Releasing to make way for spiritual healing. The ability to perceive or think differently is more important than the knowledge gained. – David Bohm In this line of New Thought, Ancient Wisdom thinking, it is interesting when we enter into a relationship that has us puzzled. Unbeknownst to us at the time, we are communicating,…
Today is the start of a new month. In the The Joyous Living Journal, October 1st is titled The Tipping Point. “The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.” -Malcolm GladwellThe idea from this daily contemplation is that we are all…
Skateboarding as a form of inspiration Each Sunday after service at Center for Spiritual Living, Capistrano Valley, a gathering occurs. It is a meeting of the Minds, a Conscious Connection. In this group an unfoldment occurs to demonstrate how this entire world can be used as an example of Spiritual connection. This past Sunday, the…
the creative urge is life itself What catches your eye? What inspires you? What is urging to be created through you? Are you up for an adventure? “Your creative expression is an act of faith. You must give it passage from the abstract into form by trusting what’s coming through you. “When there is no…
A creative expression from a purpose workshop lead by Vidette Vanderweide. The Joyous Living Journal, July 2nd installment is titled From “Analysis to Action”. It mentions, “Alchemy doesn’t just look at what’s at hand and analyze it; it uses what’s there and transforms it into gold.” When we are moving through something that is a…
Don’t mistake the reflection of the moon for the moon. The lure of the physical or “Don’t mistake the reflection of the moon for the moon.” I didn’t make that up … it’s something I saw on Facebook. It resonated with my reading of The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science that I am studying for…
gaining a new perspective on acceptance and gratitude I’ve been all over the place this week … or at least that’s how I feel. Digitally and physically I’ve not been at home. Between housesitting and a dead harddrive I’ve been a displaced person. The change of scenery, routine and habits has been a nice little…
A simple way to put a smile on your face: Draw a smiley face on something. Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. -Thich Nhat Hanh Today’s installment of the Joyous Living Journal is titled Smile. Sometimes my daughter will put a…
Today’s entry in the Joyous Living Journal speaks of being fully present. What a coincidence! On Monday nights I have just started taking the “Thomas Troward: The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science” a class facilitated by our very own Rev. Bruce Fredenburg. We have a dedicated group and more are welcome to join us as…