Many adults go through life hurting or damaged, not knowing how forgiveness sets us free. When I think about forgiveness, I reflect back to the time, shortly after the fire, when we visited the burnt-down wreckage of our home and the 20 years of our life there. It was then that I said a simple … More Forgiveness Sets Us Free
Have you ever entertained the thought that light drives out darkness? Did you realize that you can be that light? I spent most of my life thinking I was nothing but an insignificant human being. Of course, my friends and family loved me, but I did not feel important in the world. I spent time … More Light Drives Out Darkness
Learning to center and align with Spirit is vital to have a fulfilled life. But how do we know when we are in alignment? According to Unity Magazine’s article, “Centering Into Spiritual Alignment,” by Rev. Bronte Colbert: Alignment is remembering and acknowledging our constant connection with the Divine, our highest self, our innermost being. It’s … More Center and Align with Spirit
Last year, I had the privilege of joining a group of people for a Forgiveness Coaching Course with Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh. Since developing a forgiveness practice is a large part of spiritual growth, I knew I wanted to pursue the program. Rev. Michelle took us through a detailed practice on how to forgive. She … More Elements of a Forgiveness Practice
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, we remember the practices of expressing and embodying gratitude. After all, the holiday is called Thanksgiving! Sadly, most of us never think about gratitude until November. Life can be so much fuller when we learn to embody gratitude every day. Pray Without Ceasing I remember my Bible reading … More Embodying Gratitude
I learned an interesting perspective when experimenting with looking up and soaking in Spirit for dealing with blockages and issues in our lives. Let me explain: As part of a class experiment, we were asked to think about a condition we wished to change. Then, we followed the steps, keeping our eyes open, outlined below: … More Looking Up and Soaking in Spirit
September is a month when I am counting my blessings! North Central Idaho is beautiful this time of the year. The air is still warm as summer is coming to a close. I take my daily walks along the levy of the Clearwater River. The tree-lined path is a beautiful sight, with various birds and … More Counting Blessings
If you have been around the New Thought spiritual community, you may have heard the term Spiritual bypass. So what is spiritual bypass? Spiritual bypassing involves using spiritual explanations to dismiss or avoid complicated emotions or psychological issues. ~ Very Well Mind Spiritual bypass or spiritual bypassing is a “tendency to use spiritual ideas and practices … More Spiritual Bypass
Reading spiritual magazines is very inspiring to me. While reading through the July/August Unity Magazine, I read a prayer that I have revised: Spirit Be With Me Prayer. After reading this prayer/poem in Unity Magazine, I was intrigued and did some research. The original prayer is a Catholic prayer from St. Patrick: St. Patrick’s Breastplate … More Spirit Be With Me Prayer
With all the noise we hear on the news lately, we forget that there are everyday miracles that we often miss seeing. I was reading an article during my morning meditation and prayer time when I saw an Ernest Holmes quote: It looks as though a miracle happened, but such is not the case. It … More Everyday Miracles