Are you, like me, wondering how sacred activism aligns with New Thought teachings? In a world that seems to be in turmoil, how does our teaching align with the practice of activism? Science of Mind Magazine shared an article by Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith (CSL’s Spiritual Leader) that addresses this issue. Here is what Rev. … More Sacred Activism and New Thought
Earlier this week, I participated in a Listening Circle where Grief was the subject of discussion. So I’ve been thinking about what grieves me the most. Of course, I thought about my mother’s passing late last year, but it seemed I had (mostly) worked through that grief. Then I thought about the horrible thoughts that … More What Grieves Me the Most
Last week, I shared an article on What the Current Government has Taught Me. I received some excellent thoughts on the article and would like to share the feedback on our current government. I love Fatima’s focus on acceptance and not absorbing what is going on around us. My 2¢ … sometimes the bad things that happen … More Feedback on Our Current Government
** SPOILER ALERT: This is NOT a political post.** I am choosing to search my heart to see what Spirit is revealing to me through my reaction to Donald Trump’s government. In other words, I have been contemplating what the current government has taught me. One of my coping mechanisms for navigating difficult situations is … More What the Current Government has Taught Me
So much has changed during my lifetime regarding the health of the Planet and its people. We can engage in many positive actions, but what is our responsibility or ‘what is ours to do for the planet’? I grew up during the Zero Population Growth Movement, a time of environmental awareness. People were buying more … More What is Ours to Do for the Planet
Our perspective on life is often shaped by our point of view. What we see, hear, and believe may or may not be based on truth or fact. Our point of view also influences how we respond to the world around us. This is demonstrated by examining why we think one race, religion, or political … More Examining Your Point of View
Initially, I had a different topic and post that I planned to write this week. Instead of discussing what is happening in our country, I felt it was time to discuss spiritual activism. AI describes spiritual activism as the following: Spiritual activism is a practice that combines spirituality and activism to create a call to action … More Spiritual Activism
Looking at the election results made this article challenging to write. As I wondered what to write, I came across so many encouraging articles telling us to breathe and continue breathing! I am so thankful for the New Thought teaching that I surround myself with. If it weren’t for my spiritual practice and my various … More Breathe!
I took the title of this week’s article from an August Science of Mind Magazine daily post: Everything is Connected by Eugene Holden, RScP. Many of the Daily Guides in the Science of Mind Magazine speak to me, but this one caught my attention on a deeper level. I often ponder connection: What does it … More Everything is Connected
If you have been listening to what is happening in the world around you, you may have heard about Waking Up or being Woke. But what does that really mean? Following is a quote from Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher Father Richard Rohr called Growing Up, Waking Up and Cleaning Up By Waking Up we are speaking … More Waking Up!