Archive for the ‘Prayer’ Category
Gratitude Heals Sadness
August 14, 2022 |
I had so much sadness for decades. I was in denial about it. Others could see it, but I could not. I can remember men I was dating saying they noticed it and I used to get offended and think...
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A World Without Punishment
August 13, 2022 |
I don’t think there’s been anyone in my immediate family who has been as hostile, petulant, judgmental, passive-aggressive or down right mean as I have. I used to be utterly obnoxious at times. I would lose control and behave like...
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Inspired to Love!
August 12, 2022 |
Do you examine your motivation throughout the day? One of the deepest and most powerful ways that we can be in our spiritual practice is to consistently be examining our reasons for our choices. Are we inspired by Spirit or...
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Developing Infinite Patience
August 11, 2022 |
I used to feel blasted by the storms of emotions and drama, whether it was of my own making or getting caught up in someone else’s, my spiritual practice of non-judgment and nonviolence became my rock. Non-judgment is a haven...
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Answering the Call
August 10, 2022 |
A Course in Miracles tells us that a Teacher of God is anyone who would like to be one. Jesus says that the only qualification is that somehow, somewhere, we saw that we were one with someone else. Jesus also tells...
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Investing in Self-Love and Self-Care
August 9, 2022 |
Very often I speak about how Self-Love is deeply healing and transformative - and people say, “I don’t even know what Self-Love is!” I get it! After all, who has shown us and taught us about Self-care and Self-Love?...
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Feeling and Finding the Good
August 8, 2022 |
We can find and feel the good in difficult situations. Yesterday I took Bodhi to dog training lessons - we’re in a series of 5 classes. I’m not sure why, but she’s not enjoying it. I think it’s possible there’s...
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I didn’t feel worthy
August 7, 2022 |
I’ve known so many people over the years who’ve had a strong desire to earn a living sharing their passion and some of them have actually followed their heart and done what they felt called to do, but many have...
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We Are Infinite Creativity
August 6, 2022 |
One of the spiritual qualities that are God’s qualities is Creativity. Of course it is. God is THE Creator. Creativity is Infinite and so are we. It's our Divine nature to be creative. Whether we know it or not, our...
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God Is Omnipresent
August 5, 2022 |
Problems. Problems seem so real. They tether us to our human experience of lack, attack, limitation and separation. They are a giant distraction from our spiritual growth. If I affirm there’s a problem that needs fixing then I’m firmly...
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Loving the One Who Acts Like A Bully
August 4, 2022 |
Have you ever been bullied? I have. Have you ever been the bully? I have. I’ve been on both sides of the experience and what I’ve learned is that the one who acts like a bully is really offering a...
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Shine your light with confidence!
August 3, 2022 |
I remember what it felt like when I had such a yearning to be of service, and to share my gifts and talents, but it felt SO HARD. I felt like I was trying to swim in peanut butter. Not...
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Beyond the Body
August 2, 2022 |
All that it takes is willingness. Can we just be willing to see ourselves as beings who have a body, but are not our body? It’s no wonder we have so many body issues. We project so much of the...
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Give God the Credit
August 1, 2022 |
Yesterday I had a conversation with someone I hadn’t seen in a long time. They’re an acquaintance who knows only a little about my life and ministry. They were asking me about how I structured the Power of Love Ministry...
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I love a challenge!
July 31, 2022 |
“The reward of patience is patience.” My mother taught me that quote from Saint Augustine. It’s so completely true. The reward of patience is having patience and remaining at Peace. I feel one of the greatest benefits of my spiritual...
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Abundance of Love
July 30, 2022 |
Willingness to accept the responsibility is the first step in our recovery from feeling like the victim of the world. It's the key that turns the lock. To open the door to awakening awareness one must next have the willingness to lay...
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Practicing Non-Attachment At The Peace Village
July 29, 2022 |
This weekend I’m at the 38th annual Native American Elders Gathering at the Sunray Peace Village (You can join on line if you’re interested!) here in this sacred valley in Lincoln, Vermont. This event is led by my spiritual teacher,...
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Valuing the Truth
July 28, 2022 |
In this time of calling journalism “fake news,” it’s valuable to recognize that truth can set us free from our pain and suffering. Let us learn to value truth greatly. You’ve heard the saying “The truth will set you free."...
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Fear & Loathing in Manhattan
July 27, 2022 |
In my most recent A Course in Miracles Podcast Episode I share about my experience of deciding to choose Self-Love as a way to undo my deep sense of self-hatred. I was living in Manhattan, and about 25 years old when I...
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Two Diamonds
July 26, 2022 |
I am meeting more and more people in our classes who feel called to share at higher and higher levels - to teach, to speak, to write, and to lead and I am compelled to support them in finding their...
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Forgiveness Is More Than A Pardon
July 25, 2022 |
I don’t like the word forgiveness. It’s not that I dislike it either, but the word just doesn’t sound like what it is. Forgiveness is the total release of the judgments we have about a situation. It’s the release of...
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It wasn’t a waste
July 24, 2022 |
About 20 years ago, when I was in ministerial school, I was invited to teach a workshop at a church a few hours from where I lived in Los Angeles. At the time I was very involved in leading nonviolent...
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I Am Determined to Love
July 23, 2022 |
A Course in Miracles teaches us that the way to rise above pain and suffering and experience ALL the good that life has to offer is to take responsibility for how we see things. This is the promise offered to us...
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Living In A Harmoniously
July 22, 2022 |
Year’s ago I set the intention to become unbotherable. I felt ready. It was such a great decision. My life has truly shifted because of it. We live in an ever-changing world. The impermanent nature of everything on planet earth is part...
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It’s All Helpful
July 21, 2022 |
In the Manual for Teachers for A Course in Miracles, in Section A, Development of Trust in Chapter 4, Jesus tells us something that’s extremely helpful, if we’re willing to accept it as true and not make any exceptions. He says, "It takes great learning to...
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