My husband and I are currently helping a friend with a book project. It is a big project, and all the ups and downs in life are sidetracking him from what he wants to accomplish. He is struggling with keeping his eyes on the prize. One thing is true: Focusing on the future can be… More Keeping Eyes on the Prize
Have you been telling a story about yourself that may not be true? I discovered I have and decided to tell a new story! I attended a wonderful Sunday service last week. The title of the talk was “Boldly Living a New Story.” Of course, the talk was focusing on the stories we tell ourselves.… More Tell a New Story
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