Today, July 31, is the tenth anniversary of my graduation from Practitioner Studies with the Centers for Spiritual Living. Looking back on the work, reading, studying, and meeting with my fellow practitioner students, I can say it was a very enriching time for me. Also, I knew from a very young age I was destined … More Ten-Year Anniversary
Despite the busyness of the season, I wanted to stop and reflect on practicing gratitude after Thanksgiving. Most of us remember all that we are grateful for on Thanksgiving, but what about the rest of the year? According to AI, Gratitude is the feeling of thankfulness for the good things in life, and it can … More Practicing Gratitude After Thanksgiving
Approximately 70% of households in the US have pets. I have always considered my cats as my little companions. However, I have recently come to realize that pets are spiritual beings with spiritual wisdom that may surpass our own. I have owned cats for nearly all of my life (I also had some dogs, but … More Pets Are Spiritual Beings
I am going on a trip to visit my home church, CSL Olympia, over the next week. Since my mind is focused on completing what I need to do before I leave, I am unable to concentrate on one of my typical articles. Instead, I am sharing some excellent resources for you to check out … More Sharing Excellent Resources
The more I see what affects my community and our country, the more I am convinced we must practice resistance! But I am not talking about resisting a body of people, a government, or any particular ideal, but resisting our urges that cause division. Before I go any further, there is a time and place … More Practice Resistance
Our greatest gift while we live on earth is our creativity. Why? Because we express Spirit through our creativity. In other words, we express the depth of our spirituality that works through us through the creativity that lives within us. I was well into adulthood before I really understood this concept. When my kids were … More Express Spirit Through Creativity
This month would not be complete without mentioning how we can give thanks for all things — not just during the Thanksgiving Meal, but at all times. Giving thanks in unlikely situations is explained perfectly in a post from Rev. Teresa Burton with Unity’s Daily Word publication. Beyond Gratitude A few weeks ago, I had … More Give Thanks for All Things
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
We all aspire to live our dreams. There are many things in life that most of us would like to do, but how do we manifest our dreams? My story: For several years, I marketed my home-based businesses, plus several non-profit entities. I gained a tremendous amount of experience with websites and social media marketing. … More Living Your Dreams
With Easter on Sunday, I want to share some special thoughts and quotes about how Easter and the Resurrection are expressed from a New Thought perspective. “Every time we rise to the realization of eternal, indwelling life, making union with the (God)-Mind, the resurrection of Jesus takes place within us. All thoughts of limitation and … More Special Easter Message