Inner Peace
Heaven is Available – NOW
While editing the book last week, I ran across this passage I just had to share with you: “Yes, Heaven is real; however, it’s not some far-off place that you work all of your life trying to get to after your body is laid to rest. Heaven is here and now waiting for us to align […]
How to Love Yourself
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. At this time of year, we are inundated with the idea that love must be sought, or received, from without. We are shown images of couples wining and dining and surprising one another with gifts. We are flooded with advertisements for chocolates, candy, flowers, and restaurant discounts. But, […]
How to Stop Self-Criticism
For much of my life, I was extremely concerned about others opinions of me. When I say “extremely concerned,” I mean I was guarded with what I said to avoid conflict, I was constantly worrying about how I came across to others, I hid anything that might be viewed as a flaw or weakness, I […]
How We Can Heal the World
Today is the day we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year, around this time, I find myself reflecting even more on what I am doing to continue the legacy of those who came before whose Light shined so brightly in the world. This morning, I was reading through some quotes by Dr. Martin […]
3 Tips for Sustaining Your Daily Spiritual Practice
The beginning of the year brings with it such excitement and hope. Individuals set high intentions and aspirations for the year, and declare that this will be the year they will stick to their goals. Inevitably, a moment comes that each of us has experienced, in one form or another, throughout our lives. You know, […]
Take a Bow
Over the past couple weeks, I spent some time reviewing entries in my journal from throughout the year. It was beautiful to re-live the moments of growth, devotion, release, and surrender. Tears welled up as I thought about the dramatic shifts that continue to occur as I shed more and more layers of the false […]
You Harvest What You Plant
I started a garden in July, and I am being reminded of so many spiritual truths through nurturing it. One central theme is: You harvest what you plant. It’s such a simple spiritual law that gets talked about frequently (e.g. “You reap what you sow”), but how often do we pause and truly apply that […]
3 Tips for Finding Peace
I am frequently asked the question, “How do I find peace?” I typically respond by asking a series of questions like “Walk me through a typical day for you?” and “What does ‘finding peace’ mean to you?” It never ceases to amaze me how far apart what many actually do on a day-to-day basis can […]
The Cure for Violence, Anger, and Hatred
There are particular occasions that inspire numerous individuals to reflect on their actions and the actions of those around them. One such occasion is murder. The tragic loss of life leaves individuals questioning whether or not we can ever truly live in a peaceful world. Unfortunately, within the last week, there have been too many […]
Serving Humanity
Today is the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. I have been reflecting on the power of the civil rights movement, and what has been done since to bring “the dream” to fruition. I spent some time reading speeches from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech […]
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