“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman Yes! Focusing on neediness can be a downer, and Thurman’s quote is most uplifting. It follows on the heels of Gilda Radner’s quote I wrote about yesterday, both of which appeared in Daily Guides of the February 2022 edition of “Science of Mind Magazine.” “While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die—whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness.” – Gilda Radner In my heart and mind, they are related. They speak of passion, of what makes us alive, and going out and doing it! Being all that we can be. Not only is it a loving, satisfying action for the individual, but the world at large benefits. The benefits may take physical form but for sure, the individual provides inspiration for others to go out and follow their passion, express their creativity, be all that they can be. It was interesting for me to learn that Howard Thurman was an … Continue reading →

Happy Friday, the end of the work week for me, which I greatly welcome! I simply want to share a paragraph from one of this morning’s readings. As I read it, I felt sweetness and peace. The wording creates a serene vision to carry in my heart, especially if there’s turbulence swirling in and around me. “I now climb a ladder of thought that takes me above all confusion. Climbing joyously, I pass through the clouds of fear and doubt. I behold light everywhere. I sense the enveloping presence of Love everywhere. The good that I desire, I now affirm and accept, knowing that my definite intentions produce definite results.” – “365 Science of Mind: A Year of Daily Wisdom from Ernest Holmes,” February 11 Yummy and divine, a picture of heaven.

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” – Albert Schweitzer At this time nine years ago, there was a lot happening in my life. After almost eight years of marriage, I’d finally made the decision to divorce the man I’d thought was The One for life; my pain and grief ran deep. I was reacclimating to living alone again even though for most of my adult life I’d done so. I was putting a lot of time and energy into growing my business so I could keep paying the bills. On the other hand, I was in the midst of organizing the Sedona, AZ chapter of the Threshold Choir, singing for those at the thresholds of life. I dove deeper into being of service. I returned to attending kirtan as well as Dances of Universal Peace. Yep, there was a lot going on. And, I met someone who has become a dear, dear friend. Today, February 9, 2022, Esther and I acknowledge and celebrate our nine-year friend-a-versary. Also known as … Continue reading →