“In prayer, there has to be mindfulness, concentration, insight, loving-kindness, and compassion. Anger, blame, jealousy, and spite are not enough. We need the energy of mindfulness, concentration, understanding, and love to put electric current in the wire.” Thich Nhat Hanh, from The Energy of Prayer: How to Deepen Your Spiritual Practice The ancient text says…
I SURRENDER TO A NEW YEAR GIVING WAY TO A NEW ME: January 1-8, 2023
I welcome the new year with surrender. Without resisting possibilities,I open my mind, heart and spiritto accept all of the good that the universe has in store for me. I surrender — letting go of the old storiesthat used to contain me,I dawn a new self,knowing that all things work together for my good. Surrender…
CLAIM THE VICTORY OF A NEW YEAR: January 1, 2023
2022 was filled with challenges, but the good news is thatthe pandemic seems to be behind us.As we reflect on losses as well as successes, we move forward into 2023with the faith of the seventh principle of Kwanzaa, Imani. May we be strengthened with the resolve of faith that withstands the test of time,realizing that…
WE CO-CREATE WITH COURAGE, EXCELLENCE, AND VISION: December 31, 2022
We fulfill our destiny with the innovation and imagination of our divine birthright through the sixth principle of Kwanzaa – Kuumba. Kuumba (Creativity): creating and innovating with power, presence and purpose. LISTEN HERE PLEASE SUPPORT THE MUSIC EXCERPTED HEREBY PURCHASING IT ON i-TUNES :HYMN OF THE CHERUBIM by Pyotr Iiyich TchaikovskyMOUNTAIN HARE KRISHNA by Krishna DasBLESSING by…
WE ARE EMPOWERED BY PURPOSE: December 30, 2022
We recognize and respond to our purpose with vision, energy, commitment, and strength through the fifth principle of Kwanzaa – Nia. Nia (Purpose): identifying and uplifting our unique purpose. LISTEN HERE FOR OUR MEDITATION PLEASESUPPORT THE MUSIC EXCERPTED HEREBY PURCHASING IT ON i-TUNES :HYMN OF THE CHERUBIM by Pyotr Iiyich TchaikovskyMOUNTAIN HARE KRISHNA by Krishna DasBLESSING by…
WE SUCCEED WITH COOPERATION: December 29, 2022
May we care for ourselves through the fourth principle of Kwanzaa – Ujamaa. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): building and maintaining our businesses together. LISTEN HERE 1. Umoja: Unity – To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. 2. Kujichagulia: Self-Determination – To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. 3….
WE TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES: December 28, 2022
May we care for ourselves through the third principle of Kwanzaa – Ujima. Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): building and maintaining our community,solving problems together. LISTEN HERE FOR OUR MEDITATION PLEASESUPPORT THE MUSIC EXCERPTED HEREBY PURCHASING IT ON i-TUNES :HYMN OF THE CHERUBIM by Pyotr Iiyich TchaikovskyMOUNTAIN HARE KRISHNA by Krishna DasBLESSING by Peter KaterPSALM 23 (SURELY…
WE ARE LIFTED IN DETERMINATION: December 27, 2022
We succeed through the second principle of Kwanzaa – Kujichagulia (Self-Determination). Kujichagulia is defining, naming and creating and speaking for ourselves. LISTEN HERE FOR OUR MEDITATION PLEASE SUPPORT THE MUSIC EXCERPTED HERE BY PURCHASING IT ON i-TUNES :HYMN OF THE CHERUBIM by Pyotr Iiyich TchaikovskyMOUNTAIN HARE KRISHNA by Krishna DasBLESSING by Peter KaterPSALM 23 (SURELY GOODNESS,…
WE ARE UNITED AS ONE: December 26, 2022
If nothing else, the pandemic taught us that we are one. No matter what happens in the world, it impacts us all. We are biologically connected, mind, body, and soul. Kwanzaa begins today by uplifting Umoja, which is unity, our divine connection, and spiritual oneness. Together, we honor the black candle as representative of our…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS: Updating the Collection of My Favorite Christmas Movies for 2022: December 24-25, 2022
As you snuggle indoors on these chilly days and celebrate Christmas, here are some of my favorite movies to watch. If you have others, please share them, so that I can add them to the list. Happy holidays, and don’t forget the meditation below. 1 – JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY, written and directed by…
BE CENTERED IN A SEASON OF LOVE: December 19-24, 2022
Pause from the hustle and bustle of the holidaysand center in the love of the season. Winter brings the stillnessof peaceand the joy of hope. You can use the guided meditationby clicking the link above. In the silence, I release and let goof whatever does not serve my highest need. In pure peace, I center…
I AM THE POWER OF INFINITE SUCCESS: December 11-18, 2022
I am the power of infinite success,moving through every muscle,cell and organ of my being. I pause here and now,to center in the greatnessthat I am,moving beyond the appearancesof lack and limitationto the Kingdomof absolute good,always expressing as me. Whatever I ask has already been given to meand manifestsbeyond what I could ever imagine. I…
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