A Tiny Intro to Metaphysical Bible Interpretation

In Unity, we interpret the meaning of scripture metaphysically. In other words, we look beyond the literal details of a particular scripture to understand the deeper, spiritual meaning underlying everything. In this way, every person in a particular scriptural story...

The Art of Thinking

This past Sunday morning, I served as guest speaker at Unity of San Marcos. My talk was based on last week’s blog, “Who Do You Think You Are?” which was inspired by the Spirit Groups’ study of Eric Butterworth’s book, Practical Metaphysics. So on the one-hour...

“Spiritual Direction? Say What?”

Within the next two years, Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute will begin offering training and certification in Spiritual Direction.  This  will be a brand new educational  opportunity for lay members, licensed teachers and ordained ministers to deepen their...

If Peace Is Going to Be, Neutrality Is Key

It is not possible to cultivate a consciousness of peace without actively maintaining a predisposition to neutrality in the activity of our thoughts and feelings. This does not just apply to some of our thoughts and feelings. It applies universally to all of our...

Courage To Heal

It is not always easy to have courage. An even greater challenge is to have the courage to trust God. Unity co-founder Myrtle Fillmore reminds us, “Try not to do too much, leave something for God to do.” This is a great reminder to leave room for God in the process of...

The Parable of The Big Toe

“I choose to live each day, fully in charge of my thoughts and aligned with the Divine.” “Oh my God, does that ever hurt,” I thought without uttering a sound.  I became aware that I was now laying flat on my back on my garage floor.  Then it...
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