Sharing the Ascension Experience
Dear Folks, Human efforts [are] cumulative, something in every effort [is] preserved and added to the whole. — Fifty Degrees Below Zero, Kim Stanley Robinson (1952-) To see oneself in a humorous light often times means a Flexible attitude is required. Have a Daffy week! Peace, Jim DAFFY Definition: crazy; silly; zany Too Far: … Read more
Dear Folks, Like attracts like: Wherever you’re putting your focus is what you’re going to get more of. What you focus on expands. — Lisa M. Gillespie, Mind & Body Therapist Even if a person is only concerned with enlightened self interest they need to think of someone other than themself. The highest form of … Read more
Bradford Hansen-Smith believes the simple activity of folding circles provides a rich learning experience, observations that occur within the greatest context, and discoveries that have profound meaning. Consider the Source
Dear Seekers, You could be better than you are You could be riding on a star. — Jimmy Van Heusen (1913-1990) Composer It is often about degree. We humans are famous for overdoing it. Once we do, it is often an impulse to control our appetites. A little bit of a Rascally attitude will go … Read more
The teachings of Jesus, even though greatly modified, survived the mystery cults of their birthtime, the ignorance and superstition of the dark ages, and are even now slowly triumphing over the materialism, mechanism, and secularism of the twentieth century. And such times of great testing and threatened defeat are always times of great revelation. Religion … Read more
Quite often, men of the world refer to believers as troublemakers; as Ahab called Elijah a “troubler of Israel” (1 Kings 18:16-18). Interestingly, Jesus might appear more of a troublemaker than a peacemaker, as people could not agree about him. Jesus explains, “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did … Read more
Dear Folks, If you only care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it. — William James (1842-1910) Philosopher One can, and should, be Punctilious without being overly fastidious. There are two important aspects, one is attention to detail and the other is being articulate as well as tactful in what you say. … Read more
Dear Folks, This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. — George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Author A balance in seemingly opposite positive qualities is essential, but often easier said than done. In order to survive a difficult time a person may have focused … Read more
Dear Folks, Take a nap every afternoon. When you go out into the world, watch for traffic, hold hands, and stick together. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the plastic cup – the roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all … Read more
Dear Folks, Lives based on having are less free than lives based either on doing or being. — William James (1842-1910) Philosopher A Memorable person may have a list of credentials and accomplishments, but the most memorable person is the one who touches our heart with their kindness. A person who Freely shares a passing … Read more