Much pondering has gone into surrendering to find peace in my life. I have always felt the need to be consistently ‘doing something’ to reach my desired outcome. Now I am wondering if surrendering is just as important. After doing some research on the meaning of surrender, AI gave me some interesting thoughts on the … More Surrendering to Find Peace
The easiest way I have found to change my life was to change my thinking. Sounds simple? But how does that work? Within the general population, there is a strong tendency to focus on the negative. (This is actually scientifically proven. It is called Negativity Bias) I am no exception. Globally, we need to learn … More Change Your Thinking … Change Your Life
Spiritual practices keep us focused on who we really are, rather than what we may see around us. But before we choose a spiritual practice, it will help to create a sacred spiritual space. According to Katherine Robertson-Pilling’ article on the Gaiam website: Creating your own sacred space lets you express your very human need … More Creating a Sacred Spiritual Space
In this ever-changing world, I learned a very valuable lesson in managing expectations. You know, when you think something is going one way, then it takes an abrupt turn in another direction — one that you totally did not expect. I have found that my expectations often cloud my thinking rather than allowing life to … More Managing Expectations
I have days when I need to quiet my mind. Life still goes on around me, but it feels like I need a ‘time out.” Dealing with the games my mind plays on me, I know when I am on a downward swing. A few days ago, I felt like I was on top of … More Quiet My Mind
Our brains are like computers. Our running systems must be on the right track to run properly—on our computers and in our brains! I spend much of my day in front of my computer. For the past 5-6 years (or more), I have worked as a virtual assistant, primarily supporting CSL churches with their websites, … More Our Brains are like Computers
Last week, I talked about letting go and walking away. As I worked through this process, I realized I needed to start with non-judgment before I could successfully let go. My first instinct when I am in conflict is to blame someone, which can be me or the other person. Blame requires judgment. But when … More Non-Judgment
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
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