Why is it we think that if we can just do everything that makes us happy we will then be happy? In many ways that is a selfish way of looking at life, but it is also, in the long run, disappointing and just perpetuates the cycle of finding the next thing, person, drug, food, …
Authentic kindness hinges upon our intent behind that action. If it is because you are thinking the person(s) involved will repay that kindness in some way, donate to your cause, join your team, or give you what you want your “self” is still at the root of your actions. Acts of authentic kindness come from …
Our biggest mission on this earth is using the way we are uniquely created and where we are at any given moment to help others. Do you ever wake up and ask God, “Who and How can I help someone today?” Try it and you will be awed by the circumstances the Divine creator will …
It’s all smooth sailing in life when things are calmly going along and we’re immersed in our safe little world floating along in the sunshine. But then the winds change, storm clouds gather, and the waves stir. The complainers don’t want anything to disrupt their neat little world and resist change at all cost. They …
When we are faced with distractions, chaos, suffering, strong temptations, and fear you can be certain it’s all a plan of attack from satan to keep us confused and immobile with anxiety. NO NEED TO RAISE AN SOS (someone save me). INSTEAD RAISE YOUR HAND IN S-S (Holy Spirit to Stop the attack). Satan will …
At the end of the day, we can sleep well if we feel we’ve been productive and accomplished purpose in life, have helped someone, and loved genuinely while feeling loved. The building of this significance is the same at the end of our lives. It is what really matters! All of the things, buildings, wealth, …
Peer pressure, social media, TV, news, jobs, and even families can create situations where we must constantly discern the lies from the truths, right from wrong, evil from good. When life has us in a hurry we become complacent and, if not careful, accepting of all sorts of wrongs, lies, evils, and not quite rights …
Paying attention to the Truth of the Divine is impossible to do if we stay caught up in listening to the news media, checking social media every few minutes, and/or running ourselves ragged everyday with over commitments. All of this coupled with family, school, work, or care giving responsibilities adds up to not enough hours …
Silence speaks louder than words. The crisp morning shrouded in misty fog begins each day anew. A new Hope. A new Chance. A new Way. When we begin each day filled with quiet wonder we can hear our heartbeat as our Spirit awakens to the possibilities of the day. If, instead, we immediately hit the …
From the tragedy of the 9/11 emergency, we emerged as a united force all across the country. The true colors of the people of this great nation rallied together proudly in the face of terrorism. How far we’ve divided since then as a people, a society, a nation. 911: Wake up America! It’s not too …
