Having to make decisions can be awful. We go round and round in our minds, not quite knowing which set of factors should he given greater weight. Sometimes reason competes with gut instinct, which only seems to make matters worse. But what if we could place all our decisions in the hands of God? What if a…
Monthly Horoscopes – – Daily Astrology – – All of my life I search for someone to love, someone to make me complete. I choose partners and change partners. I dance to a song of heartbreak and hope, all the while wondering if somewhere, somehow, someone perfect is searching for me, too. But I am only me….
When we help others, what we are really doing is helping ourselves. The joy and happiness that love and compassion for others brings to us is one of the best kept secrets of life. Helping others always makes us feel good. A hidden part of us rejoices when we reach out to one another in…
We are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. How we think is the kind of life we live. Our memories of our past strongly influence how we envision our life to be in the future. Placing thoughts of happiness…
Children are natural learners. Children learn when they have interesting things to do and interested people to help them. They love to be creative. They love to explore and one of their favorite things to discuss is the Earth, sun, stars and planets. It is important for parents to talk to them, listen to what…
It is time to reassess who we are and reevaluate what we believe in. We need to accept the fact that we are not perfect and that not everyone will love, appreciate or approve of who we are, and that’s OK. We will never be a perfect human being, for no one is perfect. We…
A happy life is made up of little things: a gift sent, a letter written, a call made, a recommendation given, transportation provided, a cake made, a book lent, a check sent. ~ Carol Holmes ~ If you want a happy life, become more aware of your negative thinking and try replacing those thoughts with…
That seemingly scary condition, whatever it may be, is not the problem. It’s your reaction that has you shaking. And that’s why, if you’ll become conscious of a fearful condition instead of afraid of it, you’ll change forever your relationship with fear. ~Guy Finley (Design Your Destiny) ~ One of fear’s common tricks is to make us second-guess…
The physical body is at work every moment, an array of mechanisms with a brilliance of design and efficiency our human efforts have never begun to match. Our hearts beat, our lungs breathe, our ears hear, our hair grows. And we don’t have to make them work – they just do. Planets revolve around the…
Dear God Sometimes I feel stuck in a loop of analyzing my life and experiences. If I could figure things out on my own, I would have done so already. Lift me above this trap of the past. I open my mind and heart to Your spirit now. Reveal Your wisdom in me that I…
Peace is not the absence of war; it is a virtue; a state of mind; a disposition for benevolence; confidence; and justice. ~ Baruch Spinoza ~ Peace of mind is always available, but it requires effort, Inner peace leads to external peace. By creating peace in your inner world, in your mind, you bring it into…
Motivation is not a constant thing that is always there for you. It comes and goes, and comes and goes again, like the tide. But realize that while it may go away, it doesn’t do so permanently. It will come back. Just stick it out and wait for that motivation to come back. Just don’t…
Constantly remind yourself, “I am a member of the whole body of conscious things.” If you think of yourself as a mere “part,” then love for mankind will not well up in your heart; you will look for some reward in every act of kindness and miss the boon which the act itself is offering. …
Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your Ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil. ~ James Allen ~ Your vision is essential to your success, not optional. You need to know where you’re headed before you get started. The goal setting process is mostly about the…
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run, the sword will always be conquered by the spirit. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~ The sword is the only offensive weapon on the list of spiritual armor. The Holy Spirit will give us wisdom for each tempting situation that confronts…
Woodstock was a display of peace, love and music at a monumental music festival of a half a million people, for three days in New York state. The teens, in their movement of the 60s, believed that anything is possible if you believe in it. They thought they could change the world. The legend of Woodstock still manages…
Walk in peace. Be undisturbed and unperturbed: all is in God’s plan. Never doubt this. Bring God into your life, and you will see miracles. ~ White Eagle (The Quiet Mind) Miracles are there for the asking. Instead of trying harder to reach God, he tells us how we can begin a relationship with him right now….
My creating the life I want will not come about because I am imagining it different, imagining a new job, imagining a new whatever it is. It will be because I am looking at what is and asking, “Have I shown up fully within my life exactly as it is?” If you show up fully…
We are Unique! We like to be different! The way we choose to live our life is our personal concern as long as it does not hurt anyone. It is our life to live. We live our life on our own terms, making our own decisions, and are the only ones responsible for our choices….
In this time of whole-system transition, we can no longer afford to live as half-light versions of ourselves. The complexity of our time requires a greater and wiser use of our capacities, a rich playing of the instrument we have been given. The world can thrive only if we can grow. The possible society can…
Ever felt an angel’s breath in the gentle breeze? A teardrop in the falling rain? Hear a whisper amongst the rustle of leaves? Or been kissed by a lone snowflake? Nature is an angel’s favorite hiding place. ~ Terri Guillemets ~ We are all angels in training. Cloud formations may not be random. That one…
Monthly Horoscopes – – Daily Astrology – – Spiritual wellness involves nurturing yourself on all levels of being. That includes taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs. You can think of spirituality as connecting to whatever you consider meaningful and holy. You can find it in God, in yourself, in other people, in…
When you carry out acts of kindness, you get a wonderful feeling inside. It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel. ~~ Harold Kushner ~ Being kind is a way of living that keeps giving long after the kind thoughts, words and actions have…
F. Scott Fitzgerald suggested “There are all kinds of love in this world but never the same love twice.” Love is a lot of things to a lot of people. It comes in all hues, shapes, sizes, and forms. It doesn’t have a definition, and you may experience it in so many different ways, that…