We live in a society often defined by outward appearance. In reality, our body is perfect, as it is a manifestation of Spirit. Sometimes, I have trouble getting my head around that as I see wrinkles and gray hair appearing. And, of course, there are those extra pounds I am carrying around! I found a … More Our Body is Perfect
So many changes are unfolding in the world and in our country. What I am seeing makes me ask if we have drifted away from one another and from what is truly important for the world to survive. Thinking about this makes me want to look more closely at how I am showing up in … More Have We Drifted Away?
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?
What does it mean to be living in Self-Mastery mode? It is a living process of becoming who we truly are in Spirit. Not necessarily who we are physically, although what we do with our lives is part of it. But self-mastery is an endless path of learning. An excerpt from Science of Mind Magazine … More Living in Self-Mastery Mode
I see a pattern emerging in the events unfolding in our world. We have forgotten to believe and practice that love is the answer. How do I know that love is the answer? First, because Jesus said it over two thousand years ago when he proclaimed the two greatest commandments: “‘Love the Lord your God … More Love is the Answer
Along with my previous two articles on the Power of Kindness and the Power of Intention, I would like to add another on the Power of Empathy. “In simple terms, empathy is the ability to understand and share someone else’s feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in their situation.” (A1 … More The Power of Empathy
I’ve been involved in many discussions about our purpose in life. Everyone’s purpose is different, of course, but I believe our primary purpose is caring for each other. When I think about caring for each other, this quote comes to mind: “We’re all just walking each other home.” ~ Ram Dass There are various thoughts on … More Caring For Each Other
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
One of the cornerstones of a happy life is learning to practice forgiveness. The practice of forgiveness creates amazing power to help make your life more effective. One of history’s greatest religious teachers, Jesus – a man who lived an exemplary life – explains the Christian perspective on this issue in the Bible: Listen to … More Practice Forgiveness
I grew up thinking I was born a sinner. I was taught this by the church I belonged to, who told me I was born in original sin. Later in life, I rejected this teaching because I genuinely believed I was born out of love! So many people are taught similar beliefs about being a … More Born Out of Love