Year after year, people anxiously await the beginning of a New Year. It is an opportunity to start over and live life again, perhaps in a better, more positive, more prosperous way. As the first day approaches, we are often betrayed in looking at what we think was not accomplished, the mistakes that were made, or things that could have …
A TOAST TO TREES
“If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, did it really happen?” Can a single tree stand out amidst a forest? Does its life have meaning? Here is a toast to all of the trees…a toast for you and a toast for me… I was out walking on this beautiful warm day in …
HOW ORNAMENTAL ARE YOU?
The holidays always arrive so quickly every year…and every year they are wonderful. The trimmings are pulled out. The lights are plugged in. The ornaments are hung on the tree. I was given a gift a little early this year. It was a lovely blown glass ornament. The coloration was amber, green,white and bits of burgundy with an almost faceted …
ITS RAINING MIRACLES
I am studying a wonderful book called The Course In Miracles. It is a book that was created by Helen Schucman and William Thetford, Professors of medical psychology at Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City. The Workbook Companion actually simplifies the teachings in a way that any individual can recognize the duality and illusion that …
THANK 'YOU"
Thanksgiving…Giving Thanks…It is the acknowledgment of holding someone responsible. Did you THANK ‘YOU’ ? In honor of this day, we praise and give thanks, first and foremost, to the Source of ‘All That Is’. Graciously remember family, friends, and acquaintances for the significant and subtle things that have been done. Take a moment to appreciate all that has been attained… …
THE FACE OF INNOCENCE
The face of innocence…have you seen it lately? Have you come across anyone or anything that allows innocence to be displayed ‘full throttle’? Unfortunately we live in a time when there is less and less around. Our lives have become a race against time. Our children are growing up too fast. The media exposes so much violence, nudity, profanity, and …
ARE YOU PASSIONATE?
Where is your passion? What is your passion? Is there anything that you are passionate about…something that energizes you, puts excitement in your voice, a sparkle in your eye and a smile on your face? Is there something that you just can’t get your mind off of…something you do solely for yourself and no one else…simply because it is enjoyable …
A SOVEREIGN NATION
It was an interesting weekend. I came across a word that had not been all that familiar to me. Not only did I hear it about two dozen times over the pass two days. I coincidentally picked up readings that had the word. I faced the word ‘sovereign’ again this morning upon a mattress I changed the sheets. Since there …
WHAT ARE YOU SLAVE TO?
SLAVERY… Serfdom, Servitude, Involuntary Entrapment…Bondage to a master or household. Hard work, drudgery. Does slavery still exist? Where do you see it in your surroundings? How is it present in your own life? Who holds you in bondage? When do you take a stand for FREEDOM? What would freedom mean for you? For the concept of slavery to be considered …
Conversations With God
SOURCE, UNIVERSAL POWER, GOD, YAHWEH, JEHOVAH, BABAJI, ALLAH, DIVINE, GREAT MOTHER/FATHER…ALL THAT IS There are many names by which the Source of the universe is called. Special days are observed in remembrance, rites are performed, ceremonies celebrate, and faith unifies all that we are. Although we remember often, and probably speak to even more so…when is it time to listen? …