Christmas is for remembrance. The love manifesting through our gifts to each other typifies the offering of Life, the giving-ness of Spirit to its creation. The hands of the Eternal are outstretched through our hands, and the heart of the Infinite beats in the human breast. But the giver must give of himself, for “The…
Christmas Eve Service in San Clemente. Doors open at 4:30 and caroling begins at 4:45. Come and join us to celebrate the beauty of the season with our annual candle lighting ceremony. Take time to find that place of peace, silence and beauty within. Where ever you are on your spiritual journey know that you…
Today I accept and embrace the possibility that inaction is the right action. With my intention set and my prayer released, I rest in faith and allow space for the Universe to respond.
A Sand Mandala measured out perfectly, meticulously created by Buddhist Monks photo courtesy Do512Family What is perfection? I have come to know that only God is perfection, however, when I saw a short blurb about the practice of Buddhist Monk’s creating sand mandalas, I have to admit, I thought it was a creation of perfection! Each…
It’s Christmas time! I love the hustle and bustle of people being in stores looking for gifts, shopping and planning for family feasts and intimate gatherings of close friends. Collaborating and negotiating time with family and friends. The lights, music, traditions and sacred moments in prayer inspire me. The movies, commercials and stories are all…
Take a moment to stop and reflect on the beauty all around. During the Holiday rush, it is easy to lose track of time. We hear about how time fly’s from Thanksgiving through the New Year. This is the perfect opportunity to take a moment to completely stop. If we are finding ourselves overwhelmed with…
As we near the end of 2013 it is the perfect time to think back on all the inspiring people, posts and services that we have experienced this year. My favorite was a true story told by Fred Mercado on the Parable of The Piano, a rift on the Parable of Talents from Jesus. In…
Sometimes we get so caught up in crafting the perfect memories we don’t see what is right in front of us. Or “Christmas Television with Ella” or “How I Caught Myself Being A Holdiay Cynic” either way it’s a reminder that sometimes things are just perfect as they are. This is a little memory I…
Today I remind myself that there is only One and that One is reflected in every person and experience on my path. With faith, I trust the process and the journey, knowing I am always divinely supported… And so it is!