“May you find the balance of life, time for work but also time for play. Too much of one thing ends up creating stress that no one needs in their life.” –Catherine Pulsifer Ah, to find a pleasing balance in our lives. We each decide. It is best to choose consciously rather than have life just […]
“I experience your wisdom, my God, which not only does not condemn me as a miserable sinner, but sweetly feeds me with distinct desire.” —Nicolas of Cusa, Theologian and Philosopher Affirmative of Truth: I free my language and mind from all ridicule and diminishing thoughts, feelings, or ideas. I cease with any disparaging or devaluing speech […]
Oneness Part II “We are all so deeply interconnected; we have no option but to love all. Be kind and do good for any one and that will be reflected. The ripples of the kind heart are the highest blessings of the universe.” –Amit Ray Believe your compassion and light in your soul are the most […]
Truth Message, Part I: Oneness is a spiritual word readily used in our post-modern life. Yet, the word goes back to at least 1200 CE. The word relates to accord, agreement, unity, even oneness in uniqueness according to etymonline.com. The master teacher, Jesus gave us a commandment on oneness in John 15:12: “This is my commandment that you love […]
Truth Message: Two questions we can ask ourselves to keep our self-image and self-esteem whole and healthy. First question: “Do I want to strengthen what I am feeling now?” Second question: “Do I want to cut myself off from my basic goodness?” Author of questions–Pema Chodron. A robust self-esteem and self-image is our inheritance as an offspring of God. […]
Mysticism defined: “The True mystic is always both humble and compassionate, for she knows that she does not know. –Richard Rohr.” “The Mystical Process is one of being lifted into an awareness of God’s presence. Spirit is our sufficiency, and when we are conscious of God, the challenges of life are met.” Our motive then is […]
Part I “Faith is certitude in existence. I think mysticism professes this. It is the mystic’s faith which enables him or her to transcend quotidian consciousness….The prophet takes over where the mystic stops. The mystic is ascent; the prophet is descent.” —William Everson A definition: “A prophet is basically a spokesman for G-d, a person chosen […]
“If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment.” –Henry David Thoreau Truth Message: The sooner I realized Christmas was more than what presents I received and began being open to feeling and experiencing the Spirit of Christmas the happier my life became. Also, the less disappointed I was at Christmastime. Living […]
“We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.” —Brother Lawrence Our oldest religion, Hinduism, easily acknowledges God everywhere and in all things including human beings–not only collectively, but individually. A dynamic belief and the […]
This was originally written for Labor Day. However it reminds us of the importance to clear our minds, rest our bodies, and schedule, plan in times of rest, vacation, and relaxation. Truth Message: Matthew 11:28–30, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my […]