Taking that ever important moment to “step aside,” can make a huge difference in how we perceive the people and the circumstances that surround us. Over none of them do we have control. But we do have full control over how we perceive every person and every situation. And that’s a lot of power. Power [...]
When my sponsor introduced me to this idea, I honestly couldn’t fathom what she meant. Teachers? She further said that there were no accidents. Everything that happened was part of “my script.” I can still remember being confounded by her “instruction,” and a bit frightened. How did she know these things? Should I be alarmed [...]
Prayer is a “staple” of my life. No doubt this is true for many of you too. And “acting as if” is also a staple that I adopted after coming into the fellowship in 1974. It was an amazing tool for a beginner. It’s effectiveness continues to amaze me too. It’s a shortcut that can transport [...]
Being grateful is a decision. Anticipating the good that will undoubtedly “wear our name” is also a decision. In fact, every experience in one’s life is an opportunity to say “yes, I am happy this particular experience has paid a visit.” Each one is always meant for our good; for our growth; for our eventual [...]
I spent last evening with my husband and a few of our good friends. Following a Christmas Eve service at Unity Church, we gathered at our home and enjoyed a meal, coupled with the quiet pleasure of being in the presence of one another. There is no better way to spend time, whether it’s a [...]
This is an apt topic for me to blog about today because I am resisting a change that’s beyond my control. Our minister has decided to leave our church at the end of the year. That’s only six weeks from now! I know that many of us are feeling the loss already. He has brought [...]
I have spent the last twenty years of my life writing and speaking about relationships; how we can improve them by making them more peaceful, more productive and more loving within our many communities. You have read in other blogs of mine or in books I have written, or perhaps even heard me say in [...]
A Course in Miracles is a spiritual path that is very dear to my heart. I have been a “student” for 25 years and I embrace its spiritual principles as closely as I embrace the principles of AA and Al-Anon. In fact, I think the three programs blend very well. I also think the level [...]
Every day we have to align ourselves with the God of our understanding if we want good orderly direction, coupled with peace of mind. No doubt you have made the decision to seek that direction at least once in your life or you wouldn’t be interested in a blog such as mine. But seeking it once [...]
I love the simplicity of this solution to whatever is getting under my skin at the moment. Any moment. I well remember being given the small blue booklet titled Acceptance when I came into the 12 step rooms of recovery back in the mid 70′s. The first time I read it, it offered great relief [...]
