“Energy flows where attention goes” is one of my favorite quotes to describe the process of setting intentions to create results for 2026. Now, notice, I did not say creating goals or resolutions! But instead, I suggest setting intentions to cultivate spiritual energy that moves you forward in life. Let me explain! The New Year … More Setting Intentions to Create Results for 2026
Last Sunday, I was intrigued by the version of the Lord’s Prayer shared by Rev. David Robinson at CSL Olympia. Personally, I have never entertained any other version than the one I learned as a child: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name …” During my Catholic upbringing, I remember rattling off … More The Lord’s Prayer Revisted
Are you, like me, wondering how sacred activism aligns with New Thought teachings? In a world that seems to be in turmoil, how does our teaching align with the practice of activism? Science of Mind Magazine shared an article by Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith (CSL’s Spiritual Leader) that addresses this issue. Here is what Rev. … More Sacred Activism and New Thought
The more I see what affects my community and our country, the more I am convinced we must practice resistance! But I am not talking about resisting a body of people, a government, or any particular ideal, but resisting our urges that cause division. Before I go any further, there is a time and place … More Practice Resistance
For my final article on power in our lives, I want to remind us that the power of love is always in and around us. This week, I read an article by Father Richard Rohr on the power of stillness. However, I also found parts of his article that discussed the power of love. In … More The Power of Love
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
We are built to engage in constant grounding and renewing. Our bodies replace billions of cells during a short day. But what about our minds, hearts, and souls? A few months back, I read an article in Science of Mind Magazine that outlined suggestions for grounding and renewing our minds. Following are the suggestions Swati … More Grounding and Renewing
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
Most of us grew up learning about prayer as a petition to God for what we wanted in a particular situation. But what if I told you that New Thought Affirmative Prayer is a much more effective way to pray? I can remember praying for years for God to change certain uncomfortable situations in my … More New Thought Affirmative Prayer
Do you ever have moments when things just do not mesh up in life? Maybe all your plans change suddenly or just don’t work out. These are times that maybe looking at life upside down might be the answer! The wonderful thing about life is we can always stop, turn around, and go another way. … More Looking at Life Upside Down