If you seek emotional and spiritual freedom, you will want to attend a special course on Forgiveness hosted by Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh of the Planned Happiness Institute (PHI). For the last few years, I have known and worked with Rev. Michelle (current minister of CSL North Jersey). I started by taking her class, No Mud… More Forgiveness: Emotional and Spiritual Freedom
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
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
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?
Recently, I attended a book signing for my friend Neil Cox’s book: Hope Lines. Neil’s book was significant to me as my husband because we helped him get it formatted and published. Following is an excerpt I wrote in the Forward to his book’s first edition Hope Lines: The Ultimate Resource Guide for ‘Families in Trouble’!… More Hope Lines
The Bible is one of the oldest and most-read books of all time. According to Business Insider: Writer James Chapman created a list of the most read books in the world based on the number of copies each book sold over the last 50 years. He found that the Bible far outsold any other book, with… More Is the Bible Really Relevant?
It is widely accepted when you finish your official schooling (high school or college), you are done studying! But studying and accumulating knowledge never ends — especially sacred spiritual study where you study to improve yourself and your inner life. Although I was never one of the ‘brainy kids’ in school, I read lots of… More Spiritual Practices: Sacred Spiritual Study