Be Gentle with Yourself

I am noticing that I must remind myself to be gentle with myself. I’ve been working long hours. I’ve been providing a lot of support in various ways. I’ve been experiencing the rush and bustle of the Holiday Season and the stresses that can come with it. It seems that many areas of my life […]

The Blessing

Since the transition of Nora, daughter of our dearest friends, the week after Thanksgiving, I have been in constant Spiritual Mind Treatment and Meditation working on bringing myself to a place of peace and understanding. I know that these things do not necessarily happen quickly and everyone takes their own time with grief and experiences […]

I Am Peace

Ernest Holmes wrote, “We cannot be in peace until we know that the Spirit is the only cause, medium and effect in our lives.” In this one simple statement I am reminded why I might fret, get confused or feel ill at ease. I don’t really believe that Spirit is the only cause, medium and […]

Why Forgiveness?

Last night I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop on forgiveness. I named it “Why Forgiveness?” Many revelations came for the participants. One of the questions we asked ourselves is if we know that forgiveness is an important process for our well being, why don’t we forgive? Why do we hold onto hurts and […]

Where are you, Joy?

This morning I read a beautiful meditation from Ernest Holmes. It was called “Joy Has Come to Live With Me.” I was struck by the idea of mourning in morbidity or seeking Joy as my companion. I realized in a moment of inspiration that I had the ability to claim Joy as my companion and […]

The Renewing of Our Mind

“Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Our whole teaching of Science of Mind and Spirit is based on this quote. It’s why this movement is called “New Thought.” What we are teaching is not new; it’s our ability to have a new thought. When we do, we turn the wheels of causation […]

Experience is My Teacher

In the midst of loss of any kind, we might come to think and then believe that life is cruel and hopeless and filled with pain. For me, this is so far from the truth. I am grateful to know that everything that happens in my life happens through me and for me. I am […]

I Have Tools

My ex-husband used to do all the repairs and building around the house. One of the things I recall is his frustration when he didn’t have the right tools. He used to whine about not being able to get the job done or how long it would take without the right tools. I am reminded […]

It’s Okay Not to Know

Today is our women’s Holiday luncheon. Life does go on and so it does for Nora. That is what I do believe. I spoke yesterday of having a hard time putting up our Christmas tree. I eased the sorrow by honoring Nora with our tree. I will do the same thing as we continue to […]

A Moment of Celebration

Last night, we decorated our Christmas Tree. My husband, Patrick and I set the evening aside to finally take time to celebrate the Holiday Season, which got lost in the events of the past week with the transition of Nora. As we got ready, all of a sudden, I felt an incredible deep sadness about Nora. […]