Before discovering New Thought and the teachings of the Center for Spiritual Living, I had been in several toxic relationships. Looking back, I realize that much of the unhappiness I experienced was a result of the way I approached love and marriage. I didn’t understand how much my thoughts, beliefs, and actions shaped my reality.
Read moreThe Modern Spiritual Housewife
What does it mean to be a modern housewife with a spiritual calling?
Lately, I’ve been reading about the "Trad wife" movement and seeing a lot of content from places like Ballerina Farm, where life is portrayed in such a romantic, old-fashioned way. The idea of returning to simpler times is really appealing to many, and I understand why.
Read more5 Ways to Connect with Your Spirit Guides
Connecting with your spirit guides can be a very enlightening experience. Each of us has a unique path, and different methods will resonate with different people. Here are five ways to help you get in touch with your spirit guides. If one approach doesn’t feel right, keep exploring until you find what works for you.
Read moreWhat is the Difference Between New Age and New Thought?
New Age and New Thought are two movements that have inspired countless individuals on their spiritual and healing journeys. Many people seem to confuse the two or believe them to be the same. While they share similarities, they are actually quite different. Understanding their differences can deepen our appreciation for each path.
Read moreLet Your Higher Self Lead
It’s easy to get caught up in the demands of the ego, the part of us that's driven by external validation, fear, and desires. I thought it would be helpful to remind myself of the difference between ego driven motivations and those of the higher self and spend some time in awareness of my higher self to come to clearer conclusions about what I should do.
Read moreHarnessing the Power of Affirmations for Personal Transformation
Sometimes in life we come to a place where we just feel stuck, as if life is always the same and there is no way for us to change it. During these moments, it's crucial to find a lifeline, something that can help us break free from the feeling of being bound and begin our transformation. One powerful tool that can help is the practice of positive affirmations.
Read moreSpiritual Practice While Traveling
When taking a vacation, you don’t have to pause your spiritual practice. By prioritizing your practice, embracing flexibility, and cultivating mindfulness and gratitude, you can infuse your journeys with a deeper sense of purpose and connection. Whether you're exploring new destinations or revisiting familiar ones, remember that the trip itself can be a spiritual teacher, guiding you towards a more profound understanding of yourself and the world around you.
Read morePractice, Practice, Practice
The people I am researching have no more knowledge or ability than me. They just came up with their way of doing things and shared it. I don’t have to listen to their ideas as if they are rules. I need to see what inspires me, act on that inspiration, and see what happens. When I get the urge to act, of course I need to listen!
Read moreShould Manifesting be Easy?
It seems like it should be easy. Reach for better feeling thoughts. Focus on what you want, not on the lack of it. Be definite and determined. Obtain the feeling of having what you want. Believe it is coming and it has no choice but to come. It is so simple. It really seems like it should be easy.
Read moreFollowing Where Spirit Leads
How silly it would be to call some woman I barely knew, out of the blue, more than 15 years since I’d last seen her. And yet, I felt like I was supposed to. Why else would the number have shown up?
Read moreSpirit Creates Through Us
Writing is how Spirit has chosen to create through me. My unique expression of the things I have learned and continue to learn are needed.
Read moreReturning From the State of Flow
When I return to the full power of my physical senses after being in a state of deep spiritual awareness and connection, it is just not a comfortable transition for me. Maybe I need to learn to stay in my body more during the spiritual connection, but at this point in my development, trying to tether myself to my body inhibits that state of flow for me. I have found ways to make the transition less uncomfortable, though.
Read moreAre Your Desires Aligned with Good?
I took a course by Eckhart Tolle in which he taught of the importance of manifesting from the Spirit rather than the ego. This raises the question of how to tell if one is creating from Spirit or ego. Egos can be pretty tricky. How can be sure that what we wish to create is in alignment with Spirit and not just an egoic desire?
Read moreEmotional Communication with Your Higher Self
According to Abraham Hicks (channeled by Esther Hicks) we each have a direct line of communication with our higher selves, or as Abraham refers to it, our inner selves that comes in the form of our emotions. The more pleasant our emotions feel, the better aligned we are with our higher self. The more unpleasant our emotions, the more out of alignment we are.
Read moreLet Go and Rise Up
The message to let go is a common one during awakening. What I am learning is that it is a continual process. Our ego’s will continuously work to get us to grasp onto the familiar to try to stay in control. We must learn to recognize when we are doing this, when we are drowning ourselves, and remember that if we let go the fight and are quiet and still, we will rise.
Read moreThe Metaphysical Perspective of Diagnosis Vs. Prognosis
Ernest Holmes said, “Healing is not creating a perfect idea or a perfect body; it is revealing an idea which is already perfect.” This paper discusses the metaphysical perspective of diagnosis vs. prognosis based on the writing of Ernest Holmes and the teaching of Science of Mind philosophy.
Read moreAre You on the Right Path?
Wherever we find ourselves is where we are meant to be. If it is not exactly “right” it is usually a learning experience that helps us get there or a little detour that may not look the way we expected but will take us just where we need to be. However, there are a few things you can look for to help you determine if you may need to make any course corrections.
Read moreFinding Time for Spiritual Practice
Most people know that their spiritual health is important and that they could benefit from a spiritual practice, but just don’t know how to fit it into the day with everything else.
Read moreJoin Me on a Mission to Love
We’re in the midst of a great war. A war that we cannot win by fighting. A war that calls us to love. We are called to love in the face of our own fear and that of others. For it is fear we are ultimately trying to overcome. Fear that keeps us separated from each other. Fear of our differences, but maybe even more so of what we may hold in common.
Read moreMagical Metaphysics
When a lot of people hear the term metaphysics, they think of people and objects claiming magical powers. While some subjects that seem to be magical in nature are in the realm of metaphysics, it goes much deeper than that.
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