Sharing the Ascension Experience
Dear Folks, Whatsoever you sow, so also shall you reap. — The Bible, Galatians 6:7, Paul of Tarsus ( ?–67?) Philosopher These qualities are picked blindly and randomly by the computer. Nonetheless, there are times when events and values are synchronous. We have a Democratic privilege this week to be as Adept as possible in … Read more
Dear Folks, The Fruits of the Spirit: Loving Kindness, Courageous Loyalty, Sincere Fairness, Enlightened Honesty, Undying Hope, Confiding Trust, Merciful Ministry, Unfailing Goodness, Forgiving Tolerance, Enduring Peace — The Urantia Book, Jesus of Nazareth We have two of the mightiest of values to contemplate this week. Peaceful and Merciful work well together, are essential companions. … Read more
Dear Folks, Think of what a better world it would be if we all—the whole world—had cookies and milk about 3 o’clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankets for a nap. Or if we had a basic policy in our nation and other nations to always put things back where we found … Read more
Dear Folks, As you supremely desire, so shall you be. — Zoroastrianism My comment under Immaculate made me think of the purity of a new infant. We come into this world with the gifts we need to move through life: a body and a planet to stand on, a mind with the cosmic discrimination, and … Read more
Happy New Year, It is a fact that imagination and the power of thought lift men’s souls to heavenly heights. — Diodorus Siculus (1st Century B.C.) Greek Historian These two (Genuine & Innovative) would be a good set of qualities to aspire to for the entire year. Or pick one, two, or three others which … Read more
Dear Folks, Whatever the mind is taught to expect, that it will build, produce, and bring forth for you. — The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity, Catherine Ponder (1927-) Minister, Author The mind is a very flexible tool. We can dump information into it, sort and separate what we have learned, come up with new and … Read more
Dear Folks, Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life. Learn … Read more
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Joyful Kwanzaa, Blessed Solstice, Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. — Islam, Muhammad, The Farewell Sermon Here’s hoping your holidays are filled with Style. Laud the Lord. Peace, Jim LAUDABLE Definition: praiseworthy; commendable How to Live This Quality Today: Do what you are supposed to do. … Read more
Dear Folks, Our brains develop according to the mental activities that we engage in intensely. . . . [T]here is opportunity for the development of a different perception of reality. — Anton Zeilinger, (1945 – ) Quantum Physicist As a society we tend to give the greatest accolades and rewards to those with aggressive qualities, … Read more
Dear Folks, Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. — The Dalai Lama One who is Venturesome derives great please from the new, and difficult, experience. There is risk in life, and if we can assess it in a Merry light, we may be able to take it as it comes. No … Read more