Choosing Happiness
I didn’t start off the day in a great mood. I was super tired. My boys woke up at 5:50 a.m. (during my meditation/prayer time) and were not listening at all. My meditation was weak, even before the boys woke up. My stomach was bloated. My hair needed to be washed (for those who don’t know, […]
Spirituality and Religion
I have felt some tension from some people when I share spiritual ideas because of the perceived conflict between those ideas and religious doctrine. I truly believe the two can co-exist, but had not been able to articulate that marriage very well to those who I wished to express it to. The majority of my friends and […]
Inspiring Quote by Thomas Merton
Tears came to my eyes this afternoon as I read this quote from Thomas Merton, a well-known mystic that authored the popular spiritual book The Seven Storey Mountain. I was so emotional because, up until this point, it has been difficult for me to describe to others how I feel right now, aside from saying something like “I […]
Forgiveness Opportunities
This week, a few incidents happened that would have previously sent me right into anger, frustration, upset, and stress. This time, instead of viewing each occurrence with resistance and dread, I noticed the speed at which my mind went to viewing them as forgiveness opportunities. I noticed my body calmed down much quicker, my breath was […]
Outpouring of Truth
A powerful word of Truth came to me this morning after meditating on my lesson for today in A Course in Miracles. I sprung out of bed at 5:15 a.m. with excitement and expectancy. It was like I knew something great was in store. As I read through today’s lesson, what stood out most was […]
Releasing Materialism
I have noticed a significant shift in the way I view material things since I said “yes” to living in the light. The “proof was in the pudding” the other day when I was about to sit down for a family meeting with my husband. He wanted to discuss the projects we wanted to complete around the […]
Waves in the Ocean
While on vacation in Costa Rica, I spent some time in the ocean. The water temperature was perfect. I was on my knees and fully immersed in it. As I looked around at all of the waves, I was completely taken in by the symbolism. I was reminded of what a great metaphor the ocean […]
Miracles in the Jungle
I just got back from vacation in Costa Rica with my husband. Our two boys stayed with my in-laws while we enjoyed some quiet time together at a beautiful nature retreat. Think hammocks…beautiful scenery…walking trails…the sound of monkeys howling…grasshoppers…crickets…bright-colored frogs. It was so easy to just fall into a meditative state through just being still, looking […]
Freedom from Ashes
Note: I debated whether or not posting this today was appropriate given the tragic shooting that took place in CO leaving 14 people dead (at latest count) and 50 injured. I decided it was indeed appropriate because this is an expression of how I was able to heal my own mind and live in peace […]
Living in the Overflow
On Sunday, we attended church service and the topic was “Interconnectedness”. It was a great message and was a great reminder that we are not separate from one another…we are all one in Spirit. One of the things the minister said that really struck a chord with me and, in particular, my husband was “we can […]
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