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
Honestly, I don’t know if rest is an attribute of God, but peace definitely is! I am writing about this because I am not feeling my best today, mostly because I am doing too much and have lost my peace! This reminds me of my father. He was a Type A personality. Or, as his … More Rest is an Attribute of God
Last Sunday, I was intrigued by the version of the Lord’s Prayer shared by Rev. David Robinson at CSL Olympia. Personally, I have never entertained any other version than the one I learned as a child: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name …” During my Catholic upbringing, I remember rattling off … More The Lord’s Prayer Revisted
Forgiveness is not a one-time decision: It is a lifelong practice of LIVING in Forgiveness. Forgiveness is an important spiritual practice that gives us personal freedom. When we forgive, we release the emotional charge of past wrongs and hurts that may drag us down. Did you ever consider forgiveness as an act of love towards … More Living in Forgiveness
What do I mean by the phrase, I AM Possible? Someone brought to my attention that the word IMPOSSIBLE can be broken down to I-M-Possible! Meaning I AM Possible in all things. How many times do we say that something or some task is impossible? We give up when we could be learning the most … More I AM Possible
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
I must admit, witnessing what is going on in our country is a constant source of disorder. Even as I sit at my computer writing this article, I wonder how I am rising above these waves of disturbance. At times like this, I seek reassurance from those who seem stronger than I—those who seem calm … More Rising Above the Waves
A well-known phrase around the New Thought community is Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life. But, how do you change your thinking? Through Prayer! If you grew up in a historical religion (such as Catholicism), you were never taught how to change your thinking through Prayer. I spent my childhood reciting the Lord’s Prayer or … More Change Your Thinking Through Prayer
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)
In today’s world, with all the confusion, pain, and anger that seem to be prevalent, I find the Spiritual Tool to help navigate life with more peace. These tools help me center my life when I don’t see peace in my world. We are all spiritual beings walking around in skin suits. Maybe you do … More Spiritual Tools to Help Navigate Through Life