We live in a society often defined by outward appearance. In reality, our body is perfect, as it is a manifestation of Spirit. Sometimes, I have trouble getting my head around that as I see wrinkles and gray hair appearing. And, of course, there are those extra pounds I am carrying around! I found a … More Our Body is Perfect
I have written several articles over the past years on gratitude. Today, I want to talk about Living in Gratitude, especially during times like these, when the world seems upside down! Last week, while discussing gratitude after a Sunday service, one of the group members asked me how I managed to survive the fire that … More Living in Gratitude
With Christmas coming next week, I have so many Christmas memories swirling around in my head. I am remembering the past Christmases when my kids were young. I enjoyed the time we spent decorating and baking. How excited they were on Christmas morning to find an array of gifts waiting for them under the tree. … More Christmas Memories, 2025
As part of my studies to expand my spiritual and educational life, I attended two workshops this last week. In both workshops, the topic of Collaboration came up. The definition of Collaboration is as follows: “The act or process of working together or cooperating.” ~ Dictionary.com. From my perspective, we, as a people, are doing … More Collaboration (Instead of Colonization)
I see a pattern emerging in the events unfolding in our world. We have forgotten to believe and practice that love is the answer. How do I know that love is the answer? First, because Jesus said it over two thousand years ago when he proclaimed the two greatest commandments: “‘Love the Lord your God … More Love is the Answer
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