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“How would you treat the Son of God if He were in the same room with you? Well, He is.”– Daily Inspiration from The Voice for Love
Continue reading →“How would you treat the Son of God if He were in the same room with you? Well, He is.”– Daily Inspiration from The Voice for Love
Continue reading →One of this morning’s readings was about welcoming new beginnings, being free, and releasing an old pattern, thought, or behavior that no longer serves me. Another reading stated that only God knows what each of us needs to experience and learn. These two messages were apropos for the day. Later in the morning we attended a bankruptcy trustee hearing in downtown Phoenix, thereby checking one more item off the list (although we’re not finished with this yet), one more step forward and closer to our future life – and a new beginning. I’ve learned a lot going through this bankruptcy and foreclosure adventure with Rog but only Spirit knows if I’ve learned everything I was supposed to about managing finances, having faith, asking for help, etc. I’ve disposed of some old ideas and patterns, and incorporated changes in order to start anew. With Spirit all things are possible, all is for my spiritual upliftment and growth, everything has a purpose. May I keep putting one foot in front of another to learn and welcome new beginnings as I walk my path with God.
Continue reading →Today’s Daily Inspiration from The Voice for Love states:Where God is … death, destruction, and devastation are not possible.In Reality, God is All There Is. This brings me back to A Course in Miracles (ACIM) directly. THIS world can’t be “real” because of the death, destruction, and devastation that we have here… That’s pretty clear. So where do I go from here, what do I do? The question really is “How do I be?” I choose to be focused on God, to see God all around me and in every being that crosses my path. To show only love, to be love. What I see is what I am projecting, and my ego will project such non-real things as death, destruction, and devastation. I need not go there; I can choose once again. Choose once again if you would take your place among the saviors of the world, or would remain in hell, and hold your brothers there. – ACIM T-31.VIII.1:5.
Continue reading →I am grateful for my own home office. Having been single for many years and having enjoyed my alone space for the most part, times in my office are cherished. It makes no-never-mind that the other person I now live with is my beloved twin flame and husband, Rog. I like – and need – the time and the space alone in my room. Like the Beach Boys’ lyrics from their 1970’s(?) song “In My Room”, it is a whole other world when the door is closed. Usually every morning at the crack of dawn I go there to pray and meditate, read inspirational literature, journal – to be alone in the silence. There I receive renewal and refreshment. There I find it a bit easier to connect to Spirit. I know that Spirit is with me always, whether in a stadium, crowded café, or… in my room. Still, since I’m into ‘cozy’, I’ll take my cave.
Continue reading →“Once you accept the existence of God – however you define Him, however you explain your relationship to Him – then you are caught forever with His presence in the center of all things.” – Morris West When I came to believe in God, my entire philosophy about life and people changed (it had too!). From that followed changes in my relationships and the way I lived my life. The transformation was nothing less than phenomenal, miraculous. Not insignificant were feelings that now I was ‘a part of’, that finally I belonged to the human race, and I was no longer alone. Before, when I was a devout atheist, single, living in the Big Apple, working a corporate job, I felt alone. I felt so alone that I thought I could drop dead and no one would know until perhaps after I hadn’t shown up for work for several days without advance notice. It was a sad and ugly feeling and not the way life is meant to be. But then – through 12 Step program – I had Spirit in my life and I was no longer alone! It was a joy developing my relationship with Spirit and piecing … Continue reading →
Spending three days camping, with the waters of Oak Creek flowing behind our tent and surrounded by large, old cottonwood trees, coming back to our life in Gilbert is strange. We’re wrapping things up here in this town of 200,000+ and looking forward to building our life up north precisely in the setting we just left – close to Nature, living in a small rural-type community. As we transition from our old life in Gilbert to our new one up north, I am excited and enthusiastic. Also, I am so open to guidance from Spirit. Throughout this journey that Rog and I set upon nine months ago (consciously in September, but unconsciously earlier still), we have sought God’s guidance and, most certainly, God’s help. Along the way, I’ve developed my muscles of faith, trust, patience, and remembering to stay in the Now. It hasn’t always been easy and it’s been scary at times, but I believe it was for my highest good as well as to be a demonstration and help to others. Yep, nine months of a lot of change and getting down to basics. As Rog pointed out, it’s like we’re giving birth to a new life – … Continue reading →
Dear Spirit – Thank You for these last few days close to Nature, camping along Oak Creek in Page Springs. I am most grateful for our dear friends who bring such richness, joy, caring, and fun into my life. Please bless them as they bless me and others. Thank You for the new friends introduced into my life, and the spirit of cooperation, caring, kindness, and generosity amongst us. Thank You for the invitation to view the Hopi Nation dancers, and the warm welcome I was greeted with. May I remember that even with the rich diversity of peoples, we are still all One. We are One with the trees and we are One with all people. Remaining conscious of this truth keeps me close to You, and connected to all.
Continue reading →It’s been coming to my attention a lot lately how far ‘advanced’ of me children are. Children know without question that God answers every prayer. They see majesty in even the most minute elements of the world, like a flower, or a raindrop, or a smile. They trust and love with ease. Children delight in what they do and operate in the Now. As I venture into some relaxing time in nature and with dear ones, my intention is to be like a child: to be in wonderment and joy – and above all, in the present. Just like a child, just like God.
Continue reading →“‘God be with you’ is not a prayer, but a reminder. It couldn’t be otherwise.” – The Voice of Love, 06.10.09 Yes, God is always with me – “It couldn’t be otherwise.” But how often I need to be reminded! I get into a controlling mode or busy with the events of the day, and I start operating independently as if I’m the only one involved in living my life. But God is right there with me, seeking to guide me, help me, love me. May I remember that wherever I am, God IS – and, is there too.
Continue reading →“What do you think of God,” the teacher asked. After a pause, the young pupil replied, “He’s not a think, he’s a feel.” – Paul Frost When I was an atheist, I couldn’t find the evidence of God’s existence. I was logical to the extreme and any discussion about a deity that I might engage in (which I tried not to) was totally from an intellectual standpoint. And, intellectually, I just couldn’t see the evidence proving the existence of God. But when I joined 12 Step program, and started opening my heart, started feeling, it was another story. We simply cannot think our way to God, we have to feel our way. And, we have to want it. I wanted it because I had reached bottom with my eating disorder. I wanted a relationship with this Being when I observed the miracles in the lives of my new OA buddies. I wanted it because I wanted to have the same wonderful experiences that could only occur with having a relationship with God. It’s been 19 years since “coming to believe” and I’m still the most logical person I know. But logic plays an increasingly smaller part in my life, and … Continue reading →