Are you challenged expressing gratitude in your life? Do you have a gratitude attitude? Following is a Zen story by Oho, which was shared in the May 2021 issue of Science of Mind. Notice the gratitude attitude expressed by the Zen woman! Cherry Blossom And The Misty Moon It happened about a very famous Zen… More Do You Have a Gratitude Attitude?
Do you feel like you are struggling in finding happiness in your life? Following is a short story, originally shared by Rev. Jackie Holland, Center for Spiritual Living, Boise, about a man that chased happiness for 80 years. The Unhappy Man Finds Happiness Once an old man lived in a small village. He was one… More Simple Solution for Finding Happiness
Expressing gratitude can change your life: It helps you see the goodness of life and allows your heart and mind to be open to Spirit. Below is a story that I hope you enjoy! Living in Gratitude A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held… More Expressing Gratitude Can Change Your Life
We all seem to be dealing with too much stress. With all the craziness of the political situation and dealing with all the repercussions surrounding the coronavirus, it is no wonder that our stress levels are too high. In the upcoming November Science of Mind Magazine, I discovered a great article describing a stress reduction… More Stress Reduction Practice called GAIN
Easter week is a special time of celebration and remembrance. In most Christian circles, it is the time to commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. But there is also a metaphysical New Thought way to celebrate Easter: Resurrecting our thoughts. The Revealing Word describes the crucifixion as “the crossing out in consciousness of errors… More Resurrecting Our Thoughts
The true grateful feelings around Thanksgiving are seldom practiced after the actual day of celebration. Over the years, the historical story about the Native Americans and Pilgrims’ special meal evolved into a national day of gratitude. Since the late 1700s, people celebrate this event in history by sharing a large meal with loved ones. But… More Living in Gratitude After Thanksgiving
Chaos is too common lately. Some days, my emotions flare up — I get angry, and I lose my alignment with Spirit. The first thing I do is go into my spiritual practices of affirmative prayers, spiritual reading, and meditation. I often wonder what others do to ‘stop the burning’! When I see the level… More Stop the Burning!
One of my favorite books and favorite spiritual practices is from May McCarthy’s book: The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance Personally, meeting May many years ago, reading her books and attending her talks and workshops impacted my life in a deep and wonderful way. Throughout the years, I continue to read… More ‘The Path to Wealth’ Daily Practice, Final Steps
One of my favorite and simplest prayers to use — especially when I just can’t find the words — is the Hawaiian Ho’o Pono Pono Prayer. Hoʻoponopono, according to Wikipedia, is a Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. The Hawaiian word translates into English simply as correction, with the synonyms manage or supervise, and the… More Ho’oPonoPono Prayer
One of my favorite books and favorite spiritual practices is from May McCarthy’s book: The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance Personally, meeting May many years ago, reading her books and attending her talks and workshops impacted my life in a deep and wonderful way. Throughout the years, I continue to read… More ‘The Path to Wealth’ Daily Practice — Step Two