As Spiritual Practitioners, we were taught to cultivate discernment while dealing with clients. In other words, don’t judge other people or their actions — especially those who come to you for help, support, and prayer. According to Wiki: “Discernment is the ability to obtain sharp perceptions or to judge well. In the case of judgment, … More Cultivate Discernment
We are living in a world where information — whether true or false — is widely available. Being informed is a good thing. Framing opinions as facts is something entirely different because our words have consequences. As a young girl, I was very sensitive to the words of others. I remember coming home from school … More Words Have Consequences
Yesterday, I visited my young friend, Kristi, and watched her show tremendous faith and courage in the face of death. Kristi is the youngest daughter of a gal I worked with 25 years ago. Linda, her mom, and I helped the regional director run and teach DD (Developmentally Disabled) adults. During the years Linda and … More Courage in Death
Wanting world peace is a lofty goal. But praying and meditating for world peace is a worthy project. For me, it brings together some of my deepest desires: peace through prayer! World Peace Meditation Studies World peace meditation projects have been conducted in numerous areas across the world with some startling success. According to studies … More World Peace Meditation Project
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
June is an exciting month. We are honoring love and freedom by recognizing both Pride Month and Juneteenth. If you are not familiar with these two June commemorations, here is a brief explanation: Juneteenth (19th) – also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day – is a holiday celebrating the emancipation … More Honoring Love and Freedom
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?
Years ago, I struggled with receiving answers to my prayers — until I embrace an important lesson: Learning to trust and have faith — even when I felt panicky! But there are times when I forget that Spirit is looking out for my best good. Last week, I had one of those panic moments. You … More Learning to Trust When You Feel Like Panicking
Do you practice and proclaim self-empowerment in your life? If you are like me, we were taught to go with the flow, not to make waves, when in disagreement with what we see and hear going on around us. Self-empowerment has been a topic of thought for me for a long time. Since I tend … More Four Actions for Claiming Self-Empowerment