First, I hope everyone will say a little prayer for the people facing Isaac. Rebecca, Greg, Kelley, Allen, and Mary are staying dry so far, but are keeping a watchful eye on the large swaying tree in their front yard. When I counsel people who are about to go on “sabbatical” or speak to groups…
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Acceptance
For myself I suffer more for my friends, my family, and others I come across or hear about, than I do myself. When a friend is sick, a family member is in a terrible situation, or I hear of some tragedy or terrible suffering, I fret and at times get consumed with their problems. My…
Birthday Candle
In September, a large number of my friends celebrate their birthdays. I’ll not speculate on the reason. But it is an appropriate time to meditate on the origin of birthday celebrations since we all have them at some point during the year. Birthday celebrations began as a way of recognizing the spirit that comes alive…
In a Zone — Part II
Yesterday’s conclusion: Yes, there is a spiritual zone as well. It comes at that moment that a divine spark is in you. You gain poise and strength to pass through any experience without fear that it may prove to be too hard. You are conscious of the presence of God within you, and you have…
In A Zone — Part I
The expression he/she’s in a zone is well known in athletics. A basketball player suddenly can’t miss a shot. A golfer can’t miss a putt. A quarterback completes every pass he throws. A runner completes a race in record time and can’t explain why on this day he was able to excel. Yes, even a…