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
Life can be amazing! Or is it just my life? While rewriting and reforming my newest digital guide, Secrets for Deepening Prayer and Spiritual Connection, I learned some important lessons that I can apply to my life. Over the last few months, I have been updating and republishing some of the digital products I created between 2018 … More Deepening Prayer and Spiritual Connection
I never understood the power of written affirmations until a friend gave me a journal several months ago. Pondering what to do with it, another friend suggested I use it as a gratitude journal. Every morning for several months, I wrote what I was grateful for that day. Okay, that was good, but then, I … More The Power of Written Affirmations
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
In my many travels across the internet, I read some special articles. I want to share one today from a minister I have worked with for years. He highlights the importance of multi-generations in our spiritual communities. In a thriving spiritual community, the presence of multiple generations is not just a blessing—it’s essential. The older … More Multi-Generations in our Spiritual Communities
This past week has been the most vivid example of life’s ups and downs in a very long time! As I explained last week, I spent five days in Olympia, WA, with my people at my home center: CSL Olympia. I had a wonderful time! After spending so much time on Zoom, I saw and … More Life’s Ups and Downs
We all experience situations and people that cause us pain and resentment. But hanging on to negative feelings can increase anxiety and even cause premature aging. Every day, I remind myself to let go of resentments — for my health, if for no other reason! Despite all the things and gadgets we all own, many … More Let Go of Resentments
The more I see what affects my community and our country, the more I am convinced we must practice resistance! But I am not talking about resisting a body of people, a government, or any particular ideal, but resisting our urges that cause division. Before I go any further, there is a time and place … More Practice Resistance
** SPOILER ALERT: This is NOT a political post.** I am choosing to search my heart to see what Spirit is revealing to me through my reaction to Donald Trump’s government. In other words, I have been contemplating what the current government has taught me. One of my coping mechanisms for navigating difficult situations is … More What the Current Government has Taught Me
For my final article on power in our lives, I want to remind us that the power of love is always in and around us. This week, I read an article by Father Richard Rohr on the power of stillness. However, I also found parts of his article that discussed the power of love. In … More The Power of Love