The power of kindness is real and can defuse situations when people seem to be at odds. I have days when I struggle to find peace in the world and my life. On the other hand, I choose not to participate in the turmoil. I may not be able to change circumstances that disrupt peace … More The Power of Kindness
Our perspective on life is often shaped by our point of view. What we see, hear, and believe may or may not be based on truth or fact. Our point of view also influences how we respond to the world around us. This is demonstrated by examining why we think one race, religion, or political … More Examining Your Point of View
A few days ago, I read an article in Spirituality & Health (Unity publication) that discussed using prayer as a vending machine: Several years ago, a client told me he’d given up on prayer. “When I pray for things,’ he explained, ‘my prayers are never answered.’ I told him I could teach him a form … More Using Prayer as a Vending Machine
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
I manage several Facebook groups related to the different niches I have worked in. When monitoring these groups, I sometimes struggle to understand why it seems so hard to be kind to one another. Over the years, I have seen unkind comments being thrown around the internet — especially on social media. Some of these … More Be Kind — We are Here to Love
I first fell in love with New Thought teaching after seeing members and teachers practicing open-mindedness. A big part of this teaching started with Ernest Holmes’ Science of Mind Textbook, written nearly 100 years ago. Having come from Catholicism and moving into fundamental Christianity, I lived and believed many false ideas of what it was … More Practicing Open-Mindedness
As a licensed Spiritual Practitioner with Centers for Spiritual Living, I’ve had the privilege of praying for others, in person and online. I refer to it as a privilege because when I pray for others, I am also praying for myself, as prayer changes everyone involved! When we pray for others, just like when we … More Praying for Others
Christmas memories are different now that my kids are all grown and out on their own. We put up a fancy live tree during their growing up years. We had dozens of ornaments and decorations for the house. The kids loved helping with the tree and arranging the nativity scene. But we never did the … More Christmas Memories
In a conversation with a friend, she said something about showing love toward things we hate, which really made me think. We were talking about the Corona Virus. Of course, most everyone I know hates this virus and the havoc it has caused society. But, I noticed a pattern: In the past, we have approached … More Showing Love Toward Things We Hate?
I love September. The temperatures are starting to cool down, the trees and plants turn lovely shades of yellow, orange, and red, and the kids going back to school leaves vacation areas quiet. A perfect time for reflection! For me, September is full of anniversaries: In late September, I celebrate nearly seven decades of life … More September: A Time of Reflection