Life in the United States (especially in the West) seems to follow the ‘lone cowboy’ theme — independently doing what you want. I find that my life is richer when I recognize the importance of community. The definition of community can be rather broad. According to Dictionary.com, community is … a social group of any … More The Importance of Community
I recently read an article in the Science of Mind Magazine: “You are the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You.” That phrase stuck in my head for days. I am the best thing that ever happened to ME. Let that sink in for a few moments. Our best thing is not our family, our … More You Are the Best Thing
We see memes and quotes all the time telling us to be kind. But how many of us read those quotes and then go about being who we are, not even thinking about kindness? I have written about this before, but I felt it was important to discuss it again! It seems that every year … More Be Kind – Don’t Judge
People who cultivate meaningful work in their lives are blessed. Meaningful work is important to me, but it wasn’t always that way in my younger years! Most people finish college and find a job in their field. Then, somewhere along the way, they begin to wonder why they are doing XYZ when they really don’t … More Cultivate Meaningful Work
If you have been listening to what is happening in the world around you, you may have heard about Waking Up or being Woke. But what does that really mean? Following is a quote from Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher Father Richard Rohr called Growing Up, Waking Up and Cleaning Up By Waking Up we are speaking … More Waking Up!
We are built to engage in constant grounding and renewing. Our bodies replace billions of cells during a short day. But what about our minds, hearts, and souls? A few months back, I read an article in Science of Mind Magazine that outlined suggestions for grounding and renewing our minds. Following are the suggestions Swati … More Grounding and Renewing
A few weeks ago, I shared Jessica Elizabeth Taylor’s book, A Spiritual Awakening. After further contemplation of her book, I feel I left the article incomplete without adding her Awakening Meditative Practice. Often, when we lose our way or forget we are one with the One, certain practices can center us back in Spirit. Spiritual … More Awakening Meditative Practice
I typically don’t post articles about politics because it has become a form of religion to many. But what if we disagree with the political trends of the time? How do we learn to maneuver through politics, especially during times like these? Before I proceed, I want to set some ground rules. We are all … More Maneuver Through Politics
Our greatest gift while we live on earth is our creativity. Why? Because we express Spirit through our creativity. In other words, we express the depth of our spirituality that works through us through the creativity that lives within us. I was well into adulthood before I really understood this concept. When my kids were … More Express Spirit Through Creativity
Many people struggle with trusting in Spirit. But I suggest we learn to trust by living in the present moment. I grew up with a mother that I describe as a worry-wart! I guess growing up during the Depression of the 1930s and then losing your father as a young teenager formed the worry pattern … More Trust by Living in the Present