday, I read the Science of Mind Daily Guide titled “Choose Your Thoughts Wisely.” This was a very important lesson that I gained through my affiliation with New Thought Centers and classes. The power of our thoughts goes much deeper than we realize. Ernest Holmes teaches us that our mind is creative and through our … More Choose Your Thoughts
There has been talk lately about bringing Bible teaching back into schools. If the Bible is taught in school, we should focus on how to live by the Beatitudes. After reading and studying the Bible for 25 or more years, I am convinced that it is basically an historical book filled with “laws, legends and … More Live By the Beatitudes
I am grateful for the power of prayer in my life because my mind can play tricks on me without me realizing it. Prayer often brings this to my attention! I have a health condition. It is not life-threatening or overly serious. But it does need monitoring and medication to keep it under control. Since … More The Power of Prayer in My Life
Focusing on the goal is important in sports, but it is just as important when trying to accomplish an important task in life. Do you have times when you are trying to complete a task, go in a new direction, or start a new project, only to get sidetracked? Life happens, obstacles loom, or nay-sayers … More Focusing on the Goal
Our brains are like computers. Our running systems must be on the right track to run properly—on our computers and in our brains! I spend much of my day in front of my computer. For the past 5-6 years (or more), I have worked as a virtual assistant, primarily supporting CSL churches with their websites, … More Our Brains are like Computers
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?
Honestly, I don’t know if rest is an attribute of God, but peace definitely is! I am writing about this because I am not feeling my best today, mostly because I am doing too much and have lost my peace! This reminds me of my father. He was a Type A personality. Or, as his … More Rest is an Attribute of God
A well-known phrase around the New Thought community is Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life. But, how do you change your thinking? Through Prayer! If you grew up in a historical religion (such as Catholicism), you were never taught how to change your thinking through Prayer. I spent my childhood reciting the Lord’s Prayer or … More Change Your Thinking Through Prayer
Approximately 70% of households in the US have pets. I have always considered my cats as my little companions. However, I have recently come to realize that pets are spiritual beings with spiritual wisdom that may surpass our own. I have owned cats for nearly all of my life (I also had some dogs, but … More Pets Are Spiritual Beings