“When people are generous, I’m grateful— not to them, but grateful, period. When a reason shows up later, it’s always valid. Gratitude has no why. The story of “because” can be wonderful, as stories go, but in the end we’re simply grateful.  .  .  . We give because that’s who we are. It’s not a choice.”…

I rise in the blessing of the earth. I rise in the beauty of the world. I rise in the restoration of love. I rise in the power of the ancestors. I rise in the Holy Spirit. I rise in the Consciousness of Christ. I rise in the hope of glory. I rise in the…

Marlon and I recently read a blog on “12 Rules of Life” written by someone who had turned 45.  Her 12 Rules reminded me to reflect on what my rules would be at 60, as she implied that her view at 45 would be shared by those over 45.  I didn’t share her views for…

I am grateful body, mind and soul in every aspect of my being, AND FOR EVERY LIFE THAT LIVES, BREATHES AND HAS ITS BEING. Whatever is meant for evil empowers us with good. Nothing can forsake the goodness of Spirit. Nothing is greater than God, the absolute good, in whose image and likeness we are…

Allow your body to relax. Be aware of the foundation of the earth and of the contact of your body with where you are. Be aware of your breathing, in and out. Be aware of your abdomen rising and falling in and out…rising…falling…rising…falling. Breathing in, breathing out…. Your whole body feels light… like a leaf…

Sit in the power of gratitude. Sit in the love of its power. Be in the awareness of its peace. Breathe in the oneness of it giving without ceasing. In the center of being, I am grateful. In the power of realizing, I am thankful. In the grace of appreciating, I am giving. In the…

“[C]onnect flowing water in the tap with the feeling that blessings are coming into your home. Connect your first awareness in the morning of being alive, with the word gratitude. Let go of a few negative thoughts the day you empty the trash can. You can’t eliminate all the negative thoughts, but you can choose…

“Our Thanksgiving reaches the kingdom of heaven itself, and rejoices not in the loaves and fishes, but in the consciousness of the activity of God as our individual being and as the being of all those with whom we have contact.” Joel S. Goldsmith from Spiritual Discernment CLICK ON ON THE BLUE ABOVE OR THE LINK BELOW TO LISTEN Thank…

I rise in the blessing of the earth. I rise in the beauty of the world. I rise in the restoration of love. I rise in the power of the ancestors. I rise in the Holy Spirit. I rise in the Consciousness of Christ. I rise in the hope of glory. I rise in the…

“Begin and end your meditations with a simple ritual. For example, I begin each meditation by lighting a candle while stating an intention. I then pay respect to my teachers and ancestors by calling out their names. I end with a gratitude prayer dedicating the merit of my good intentions to all sentient beings throughout…

“Every moment is a divine original, yet our lives are drenched in negativity and worry. If you were to bring sensual awareness to each moment— awareness of contact, taste, smell, sight, and sound— you would burst in aliveness, vitality, and joy, and explode in gratitude. The idea is to practice noticing the shades, gradations, and…

“Each day, as often as you can, be grateful! Be grateful for small things and large things, beautiful things and ugly things, good things and bad things, many things and no things. Notice the miracles in your life and celebrate them, then offer your peaceful feelings to all sentient beings throughout the world. Make gratitude…