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While physical boundaries can act as walls, when we communicate our boundaries, instead of a wall, we are creating a clear path for others to connect with us. Boundaries build bridges.
Call to Action: We teach others how to be with us. How will others know how to treat us if we don’t let them know? And if we’re waiting to see if they’ll respect what we believe they should have known all along, we are playing games that sabotage our relationships. It is a setup for all involved. Once we know our boundaries, it is an act of love to share them with others. It invites others to understand us better and it communicates the way to our heart. When boundaries get crossed, we can then have heart to heart conversations for reconciliation. If we remain quiet when a boundary has been crossed and it matters to us, our hearts will remain separate. And we’ll feel bad while we inwardly judge and resent others. This cuts us off from feeling compassion for them when needed. How can we love someone who has been “using us?” Authenticity is a practice. We can start right now where we are today, forgive ourselves and others from being perfectly imperfect and begin again. Loving ourselves and others to be brave and clarify ”this is what I will or will not do, this is what I will or will not accept or tolerate,” will build bridges of connection. It is an act of living out loud. Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They're compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.” ― Brené Brown, Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution Affirmation: Sharing my boundaries builds bridges to authentically connect with others. |
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March 19, 2023 - Boundaries Build Bridges
March 12, 2023 - Dropping the Masks and Bushel Baskets
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We wear masks in celebration, for fun, and to be safe. Masks that we wear for our hearts may keep us safe until they don’t. Vulnerability empowers us to drop the mask and let our light shine.
Call to Action: Being vulnerable will always feel vulnerable. With practice we step into our courage in deeper ways. When we are vulnerable with those we trust we are also inviting them to be vulnerable with us. Go as fast as the slowest part of yourself because this is the true level of your authentic expression. And it is from authentic expression and connection that we can experience the love, compassion, and connection that we all seek and deserve. “Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” - Brené Brown, Daring Greatly Affirmation: I have the courage to be vulnerable and let my light shine. |
March 5, 2023 - Everyone Else Is Already Taken
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It is often said, “Be yourself because everyone else is already taken.” It can feel scary and a risk to be authentic in a world that is trying to fit square pegs in round holes. It starts with, “Know Thyself.”
Call to Action: It all starts with getting to know your true Self. Self-inquiry and spiritual practices bring awareness around what is happening within us in our reactions to both internal and external stimuli. They help us get in touch with our thoughts and feelings which is necessary to living a conscious life. Being in a spiritual community such as this and surrounding ourselves with people we trust also supports our journey of cultivating authenticity, giving us opportunities to be vulnerable and to be a witness to others. Emerson wrote that “imitation is suicide;” to live a life as someone other than your authentic Self is to not live your life. You are living someone else’s. Cultivating authenticity is not a means to make others accept or approve of you. It is a practice of “being real” as we grow to love and approve of our Self. It is you being authentically you because everyone else is already taken. “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Carl Gustav Jung Affirmation: I love and accept myself exactly as I am. |
February 26, 2023 - Living Curiosity Out Loud
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Are you still playing small or are you ready to be who you came here to be and live life to its fullest?
Call to Action: Recognize and know yourself as an expression of the Divine and live life to its fullest. Do not hold back in fear. Dive in with curiosity and allow the joy of God to be expressed as you. There is only one of you. This one magnificent shining light. Do not hide it under a bushel. Do not dampen it by thoughts of not being enough. Shine brightly, shine brilliantly, as you live life out loud. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world. - Woodrow Wilson Affirmation: Today I live life to the fullest. |
February 19, 2023 - The World is An Oyster
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Due to breaking my leg on Friday and subsequent surgery on Saturday, ther is no video available for this week. If you wish to donate to my surgery expense, please consider donating to CSLPV or to me directly through PayPal or e-transfer to Rev.CorinaScherer@gmail.com Prayers for a speedy and complete healing are also graciously welcomed. Thank You!
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If an oyster did not choose to address the grain of sand that caused such discomfort, we would never experience the beauty of the pearl.
Call to Action: Don’t ignore that which brings you discomfort. Look directly at it and don't make excuses for why it is there and why you can’t do anything to change it. Bring it front and center into your consciousness and your heart. Begin working on it with what you already have within you and allow your curiosity to reveal greater possibilities. Slowly the irritant will be transformed into the pearl and when you are ready, you get to reveal it to the world. “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” - Barack Obama Affirmation: I am a catalyst for change in the world. |
February 12, 2023 - Inquiring Minds Want to Flow
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When we find our Glow, we are in the Flow.
Call to Action: Be courageous. Don’t let your unique spark not find its life. Know that there is no one else that can do you, only you can. Each soul comes to the Earth with gifts…Each soul brings the particular configuration of the Life force that it is to the needs of the Earth school. It does this with purpose and intention. – Gary Zukav “The Seat of the Soul” p. 234 Affirmation: I am expressing my Divine calling right here, right now! |
February 5, 2023 - What Lies Beneath the Surface
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If we knew it all or could see it all, there would be no need for a curious, imaginative mind. Let’s appreciate the unknown, for without it, life would be so dull.
Call to Action: Be willing to look below the surface. Revel in new discoveries and the beauty they bring. Have the courage to lay aside the fear. Get excited by the unknown. Faith is a place of mystery where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty. - Brené Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection" p. 90 Affirmation: I know that Spirit is for me, so I dive with confidence into the unknown. |
January 29, 2023 - Celebrating Life As Source
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It’s time to surrender to the Bigger Idea of Life. It’s time for us to move from struggle into celebration. Today we live in the flow, and the joy of simply being alive surrounds us.
Call to Action: The biggest surrender of all is to love completely. When we love completely, when we hold that as our highest principle, the pathway to forgiveness unfolds for us. We are able to see more in the world and experience the world as it is meant to be: “For it is only the finite that has wrought and suffered; the infinite lies stretched in smiling repose.” ~ wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson, in the essay Spiritual Laws, from the book The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson As we lean into the idea of surrender, our call to arms become stronger. We hear each other’s fears and are able to be a listening ear of support. We hear our own fears, let go of them, and become encouraged to live our best life, the life that we were born to live, and the life that lives in service to the greater whole. “And every single time I die to something -- my notions of my own specialness, my plans and desires for something to be a very particular way -- every single time I fight it and yet every single time I discover more life and more freedom than if I had gotten what I wanted.” ~ Nadia Bolz-Weber, Pastrix, page 187 Affirmation: This One Life is my life right now, and I celebrate it out loud! |
January 22, 2023 - Singing With Gratitude
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“Gee thanks”, or “Yup, that’s great.” If you find it hard to say thank you, join us this Sunday as we lean into our gratitude practice.
Call to Action: Gratitude offers many lessons for us that we can apply to our lives. We can approach life with a grateful heart, thanking the stars and heavens for our existence. In his essay Compensation, Ralph Waldo Emerson says, “Beware of too much good staying in your hand.” We can ensure this by practicing circulation – a way and means of giving from our overflow. And finally, we can give thanks in advance, knowing with full belief that the good of God is with us each and every day. Our gratitude makes no difference to GOD/SOURCE - the difference it makes is to ourselves and our experience of the world. “...a grateful heart does not need something to be grateful for. One can be grateful with the same spontaneity as being happy. It simply flows forth from within and becomes a causative energy.” Eric Butterworth, Spiritual Economics Affirmation: I am grateful for the abundance that is already mine to share. |
January 15, 2023 - The Internal Song
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The internal dialogue of the ego can appear to drown out the Internal, Universal song. Learn to listen closely and create a new harmony for your life.
Call to Action: Today, be bold in your expression of life. State clearly and with conviction that the One Life is your Life today; that you step forward into this Life with confidence, knowing that everything that is necessary to reach Its fullness is revealed and brought before you. You are always working in the realm of thought. Therefore we remind ourselves that we are practitioners – and that Ernest Holmes told us that conscious, trained thought is more powerful than unconscious, untrained thought. When we are conscious that we are practitioners, we make careful use of words that support us and those around us. Even amid goodness, there is always room for more. Not from a place of greed, but rather from a place of giving from the overflow. When we are swimming in the abundance of life, there is a great opportunity to create beauty and peace and love in the world. The world needs whatever it is that you are – and the fullness of your expression is a gift that continues to keep the circle spiraling upwards. We can choose to share our abundance with others by engaging in good works of all kinds that serve humanity. Affirmation: Today my life harmonizes with the song of One. |
The Universal Voice - January 8, 2023
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Around the globe there is one song playing – the song of Life itself. Begin your day recognizing your connection to this One Life, One Love, and through this hearyourself through the divine voices of all those around you.
Call to Action: In this community, we practice singing that Universal song of Spirit. We practice this each time we gather by recognizing our own inner divinity, then seeing that in and through the eyes of each of those around us. As we see the Divine in the other, we practice making this world a world that works for everyone. Today, reach out to someone you don’t know, and say hello from your heart. Activate your divine curiosity by learning from your new friend how Spirit shows up for them in their life. As within, so without. When we begin from the within, our world opens in magical ways. “Live loud enough in your heart and there is no need to speak.” ~ Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. Affirmation: As God is, I am, we are |
God Is A Concept - January 1, 2023
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The Old Man in the Sky is dead. Long live the Spirit, the Source, the Seat of Consciousness. Begin your year Living Out Loud the way we are intended to do, with Divine Intelligence as the Center of our being.
Call to Action: This week, look for God/Spirit/Source in your daily life. Pay attention to the small moments that make your heart lighter. Examine your world with curiosity to track it back to the First Cause. What came before what appears before you? Take note as well of what feels like Oneness to you. When are those small, light moments of peace? Perhaps it’s reading a spiritual passage or going for a walk. It could be catching a sunrise or sunset or taking time for quiet reflection. Notice where God is in your life right now. Pay attention to how It speaks in your life right now. "Everything that you can think of that is good, when in its absolute perfection, goes to make up that invisible Being we call God." - Emilie Cady, Lessons in Truth Affirmation: I am a living embodiment of Divine Intelligence. |
Nativity 2.0 - December 25, 2022
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When the world comes together in celebration of Light, we are all illuminated.
Call to Action: When we elevate our consciousness to the higher idea, we embody to the best of our ability, the whole of humanity. When we make room for everyone at our table, no one is left behind. We become the light that lights the world. What gifts would you like to bring more of to the world this coming year? “It is only when we realize our Oneness with Source that we can wholly appreciate the magic of creation’s kaleidoscope.” Michael Bernard Beckwith, LifeVisioning, page 113. Affirmation: I am grateful for the gifts that are mine to share. |
Ode To Joy - December 18, 2022
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With a voice, comes song. With an instrument, comes music. Yet it takes an orchestra to create a symphony.
Call to Action: Each group that you participate in is a demonstration of community in action. Take a bird’s eye view and see how you are working, collectively. Is it all about the 1:1 relationship or do you see a larger bigger picture at play? How might you elevate that experience to bring in new and diverse approaches that would enrich everyone? This is how community is born. “We have taken so much from your culture; I wish you had taken something from ours...For there were some beautiful and good things within it. Perhaps now that the time has come, we are fearful that what you take will be lost....” ~ Chief Dan George, Tsleil-waututh, Nation in Burrard Inlet, British Columbia. Affirmation: I am One with the circle of Life. |
Into We See - December 11, 2022
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A richer greater experience of life awaits us when we enter into community or common unity with those around us. When we train ourselves to see the big picture, we have a greater experience of humanity.
Call to Action: Our personal sense of who represents our “community” can be a result of ideas and norms formed in our youth. We may not realize how much bigger the world is until we deliberately step outside our habits and comfort zone. We skim off the top, rather than reaching in, by being vulnerable and curious. It’s time to engage in meaningful dialogue with each person we meet. The benefit is a greater richer life and a greater richer community. “We are all different. There is no such thing as a standard or run-of-the-mill human being, but we share the same human spirit.” – Stephen Hawking, Opening Ceremony, Paralympics Games in London, England, August 2012 Affirmation: I see Spirit in everyone I meet. |
Longing To Belong - December 4, 2022
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There is a deep longing within each one of us to belong. The bigger truth is that we already belong, by the simple fact that we are here.
Call to Action: Acknowledge now that you belong, by putting your hand over your heart and saying the words: “I belong”. As you leave today, extend that feeling outwards. Find someone, stop them and say, “I’m grateful you are here. You belong.” "If the essence of community is to create structures for belonging, then we are constantly inviting people who are strangers to us, and one another, into the circle.” ~ Peter Block, Community, The Structure of Belonging, page 120 Affirmation: Wherever I go, I belong. |
Welcome to Your Dream Home - November 27, 2022
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The keys to the home of your dreams are in your heart and mind. Find out how to unlock the possibility and joy of being at home wherever you go.
Call to Action: The home we long for is the place where we can be our full, true, authentic selves. It’s a place of unconditional love and acceptance, where forgiveness is unnecessary because there is no harm, blame or shame. It’s comfortable and familiar—a place of sanctuary where we can rest, rejuvenate and re-create. We long for the place where we belong wholly (holy) and completely. In her book, Braving the Wilderness, the Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, Brené Brown says, “Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” The home we long for already exists. It’s not outside of us. No one else can create it for us. Our true home exists within. It’s up to each of us to find the keys within ourselves. We may point out the way for others, but they also must find it for themselves. In the words of Brené Brown, “Once we belong thoroughly to ourselves and believe thoroughly in ourselves, true belonging is ours.” The power is ours to return to the place we long for...whenever we choose. Claim the Keys to Your Dream Home! I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself. ~Oprah Winfrey Affirmation: I’m at home wherever I go. |
H.O.M.E. Healing Opportunities Manifest Everywhere - November 20,2022
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Call to Action:
Not everyone looks forward to going home for the holidays. Sometimes “home” is the place that breaks us, leaving lifelong wounds that can be difficult to heal. H.O.M.E. may be the place where Healing Opportunities Manifest Everywhere. This week we discuss the “initiation phase” of the Hero’s Journey and how to withstand and navigate the trials and tribulations that are necessary for learning and growth. Carl Jung coined the term Wounded Healer to describe the archetype of those who transcend hardship and suffering and use their wisdom and understanding to help facilitate the healing of others. The hardship or “wound” can be anything from an actual physical injury or illness to the loss of one’s earthly possessions. You may recognize some famous Wounded Healers such as Christopher Reeve, Oprah Winfrey and Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by Taliban terrorists in Pakistan for her campaign for the education of girls.. Wounded Healers also come in the guise of the social worker whose brother died of an overdose, the AA sponsor, the asthmatic child who became a nurse, or the domestic violence survivor who raises money for the shelter or runs support groups. All of these people have transformed their pain and suffering into an agent of compassion and healing. While the circumstances leading to our wounds may be unique, the experience of pain is universal. No one escapes life’s challenges. How we choose to handle those challenges defines who we are and determines the trajectory of our lives. It is through our personal wounds that we gain access to the inner strength that empowers, heals and ultimately blesses. Knowing this allows us to give thanks in all circumstances I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become. ~Carl Jung Affirmation: I am grateful for ALL of my journey. |
Roots and Wings - November 13, 2022
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Call to Action:
“There are only two lasting bequests that we can hope to give our children—roots and wings.” This week we explore the relationship between freedom and safety and how childhood conditioning sets us up for what Einstein called “the most important decision we make.” Consider what the word “home” means for you in the ideal sense. Think about how at-home you feel in your day-to-day life. Is your home a place where you feel safe and fully self-expressed? Why or why not? If it’s not, what could you do to create a space that feels more emotionally and/or physically safe? Consider the role of boundaries or lack thereof in your situation. Perhaps there is a need for more or clearer boundaries. Maybe there are too many boundaries, or they are too rigid. Vision on what a happy, healthy home means for you and any others with whom you may live. Take time to establish a mental equivalent of that healthy, happy home, affirm it and claim it as yours. Love begins at home. ~Mother Theresa Affirmation: Our home brings out the best in me and others. |
There's No Place Like Home - November 6, 2022
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Consider your life in the context of The Hero’s Journey. In what phase do you see yourself? Are you still in your comfort zone, afraid to venture out, while feeling that push or pull to do and be more? Are you experiencing trials and tribulations? Perhaps you have been intentional about your spiritual journey and feel confident that you have already “slain your dragon.” Are you living your divine purpose? How are you showing up as an ally or mentor for others on their journey? As you explore this inquiry, think about your possible next steps and what might help guide you to the next level of your personal growth and evolution. You are the hero of your own story ~ Joseph Campbell Affirmation: I am the hero of my journey. |
Take A Slice of My Pie - October 30, 2022
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As we become aware and bring Everyday Wonder to the flow of money in our lives, we see how we enact the nature of the Universe. Everything is in the process of giving, retaining, and releasing. If we’re experiencing flow difficulties, it might be time to call in a consciousness plumber (that would be a Spiritual Mind Practitioner) to clear out the stuckness. Are you open to receiving and creating a greater opening? Do you care enough about yourself that you realize you deserve to keep some of that flow? And do you trust that Infinite Flow enough to release it gratefully and joyfully? To rephrase an old saying – God loves a cheerful giver, receiver, and retainer. All of these are aspects of the one process of Divine Flow of Life energy. Money is a divine idea that supports and embodies that flow. As we become at peace with the Truth of money, our finances reflect that peace. The naturally abundant nature of the Divine shows up everywhere in our lives and we live in joyful participation of the Divine Flow. This week, bring Everyday Wonder to the three aspects of Flow in your life. In order to be abundant, we have to be close to money. Often our relationship to money follows a push-pull, love-hate pattern similar to our other relationships. ~ Stuart Wilde, The Little Money Bible, p. 21 Affirmation: I trust and live in the Infinite Flow of Abundant Good. |
Money, So They Say - October 23, 2022
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Money is a form of Divine energy. We don’t need to feel ashamed about our interaction with it, nor do we have to “dumb-down” or fake that we’re rich to create a healthy relationship with money. We need to let go of the old stories about the poverty of great spiritual teachers so that we are “good” if we are poor. We have to let go of clinging to debts and losses, attaching our identity to our money. We must recognize that we live within a constant flow of the Divine quality of Wealth in all its many forms. It is not “my” wealth – we just get to play with it. As we bring the mindset of Everyday Wonder – “kind attention” and curiosity – to our relationship with money, it will, like any relationship, blossom. This week, become aware of your thoughts about money as you handle it. Notice if you hear the ghosts of old myths haunting the house of your mind. Be a ghostbuster and send them packing. Replace them with friendly, supportive, expansive thoughts. The idea of the absence of Good is plainly spoken enough. The idea of where the Good must be, and is, we are not talking about as a [society]. ~ Emma Curtis Hopkins, Scientific Christian Mental Practice, p. 31 & 32 Affirmation: I free my mind to be an open conduit of Good. |
October 16, 2022 - Playing With Money
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As we recognize that money is neither good nor bad, not something evil nor something to be worshipped, we align with the nature of the Universe, which is always flowing, always as plenty. We bring curiosity, Everyday Wonder to this tool of Divine expression in our lives. It is no longer a “taboo” topic. We don’t need to hide or flaunt, just BE with it. We free ourselves from the “thought cages” that have imprisoned our Divine splendour. Prosperity is not wholly a matter of capital or environment, but a condition brought about by certain ideas that have been allowed to rule in the consciousness. ~Charles Fillmore, Prosperity, p. 88 Affirmation: I open fully to Spirit’s circulation in my life as money. |
October 9, 2022 - Let It Flow
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As we understand that our consciousness is cause in our life, we recognize that the only “work” we need do is to clear our consciousness of the congestion and restriction of the flow of the Divine. The abundant brilliance of the Infinite One is always shining, always expressing, always “on.” We just need to get out of Its and our own way. When we become meek, when we let go of “my way” and choose the High Way, the true nature of the infinitely abundant Universe can and does show up in our lives in ways that surprise and delight us. Abundance is natural to God;therefore, it is natural to us. Let it be! One day the sun admitted, I am just a shadow. I wish I could show you The Infinite Incandescence That has cast my brilliant image! I wish I could show you, When you are lonely or in darkness, The astonishing Light Of your own Being! ~ Hafiz Affirmation: I now let the Universal Abundance flow freely in my life. |
October 2, 2022 - Swimming in the Infinite Ocean
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As we clear our old ideas of the Divine and recognize It as truly infinite, beyond our comprehension, yet expressing as us, we naturally let go of old ideas and beliefs which have kept us restricted in our expression of the One in our lives. As we recognize the vastness of Spirit and Its extravagant expression of Life, and we recognize our oneness with Its nature, we stop seeing lack and limitation as the path of “good, spiritual people.” Charles Fillmore declared that “it is a sin to be poor.” “Sin” means “missing the mark.” When we hit the mark – the bullseye – of the true nature of the Infinite, we no longer believe in old ways and old fears of Divine disapproval and reprisal. We step into the freeing awareness of an Infinite Presence of thriving, extravagance, and joy of full expression. We are That. This week, contemplate the opulence, the extravagance of the Divine, and your oneness with That Presence. “Abundance is not something we acquire; it’s something we tune into.” ~ Wayne Dyer Affirmation: I am always swimming in an Ocean of Infinite Abundance. |
September 25, 2022 - Failing Forward
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In many circumstances, failure is a given, but what a person chooses to do with the experience of failure is called resilience. Sometimes all that is needed to find success, the elusive solutions, and creative ideas is a little push at the hands and heart of wonder.
Call to Action: There is potentially more to gain from failure than there is to lose. Failing forward in your work means that you are growing, productive and willing to adapt. Beloved, go forward knowing success and failure are akin to one another. The real work is determining what’s next. Wonder allows a person to move beyond the stigma of failure into the wonder of “What if...?” No matter what, keep going and don’t give up. “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” ~ Robert F. Kennedy Affirmation: I persevere with the strength of the Spirit within me. |
September 18, 2022 - Living Your Dream
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Choosing a well-lived life is a risk. Choosing to live the dream held deep in the heart, mind and soul is even riskier. Still, the greatest risk of all is to die without truly living. So, why not risk, in the name of your dreams and a better way of being? 1. Be clear and honest about what you want from life. 2. Focus on the possibilities. 3. Choose to live life fully every day. May everyday wonder be the light that guides you. It is the perfect path created by only your dream and your presence in this world. Today can be the day that changes everything. The catalyst for this change is the recognition that everyday wonder is constantly and consistently available for every one of us. Go well into the light that is your life, your dream, and the work that is you! “Every person must decide whether they will walk in the light of creative altruism or the darkness of destructive selfishness.” [gender neutral] – Martin Luther King, Jr. Affirmation: The dream of God is awake and alive in me! |
September 11, 2022 - Creating a Life That Matters
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Within the heart of humanity is a voice that is always speaking at the intersection of work and vocation. This voice speaks first to us to remind us of who we are. Next, the voice speaks for us into the world of life, work, and vocation to tell the world we are here. Finally, the generative power begins to speak life anew. As our true vocation begins to emerge, it weaves together the idea of self and the work of service to the world, as Frederick Buechner asserts when he defines vocation as ‘the place where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need.’ Buechner’s definition starts with the inward idea of self and moves outward toward the world's needs. It wisely begins not with what the world needs (which is everything), but with the nature of the human self and the joy and meaning that reside within. This is the beloved work of everyday wonder that points us toward our soul’s journey, profession, and charge that pours out of us into the world, embodied as a life that matters. “Discovering vocation does not mean scrambling toward some prize just beyond my reach but accepting the treasure of true self I already possess...” ~ Thomas Merton Affirmation: The work of my soul is creating a life that matters |
September 4, 2022 - Good Work
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With the light of wonder before you as a guide, explore what your work is in this world. Doing good work paves the way to the achievement of every kind. I invite you to allow the mystery and the magic of everyday wonder to reveal itself in your work. May the revelation of everyday wonder allow you to surrender the box, the pattern and rules of life that have you bound and anchored. Wonder is the cost of admission to a more authentic way of being, belonging, and behaving in the workplace by empowering us to connect the dots of meaning, sharing and relationship. More important, is the imaginative space the words, “I wonder . . ." reveal for professionals in all walks of life to wonder for themselves. May your work be supported by the everyday wonder of work. “At its best, wondering combines doubting and dreaming in a powerful partnership to test value.” ~ Rachel Carson Affirmation: The doing of good work in the world is a wonder to behold. |
August 28, 2022 - Naturally Divine
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Consider reading Ernest Holmes’ Declaration of Principles, also known as “What We Believe,” from the first issue of Science of Mind Magazine, published in 1927. “What We Believe” has been included in every issue of the magazine for the past 88 years. The invitation is to read the Declaration of Principles aloud, listening to each sentence and noticing what resonates as true. What do you believe to be true? Read it daily and notice how your body responds when you read the statements. If you encounter a situation where you feel sad, hurt, down, angry or disconnected, read the statements aloud. Pay attention to any energetic changes in your body or feelings. Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. ~ Dalai Lama Affirmation: I am of the Divine Being; my true nature is Divine. |
August 21, 2022 - : The Fury, the Fuzzy, the Slimy, the Scaley and Everyone Else
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Call to Action:
The planet is awakening. We are being called upon to raise our own consciousness. If we are to make a change, we must be willing to face facts and examine them with a willingness to understand and grow. Finally, we take action where and how we feel called. There are behaviors and actions we can take that cover an entire spectrum. Animal abuse and cruelty encompass a range of behaviors from neglect to malicious killing. On one end, there is unintentional neglect that can be resolved through education. On the other end is intentional cruelty that can result when an individual has been a victim of violence or cruelty themselves. In the middle are those with a careless attitude towards animals and other humans. Perhaps we don’t do anything to intentionally hurt others, but we don’t go out of our way to help either. There are many ways to make a difference. Give love to the family pet, adopt an animal from a shelter, support animal conservation efforts, explore animal activism and veganism. Be curious, educate yourself and see how you are called to act. “One day we will know that all animals have a soul. Hopefully this knowledge does not come when it is too late.” ~ Anthony Douglas Williams Affirmation: I embrace all of Life, including the fuzzy, furry, and tiny. |
August 14, 2022 - The Water of Life
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Call to Action:
For most of us, it’s hard to fathom the idea of waking up before sunrise every morning and walking for hours to find a water source. Yet every day, around the world, there are people who do just that, standing in line to access a muddy hole in the ground that is shared with other human neighbors and their livestock. After they have filled their bottles, they carry 40 pounds of dirty water on their backs, all the way home to serve to their families. These people constantly suffer from stomach pain and diarrhea and lose their children to water-related diseases at unprecedented rates. This is the reality for 748 million people globally! That’s nearly 10 percent of everyone on this planet. The World Health Organization says that more than 3.4 million people die annually as a result of water related diseases, making it the leading cause of disease and death around the world. We’re the other 90 percent--those are born in places where we’ve never had to worry about finding water or question whether that water quality might affect our health. The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, changed that sense of safety for some Americans, but not all. Many remain unaware and uninformed, continuing to support activities that pollute rivers, lakes and oceans, directly and indirectly. We waste water on indulgences, like lawns and golf courses in deserts. Meanwhile, drinking water reserves are becoming depleted, crops and animals are dying and many are reliant on bottled water or expensive water treatment systems. I invite you to change your relationship to water today. Be conscious of how you are using water. Investigate how water resources are used in your community. Think of ways to save on usage. Help bring awareness to wasteful practices, such as grass lawns in desert areas and offer sustainable alternatives, like desert-scaping. Give thanks for this precious resource and treat it with care. “When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.” ~John Muir Affirmation: I am grateful for the waters of Life that sustain me. |
August 7, 2022 - Earth Force, Report For Duty!
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Call to Action:
Why do so many of us feel separated from nature? What can we do to cultivate and nourish this relationship? We invite you to start today. Take time to notice the air inside and outside this building or your home. Take a deep breath. Notice the scents in the air and how they may change day to day. Be curious about what affects the air. Consider what you may be doing that impacts the air quality around you. Do you have trees and plants around your home, your neighborhood? What changes can you make to improve the quality of life around you? Don’t wait for Earth Day, April 2023 to do something for your community. Pick up and dispose of any trash as you walk in your neighborhood or local park. Remember that all is God, and all is Life. What we do to and for our planet and Life, we do to and for ourselves – both good or bad. Let us do that which is good, healing and wholesome for Planet Earth, all of Life, our human family, and ultimately for ourselves. "Silently repeat to yourself: I forgive myself for any ways in which I knowingly or unknowingly caused hurt or harm to any living being or creature. I forgive all." ~ Michael Beckwith Affirmation: I am One with all of Life on planet Earth. |