I spent three days this week attending the CSL VISTA 2023 Conference. Of all the things I learned, I discovered how important belonging to a community can be. Our world has changed so much since 2020. Not just for me but for so many of us. We battled a pandemic that left us isolated and … More Belonging to a Community
One of the teachings I love about Science of Mind/Centers for Spiritual Living is their special prayer. But prayer doesn’t help if we don’t remember to pray! Being trained as a licensed Spiritual Practitioner, prayer was one of the central teachings: Praying for others, praying for ourselves, and praying for the world. I was also … More Remember to Pray
Visioning is an excellent tool for taking us out of everyday life and into the spiritual realm. You can vision to create your best life. The practice of visioning was developed and taught by Rev. Michael Beckwith, senior minister at Agape International Spiritual Center. According to Rev. Michael: Visioning is a process by which we … More Vision to Create Your Best Life
Prayer is communing with Spirit. But what and how do we commune with Spirit? And what happens when we do commune with Spirit? One of the greatest gifts given in New Thought philosophy is teaching its students (notice I did not say followers) how to pray more effectively. Charles Filmore, the founder of the Unity … More Communing with Spirit
After studying the Bible and religious theology for most of my life, I think there are many buried truths and misconceptions I have embraced over the years. As a Catholic, I was taught I was born a sinner, and the only way to salvation was to confess my sins to a Priest. I followed those … More Buried Truth
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
How do we stay focused on spiritual truths when living in a world that does not always seem to express goodness or a healing atmosphere? Of course, all is one with the One. But if we are honest with ourselves, not everyone we meet or interact with shares the same spiritual truth as we do. … More Stay Focused on Spiritual Truths
Being very smart, with a high IQ but lacking emotional intelligence (EQ), may impede success in life. So what is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the “something” in each of us that is a bit intangible. It affects how we manage behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions to achieve positive results. ~ Dr. … More What is Emotional Intelligence?
Being overwhelmed by the senseless violence in our country and world, I work through my feelings to find a way to return to love. I know that we need to return to loving one another, looking out for each other, and stop the madness within us first. The only way I know to do this … More Return to Love Prayer
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