Life's Loving Memories

  A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP "The Spirit within me is in perfect rest. The center of my being is quiet and poised. I let my inner spirit fill my whole being with peace and stillness. With this word, I now relax in body and mind. I let Divine tranquility fill me." Ernest Holmes,                    --The Essential Ernest Holmes To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question. Whether to toss and turn, slumber deeply,  ruminate about something you could have done differently yesterday, or musing about the excitement of a new adventure in the day to come -- all of these are definite possibilities. But, what to do about dropping into a sound sleep? For me, when I can't sleep, it is usually because something is on my mind, something I need to work out, or something I don't want to forget to do. From an early age I have gotten in the habit of keeping a journal by my bed, to write about what is on my mind. I pick up my pen and let the word's ...

WHICH WITCH IS WHICH We are counting down the days to the next Halloween. What a fun time to dress up and step into the wonderful world of Imagination! Can you remember what your very first Halloween costume was? My mother wrapped me in a sheet, put a crown on my head and handed me a flashlight. She told me I was the Statue of Liberty. Through the years I have donned many costumes but I think my favorite ones were a boy scout, and when my husband and I dressed up like two peas in a pod. Being a high school drama teacher for about thirty years also helped me create so many memorable moments. Imagination is such a wonderful tool. Keeping it as we go through the years is such an amazing gift, and I think it really does make our wits grow sharper. So share the magic this Halloween, and may your treats be many, and your tricks be few. "Let your words include the positive self-talk that reaps a glorious Spiritual harvest! Sandra Lindsey Smith,              ...

  PEACE WITHIN, SHARE THAT WITH THE WORLD I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there. Mother Teresa Where does Peace begin? I believe that it starts with the individual soul. It is a quality of God, and just as Love, Wisdom, Joy and Acceptance are also qualities of God, the Peace begins within. It is an inside job. Can I be the peace that God is? Can I radiate Peace into the world that surrounds me? Certainly I can, and it is a wonderful first step, but how may I take loving action to be the Peace I wish to see?   The age-old question. Does might make right? Is one man's thinking all man's thinking? Is one man every man? I believe there is a Higher Power behind all creation, and the many beliefs of various faith traditions tap This Source. It is referred to by many different names, Spirit, God, Jehovah, Lord, Father/Mother Earth, and numerous others, but ...

ALL UNFOLDS AS IT SHOULD "Use your imagination to picture yourself and all whom you know as living embodiments of health, vitality and perfection. Your imagination is a mighty force for creating good. It is the pearl of great price among all other great faculties of Mind."  Raymond Charles Barker,                    The Power of Decision Whenever challenges appear in one's life, perhaps the hardest thing to do, is to keep from getting caught in the feeling of fear. Yes, the challenge may seem daunting, but the outcome will be brighter if  our thought is concentrated on a positive outcome. Right now my husband is experiencing some health issues. He was admitted to the hospital, and has been released into a rehabilitation facility. He is getting stronger day-by-day, and he finally has some answers as to what is going on in regards to his health. Getting the assistance he needed, is allowing his health to improve as it should....

  HOPE, PEACE, AND LOVE "Love is patient, love is kind...it always protects, always trusts, always perseveres.  Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 15:4 Emerson tells us that, "Love is a synonym for God." I find it ironic that we as individuals often wear blindfolds to that very fact. Love should protect and persevere, always. Love is the guiding Force behind all creation. Love is unconditional, and by that very phrase, it sends a message that it should be felt by all.  Of all the many faith traditions, there are several principles that are held in common. Being kind to others, honoring all life, creating harmony, being of service to others, to mention a few. I find it ironic that many battles are driven by belief that, "God is on  my side." There are always at least two sides. How can Spirit be on both sides. Perhaps God is really for Peace.  Shelter, sustenance, equal justice, must be available to all humanity. The Dalai Lama tells us that his religion is,...

  LOVING LIFE "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." Winston Churchill What does one need to have a loving life? To me it means living the life you love. When one is actively enjoying the present moment, observing humanity in every act of kindness, celebrating the uniqueness of every individual who crosses your path, and being the love and peace you wish to see, a loving life is really happening,  it brings light into the world. In principle it seems so easy, and yet it also seems like a challenge. Often times we think, why can't THEY be different? If every act of kindness and love begins within, then each of us must consider what vibrations we are sending out. Being the love, peace, kindness, equality; and the including of all, starts with practicing those qualities in ourself. Be the candle that lights the flames of others. When I was going through a divorce 35 years ago, I discovered a new faith, Religious Science. When I attended my first Center, ...

 HERE'S TO EVOLVING WITH THE TIMES "Human beings are not our enemy. Our enemy is not the other person. Our enemy is the violence, ignorance and injustice in us and the other person. When we are armed with compassion and understanding, we fight not against other people, but against the tendency to invade, to dominate, and to exploit."               --Tich Nhat Hahn I am in my early seventies, and I am certainly the one who struggles with technology, but still I try. For me, I have agonized over each new phone that I change to, after I finally have mastered the old phone. But, life goes on and we have the ability to change with the changes that occur in our every day life. Have you ever struggled with this, or are you the brave and curious person who welcomes new technology? To me, I think new technology is something that moves life forward. It's a little bit like embracing the newness that comes with Spiritual evolution. Many faiths struggle to k...