I saw a short clip on social media of a Chinese company’s invention of a robot dog for use in medical facilities to transport patients. While I usually see the good in creative energy saving technology, this is not one I can applaud. Why, might you ask? Well, for one thing, it takes the human …
We all know how it feels to be in the presence of someone who has deep inner wisdom and peace no matter what is going on in the outside world. This individual did not become that way overnight but consciously chose to connect with the inner wisdom that is always available. Spiritual maturity is a …
With so much hatred and anger in the world right now, can we each make a conscious decision to take it down a notch? You know the popular phrase, “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me?” There is even a song by that name.[i] If I want to see peace in …
How many times have we heard the phrase “That ship has sailed”? It is a popular phrase that means a period of opportunity or challenge has already passed, and acceptance is the way forward. It is an old phrase that was used in the time of sailing ships before newer steam and diesel-powered vessels came …
That Ship has Sailed but There is Another One Easing into Port Read More »
Did you Ever Have to Make up your Mind? The lyrics from the song that the Lovin’ Spoonful sang years ago came to my mind this morning. They are: “Did you ever have to make up your mind?You pick up on one and leave the other behindIt’s not often easy and not often kindDid you …
End of Year Reflection and New Year Commitment to Be Your Best Read More »
The Sufi Poet Rumi wrote, “The Body is Like Mary The body is like Mary, and each of us has a Jesus inside.Who is not in labour, holy labour? Every creature is. See the value of true art, when the earth or a soul is inthe mood to create beauty; For the witness might then …
It doesn’t matter what you believe about who came to embody and bring news of a Higher Love. The Love of the Creator has been spoken of by many: Moses, David, Jesus, Mary, Mohammed, Krishna, Kwan Yin, Yogananda, Buddha, Lao Tze, and many others. If their words encourage you find to find God, use them. …
Last week, I asked my daughter, who happens to coordinate the music at our spiritual center if it would be o.k. to invite a musician to the music circle this month. The music circle is a gathering of our musicians to get together for a couple of hours of music and song. They go around …
A Course in Miracles tells us: “I could see peace instead of this.”[i] With all the unrest going on in the world right now, can you hold your peaceful, balanced, joyful, and loving way of living? Can you keep the high watch, remaining peaceful and optimistic? I know there is tremendous disappointment and I’m not …
In speaking at my Spiritual Center today, I cannot help but be aware of the fear and angst in the world about the upcoming election. I’m certainly not talking about politics today or any other day, but I do want to ask the question, who will you be on the day after the election? Since …