Society has become such a fast-paced lifestyle that most of us don’t spend enough time in mirror work to see how we really show up in the world. I am reading a book (and involved with a book study) called The Four Pivots by Shawn A. Ginwright, PhD. I just started reading it, but I… More Mirror Work
Last week, I talked about creating a sacred space. Today, I want to go deeper by sharing ideas for a daily sacred practice. But first, why daily? If you are anything like me, times that unbalances me come up during the day. I get triggered, rattled, and knocked off my spiritual center. When I start… More Daily Sacred Practice
Daily spiritual practice is a good habit to create, especially first thing in the morning. But the first step is to create a sacred space. To start creating a sacred spiritual space, pick a time and place each day for your practices where you feel safe. Somewhere safe makes it easier to connect with Spirit.… More Create a Sacred Space
I learned an interesting perspective when experimenting with looking up and soaking in Spirit for dealing with blockages and issues in our lives. Let me explain: As part of a class experiment, we were asked to think about a condition we wished to change. Then, we followed the steps, keeping our eyes open, outlined below:… More Looking Up and Soaking in Spirit
Have you ever thought that we could create more peace in our lives and the world by just changing our perspective? Do you believe that change begins with a thought? If you pay attention, most of the thoughts that go through an average person’s brain are not peaceful. We allow the driver in front of… More Change Begins with a Thought
Our monthly Meditation for World Peace and Harmony group met last Sunday. After meeting for several months, I cannot fully describe the power of meditation in my life. So how does the power of meditation impact a person’s life? The first thought that comes to me goes back to my days as an avid Bible… More The Power of Meditation
With the many religious holidays and traditions, we can be overly busy during the holiday season. But sometimes, during all the planning, we miss the meaning behind Christmas. What about the story of Peace on Earth? Where does our peace go when we are so busy? Over time, I decided to stop all the craziness… More Peace on Earth
In July, I shared my involvement in the World Peace Project. (You can read the article here). This fall, we launched our first World Peace and Harmony Meditation session. I would love to share this special meditation time with anyone who feels led to pray for world peace. This project, which is new to the… More World Peace and Harmony Meditation Project
Wanting world peace is a lofty goal. But praying and meditating for world peace is a worthy project. For me, it brings together some of my deepest desires: peace through prayer! World Peace Meditation Studies World peace meditation projects have been conducted in numerous areas across the world with some startling success. According to studies… More World Peace Meditation Project
Did you know that learning to deep breathe through stress can help you relax, calm down, and become more focused? Deep breathing is most effective for dealing with physical or emotional pain. It can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and generally improve one’s mood and concentration. Typically, we take about 12-14 breaths every minute. With… More Learning to Breathe Through Stress