Most people are familiar with affirmations, but are you aware of the power of afformations? Afformations (no, that is not a typo) train and guide your mind into the infinite possibilities of what you can accomplish. Noah St. John, author and creator of “Afformations,” describes this process as asking empowering questions that unleash your creative … More The Power of Afformations
In this ever-changing world, I learned a very valuable lesson in managing expectations. You know, when you think something is going one way, then it takes an abrupt turn in another direction — one that you totally did not expect. I have found that my expectations often cloud my thinking rather than allowing life to … More Managing Expectations
I grew up learning that we don’t mix politics with religion. As I grew older, I found it was more important that, whatever our personal views, we express love to others. In other words, if the state of the world, the politics of a country, or the thoughts of society are based and shared in … More Express Love to Others
We often discuss grace in various circumstances and situations, but what exactly is Divine Grace, and how does it impact our lives? As a child, the first time I recall hearing about grace was through the Catholic prayer, “Hail Mary, full of grace …” Of course, I had no idea what that meant, but I … More Divine Grace
In a world where many of us overeat, consume poor-quality food, and are unaware of what we are eating, I choose to practice mindful eating. Over the years, my interest in good nutrition has expanded. I am aware that the quality of the food we eat now is inferior to what we ate when I … More Mindful Eating
How quickly we can change the direction of our thoughts when we notice how we are tapping into the power of our words. What we tell people can frame the level of our relationship. However, how we form our words—our inner dialogue—can impact our lives. I have a dear friend who has written a book … More Tapping Into the Power of Our Words
Life changes when we change our perspective. I discovered that when I transitioned from being a Finder vs. Seeker, things began to shift. This concept was introduced to me by Dawson Church’s article, From Seeker to Finder, published in the Unity Spirituality & Health Magazine. Dawson describes this process in the following quote: “The term … More Finder vs. Seeker
How often do we get so involved with everyday living that we stop going with the flow of life? Or, how often do we have the option to make our lives more peaceful and fulfilling by surrendering to the flow? I live in a mobile home park against the levee of a fast-flowing river. Over … More Going with the Flow of Life
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
Every day, I discover the importance of the spiritual practice of listening when communicating. It is so easy, even in casual conversations, for misunderstandings to occur. Yet, we fail to give effective communication the careful importance it needs and deserves. During my studies to become a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner, I was taught that listening is … More The Spiritual Practice of Listening when Communicating