Sometimes, we suffer from the doubts we harbor in our minds. But have you ever considered the blessings we can receive from doubt? Everyone goes through periods of having doubts or feeling unworthy! But have you ever considered that there is something to be learned through your doubt? Science of Mind Magazine is focusing on … More Blessings from Doubt
If you are like me, you may find it hard to meditate. So much going on around us; so much going on in our heads! How can we meditate? The first time I seriously engaged in meditation practices was when I first met and married my husband nearly 30 years ago. I knew about meditation, … More Is it Hard to Meditate?
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