You may call this thought by whatever fancy words you wish – psychology, theology, sociology, or philosophy – but you must think of Mother Earth as a living being. Think of your fellow men and women as holy people who were put here by the Great Spirit. Think of being related to all things. ~…
Live out of your imagination instead of out of your memory. ~ Les Brown Our whole experience of life is filtered through our minds, and we continually project our own sense of meaning onto people and things. As the Buddha put it, “With our thoughts we make the world.” Our imagination is not an alternative…
We all have Angels surrounding us. Angels are “God’s Messengers” and are here to guide, protect, nurture and to give us strength. To invoke the angels, we only have to open our minds and hearts and ask for assistance. This can either be done silently, out loud or in a prayer. You will receive the…
The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world. ~ Marianne Williamson ~ Forgiveness would be simple if we only had to grant it to those who come asking for it in sorrow and repentance. But things don’t work that way. Forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you…
Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones, and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. ~ Victor Hugo ~ To calm down after a hectic day, try meditation to help clear your mind and put you at peace. Close your eyes and…
Life is tough. Sometimes we get knocked down and we don’t even see it coming. We can never be the best we can be unless we are continually growing and moving forward. There’s nothing like a stumble to throw us off course, life is not always sunshine and rainbows. Remember, we are not judged by…
I choose to live a loving life. Everywhere I go, I find love. Life is joyous. I deserve love and I get it in abundance. ~~ Be spiritual. The 17th century philosopher, Pascal, once said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Our body, mind and spirit…
“All that I create is a beautiful reflection of my spirit.” Every human possesses spiritual aptitudes and capacities. We are more than the sum of our physical parts. Our spiritual nature, though unseen, is as real as our physical nature. Nurturing our spirit is as important as eating, drinking and exercising are to our physical body….
Melatonin is a natural substance found in the body that regulates the sleep cycle. Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. It helps regulate other hormones as well, and maintains the body’s circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is an internal 24 hour clock that plays a critical role in when…
I hold a moment in my hand, brilliant as a star, fragile as a flower, a tiny sliver of one hour. I dropped it carelessly. Ah! I didn’t know, I held opportunity. ~ Hazel Lee We cannot waste time. We can only waste ourselves. ~ George M. Adams Time is our most important possession. You…
I trust so much in the power of the heart and the soul; I know that the answer to what we need to do next is in our own hearts. All we have to do is listen, then take that one step further and trust what we hear. We will be taught what we need…
Make yourself comfortable – Take 3 big deep breaths & sigh heavily In your minds eye you see a meadow, covered in soft, green grass. Dotted through the soft, lush, green grass are flowers of all colors. See your self walking through the meadow. Feel your feet embraced in the coolness of the grass. Feel how…
Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Wind, Sand and Stars, 1939, translated from French by Lewis Galantière A bell is no bell ’til you ring it, A song is no song ’til you sing it,…
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. ~ Mohandas Gandhi ~ We need to live more in the moment. Living in the moment is a state of active, open, intentional attention on the present. When you become mindful, you realize that you are not your thoughts; you…
To know that we maintain an identity independent of the physical body is proof enough of immortality. ~The Science of Mind ~ We are a Divine Being. We need Divine Love. Divine Love makes no demand. It is spontaneous and constant. It is unlimited in every way. It is like the sun. The sun is…
I am made whole by the power of love. ~ Author Unknown ~ Love is like dew that falls on both nettles and lilies. ~Swedish Proverb ~ Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for…
The Course [A Course in Miracles] says we think we have many different problems, but we only have one. Denying love is the only problem, and embracing it is the only answer. Love heals all of our relationships – to money, the body, work, sex, death, ourselves, and one another. Through the miraculous power of…
Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the high road to pride, self esteem and personal satisfaction. ~ Brian Tracy Why do people have self-esteem problems? One of the main reasons is that they do not take responsibility for their actions and subsequently, their own lives. Instead, someone…
The most important part of prayer is what we feel, not what we say. We spend a great deal of time telling God what we think should be done, and not enough time waiting in the stillness for God to tell us what to do. ~ Peace Pilgrim (Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her…
The wonder of any land is not in the land but in the mind seeing it. If you have wonder in your mind, you will see wonder in your life. Leave not the wonder of your childhood behind. When the wonder of your childhood has become the wonder in your adult life, the world has…
Millions of Americans have, at one time or another, suffered from nightmares. Scientists are trying to unravel the meaning behind the disturbing dreams that leave us waking in a panic. They believe that while the nightmare may not directly correspond to waking life, it can reflect the sleeper’s emotions or concerns. Nightmares are usually brought…
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. ~ Elizabeth Kubler-Ross ~ When life become difficult, feel the light within. The brilliant light inside of each one of us…
Just tell yourself, Duckie, you’re really quite lucky! ~ Dr. Seuss (Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?) Dr. Seuss shows us how important it is to express gratitude in our life. When you are grateful, you no longer see lack, which is an illusion. You see abundance, peace and love everywhere and…
Our Journey to Heaven requires us to live a good, peaceful life. We must be prepared to assume responsibility and accept consequences for our actions. This involves taking control of our thoughts and making them healthier. We must trust in the path of our life. Sometimes that path seems very hard, it’s our job to…