I am often asked if I am happy, and I am surprised when asked. Of course I am happy, I say. But then I notice, my bodily expressions might not reflect happiness to others. I am content, which for me is happiness. From Wikipedia Contentment is a mental or emotional state of satisfaction drawn from […]

How many times have you met a person who is truly sincere? They are truly God sent. You can feel their honesty, truthfulness, their ability to be genuine. Sincerity, definition form Merriam Webster : having or showing true feelings that are expressed in an honest way : genuine or real : not false, fake, or […]

Forgiveness is an anchoring virtue in all religions and spiritual paths. Without this very first virtue, it is impossible to pass onto obtaining the other qualities. In the Old Testament, rabbis would tell others to forgive a person, three times. In the New Testament, Peter asks Jesus of Nazareth how many times he should forgive […]

Saint Theresa of Avila wrote many beautiful poems. She hid her teachings in her poetry. In her days, the Church was constantly scrutinizing many of the mystical nuns, brothers and priests, so they all hid the teachings and findings in poems. “Love (the Light) is in Love with you and you life is an exact […]

This week I want to introduce you to some words of an Indian Sage, another spiritual master, Paramahansa Yogananda. This one is a long one, read it, let it settle into your heart. Maybe you could write it down and carry with you throughout your week, and read it as often as you can. Then […]

Spiritual Recovery is part of the plan for all of us. To reconnect, re-awaken the Spirit and our purpose here on the planet. We all forgot why we are here, where we are going and how to get there…awakening of the Spirit is part of the plan. Some of us think it’s due to our […]

The highest service one can do for others is…prayer and meditation. This is the service of Love. What a powerful statement by a saint…and saints only know absolute Truth! “One person in silent meditation can do more for world peace then all the world’s politicians and the United Nations put together.” – Paramahansa Yogananda

Service to other is a wonderful act of compassion and humility. It also is a way to share God’s love with one another. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” – Mahatma Gandhi