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!
This article is in honor of Juneteenth Day. If you are not familiar with this new holiday, here is what it means, according to Wikipedia: Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday’s name is a portmanteau of the… More Juneteenth Day
I typically don’t post articles about politics because it has become a form of religion to many. But what if we disagree with the political trends of the time? How do we learn to maneuver through politics, especially during times like these? Before I proceed, I want to set some ground rules. We are all… More Maneuver Through Politics
I have been pondering what is mine to do concerning our country’s volatile issues. Since I have always considered myself a pacifist, what is my role? Are New Thought and social activism compatible? While pondering, I discovered an excellent article by Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins, president of the Divine Science Federation board of directors and… More New Thought and Social Activism
The recent actions of the Supreme Court have left many of us numb and a bit in shock. To be honest, the government is meant to serve the people, but it seems to be out of sync with the will of the people. How can we find and live in peace with all the conflict… More How to Find and Live in Peace
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
As I write this, the Russian army has advanced into Ukraine. Anyone who watches the news has seen the destruction of Ukrainian cities and people. As terrible as this is, my observations during conflict are very interesting. As a pacifist, this act of destruction appalls me to my very core. Having lived through too many… More Observations During Conflict
With all that is going on in the world, some seem to think going back to the good old days would solve our problems. But is that really a viable solution? I grew up in the 60s during another time of division and radical thinking. This era was known for its race riots, anti-war protests,… More Going Back to the Good Old Days