Straight Up Communication

There is a huge reason I included the words “straight-up” in the title of this blog post. I could have used straight-forward but some of the meaning of this post loses something. Straight-up communication is speaking from a higher perspective and a higher realm of influence. This means before speaking to consider what comes fromContinue reading “Straight Up Communication”

Rest in the Beauty of Nature

Life has its simple pleasures. Just staring out a window and watching the beauty of nature can be the most relaxing and inspirational moment of the day. Nature speaks to us about how glorious God is and how glorious creation truly is. Just think, YOU are a part of all that has been created. HowContinue reading “Rest in the Beauty of Nature”

Be Grounded and Fearless!

Just as a strong tree is grounded by its roots, today make sure your foundation has you grounded. Keep your feet firmly planted into the ground to receive the rich nutrients from fertile spiritual soil. From the top of your head imagine white light flowing graciously downward into your body. Allow this light to flowContinue reading “Be Grounded and Fearless!”

Stay True to Your Word: Put Away Hypocrisy

Not all of my messages are uplifting. I would like them to be, but most are teaching and usually what brings the hard lessons so a difficult life can be spared from you. It’s a dirty job. You know the rest, “someone has to do it”. The first lesson in the Bible is about hypocrisy;Continue reading “Stay True to Your Word: Put Away Hypocrisy”

You See In Others What YOU Choose to See: A Reflection of Your “Self”

Truth: Everyone, I mean, EVERYONE has good things about them and not so great things. We all struggle with the SAME condition. It’s called being HUMAN. If this were not true we could all pack up and just go home. Our mission would be done. But, our mission is not done. We are not perfect,Continue reading “You See In Others What YOU Choose to See: A Reflection of Your “Self””

Creating Daily Rituals

A ritual is formally defined as a spiritual or religious rite that is practiced and done regularly.  We also can create habits or actions that we do consistently and regularly, as if they are religious- like. I suppose we can say “we do them religiously.” Much of the time we describe a ritual as anContinue reading “Creating Daily Rituals”

What Defines You?

The question my title presents is much more important than you might think. We tend to become what our minds believe we are. Sometimes it feels like a true battlefield. Our minds might insist one thing when we want it to believe something else. Our belief is tested when someone accuses us of being somethingContinue reading “What Defines You?”

Have You Discovered the Power of Taking Holy Moments?

This morning I sat with my tea just waking up and taking in the new day. I closed my eyes for a moment and the first thing I noticed was all of the noise that usually goes unnoticed. The heater came on, a car went by outside, birds were chirping in the trees, and thenContinue reading “Have You Discovered the Power of Taking Holy Moments?”