The Courage To Be Neutral

In these times of political gridlock, heightened social and racial tensions, and the seemingly endless stream of random violence and terrorism, remaining neutral is a genuine act of courage. More than that, Dr. David Hawkins advocated that  expressing the energy of...

Practicing Meditation or Living Meditation

My meditation practice stretches over several years.  My first inclination towards meditation occurred when I first practiced yoga—circa 1995—when it was prescribed to me by a western neurosurgeon to avoid  back surgery. For me, yoga was a stretching, balancing and...

The Twelve Powers: Elimination

Elimination: My Favorite Twelve Power The Twelve Powers, at first glance, may seem complex, but they are practical spiritual gifts that each person uses every day.  My favorite of the Twelve Powers is Elimination. ELIMINATION is represented by the Disciple Thaddeus,...

Time to Affirm

What does it mean to affirm? Or to be affirming? We all need to be affirmed, appreciated and noticed.  It is a sign that we are being valued and honored as the unique expressions of God we are. To be affirming means to be aware and present with people. It also calls...

Reverential Listening

It has been said that the desire to be heard is among our greatest wants. We ache for this deep, rich connection with others. Reverential Listening, a term I heard Dr. Michael Beckwith use in his Life Visioning Process, is an art form that can be cultivated. And when...

Lessons of the Seed and the Sower

Parable of the Sower One of the primary methods of Jesus’ teachings is through parables which are short stories meant to be personally interpreted and applied. These stories yield spiritual meaning from relatable, common topics.  In the Christian scriptures, the...
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