What do I mean by the phrase, I AM Possible? Someone brought to my attention that the word IMPOSSIBLE can be broken down to I-M-Possible! Meaning I AM Possible in all things. How many times do we say that something or some task is impossible? We give up when we could be learning the most … More I AM Possible
I never understood the power of written affirmations until a friend gave me a journal several months ago. Pondering what to do with it, another friend suggested I use it as a gratitude journal. Every morning for several months, I wrote what I was grateful for that day. Okay, that was good, but then, I … More The Power of Written Affirmations
This past week has been the most vivid example of life’s ups and downs in a very long time! As I explained last week, I spent five days in Olympia, WA, with my people at my home center: CSL Olympia. I had a wonderful time! After spending so much time on Zoom, I saw and … More Life’s Ups and Downs
In honor of the season, I would like to share this Thanksgiving poem: Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. … More Thanksgiving Poem
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I am reminded of the importance of gratitude in my daily spiritual practice. During some of the most challenging times in my life, expressing gratitude was the only prayer I could muster up. Finding something to be grateful for can change a person’s perspective and thinking process. It causes … More Importance of Gratitude
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
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
Life is interesting. It can contain the greatest blessings and the most difficult challenges. Today, I want to share about dealing with challenges. The last few weeks have been incredibly challenging for me. Between illness, holidays, rent increases, snow, and cold weather, I sometimes wonder when the sun will shine again — figuratively and physically! … More Dealing with Challenges
This is a busy week preparing for Thanksgiving Dinner, setting up for company, and everything that goes with Thanksgiving. So today, I am going to list a few quotes from various sources to share a Happy Thanksgiving: “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” — Henry David Thoreau (shared … More Happy Thanksgiving
This month would not be complete without mentioning how we can give thanks for all things — not just during the Thanksgiving Meal, but at all times. Giving thanks in unlikely situations is explained perfectly in a post from Rev. Teresa Burton with Unity’s Daily Word publication. Beyond Gratitude A few weeks ago, I had … More Give Thanks for All Things